The Irish Times

TV View: Schick’s wonder strike leaves Scots gutted all over again

Long-suffering fans left wondering if the 23-year wait to qualify had been worth it at all

Mon Jun 14 2021 - 22:30

Ken Early: A cold anger fuelled Alex Ferguson’s unparalleled success

‘Never Give In’ traces Fergie’s formative years in Glasgow through to the Treble

Mon May 17 2021 - 06:30

Celtic boss Neil Lennon drowning in rising tide of abuse

Manager not blameless, but the board must surely shoulder their share of responsibility

Mon Nov 30 2020 - 16:44

Have boots, will travel: The Cillian Sheridan roadshow rolls into Poland a second time

‘More players should travel but it can be very hard. It can be a bit of a wild west sometimes’

Tue May 19 2020 - 06:00

All in the Game: It only take a minute for Jesé to pocket another medal

Boateng boasting backfires . . . Bolsonaro fails to calm worried players . . . quotes of the week

Mon May 04 2020 - 07:00

TV View: Hellish comments airbrushed as unrepentant Vunipola feels the love

Saracens player somehow cast as the blameless victim of some harrowing ordeal

Sun Apr 21 2019 - 18:08

Ewan Murray: Glory in Scotland was never enough for Brendan Rodgers

Despite plenty of success at domestic level the club has no serious cause to mourn his departure

Wed Feb 27 2019 - 16:19

Scotland seeking a magic mix of good instincts and commonsense

Townsend encourages players who are free spirits to express themselves on the pitch

Fri Feb 08 2019 - 06:00

From Lille to Aarhus: the highs and lows of the Martin O’Neill era

O’Neill’s five-year tenure reached dizzying heights before reaching an ignominious end

Wed Nov 21 2018 - 12:36

Brendan Rodgers needs to address Celtic’s real shortcomings

Manager bemoans ‘penny-pinching’ board, but ignores team’s problems in defence

Thu Aug 23 2018 - 06:00

Scott Brown retires from international football

Celtic skipper bows out having represented Scotland 55 times

Mon Feb 26 2018 - 16:28

New Scotland boss Alex McLeish: ‘I see it as a bit of fate’

59-year-old set for second stint in charge after SFA fail to secure Michael O’Neill

Fri Feb 16 2018 - 14:18

Alex McLeish set to be confirmed as new Scotland manager

Former boss has been out of work since a spell with Egyptian side Zamalek in 2016

Thu Feb 15 2018 - 19:19

Martin O’Neill is key to Irish soccer – don’t write him off as cold and distant

The Republic of Ireland manager’s commitment has served him, and his country, well

Sat Jan 20 2018 - 08:00

Michael O’Neill set to stay with Northern Ireland

O’Neill met Scottish Football Association to discuss succeeding Strachan as manager

Sat Jan 20 2018 - 06:00

Scottish FA given permission to open talks with Michael O’Neill

Northern Ireland manager has been number one target to take over from Gordon Strachan

Fri Jan 12 2018 - 22:24

Sunderland turn attention to Coleman after O’Neill rejection

Ex-Fulham coach could use situation to strengthen position with Wales

Fri Nov 17 2017 - 01:00

Scotland, Sunderland and USA vying for Michael O’Neill

Current Northern Ireland manager is a man in demand but may well choose to stay

Thu Nov 16 2017 - 07:52

Scotland make official approach for Michael O’Neill

Northern Ireland manager is under contract until next European Championship

Wed Nov 15 2017 - 16:04

Will Manchester City run away with it or crack at some point?

There is no evidence of a remorseless challenger in the mode of Liverpool in 1985-86

Sat Nov 11 2017 - 14:36

Rodgers plays down importance of Celtic win over Bayern

Manager says a result would be good, but he is focused on ‘bigger picture’ and the future

Mon Oct 30 2017 - 23:00

Michael Walker: Ruminations on the World Cup week that was

O’Neill trusts footballers to do what’s necessary because he was one and knows the drill

Sat Oct 14 2017 - 08:00

Malky Mackay to take interim charge of Scotland

SFA reveal it was ‘time for a change’ after deciding not to renew Strachan contract

Fri Oct 13 2017 - 15:55

Gordon Strachan steps down as Scotland manager

The 60-year old’s contract comes to an end next month and SFA will not renew his deal

Thu Oct 12 2017 - 14:46

Defiant last stand needed from Ireland in Cardiff cauldron

Welsh fans see game as a kind of coronation for a golden generation of footballers

Mon Oct 09 2017 - 06:30

Neil Lennon takes a point from his return to Celtic Park

Two stunning strikes by John McGinn had Hibernian ahead before McGregor levelled

Sat Sept 30 2017 - 18:53

Could Georgia cause an upset against Ireland in World Cup qualifier?

Seven games that suggest a slip-up by Martin O’Neill’s men is entirely possible

Sat Sept 02 2017 - 01:00

Harry Kane brace helps turgid England past Malta

Southgate’s side uninspiring against minnows but late goals add gloss to score line

Fri Sept 01 2017 - 22:14

Captain Kane says England 'have plenty of leaders'

Spurs forward proud to get his turn with armband, and topped it with a goal

Sun Jun 11 2017 - 23:00

David Moyes parts ways with relegated Sunderland

Manager resigns after a disappointing 10-month reign on Wearside

Mon May 22 2017 - 23:34

Brendan Rodgers impressed by his Celtic players on international duty

Celtic manager gave Stuart Armstrong advice ahead of his impressive Scotland debut

Sat Apr 01 2017 - 13:54

Ken Early: How high-flying Leicester have landed with thump

Ranieri had best team last season, not the best players – this time he has neither

Mon Feb 13 2017 - 13:38

England headers and shoulders above Scotland at Wembley

Gareth Southgate may have rubber-stamped full-time appointment while pressure grows on Gordon Strachan

Fri Nov 11 2016 - 22:30

Gordon Strachan hoping to restore pride against England

The Scotland manager didn’t back down in his assessment of a ‘huge’ clash at Wembley

Fri Nov 11 2016 - 10:56