The Irish Times

Bulgaria merit more than a footnote in Ireland’s long footballing history

Gary Mackay and Scotland’s win in Sofia will always be a red-letter day for Irish fans

Wed Nov 18 2020 - 01:00

Stephen Kenny’s greatest challenge may be living up to his own expectations

Manager finally gets chance to put his mark on the national team after long apprenticeship

Thu Sept 03 2020 - 06:00

Pass master, goals, tempo: Bruno Fernandes will bring plenty to Man United’s midfield

Portuguese star gained plenty from a spell in Italy before blossoming at Sporting Lisbon

Thu Jan 30 2020 - 18:48

Solskjaer facing early crossroads as United’s limitations laid bare

First priority will be ensuring side qualify for Champions League

Wed Apr 17 2019 - 19:30

Mourinho accuses young quartet of ‘lacking maturity’

Manchester United coach believes Anthony Martial, Luke Shaw, Marcus Rashford and Jesse Lingard need to become more competitive

Fri Nov 23 2018 - 22:30

Michael O’Neill: globalisation of British football has left Irish leagues behind

‘The Irish League still has the same format: two nights training and a game on Saturday.'

Sat Oct 06 2018 - 06:00

Manchester City defeat points to need for a few rough edges

There are times Guardiola’s smooth team might benefit from a bit more personality

Thu Sept 20 2018 - 21:30

Visionary Pep Guardiola still has something new to say

Style and substance the mark of a coach who has guided Man City to the cusp of the title

Sat Apr 07 2018 - 06:00

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

Moyes, Mourinho and the potentially disastrous post-match interview

Emmet Malone: Like anyone who has done a lot of them, I’ve dropped my share of clangers

Tue Apr 04 2017 - 12:30

Johan Cruyff: Life and times of a true Dutch master

Obituary: His philosophy and style of play made him one of the most influential figures in the history of the game

Thu Mar 24 2016 - 14:51

Manchester United’s David de Gea absent again for Villa trip

Louis van Gaal believes goalkeeper still not in the right frame of mind

Thu Aug 13 2015 - 16:50

Barcelona bask in glory after perfect storm

As the dust settles in Madrid, Sid Lowe looks back at an astonishing clásico

Mon Mar 24 2014 - 16:03