The Irish Times

Denmark meet England hoping to summon spirit of 1992

Nation fully behind a squad who have been making the impossible seem possible

Tue Jul 06 2021 - 22:30

Denmark’s togetherness and confidence will serve them well in England clash

Youngster Damsgaard provides attacking spark and seems to thrive at the biggest stage

Sun Jul 04 2021 - 22:30

Julen Lopetegui is Real Madrid’s dead man walking

After another defeat the former Spain manager’s days look numbered at the Bernabéu

Mon Oct 22 2018 - 18:49

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

Six of the worst: Ireland’s most galling defeats

Tuesday night’s 5-1 playoff thrashing at the hands of Denmark isn’t the first of its genre

Wed Nov 15 2017 - 12:31

Ken Early: International teams are rubbish – but do fans really care?

Everyone knows the top-level football is elsewhere, but it’s not about that anymore

Mon Nov 13 2017 - 06:00

Christian Eriksen’s huge influence on Denmark worrying for Ireland

Christian Eriksen’s emergence is all about a singular talent brilliantly guided

Sat Nov 11 2017 - 09:30

Former Swansea striker Michu forced to retire

The Spanish cult hero has suffered from a persistent ankle problem at Real Oviedo

Tue Jul 25 2017 - 11:55

Euro Moments: Danish dynamite defy the odds to lift Euro ’92

Underdogs beat Germany in Sweden to complete an improbably fairytale win

Fri May 20 2016 - 13:30

Johan Cruyff transformed Barca not once but twice

Dutch master helped redefine the club which became renowned for attacking football

Thu Mar 24 2016 - 23:45

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

Swansea City coaches follow Garry Monk out of the door

Pep Clotet, James Beattie and Kristian O’Leary all leave the Liberty Stadium

Thu Dec 10 2015 - 11:23

West Ham appoint Slaven Bilic as their new manager

Former Croatia and West Ham defender to replace Sam Allardyce

Tue Jun 09 2015 - 12:47

Ancelotti facing back surgery with Madrid tenure nearing end

West Ham’s faint hopes of luring Italian to East London to replace Allardyce dashed

Mon May 25 2015 - 13:32

QPR consider Chris Ramsey as interim manager

Michael Laudrup ruled himself out of Loftus Road job, Tim Sherwood talks broke down

Wed Feb 11 2015 - 18:30

Several hurdles for QPR in securing ‘dream manager’ Michael Laudrup

Dane’s agent has said Qatari champions Lekhwiya probably won’t let him leave

Wed Feb 11 2015 - 13:16

QPR pick up priceless first away win at Stadium of Light

Fer and Zamora seal win for managerless R’s while Aston Villa sink further into trouble after loss at Hull City

Tue Feb 10 2015 - 22:05

Meteoric rise for Tottenham signing Davies

Nothing flamboyant about full back noted for composure on ball and intelligent play

Fri Jul 25 2014 - 01:11

Players have bought into feeling of being part of something huge in Brazil

The true heir to Maradona arrived at this World Cup in São Paulo last Thursday night – Luis Suarez

Sat Jun 21 2014 - 08:00

Garry Monk appointed Swansea manager

The former defender has been given a three year contract after a spell as caretaker boss

Wed May 07 2014 - 14:31

Swansea confirm training ground incidents

The Welsh club admit that frustrations boiled at a session prior to the Chelsea defeat

Tue Apr 15 2014 - 10:56

Michael Laudrup takes legal advice over Swansea sacking

Former coach upset he couldn’t thank the players in person before his departure

Thu Feb 06 2014 - 17:11

Sherwood’s Spurs sweep Swansea aside

Two goals from Emmanuel Adebayor help Tottenham into fifth place, level with Liverpool

Sun Jan 19 2014 - 17:04

Spurs could have won by more - Tim Sherwood

Tottenham manager praises Emmanuel Adebayor after striker scores two in Swansea

Sun Jan 19 2014 - 16:42

Swansea dump Manchester United out of FA Cup

David Moyes’s woes continue after fifth Old Trafford loss of season

Sun Jan 05 2014 - 19:06

Eden Hazard’s winner helps Chelsea stay in touch at the top

But Jose Mourinho’s side struggle to see off modest Swansea outfit

Thu Dec 26 2013 - 20:12

Swansea blow as Michu ruled out for six weeks

Ankle surgery to sideline Spanish striker until February

Tue Dec 24 2013 - 11:23

Coleman and Barkley ensure a happy Christmas for Everton

Midfielder’s late free-kick earns another fine victory for Roberto Martinez’s side

Mon Dec 23 2013 - 01:00

Samir Nasri calls on City to improve on the road

‘We have to show the same mentality and the same desire we have at home’

Mon Dec 02 2013 - 18:29

Palace move off the foot of the table

Win at Hull just their second of the season, Newcastle, Stoke and Swansea also take three points

Sat Nov 23 2013 - 17:36

Swansea pegged back by Kuban Krasnodar

Ibrahima Baldé strikes in injury-time after Wilfried Bony opened the scoring un Russia

Thu Nov 07 2013 - 19:42

Malaysian owner’s interference likely to shorten Mackay’s stay at Cardiff City

Hosting Swansea City in big derby this weekend likely to prove the least of manager’s long-term problems

Sat Nov 02 2013 - 14:14

West Ham and Swansea share points

Laudrup left feeling shirty after Swansea miss out on another penalty

Sun Oct 27 2013 - 22:46

Özil grabs two as Arsenal hold on to top spot

More trouble for Moyes as United are held by Southampton

Sat Oct 19 2013 - 17:26