The Irish Times

Manchester United's lost decade: zero league titles despite a £1.1bn spend

Dysfunctional transfer policy and failed manager hirings have put club in decline

Fri Mar 04 2022 - 22:30

Ken Early: Benitez replacement likely to be chewed up by Everton chaos

Owner Farhad Moshiri has pumped money into the club with little return to show for it

Mon Jan 24 2022 - 05:43

Life post Solskjaer: Five things Manchester United need to do

Club gives the impression of an institution lost in show business rather than football

Sun Nov 21 2021 - 18:18

Solskjaer requires more than Sancho to mount a title tilt

Man United boss still needs to strengthen his defence to compete with likes of Liverpool

Tue Aug 04 2020 - 21:46

Manchester United need to invest heavily to fix soft-bellied defence

Better recruitment needed, whether or not the club has Champions League revenue

Thu Jul 23 2020 - 11:53

Sheffield United continue great start to season with win at Everton

Round-up: Chris Wood scores twice as Burnley bring Norwich down to earth with a bang

Sat Sept 21 2019 - 17:24

James McCarthy in line for first Everton appearance in 15 months

Republic of Ireland midfielder gets late call-up to bench for Arsenal game

Sun Apr 07 2019 - 13:00

Gambles on both sides in Steven Gerrard's Rangers appointment

Both former Liverpool star and Ibrox had reasons to hesitate before managerial move

Sat May 05 2018 - 06:30

Theo Walcott’s strike sends Newcastle home empty-handed

Everton player’s second half goal was enough to give home side a victory in mid-table clash

Mon Apr 23 2018 - 22:00

Manchester City just one win from title as Everton brushed aside

Guardiola’s side can become quickest Premier League champions with a win over Manchester United next Saturday

Sat Mar 31 2018 - 19:50

David Unsworth keen to become Everton boss permanently

The highly regarded under-23s manager is likely to face stiff competition for the role

Mon Oct 23 2017 - 23:00

Romelu Lukaku to sign new Everton deal but may leave in summer

Goodison Park club expects to be busy in January transfer window

Wed Dec 21 2016 - 23:02

Feyenoord make it back-to-back defeats for Manchester United

The weekend’s derby defeat followed by another poor performance in Europa League

Thu Sept 15 2016 - 20:38

Brexit vote: What does it mean for sport?

The end to freedom of movement could mean new work permits for sportspeople

Fri Jun 24 2016 - 10:46

Ronald Koeman determined to stop Southampton summer drain

South coast club have lost a number of their top performers in recent transfer windows

Sat May 07 2016 - 13:55

Marcus Rashford completes dream week as United take down Arsenal

Teenage striker scores two goals on his Premier League debut

Sun Feb 28 2016 - 16:44

David de Gea ruled out of Manchester United side with warm-up injury

Sergio Romero took over at goalkeeper for the Europa League first leg

Thu Feb 18 2016 - 18:48

Dimitri Payet’s long journey to overnight success says much about the game

West Ham’s French playmaker is 28, proving that players mature at different rates

Sat Jan 23 2016 - 08:30

Ken Early: Jurgen Klopp needs control over transfers

Manchester United were confused and incoherent yet still left Liverpool with points

Mon Jan 18 2016 - 14:14

Louis Van Gaal sticking to old script in new year

Man Utd boss points to ongoing ‘process’ as he prepares for side’s visit to Newcastle United

Tue Jan 12 2016 - 01:00

Fans should be happy United are winning, says Van Gaal

Manager defends his side after another dull performance in the FA Cup third round

Mon Jan 11 2016 - 14:08

Sadio Mané in demand but he should stick with Southampton

Manchester United linked with forward but career may be better served by staying put

Thu Jan 07 2016 - 23:01

Manchester United’s Marcos Rojo undergoes shoulder surgery

Argentinian goes under the knife to add to Louis van Gaal’s defensive injury worries

Wed Dec 09 2015 - 12:40

Koeman urges board to spend as he braces for another raid

Southampton manager could see another raft of star players leave club next year

Wed Dec 02 2015 - 10:30

Troy Deeney own goal sends Manchester United top of the table

Watford player had just equalised for his side from the penalty spot

Sat Nov 21 2015 - 15:04

Occasion more important than result at Wembley

England win 2-0 in friendly with France but scoreline secondary as football stands united

Tue Nov 17 2015 - 22:26

Van Gaal: Old Trafford ‘was not always Theatre of Dreams’

‘Manchester United like in other clubs, it was not always the big Theatre of Dreams’

Mon Nov 02 2015 - 17:53

Man United’s Morgan Schneiderlin a doubt for CSKA Moscow clash

French midfielder misses training on Monday ahead of Champions League fixture

Mon Nov 02 2015 - 12:19

No openings for Martial as Palace keep the pressure up

Manchester United’s third goalless draw in a row leaves fans and players frustrated

Sun Nov 01 2015 - 19:52

Manchester United bounce back with a bang against Everton

Wayne Rooney scores first goal in eight years at Goodison Park on emotional afternoon

Sat Oct 17 2015 - 17:40

Mata helps determined Manchester United get back on track

Midfielder the key figure as Van Gaal’s side come from behind to defeat Wolfsburg

Wed Sept 30 2015 - 22:48

Southampton’s Koeman expects good reception for Schneiderlin

Manager refuses to discuss his own future after being linked with Holland post

Fri Sept 18 2015 - 23:00

Louis Van Gaal’s player splurge exceeds €340m

In his 12 months as Manchester United manager, the Dutchman has bought 12 players

Thu Sept 03 2015 - 08:49

David de Gea included in Manchester United Champions League squad

Spanish goalkeeper’s move to Real Madrid collapsed on Monday evening

Thu Sept 03 2015 - 08:47