The Irish Times

PFA calls again for temporary head injury subs after Robin Koch incident

Leeds player was allowed to continue despite being left bloodied after McTominay clash

Mon Feb 21 2022 - 10:15

Royal British Legion stands by James McClean’s right not to wear poppy

Armed forces charity condemns abuse suffered by Ireland international and his family

Thu Feb 18 2021 - 19:34

Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford has been made an MBE

Warren Gatland, Alun Wyn Jones and Gareth Thomas also among honours list

Fri Oct 09 2020 - 19:19

PFA study reveals 22% of members feel depressed or considered self-harm

Data show 69% of players are worried about their career after pandemic

Tue May 19 2020 - 21:14

Shorter matches being considered for Premier League return

Protocol for football’s return due to be put to players and coaches early next week

Tue May 05 2020 - 09:35

Teqball - the game keeping soccer stars busy during lockdown

Mixture of football and table tennis that has quickly grown from a Hungarian garage

Sun May 03 2020 - 14:35

Premier League clubs may take wage cuts into their own hands

Frustrations in attempts to reach collective pay agreement in response to coronavirus

Sun Apr 05 2020 - 20:02

James McClean still failing to learn his own online history lesson

Balaclava joke not the first time McClean overstepped the mark on social media

Fri Mar 27 2020 - 19:41

Guardiola: City will be ‘destroyed’ if they fail to win league

‘I know we will be judged, we have to win,’ says manager ahead of final clash at Brighton

Fri May 10 2019 - 22:30

Gordon Taylor paid four times benevolent grants to former soccer players

Professional Footballers’ Association package worth £2.29m in 2017

Fri Feb 16 2018 - 18:43

Prevalence of dementia in ex-footballers to be studied

Study will compare physical and mental health of 15,000 ex-pros with general public

Thu Nov 23 2017 - 18:59

Study into link between dementia and soccer to be launched

Announcement comes day after ex-Ireland striker Kevin Doyle retires over repeated concussions

Fri Sept 29 2017 - 21:37

Manchester United planning to swoop for Eric Dier

Player keen to move but Spurs chairman Levy has already ruled out a transfer deal

Tue Jul 11 2017 - 23:07

FAI unlikely to follow lead on betting sponsorship

No sign of the Football Association of Ireland intending to follow counterpart’s lead

Thu Jun 22 2017 - 23:00

Basement idea to blockbuster: The story of Fifa, the video game

Initial sacrifices and doubters, competing with PES, and could Fifa thrive without Fifa?

Thu Dec 22 2016 - 14:30

Leeds United and Blackpool latest clubs linked to child sex abuse scandal

Over 20 players have come forward to say they were abused, says PFA chief Taylor

Sun Nov 27 2016 - 23:23

Reginald D Hunter on why 'TV is perfect for the talentless', and why he uses the N-word

The comedian, who has taken flak for use of the N-word and other explosive material, is worried about freedom of expression

Thu May 26 2016 - 05:00

Hull midfielder Jake Livermore tests positive for cocaine

Player has been suspended by Hull City and FA and will not play again this season

Sat May 16 2015 - 01:00

John Stones determined to put brakes on Liverpool resurgence

Defender believes Everton turned corner with victory over Palace last week

Fri Feb 06 2015 - 23:04

Clark Carlisle: ‘I stepped infront of a lorry because I wanted to die’

Former PFA chairman has revealed incident last December was a suicide attempt

Fri Feb 06 2015 - 11:45

Clark Carlisle ‘awake’ three weeks after lorry crash

Former Burnley and QPR defender conscious in hospital after December collision

Wed Jan 14 2015 - 09:35

Gordon Taylor apologises for Evans-Hillsborough comparison

PFA chief executive likened families campaign for justice to convicted rapist Evans

Fri Jan 09 2015 - 09:16

Oldham Athletic abandon attempt to sign convicted rapist Ched Evans

Evans apologises for the first time for the “effects” of events leading to rape conviction

Fri Jan 09 2015 - 01:00

Ched Evans blames ‘mob rule’ for collapse of Oldham deal

‘Unbearable pressure’ including death threats forced club’s hand

Thu Jan 08 2015 - 18:37

Oldham Athletic expect to sign Ched Evans this week

Club remain intent on signing striker despite petition against reaching 65,000 signatures

Wed Jan 07 2015 - 11:40

League One club to sign Ched Evans

Striker served two-and-a-half years of five-year sentence after being found guilty of rape

Sun Jan 04 2015 - 12:36

Oldham Athletic deny Ched Evans training rumours

Tranmere Rovers also confirm Evans won’t be invited to train with the club

Mon Dec 01 2014 - 10:57

Sheffield United u-turn on Ched Evans welcomed

Club praised for decision not to allow convicted rapist to use facilities for training

Fri Nov 21 2014 - 09:12

Sheffield United ‘appalled’ by abuse directed at Jessica Ennis-Hill

Olympic heptathlon champion criticised club for allowing convicted rapist Ched Evans back to training

Sun Nov 16 2014 - 16:02

Luis Suárez claims Chelsea player disagreed with time-wasting at Anfield

Former Liverpool striker makes the claim in his autobiography ahead of Saturday’s repeat encounter

Wed Nov 05 2014 - 23:00

Taylor claims hidden racism in football

Football should introduce the NFL’s Rooney Rule for ethinic minority candidates

Fri Oct 03 2014 - 10:18

Luis Suarez suggests he will stay at Liverpool

Striker hints that he sees his future at Anfield despite speculation he could leave for Madrid

Thu May 01 2014 - 15:39

Andre Villas-Boas angrily defends his decision to allow Hugo Lloris to continue

Tottenham manager says it was “remarkable” Romelu Lukaku’s role has not been questioned further

Thu Nov 07 2013 - 01:00

Hugo Lloris faces further medical examination

The Spurs goalkeeper wants to play in the club’s Europa League match on Thursday

Tue Nov 05 2013 - 13:23