The Irish Times

Hard to see how Everton move forward in the absence of a clear vision

Spiral of negativity deepens as Benitez becomes the latest in the club’s merry-go-round of managerial misfits

Sun Jan 16 2022 - 22:30

Everton looking for seventh manager in six years as Rafael Benitez sacked

Former Champions Leage winner with Liverpool was appointed only six months ago

Sun Jan 16 2022 - 15:41

Antoine Griezmann re-joins Atlético Madrid in shock deadline day transfer

French striker's move the highlight from Europe’s top leagues on transfer deadline day

Wed Sept 01 2021 - 07:29

Alex Ferguson pays tribute to ‘biggest adversary’ Jim McLean

Former Dundee United manager ‘one of the greatest coaches to come out of Scotland’

Sun Dec 27 2020 - 19:28

Man United set to launch bid for Newcastle’s Sean Longstaff

21-year-old midfielder reportedly a target as Solskjaer looks to revamp squad with youth

Wed May 22 2019 - 21:29

Michael Walker: subplots abound as Benitez and Newcastle block Liverpool’s way

Peril for Liverpool 2019 is that on Tyneside they see their reflection in Newcastle 1996

Sat May 04 2019 - 11:12

Mourinho can fix Manchester United by focusing on attacking

Change needed as side seem incapable of doing what Mourinho’s teams are renowned for – defending

Sun Oct 21 2018 - 22:39

Ashley still owning the pitch at Newcastle but losing the middle ground

Echoes of earlier history as sports shop protest reflects disenchantment at the club

Sat Sept 15 2018 - 08:00

Bond between Rafa Benitez and Anfield formed on facts and lies

Benitez will get a warm reception from Liverpool fans for reasons more than football

Sat Sept 30 2017 - 08:00

James McCarthy a major doubt for Ireland’s clash with Wales

Martin O’Neill will be hoping Ciaran Clark’s knee injury is minor

Sun Mar 12 2017 - 14:19

Jurgen Klopp confused by square pegs and round holes at Anfield

Liverpool’s transfer committee has contrived to build the league’s weirdest squad

Tue Jan 19 2016 - 11:18

Zinedine Zidane: Don’t compare me with Pep Guardiola

New Real Madrid manager plays down talk of divisions within side

Tue Jan 05 2016 - 16:57

Benitez was not the solution for Real Madrid - he never had been

Spaniard inherited a squad so furious at the departure of Ancelotti as to say so publicly

Tue Jan 05 2016 - 12:10

Clásico preview: Rafael Benítez already under Real pressure at Madrid

Stakes are high for the manager as Barcelona come calling for the clásico at the Bernabéu

Sat Nov 21 2015 - 01:01

Real Madrid announce Rafa Benitez as their new coach

Former Liverpool manager is a lifelong fan of the Bernabeu club

Wed Jun 03 2015 - 09:35

Rafa Benitez to leave Napoli amid Real speculation

Former Liverpool manager is favourite to replace Carlo Ancelotti in Madrid

Thu May 28 2015 - 13:15

Rafa Benitez’s Napoli stun Wolfsburg in Germany

Marek Hamsik scores twice in 4-1 win; Sevilla fight back to win 2-1 at home to Zenit St Petersburg

Fri Apr 17 2015 - 10:36

Vicente del Bosque: Spain’s quiet Conquistador

Spain’s coach Vicente del Bosque looks out of place in an era of suave coaches prowling the touchline in designer suits

Fri Jun 06 2014 - 12:00

Mata moves Chelsea back into third at Old Trafford

United’s Rafael sent off after kicking out at David Luiz in the dying minutes

Sun May 05 2013 - 18:19