Shamrock Rovers at Windsor Park showed that appearances matter
The Hoops have set the benchmark for League of Ireland clubs and now look comfortable in better stadiums with better facilities
Drogheda put it up to Shelbourne but Duff’s men prevail
Shelbourne lead St Pat’s by four points at the top of the league table
Greece’s rising capabilities on show with victory over England
Ireland will face a Greece with a new sense of purpose
Aaron Connolly is on a mission to revive his career at Sunderland
Now 24, the talented Irish forward’s career has drifted, but time is still on his side
Michael Walker: Rodri the linchpin that helps make City the footballing machine they are
Spanish midfielder Rodri has proved a hugely influential figure for Pep Guardiola’s record-breaking Premier League side
Michael Walker: Proof in the pudding suggests Declan Rice made correct decision
As Ireland repeatedly missed out, former Republic underage star Declan Rice has amassed 58 England caps and gone on to play in two European Championships and a World Cup
Kieran McKenna’s Ipswich Town braced for life in the fast lane
Enniskillen native Kieran McKenna has led Ipswich Town to successive promotions and is excited by the prospect of competing with the big guns in the English Premier League
Can Celtic break their cycle of domestic domination and European disappointment?
Brendan Rodgers of 2023 turning up in Glasgow was not viewed by the Celtic fanbase in the same way as Rodgers of 2016
‘Alex Ferguson was a strong supporter’: The Northern Ireland tournament that nurtures football’s future stars
SuperCupNI - previously known as the Milk Cup - has given players such as David Beckham, Arjen Robben and Trent Alexander-Arnold an early taste of international competition
Euro 2024: Can England finally win a first trophy since 1966?
Southgate’s squad has two halves - a formidable attack and a doubtful defence
Anthony Hudson back in the frame for Republic of Ireland manager’s job
Former New Zealand head coach is available after leaving his most recent post with Al-Markiyah in Qatar
Mood turns sour on Manchester City and their Abu Dhabi wealth after record fourth title in row
City are short odds to make it seven from eight this time next year. The owners will love that as autocratic states specialise in monopolies – of power, of thought
Dublin’s soccer history makes it deserving of a place on the European stage
As the Europa League final unfolds at the Aviva, let’s hope an Irish club is inspired to stage another big European night this year
Michael Walker: From ‘Neverkusen’ to ‘Neverlusen’ – Alonso has achieved an incredible feat
Under the Spaniard, Leverkusen’s record reads W40 D9 L0 with the side also in contention to win a treble
Little, luckless Luton still have a shot at one of the great Premier League feats
On Saturday Manchester City will host a team that, despite relatively meagre resources and a long injury list, could yet play their way to survival among England’s elite