Michael Walker: Carlo Ancelotti’s time at Real Madrid looks up unless he can add to trophy hangar
For a club that measures success by silverware won, the pressure is growing on the 65-year-old after a poor run
Man City aim to salvage silverware as rising middle class refreshes FA Cup
Bournemouth, Fulham, Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace are among clubs with realistic hopes of picking up the old trophy for the first time in more than 50 years
Evan Ferguson’s progress may have stalled, but he still has almost a full career ahead of him
It's easy to forget that the Ireland forward who burst on to the scene at such an early age is still only 20
After a title under lockdown, winning the Premier League with some noise will mean more to Liverpool
In spring 2025 Liverpool players and fans will finally get their day in the sun together - get ready for the roar
Pep Guardiola not the only one confused as Premier League stands on its head
Manchester United are struggling without Erik ten Hag, Liverpool are thriving without Jürgen Klopp
Benched and approaching 30, can Grealish regain his ‘Treble Jack’ form Guardiola craves?
The Grealish debate at Manchester City has shifted from his role under Guardiola to if he’ll even get back on to resume a tactical conversation
Photographs and memories: The Bosman of his day who wouldn’t be bought or sold
A black and white photograph of a match at Dalymount Park in 1955 stirs strong memories
QPR’s Jimmy Dunne finds solace in football after emotional week
The Irish defender said farewell to his father Eamonn before scoring against Norwich last weekend
Manchester City approach the surreal as they head for Liverpool
Premier League: Pep Guardiola may invoke the persistence of memory as he reminds his team before Sunday’s trip to Anfield that they are not as bad as their last five results suggest
The Duff effect: Is the League of Ireland on the cusp of something?
A rise in League of Ireland season ticket sales reflects a growing sense of – whisper it – positivity among clubs
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