Alex Ferguson lit own bonfires but is Mourinho’s vanity creating too much heat?Manager’s propensity for conflict not lessened by start he has made at Old TraffordSat Nov 19 2016 - 09:00
Theresa May resorts to populist posturing as she baits FifaPoppy issue a handy diversion from government inaction in health/sport arenaSat Nov 05 2016 - 08:00
Michael Walker: Yaya Touré not gone but well forgotten at Manchester CityPep Guardiola could well do with dynamic Ivorian midfielder during this time of crisisSat Oct 29 2016 - 08:00
Michael Walker: Geordies now joyful as winds of change blow coldSunderland’s woes bring much pleasure to the Newcastle faithful in topsy-turvy rivalrySat Oct 22 2016 - 07:00
Michael Walker: Mick McCarthy struggling to halt Ipswich’s downward slideClub have slumped to 16th in Championship and haven’t scored a goal in four gamesSat Oct 15 2016 - 08:00
Michael Walker: Poets and players sense change at new Windsor ParkNorthern Ireland embark on a more inclusive intiative at redeveloped homeSat Oct 08 2016 - 08:00
Michael Walker: Merseyside more than Liverpool-Everton divideTwo tales of one city both ending with a sense of true belonging to respective clubsSat Oct 01 2016 - 07:00
West Ham’s move to shiny future trapped in a bottleneck of angstMove to Olympic Stadium has become symbol of east London’s growing identity crisisSat Sept 24 2016 - 08:00
Michael Walker: Uefa may trumpet Celtic’s return, but this side is a tribute actBarcelona thrashing highlights big clubs’ dominance and Uefa’s abdication of leadershipSat Sept 17 2016 - 17:53
Michael Walker: Old Firm, new era – just the job for the Brendan Rodgers revivalConfidence is high ahead of the Celtic manager’s first match against RangersFri Sept 09 2016 - 20:43
Hull’s bright start more a blip than trend – they’re still relegation fodderThe club’s good start surely cannot last and they remain joint favourites to go downSat Aug 27 2016 - 08:01
Leicester return to where their real Power lies – expect a gallopClaudio Ranieri’s men face only side to beat them at home in title-winning seasonSat Aug 20 2016 - 08:01
Euro 2016 reflection: We have the new format to thank for Albania’s storyExpansion to 24 teams gave minnows the chance to write their own piece of historySun Jul 10 2016 - 15:54
Captain Steven Davis takes pride in Northern Ireland’s campaignMichael O’Neill’s side bow out with heads held high after unlucky defeat to WalesSun Jun 26 2016 - 18:13
Michael O’Neill left frustrated as Northern Ireland bow out‘People didn’t give us a chance of doing anything, but we’ve come within a whisker of getting to the last eight’Sat Jun 25 2016 - 21:49
Wales bring Northern Ireland’s Euro 2016 adventure to an endGareth McAuley’s own goal the difference but Michael O’Neill’s side bow out with prideSat Jun 25 2016 - 19:15
Northern Ireland look to Steven Davis to make magic against WalesDurable captain needs to counter pivotal influence of Wales linchpins Aaron Ramsey and Gareth BaleSat Jun 25 2016 - 05:30
Irish goals on foreign fields inspire the home frontsTwo teams in last 16 must mean there are decent players in green jerseysFri Jun 24 2016 - 01:00
Northern Ireland not willing to pay penalty for being unpreparedMichael O’Neill gives players a well-deserved rest ahead of resumption of odyssey in FranceThu Jun 23 2016 - 01:00
Northern Ireland beaten but unbowedNarrow defeat, coupled with Turkey’s win over Czech Republic, guarantees Northern Ireland a place in the last 16Tue Jun 21 2016 - 22:16
Out of contract Michael McGovern the hero for Northern Ireland“The players gave him a round of applause; what more does a manager need to say?”Tue Jun 21 2016 - 20:35
Northern Ireland out to show Germany why they belongMichael O’Neill explains how far things have moved on since Euro 2012Tue Jun 21 2016 - 01:37
Michael O’Neill proves his bona fides with Ukraine blowoutShaw says IFA’s gamble now paying off as team play steadily improvesMon Jun 20 2016 - 14:30
Modern Northern Ireland team dancing to a familiar beatAssistant boss Jimmy Nicholl sees similarities to the great side from the 1980sSun Jun 19 2016 - 15:42
Northern Ireland: ‘Win in Paris and we’ll book a first-class ticket to the moon’Michael O’Neill’s men can stand tall against Germany after their victory in LyonSat Jun 18 2016 - 09:20
Michael O’Neill hails Northern Ireland’s ‘pure heart’‘It was probably the proudest I’ve felt in the dug-out and probably in my entire football career’Thu Jun 16 2016 - 21:07
Euro 2016: Northern Ireland claim historic win in the hailGareth McAuley and Niall McGinn score as Michael O’Neill’s much-changed side see off UkraineThu Jun 16 2016 - 19:00
Northern Ireland make five changes for Ukraine clashMichael O’Neill makes dramatic decisions in bid to keep side in tournamentThu Jun 16 2016 - 16:22
Michael O’Neill recognises need for victory against UkraineNorthern Ireland need to face fixture as a ‘cup final’ as three points are a mustWed Jun 15 2016 - 22:23
Letter from Lyon: Football embroiled in a world full of angerWhile France 98 felt like a celebration, this tournament has a much darker sideWed Jun 15 2016 - 01:02
Romelu Lukaku hopes ‘reality check’ rouses BelgiumEverton striker says victory over Ireland necessary to keep second-round hopes aliveTue Jun 14 2016 - 22:31
Belgium ‘just under-performed’ and will be ready for IrelandManager Marc Wilmots: ‘Tactically, technically and organisationally we came up short’Tue Jun 14 2016 - 10:19
Italy turn up the style as Belgium fail to turn up againGoals from Emanuele Giaccherini and Graziano Pelle secure Group E win in LyonMon Jun 13 2016 - 22:33
Can Belgium's Golden Generation really live up to the hype?Italy's nous is no myth. They conceded just seven goals in their 10 Euro 2016 qualifiersSun Jun 12 2016 - 23:00
Michael O’Neill concedes his side were outclassed against PolandStriker Kyle Lafferty a lonesome figure as Northern Ireland fail to register shot at goalSun Jun 12 2016 - 21:23
Northern Ireland’s return to big stage ends not so nice in NicePoland fail to read script as Arkadiusz Milik’s goal secures victory in first group gameSun Jun 12 2016 - 19:55
Michael O’Neill confident but wary of Lewandowski’s threatThe Northern Ireland manager is hopeful Kyle Lafferty will be fit for opening gameSat Jun 11 2016 - 16:59
France holds its breath as Euros get under waySecurity impossible to ignore in Paris yet still there is desire for optimismSat Jun 11 2016 - 11:00
Pride and belief bedrock of Northern Ireland’s unexpected odysseyEvans brothers typify sense of fellowship that will prove vital for Michael O’Neill’s sideSat Jun 11 2016 - 05:00
Kyle Lafferty: ‘I thought the worst but now I’ve never felt better’Northern Ireland striker declares himself fit to face Poland in Euro 2016 group openerFri Jun 10 2016 - 16:36
GAA pals send best wishes to Northern Ireland’s link-man on and off fieldNiall McGinn is the one that got away from Tyrone manager Mickey HarteFri Jun 10 2016 - 01:01
Conor Washington ready to deliver up front for Northern IrelandStriker who worked as postman during Euro 2012 may feature in Poland openerWed Jun 08 2016 - 01:30
Paddy McNair prepared for centre stage with Northern IrelandManchester United defender has operated as a roving midfielder in recent friendliesTue Jun 07 2016 - 10:18
Conor McLaughlin the underdog in a team of underdogsFleetwood Town defender has played a big role in helping Northern Ireland to France ’16Mon Jun 06 2016 - 08:00
Michael O’Neill goes back to future with his band of brothersTogetherness is the watchword for Northern Ireland manager with few stars to call onSun May 29 2016 - 23:33
Northern Ireland bid farewell to Belfast with easy Belarus winMichael O’Neill’s side are now 11 games unbeaten but sterner challenges lie aheadFri May 27 2016 - 21:51
Michael O’Neill serious about focusing on enjoymentEuro 2016: Northern Ireland squad in buoyant mood during get-together in RepublicTue May 24 2016 - 23:00
Liverpool’s Europa League final loss shows La Liga is different classUnbridled hype surrounding English premiership exposed by silky Spanish skillsSat May 21 2016 - 11:31
Michael Walker: On Adrian Doherty – the ‘next George Best’Manchester United's forgotten Stranbane boy who was better than Ryan GiggsSat May 14 2016 - 07:00
Michael Walker: How Chris Hughton could become Brighton's RanieriFormer Republic of Ireland international has overseen dramatic reversal in club’s fortunesSat May 07 2016 - 08:02
