The Irish Times

Newcastle takeover: Infuriating tracksuit vendor v blood-stained dictatorship?

Walk arm-in-arm with the Saudi state and football’s faux morality simply collapses

Fri Oct 08 2021 - 11:10

Alex Ferguson: ‘The operation was a success but you’re in that loneliness. It can be frightening’

Documentary looks at playing and managerial career and recovery from a life-threatening stroke

Mon May 10 2021 - 21:01

‘That’s boxing, you can be fascinated but it appals you’

Iconic sports books revisited: Donald McRae speaks about the journey writing Dark Trade

Mon Feb 01 2021 - 06:00

Wayne Rooney confirms retirement as he is made permanent Derby boss

Man United legend hangs up his boots for good as he takes first management role

Fri Jan 15 2021 - 13:58

Chris Hughton ready to guide Forest out of the trees and into the top flight

Manager arrives at the City Ground with his new club now 21 years out of the big time

Fri Oct 16 2020 - 09:17

Football’s Mr Authentic Marcelo Bielsa continues to gain admirers

Pep Guardiola calls the Leeds boss ‘the person I admire the most in football’

Mon Oct 05 2020 - 15:10

Michael Walker: John Wayne should have had a Jackie Charlton calendar

A leader, and for his willingness to be blunt, to challenge orthodoxy, he was cherished

Sat Jul 18 2020 - 08:00

Johnny Watterson: Jack Charlton was forged from rough, tough raw material

He was a chip off the same granite block as Matt Busby, Bill Shankly and Brian Clough

Fri Jul 17 2020 - 06:00

Michael Walker: Carrying space and the benefits of learning to stand still

Benefits of movement in football are well documented, but ability to stay put is key also

Sat Mar 28 2020 - 08:00

New FAI chairman Roy Barrett is a puzzling choice to some

Stockbroker’s decision to accept role likely motivated by love of soccer, say friends

Fri Jan 10 2020 - 02:41

Ian Holloway named new Grimsby Town manager

‘I can’t tell you how excited I am, to be honest. I feel like a kid in a sweetshop. It’s fantastic.’

Tue Dec 31 2019 - 15:57

Goodbye to the Miracle Man: How Roy Keane’s departure led to sacking of Martin O’Neill

Two-times European Cup winner was doomed once players’ opinions were sought

Fri Jun 28 2019 - 15:31

Stability unlikely for Chelsea and Sarri despite Europa win

Italian could be on his way to Juve after a solid first campaign at Stamford Bridge

Thu May 30 2019 - 13:16

Man City turning improbable scenario into realistic ambition

Only one English team have won a true treble, and not one have won the quadruple

Fri Apr 05 2019 - 16:59

City-Chelsea clash brings back memories but it’s all so different

It’s a long way from Maine Road 30 years ago as you pitch up at the ‘Etihad campus’

Sun Feb 10 2019 - 20:54

Roy Keane will join Martin O’Neill at Nottingham Forest

Keane confirmed as O’Neill’s number two as duo resume Republic of Ireland partnership

Mon Jan 28 2019 - 09:33

No dream start for Martin O’Neill on Nottingham Forest return

Famara Diedhiou’s goal secures victory for Bristol City at the City Ground

Sat Jan 19 2019 - 18:39

Nottingham Forest shirt could prove the perfect fit again for O’Neill

There’s lots of potential for a proven manager back at the club where he made his name as a player in the 1970s

Sat Jan 19 2019 - 09:00

O’Neill remains hopeful Keane will be his assistant at Forest

Former Ireland manager knows promotion to Premier League is his task at City Ground

Thu Jan 17 2019 - 15:08

Confirmed: Martin O’Neill is the new Nottingham Forest manager

Former Republic of Ireland boss becomes the club’s 11th full-time boss since 2011

Tue Jan 15 2019 - 11:06

Martin O’Neill set to be named Nottingham Forest boss

He’s hoping to bring in Roy Keane, another former Forest favourite, as his assistant

Mon Jan 14 2019 - 12:11

Leeds and Bielsa unflusterd by spygate as Derby are swept aside

Frank Lampard’s side blown away at Elland Road as league leaders steady the ship

Fri Jan 11 2019 - 21:56

Martin O’Neill’s frosty public face hid a much friendlier side

Ireland manager could be sharp towards the media but was also very amicable at times

Thu Nov 22 2018 - 06:00

Martin O’Neill: ‘If I couldn’t face criticism, I wouldn’t be in this job’

Republic of Ireland manager reflects on a 50-year career that started with GAA in Derry

Sun Aug 26 2018 - 11:29

Still time for Messi and Argentina to turn things around

Victory over Nigeria now could see Sampaoli’s disjointed side grasp a lifeline

Sat Jun 23 2018 - 08:00

La fin for Le Professeur: credits finally roll for Arsène Wenger

Frenchman had a profound impact on club and while he lost his touch he kept his values

Fri Apr 20 2018 - 13:28

Michael Walker: Clubs and managers at the mercy of random events

Pardew will wonder if Barcelona taxi ride ends with West Brom in the Championship

Sat Feb 24 2018 - 08:00

Jimmy Armfield obituary: From the pitch to the airwaves

Former England captain is marked for greatness by legacy as player, manager, broadcaster and ambassador

Mon Jan 22 2018 - 11:07

Martin O’Neill is key to Irish soccer – don’t write him off as cold and distant

The Republic of Ireland manager’s commitment has served him, and his country, well

Sat Jan 20 2018 - 08:00

Michael Walker: Old-fashioned values serving Dyche and Burnley well

No-nonsense manager has achieved great things with meagre resources

Sat Dec 16 2017 - 08:00

Richie Sadlier: let O’Neill leave if he wants to

Ireland were ruthlessly exposed for spending so little time preparing for the Danish threat

Sat Nov 18 2017 - 07:00

Roy Keane has no time for Peter Schmeichel ahead of playoff

Ireland assistant says he would say ‘f**k-all’ to former teammate if he came across him

Wed Nov 08 2017 - 05:30

Hareide takes Denmark into playoffs with point to prove

Denmark manager believes the way to play football is to attack teams and score goals

Sat Nov 04 2017 - 07:00

Jupp Heynckes joins football's growing grey brigade

Recent appointments of 70-somethings Heynckes and Hodgson signify a shift in attitudes

Thu Oct 12 2017 - 20:52