Michael Walker: Tuchel’s courage to be simple marks him out among his peers
The German coach may have found the perfect club for his philosophy at Chelsea
What would Hans Keller have made of Neil Warnock and Pep Guardiola?
Michael Walker: In Music, Closed Societies and Football Keller defends individualism
Giants in Green: Michael Walker’s greatest all-time all-Ireland XI
Our soccer columnist takes a look back on the footballing giants in green
Too old. No legs. Memories of a good lad gone way too soon
Without Carl’s name attached the tournament might well have faded from view by now
Remembering the night a 30-year-old George Best nutmegged Johan Cruyff
Derek Spence recalls the famous night when he netted a late equaliser against the very best
Tottenham must learn to make a point in troublesome places
A culture of not losing against the Burnleys and Bournemouths must be nurtured
Jennings looks on in wonderment at Tottenham’s brave new world
Still coaching at Spurs, the legendary goalkeeper is thrilled with the club’s progress
Irish soccer was built on skill and not teams of giants
Jimmy McIlroy's innovation captured the tradition of brains over brawn in Irish soccer
Bravery and goodness: Harry Gregg, the reluctant hero of Munich
United goalkeeper has never wanted to be defined by the lives he saved in February ’58
Economic gravity is tugging at Spurs and pieces are flaking off
Pochettino’s team has a window to win the league that perhaps has one year left to run
Spurs mentally tougher and tactically smarter than Madrid
Elite sides may be improving in attack but defending is forgotten
Graeme Souness: I think all my best years are ahead of me. How lucky am I?
Soccer icon rules out a return to management and reveals his biggest mistake
Michael Walker: Dundalk provide crackle, Glentoran the pop
‘When Oriel is full, it’s a brilliant, brilliant atmosphere and a great place to play football’
Jose Fonte opts for last big payday over glory game
At 33 Southampton stalwart moves to West Ham – just as Saints book big Wembley date
London briefing: Corbyn calls for a maximum wage to curb fat-cat pay
Other measures to reduce inequality include bosses’ pay based on multiple of workers’ pay
Malachy Clerkin’s sports books of the year
Muhammad Ali, Adrian Doherty, Paul O’Connell, others make up 2016’s best reads
Modern Northern Ireland team dancing to a familiar beat
Assistant boss Jimmy Nicholl sees similarities to the great side from the 1980s
Michael Walker: Spurs daring to dream of FA Cup glory
Club history in magical tournament may weigh heavy but confidence oozing from side
Tipping Point: Will sectarianism follow the fans to France?
Despite the Football for All campaign, Northern Irish sports fans are still divided
Michael Walker: Goodison’s moving tribute to the late Howard Kendall
Sad week for football as news of Johan Cruyff’s lung cancer is revealed
Harry Kane can’t lead Spurs to winning position against Burnley
Young striker handed captain’s armband in Turf Moor stalemate
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