The Irish Times

Stakes are high both for Stephen Kenny and the future of Irish football

The manager’s long-term vision for Ireland is clear but he desperately needs some results

Sat Oct 09 2021 - 07:00

Manuela Spinelli: ‘Naomi Osaka is a young girl. I 100% side with her’

Italian translator worked alongside Giovanni Trapattoni on many press conferences

Wed Jun 02 2021 - 06:00

Sporting upsets: Rossi’s hat-trick felt to us like the day that football died

Brazilian football changed after the defeat to Italy at the 1982 World Cup in Spain

Wed Sept 09 2020 - 06:00

Keith Andrews has earned his stripes and is ready for Ireland’s new era

Stephen Kenny’s new assistant manager now has a decade of experience under his belt

Wed Apr 15 2020 - 06:00

Denis O’Brien stopped payments to FAI in 2016

FAI finance chief says businessman paid ‘slightly more’ than half of the salaries of senior Irish team’s managers

Wed Dec 05 2018 - 21:19

Marco Tardelli backtracks on Ireland comments

Former assistant boss: ‘I have fond memories of Ireland, they were fantastic years’

Sat Jun 25 2016 - 17:31

O’Neill takes time to cherish latest great night in Irish soccer

Ireland manager grins as he recalls moments of magic from Wednesday’s defeat of Italy

Fri Jun 24 2016 - 05:00

Marco Tardelli questions footballing intellect of Ireland players

‘They don’t get that football is also an intellectual matter, and not just about attacking and going forward’

Mon Jun 20 2016 - 20:02

Perfect pitch: Soundtracking the beautiful game

From Italia '90 to Euro 2016, finding the music to match the football footage is an art

Sat Jun 04 2016 - 05:31

Second Opinion: Ciarán Murphy on the new ‘lovable’ Dubs

Jim Gavin’s stylish team popular even with their country cousins

Wed May 11 2016 - 21:27

Francesco Totti: end is nigh for The Golden Boy of Rome

Giallorossi’s greatest ever no longer untouchable after 25 years with boyhood club

Wed Feb 24 2016 - 19:00

Dick Advocaat’s resignation means Serbia are third nation left managerless in one day

Georgia manager Temur Ketsbaia has resigned while Claudio Ranieri has been sacked by Greece

Sat Nov 15 2014 - 17:43

Germany fail to convince at Maracanã but they still march on to semi-final date

Victory over France was tense, error-strewn and largely uninspiring

Sat Jul 05 2014 - 01:00

Wes Hoolahan an overnight sensation after too many years

Little midfield maestro finally coming into his own for Ireland

Sat Jun 14 2014 - 06:00

Giovanni Trapattoni camp denies any Ivory Coast deal

Former Ireland manager reportedly reached agreement with African nation this week

Fri Feb 21 2014 - 18:19

Ole Ola, the Brazil World Cup goes pop with one for the merchandisers

‘We are one’? Count me out of this MOR horror show

Fri Jan 31 2014 - 00:00

Martin O’Neill ‘interested in Ireland job’

Ex NI international tops list of early contenders to replace Giovanni Trapattoni

Thu Sept 12 2013 - 01:00

Trap’s no-shows gave early grounds for concern

Trapattoni’s reluctance to travel and see players in action was a slap in the face for Irish football

Wed Sept 11 2013 - 15:01

Marco Tardelli makes case for Ireland management

Trapattoni’s assistant defends approach against Sweden and says two more years would be nice

Sun Sept 08 2013 - 11:16

James McCarthy back in the big time - but you’d hardly know it

But new Everton midfielder admits transfer deadline day a real ordeal before sealing dream move

Thu Sept 05 2013 - 01:00

Ireland have ‘no special plan’ to deal with Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Paul McShane fills in at left-back in Ireland training, as Simon Cox occupies left wing berth

Wed Sept 04 2013 - 16:48

Fresh spring in James McCarthy’s step following move to Everton

Collapse of proposed move to Hull shouldn’t affect Shane Long says Tardelli

Wed Sept 04 2013 - 01:00

Likely loss of St Ledger for qualifiers leaves Trapattoni on lookout for replacement

Test results suggest defender will miss Sweden and Austria games but Tardelli in positive mood ahead of Cardiff friendly

Tue Aug 13 2013 - 01:00

McGeady acknowledges desire to deliver

Winger believes Ireland can still qualify for World Cup but admits that he could be more consistent on international stage

Wed Jun 05 2013 - 00:19

Ireland fully focused on Faroes

Richard Dunne rested, as Marc Wilson and David Forde continue recoveries

Tue Jun 04 2013 - 16:21

John O’Shea to sit out Georgia friendly as Brady pulls out with groin strain

Peripheral players to get their chance as team-mates rest up for the vital World Cup qualifier against the Faroes

Sat Jun 01 2013 - 01:05

Brady out of Faroe Islands qualifier

Hull winger is suffering from a groin injury and will return home

Fri May 31 2013 - 13:14

Wilson losing battle to face England at Wembley as Whelan passed fit

Marco Tardelli also confirms that Richard Dunne could play against Georgia

Mon May 27 2013 - 13:05

Marco Tardelli does not consider omission of Kevin Doyle from Ireland squad by text message as a striking issue

Wolves man expresses his dismay but is still ‘loved’ by Irish management

Thu Mar 21 2013 - 06:00

Tardelli still ill as squad takes shape

Trapattoni hopes assistant will arrive over next 24 hours

Mon Mar 18 2013 - 13:55

Trapattoni makes striking choices for Ireland trip to Sweden

Manager hands Sammon seat on plane to Stockholm but leaves Doyle to the Wolves

Mon Mar 18 2013 - 06:00