The Irish Times

The view from Red and Blue - Rafa Benítez crosses the great divide

Can the manager still adored across Stanley Park at Anfield really succeed at Goodison?

Mon Aug 09 2021 - 14:52

TV View: Schick’s wonder strike leaves Scots gutted all over again

Long-suffering fans left wondering if the 23-year wait to qualify had been worth it at all

Mon Jun 14 2021 - 22:30

Michael Walker: Why Marcelo Bielsa is manager of the season so far

South American’s relentless intensity and his team’s flair makes everybody smile

Sat Feb 27 2021 - 08:00

Steve Clarke appointed new manager of Scotland

55-year-old appointed by SFA after guiding Kilmarnock to third place SPL finish

Mon May 20 2019 - 15:35

Disastrous start as Scotland are humbled in Kazakhstan

Alex McLeish’s side fall to one of their worst ever defeats in opening Euro 2020 qualifier

Thu Mar 21 2019 - 17:17

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

Portugal grab final slot as Scotland set up chance of group win

Nations League round-up: Sweden keep up their hopes of promotion

Sat Nov 17 2018 - 22:31

England’s pursuit of Rice says a lot about their lack of options

Ireland international yet to decide future but Gareth Southgate has been frank about England’s dwindling options

Wed Oct 03 2018 - 12:54

Theresa May backs bid to bring 2030 World Cup to UK and Ireland

UK prime minister would offer Government support if FAs put together official bid

Sat Sept 29 2018 - 11:56

Harry Maguire signs new five-year contract with Leicester

Celtic’s Kieran Tierney says Scotland players are well aware of the importance of game against Albania at Hampden Park

Sun Sept 09 2018 - 19:07

Matt Phillips enjoying new role after scoring winner for Scotland

West Brom winger scored the only goal of the game to beat Hungary in Budapest

Wed Mar 28 2018 - 08:05

Manchester United’s Scott McTominay opts for Scotland

Hardworking midfielder has been preferred to Paul Pogba by Jose Mourinho recently

Sun Mar 04 2018 - 20:09

Scott Brown retires from international football

Celtic skipper bows out having represented Scotland 55 times

Mon Feb 26 2018 - 16:28

New Scotland boss Alex McLeish: ‘I see it as a bit of fate’

59-year-old set for second stint in charge after SFA fail to secure Michael O’Neill

Fri Feb 16 2018 - 14:18

Alex McLeish set to be confirmed as new Scotland manager

Former boss has been out of work since a spell with Egyptian side Zamalek in 2016

Thu Feb 15 2018 - 19:19

Could Republic maverick Stephen Ireland be Stoke City’s saviour?

After two years in the widerness, Mark Hughes may give FA Cup start against Coventry City

Fri Jan 05 2018 - 06:09

Enda Stevens’ circuitous career justifies the term ‘journey’

‘There’ll be disappointments but it’s how you come through it. Application, dedication’

Sat Nov 25 2017 - 08:00

Could Georgia cause an upset against Ireland in World Cup qualifier?

Seven games that suggest a slip-up by Martin O’Neill’s men is entirely possible

Sat Sept 02 2017 - 01:00

Remember Stephen Ireland against Wales 10 years ago?

His international career was essentially ended by the infamous grandmother episode

Tue Mar 21 2017 - 13:14

Ken Early: Neville may be first to replicate Fergie effect

Ferguson’s style of management has proven devilishly difficult to reverse-engineer

Mon Dec 07 2015 - 07:15

Aston Villa’s lament familiar as money calls tune

Level of investment by owners has become key to fortune of clubs and their managers

Sat Oct 31 2015 - 13:00

Aston Villa release Darren Bent and Irish full-back Enda Stevens

Villa have also offered Ron Vlaar a new contract

Mon Jun 08 2015 - 12:50

Sky has shown there are no limits when it comes to televised soccer

Back in 1988 footballers weren’t even sure there games should be shown on television

Mon Feb 16 2015 - 11:00

Aston Villa sack manager Paul Lambert

First-team coach and goalkeeping coach to take charge ahead of FA Cup tie with Leicester

Wed Feb 11 2015 - 20:14

Undecided Robbie Keane held in high regard by Redknapp and Lambert

QPR manager and Aston Villa boss effusive in their praise of the MLS star and Ireland captain

Thu Dec 11 2014 - 18:23

Gordon Strachan rekindles Scottish fire and adds a bit of dash

Manager’s methods have revitalised players who were bereft of self-belief

Wed Nov 12 2014 - 01:00

Legacy of Ferguson years forgotten in gloomy windswept fortress on sea’s edge

What has happened to Scotland, once perennial World Cup participants?

Mon Nov 10 2014 - 12:00

Randy Lerner to put Aston Villa up for sale

The American owner is to end his eight year involvement with the Birmingham club

Mon May 12 2014 - 11:35

Alex McLeish interested in Crystal Palace job as odds shorten on Chris Coleman

Wales boss a popular figure at Selhurst Park after a successful four-year spell as player

Thu Oct 31 2013 - 01:00

Di Matteo the early favourite for Sunderland job

Paolo Di Canio sacked on Sunday night after poor start to the season

Mon Sept 23 2013 - 11:17