Derrick Williams: ‘I never felt bullied by Kevin MacDonald’

Ireland defender says coach fired by Aston Villa amid bullying allegations was ‘old school’

Darragh Lenihan and Greg Cunningham called into Ireland squad

Squad named for upcoming qualifiers against Georgia and Switzerland

Ireland huff and puff but fail to bring house down

Gibraltar succeed in frustrating Ireland on night to forget at the Aviva

Glenn Whelan and Pádraig Amond included in 38-man Ireland squad

Mick McCarthy names his first squad for the upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers

Henderson fills the gap but Liverpool need their right backs

Klopp will hope to have Trent Alexander-Arnold fit for Monday’s trip to West Ham

Alan Judge joins Championship strugglers Ipswich Town

He’s been largely restricted to substitute appearances in recent months for Brentford

Coaching and a new lease of life for Shay Given at Derby

Former Ireland goalkeeper relishing his coaching role alongside manager Frank Lampard

O'Neill finalises Ireland squad for Nations League matches

Stephen Ward went to see a specialist on Monday over a persistent knee injury

Harry Arter is back in provisional Ireland squad

Declan Rice is not included and Sky Sports report that he has declared for England

How Manchester United stole Roy Keane from Kenny Dalglish

Now 25 years ago the story of Britain’s record transfer at the time is still quite remarkable

Shay Given joins Frank Lampard’s Derby backroom team

‘He was incredible and he’s now achieved his goalkeeper coaching license’

Martin O’Neill wants new call-ups to take ‘big opportunity’

Shamrock Rovers’ Graham Burke among four players named in Ireland squad for first time

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

Bohemians come from behind to beat Shamrock Rovers

Round-up: Bray frustrate Dundalk as newly-promoted Waterford beat Derry City

Everton pull out all the stops to secure Cenk Tosun transfer

Club send delegation to Istanbul to clinch €28m deal amid interest from other clubs

Arsène Wenger still preaching his gospel of calm analysis

Thursday will be his 810th Premier League game equalling Alex Ferguson’s record

Record-breaking Kane’s three festive gifts send Spurs on their way

Harry Kane breaks calendar year record in comfortable win over Southampton

Alex Ferguson and Bobby Charlton to attend Kenny Dalglish Stand opening

Respect can transcend even the Liverpool and Manchester United rivalry. Eventually.

Anthony Stokes ‘has not paid over €30,000’ for nightclub attack

Irish soccer player failed to honour payment to man he headbutted in Dublin, court hears

Controversial sponsorship deals continuing to increase in football

Betting organisations and money-lending companies are becoming more common

Zlatan Ibrahimovic steers Man United into FA Cup quarters

Swede caps a fine week with a late winner as Blackburn beaten at sodden Ewood Park

Anthony Stokes ordered to pay €230,000 to Elvis impersonator

Irish international headbutted and seriously injured man in Dublin nightclub

Mourinho worried fixture pile-up could damage United’s ambitions

St Étienne arrival in Europa League pits Paul Pogba against his older brother, Florentin

Phil Jones not getting carried away despite resurgence

Defender is again looking like the player Alex Ferguson said had the potential to be

Jürgen Klopp says ‘door is always open’ for Steven Gerrard

Gerrard working towards Uefa ‘A’ licence, any return would likely be as academy coach

The goals keep coming for Liverpool as they ease past Derby

League Cup round-up: Everton stunned by Norwich, Granit Xhaka among the goals again for Arsenal

League Cup round-up: Chelsea given a scare by Bristol Rovers

Everton, Crystal Palace and Stoke City all progress, West Brom and Watford beaten

Pride and belief bedrock of Northern Ireland’s unexpected odyssey

Evans brothers typify sense of fellowship that will prove vital for Michael O’Neill’s side

Irish hopes of qualification fading fast

Defeat leaves Ireland trailing the Italians by seven points

Martin O’Neill to name squad three days before Euro 2016 deadline

Republic of Ireland to play a final home warm-up game at Turner’s Cross

Martin O’Neill leaves Damien Delaney out in the cold

Ireland manager has named his 40-man provisional squad for two upcoming friendlies

Ken Early: Leicester’s only problem might be leading

It’s money that matters most in the lottery that is the English Premier League

Louis van Gaal: misfiring Rooney worth more than just goals

United need to rediscover scoring touch against CSKA Moscow

Legendary Everton manager Howard Kendall dies aged 69

‘The most successful manager in the history of the Club and one of the greatest players’

Ireland under-21s make short work of Lithuania

Irish side take lead in Euro 2017 qualifying group after victory at Waterford RSC

Michael Walker: Lewandowski the least of Wolfsburg’s worries after Volkswagen get nabbed

Club’s rise through ranks in Germany will be tested by car manufacturer scandal

Former Irish international Steven Reid announces retirement

Burnley midfielder will hang up his boots at the end of the season

Arter scores as Bournemouth go up as champions

Derby slump to defeat at Reading meaning Ipswich and Brentford make play-offs

Brendan Rodgers says FA Cup trophy would mark a good step forward

Liverpool manager warns defensive improvement is required against Blackburn

Swansea defender Kyle Naughton ruled out for the rest of the season

Premier League club announce player sustained ankle ligament damage against Hull

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