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’

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Still time for Messi and Argentina to turn things around

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

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

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

Jimmy Armfield obituary: From the pitch to the airwaves

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

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

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

No-nonsense manager has achieved great things with meagre resources

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

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

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

Hareide takes Denmark into playoffs with point to prove

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

Jupp Heynckes joins football's growing grey brigade

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

Boys in green and blue: the Irish at Brighton

The Seagulls, led by former Republic stalwart Chris Hughton, are back in the top flight

John Fashanu and his troubled relationship with brother Justin

New documentary ‘Forbidden Games’ tells story of Britain’s first openly gay footballer

Leicester’s last house party brings an end to a glorious journey

Premier League champions fought but were outclassed

José Mourinho tells United fans to camp at Ibrahimovic’s house

Manchester United manager says they must do everything to keep Swede for another year

Mourinho praises Southampton after League Cup victory

Ibrahimovic says ‘this is what I came for – to win. And I am,’ after lucky win for United

Zlatan: ‘This was my 32nd trophy and I’m super happy’

Swede hails United’s EFL Cup win as a collective effort

Ibrahimovic proves most special as United claim EFL Cup

Swede scores two goals as Jose Mourinho’s side see off resurgent Southampton

Wales frustrated at lack of England decision on Cardiff roof

Eddie Jones says he is not bothered either way ahead of Saturday’s game

José Mourinho’s dark and fruitful relationship with injuries

Manchester United manager trying to shake squad into life after three year malaise

Bruges first stop on Leicester City’s European adventure

Ranieri tempers Champions League expectations

Dean Saunders, Brian Clough and the very imaginative scriptwriter

Saunders’ story about Nottingham Forest trying to sign him for a record fee went viral

Martin O’Neill’s words were humbling and showed a touch of class

Ireland manager showed in Lille that he doesn’t forget a face

Robbie Keane confident he is winning his fitness battle

Striker believes he will be ready for two if not all three of the Republic of Ireland’s games

Euro ’88: Jack Charlton points Ireland’s ‘beautiful, skilled losers’ on path to glory

A phone call in December 1985 set in train one of the key chapters in the history of Irish football

Tipping Point: Nigel Pearson’s isolation speaks volumes about modern soccer

Leicester City’s title charge is miracle but man who laid foundations can’t even get job

Leicester City’s possible feat is surprising but not unprecedented

Claudio Ranieri’s team would become only the sixth club to win a Premier League title

Zinedine Zidane returns to high table as world stands and waits

Real Madrid hoping he can superimpose his brilliance on bunch of misfiring superstars

Tributes paid to former Ireland player Ambrose ‘Amby’ Fogarty

Dubliner enjoyed career in England and success in management at home

José Mourinho’s exit shows that winning title does not bring security

Chelsea’s greatest ever manager proved incapable of arresting slide down table

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