All to play for as Irish football embarks on a potentially pivotal new decade

Things are in flux on the island and it’s hard to know what shape the game will be in by 2030

Northern Ireland head down the playoff route as Dutch qualify for Euro 2020

Steven Davis blazes penalty over the bar as Michael O’Neill’s final home game ends in draw

Northern Ireland bounce back against Czechs

Friendly win provides a tonic after late defeat against the Netherlands

James Collins earns Luton a point in helter-skelter Middlesbrough clash

Packed Kenilworth Road welcomes return of the Hatters to Championship action

Northern Ireland dig deep as McNair produces late winner

With half the group games gone, they have given themselves every chance of qualifying

Pressure tells as Northern Ireland sweep aside Estonia

Niall McGinn breaks the deadlock as Michael O’Neill’s side dominate at Windsor Park

Darren Randolph proves vital backstop to deny northern raiders

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper pulls off a number of quality saves to deny Northern Ireland

Michael O’Neill: globalisation of British football has left Irish leagues behind

‘The Irish League still has the same format: two nights training and a game on Saturday.'

Wolves secure Championship title as Sunderland relegated

Aston Villa keep slim hopes of automatic promotion alive with 4-0 win at Ipswich

Aleksandar Mitrovic keeps up goal glut to push Fulham towards top

Championship round-up: Norwich dent Villa’s hopes of automatic promotion

Jose Mourinho launches 12-minute defence of his Manchester United record

‘I am not going to run away or disappear or to cry because I heard a few boos’

Michael O’Neill critical of FAI recruiting ‘one type of player: Catholic’

Players born in the North are automatically eligible to declare for the Republic of Ireland

Peter Reid may be the light at end of tunnel for Sunderland

Regardless of dismal record, Simon Grayson’s did not deserve his abrupt dismissal

Michael O’Neill names Northern Ireland squad for play-offs

Paddy McNair returns to international fold for November’s clash with Switzerland

John O’Shea remains quiet on Sunderland future

Ireland defender will not discuss club situation until after Austria game

David Moyes will reveal Sunderland future at end of season

Club admit mistakes made during his tenure, but the Scot inherited a difficult situation

Weekend Premier League team news

The latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday, Sunday and Monday’s action

The weekend’s Premier League team news

All the latest injury and suspension news, head-to-head rivalry, match odds and more

The weekend’s Premier League team news

All the latest injury and suspension news, head-to-head rivalry, match odds and more

Manchester City make it nine straight wins at Swansea

Spurs hit five past Gillingham; West Ham leave it late against Accrington; Manchester sides to meet in fourth round

Paddy McNair own goal hands City an opening win

New manager makes statement by dropping Joe Harte and Yaya Toure

English Premier League 2016/17: Club-by-club guide

The race for the title may well come down to the two Manchester clubs - City versus United

Paddy McNair and Donald Love join Sunderland

Northern Ireland defender McNair will reunite with former manager David Moyes

McNair and Love set to swap Manchester United for Sunderland

The clubs agreed a joint fee for the pair believed to be in the region of €6.9 million

Unemployed Aaron Hughes not ready to say goodbye just yet

The 36-year-old Northern Ireland defender nearly retired before Michael O’Neill’s arrival

Euro 2016: Northern Ireland claim historic win in the hail

Gareth McAuley and Niall McGinn score as Michael O’Neill’s much-changed side see off Ukraine

Northern Ireland’s return to big stage ends not so nice in Nice

Poland fail to read script as Arkadiusz Milik’s goal secures victory in first group game

Euro 2016: ‘St Fergal’ flies North’s fans to French Riviera

Between 25,000 and 40,000 fans have followed Michael O’Neill’s side to tournament

Paddy McNair prepared for centre stage with Northern Ireland

Manchester United defender has operated as a roving midfielder in recent friendlies

Michael O’Neill goes back to future with his band of brothers

Togetherness is the watchword for Northern Ireland manager with few stars to call on

Northern Ireland bid farewell to Belfast with easy Belarus win

Michael O’Neill’s side are now 11 games unbeaten but sterner challenges lie ahead

Wales look ordinary without Bale and Ramsey

Church denies Michael O’Neill’s side with late penalty in disappointing game

The kids are alright: Louis van Gaal’s academy graduates

Manchester United boss has handed out 14 debuts to academy players during tenure

Manchester United reach new low with Midtjylland defeat

Sergio Romero keeps United in Europa League tie with string of brilliant stops

David de Gea ruled out of Manchester United side with warm-up injury

Sergio Romero took over at goalkeeper for the Europa League first leg

Southampton’s Charlie Austin sinks insipid Manchester United

Louis van Gaal’s side show Liverpool victory was a blip as they draw another blank

Louis van Gaal: ‘We are now in a very difficult position’

Bournemouth add to Manchester United’s growing problems at Dean Court

Louis van Gaal: misfiring Rooney worth more than just goals

United need to rediscover scoring touch against CSKA Moscow

Man United’s Morgan Schneiderlin a doubt for CSKA Moscow clash

French midfielder misses training on Monday ahead of Champions League fixture

Manchester United youngster hoping for rare opportunity

Andreas Pereira may feature against Middlesbrough in the Capital One Cup

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