The Irish Times

Ken Early: Optimism is football's sweetest illusion, so Ireland should enjoy while it lasts

Draw against world’s top-ranked side a cause for cheer, but tighter defensive play required

Mon Mar 28 2022 - 06:00

Chris Hughton sacked by Nottingham Forest

Forest sit bottom of the Championship table and are without a win in first seven fixtures

Thu Sept 16 2021 - 09:57

Steven Reid brought in as Crystal Palace first team coach

Former Republic of Ireland midfielder comes in as part of Roy Hodgson’s backroom team

Sat Sept 16 2017 - 11:56

Former Irish international Steven Reid announces retirement

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

Mon May 18 2015 - 12:24

Burnley’s Stephen Ward is striving to beat the drop

Relegation battles are a fact of life for most professional footballers and Irish players have been involved in their fair share

Fri May 01 2015 - 01:00

Premier League team news and statistics

All the latest team news ahead of this weekend’s Premier League fixtures

Fri Apr 10 2015 - 17:23

Premier League: Who’s come and gone in the transfer window

A comprehensive list of the players that have moved clubs

Tue Sept 02 2014 - 15:34

Stephen Ward ‘thrilled’ to make Burnley move

Ireland international has signed three-year deal, becoming Sean Dyche’s seventh new recruit

Fri Aug 15 2014 - 21:52

Steven Reid signs for newly promoted Premiership side Burnley

The 33-year-old Republic of Ireland international became a free agent at the end of last season having been released by West Brom

Mon Jul 07 2014 - 13:24

Sunderland and Gus Poyet make the miracle happen

Down and out three weeks ago, the Stadium of Light erupts after victory

Wed May 07 2014 - 22:11

Gus Poyet’s Sunderland complete their great escape

Premier League status secured as victory over West Brom completes a fairytale end-of-season run of four straight wins

Wed May 07 2014 - 22:05

United breeze past woeful West Brom

David Moyes gets a much needed win as West Brom’s poor run over Pepe Mel continues

Sat Mar 08 2014 - 15:08

Round-up of sports books of the year

Dreaded doping theme once again rears its ugly head on our bookshelves this Christmas

Sat Dec 14 2013 - 01:00

Mourinho 'curious' about West Brom apology

Chelsea manager questions decision by Mike Riley to “publicly expose” referee Andre Marriner

Fri Nov 22 2013 - 14:09

West Brom left fuming as harsh late penalty award denies them famous win at Chelsea

Hazard earns Mourinho’s side a point with late spot-kick

Mon Nov 11 2013 - 01:00

West Brom manager Steve Clarke ‘flabbergasted’ by late penalty decision

Former Chelsea coach in disbelief after spot-kick give Mourinho’s men a reprieve

Sat Nov 09 2013 - 20:15

Premier League team news

A look ahead to the weekend’s cross-chanel football

Fri Aug 30 2013 - 17:37

Boyce turns from hero to villain for Wigan

Late own goal sees Latics remain in relegation zone

Sat Apr 27 2013 - 19:45