The Irish Times

Lisa Fallon: Manchester United’s lack of identity a long-term problem

Appointment of the next manager is crucial to fill the huge void not filled since Ferguson retired

Fri Mar 18 2022 - 06:00

Michael Walker: Rangnick’s problems seen by O’Farrell nearly 50 years earlier

Only Irish man to manage United faced the similar internal problems that beset the club

Sat Mar 12 2022 - 06:00

Tipping Point: Being the butt of the joke an unenviable position for a sports star

Missing an open goal or simply your appearance can lead to ongoing public derision

Mon Oct 11 2021 - 06:37

Alex Ferguson: ‘The operation was a success but you’re in that loneliness. It can be frightening’

Documentary looks at playing and managerial career and recovery from a life-threatening stroke

Mon May 10 2021 - 21:01

Glory days: How Eamon Dunphy brought Matt Busby to book

It’s the book he’s most proud of, published just before Manchester United went mega

Sat Jan 30 2021 - 07:00

Families of former football and rugby players launch dementia charity

Head for Change to offer support to those with conditions caused by their careers

Thu Jan 14 2021 - 21:34

Michael Walker: World from which Colin Bell emerged is all but gone

Mining, coal, part of the north-east of England’s raison d’etre, has gone

Sat Jan 09 2021 - 08:00

Tommy Docherty: One of football’s greatest personalities and minds

Unconventional and outspoken, The Doc thrilled fans at Man United and beyond

Fri Jan 01 2021 - 16:22

Maradona and Jack Charlton among the sporting greats we lost in 2020

Pat Smullen, Kobe Bryant, Úna O’Connor, Harry Gregg, Kieran O’Connor all passed

Tue Dec 29 2020 - 06:00

Former Ireland assistant manager Maurice Setters has died aged 83

Jack Charlton’s assistant also played under Matt Busby for Manchester United

Mon Nov 23 2020 - 17:06

Johnny Watterson: Rugby’s centurions really just a modern day concept

No player that began their career prior to 1982 reached 100 caps

Thu Oct 29 2020 - 21:23

Tony Dunne’s lifelong struggle to articulate his special place in Man United’s history

The Dubliner’s acrimonious departure in 1973 left a mark he carried with him

Sat Jun 13 2020 - 07:00

Roy Keane retired this day 14 years ago ending an illustrious career

Cork native is regarded as one of the best midfielders ever to grace the English game

Fri Jun 12 2020 - 09:11

Michael Robinson was a man who both loved the story and loved telling it

Michael Walker: Former Ireland international won at life both on and off the pitch

Sat May 02 2020 - 06:00

My favourite sporting moment: I see Georgie walking, walking, walking and then gone

We picked our way through rubble of sectarian battles to share in a common love

Sat Apr 11 2020 - 06:00

Harry Gregg: a reluctant hero and a revered shot stopper

Goalkeeper was an incredible embodiment of human spirit in adversity - a hero

Mon Feb 17 2020 - 07:51

Hero of the Munich air disaster Harry Gregg dies aged 87

Former Manchester United goalkeeper twice returned to the burning fuselage

Mon Feb 17 2020 - 07:42

Wayne Rooney set to make Derby County bow

Man United’s record goalscorer is back from Washington and hoping to take the Rams up

Wed Jan 01 2020 - 13:22

Martin Peters obituary: Star of England’s 1966 World Cup team

West Ham and Tottenham Hotspur player won 67 caps for his country

Sat Dec 28 2019 - 01:00

Manchester United’s celebrated academy set for new landmark

Academy with an eventful history is about to reach a 4,000th-match milestone against Everton

Fri Dec 13 2019 - 22:30

Jennings looks on in wonderment at Tottenham’s brave new world

Still coaching at Spurs, the legendary goalkeeper is thrilled with the club’s progress

Sat Apr 27 2019 - 06:00

Will Solskjær be just another on growing list of failures?

United had a grim and turbulent procession of managers between Busby and Fergie

Mon Apr 22 2019 - 22:30

Liverpool dominate Manchester United to go back top

Liverpool have 36 attempts but Alisson mistake forces Shaqiri to win it off bench

Sun Dec 16 2018 - 18:25

Manchester City show up gulf in class with derby win over United

David Silva orchestrates comfortable victory as City go back to top of table

Sun Nov 11 2018 - 19:02

A legacy that still lives on: Manchester United’s 1968 European Cup win

From The Back Pages: A look back at a team reborn and the making of an Irish love affair

Sat May 05 2018 - 07:00

Manchester’s trailblazing Babes and a legacy cut short

Matt Busby and Jimmy Murphy’s flowers left an indelible mark on European football

Sat Feb 03 2018 - 07:00

Jimmy Armfield obituary: From the pitch to the airwaves

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

Mon Jan 22 2018 - 11:07

Alex Ferguson and Bobby Charlton to attend Kenny Dalglish Stand opening

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

Fri Oct 13 2017 - 13:22

Liverpool v United: A look back at some memorable encounters

England’s two biggest clubs come head to head again this Saturday at Anfield

Fri Oct 13 2017 - 10:24

Wayne Rooney: A Manchester United great but not a legend

The club’s record goalscorer leaves the club to muted applause despite years of brilliance

Mon Jul 10 2017 - 16:23

Ariana Grande to become first honorary citizen of Manchester

Pop star helped raise millions for victims of Manchester Arena terror attack

Wed Jun 14 2017 - 12:20

How Manchester United became the Zlatan show

The Swedish striker has come into Jose Mourinho’s squad and proved his ability

Sun Feb 26 2017 - 11:38

José Mourinho delivers stark warning to Anthony Martial

United forward has scored only six goals this season and was dropped at Stoke

Wed Jan 25 2017 - 23:00

Fergie salutes Mourinho for turning United’s season around

Former boss believes new manager is now ‘calm and in control’

Tue Jan 24 2017 - 20:03