The Irish Times

‘We are Not English, We Are Scouse’ – Why Liverpool boo the anthem

‘Feed the Scousers’ chants are imbued with anti-migrant and anti-Irish sentiment

Sat May 21 2022 - 08:00

Mo Salah says he wants to play Real Madrid in Champions League final

Liverpool manager Klopp hails mental toughness players showed against Villarreal

Wed May 04 2022 - 11:07

Klopp ‘happy’ with star striker Salah’s contract circumstance

‘There’s nothing new to say. It is just good. The decisive parties are talking to each other’

Mon Apr 04 2022 - 19:11

Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe retires aged 39

Former England international is ninth highest scorer in Premier League history

Thu Mar 24 2022 - 14:20

Menace of Marcus Rashford not what it once was, so what next?

Lack of game time, goals and assists suggest once prolific talisman may be in line to move

Fri Mar 11 2022 - 19:46

TV View: Odd rugby rule and cryptic Abramovich leave us all bewildered

A PhD in rugby rules was required to know what was going on in Ireland-Italy clash

Mon Feb 28 2022 - 01:00

Ralf Rangnick suggests scrapping Carabao Cup due to fixture congestion

United boss says England is the only European country to have two cup competitions

Fri Dec 24 2021 - 10:40

Michael Walker: Relentless football machine keeps turning

Under pressure managers the latest instalment of the endless drama that is football

Sat Nov 06 2021 - 07:12

Michael Walker: Why Marcelo Bielsa is manager of the season so far

South American’s relentless intensity and his team’s flair makes everybody smile

Sat Feb 27 2021 - 08:00

Fans expected back for packed summer of sport in England

British government envisages up to 10,000 spectators back inside stadiums from May 17th

Tue Feb 23 2021 - 06:25

Carlo Ancelotti sees Everton’s trophy drought as ‘great motivation’

Manager says ‘fantastic’ performance needed to beat United in League Cup quarter-final

Wed Dec 23 2020 - 06:00

Neil Lennon defiant after Ross County shock Celtic

Lionel Messi pays tribute to Maradona as Barcelona return to winning ways

Sun Nov 29 2020 - 22:52

Michael Walker: Chelsea’s significant six provide an upgrade

After investing €250 million in the summer window Lampard’s team are taking shape

Sat Nov 21 2020 - 05:00

Death of former Liverpool, Spurs and England goalkeeper Ray Clemence

The key member of the Liverpool team which dominated Europe between 1977 and 1981 won 61 England caps

Sun Nov 15 2020 - 16:02

Positive omens for Kenny ahead of Ireland’s Slovakia clash

A number of players have impressed for clubs since start of Premier League season

Mon Sept 28 2020 - 22:09

Sporting Cathedrals: Principality a bubbling cauldron of Welsh national pride

The famous ground in Cardiff is a fitting place of worship for more than Welsh rugby fans

Wed Jul 29 2020 - 06:00

Premier League final day permutations: Relegation and European places

Who needs to do what on the final day of the 2019-2020 Premier League season?

Thu Jul 23 2020 - 08:44

Former Republic of Ireland manager Jack Charlton dies aged 85

Englishman guided Ireland to Euro 88 and the 1990 and 1994 World Cups

Sat Jul 11 2020 - 09:25

Liverpool could seal title win at Anfield against Crystal Palace

Venue yet to be confirmed for the potentially pivotal derby clash against Everton

Fri Jun 05 2020 - 20:43

Premier League 2019/20: End of season (for now) report card

Patrick Madden hands over the marks for each side with the current campaign suspended

Sat Apr 04 2020 - 06:00

Ken Early: Despite coronavirus, Premier League season must be finished if at all possible

Voiding the current campaign would leave far too many clubs unfairly treated

Mon Mar 30 2020 - 06:00

Middle East fears put paid to Manchester United’s winter break plans

Solskjaer worried over Iran tensions, but focused on more immediate threat from Wolves

Tue Jan 14 2020 - 22:30

Klopp and Liverpool to watch Liverpool – from a hotel in Qatar

European champions are in Doha ahead of their Club World Cup semi-final

Mon Dec 16 2019 - 20:06

Pressure sits lightly on Alexander-Arnold’s young shoulders

Liverpool’s local lad set to make 99th appearance for club, against Tottenham

Fri Oct 25 2019 - 22:30

Michael Walker: Intense Old Firm rivalry softened by respect

Lennon’s words might find an audience, and presence at Ricksen funeral might start rethink

Sat Sept 28 2019 - 06:30

No dream debut for Troy Parrott in League Cup defeat

Another Irish striker Michael Obafemi provided an assist during Southampton’s win

Tue Sept 24 2019 - 22:27

Justin Edinburgh dies at the age of 49

Leyton Orient manager and former Spurs defender dies after suffering cardiac arrest

Sat Jun 08 2019 - 22:07

A ‘bonkers’ night of football: Why everyone is talking about VAR

Spurs send Manchester City out of Champions League after Sterling’s late goal struck off

Thu Apr 18 2019 - 13:56

Gordon Banks, World Cup winner with England, dies aged 81

Goalkeeper produced one of the greatest ever saves to thwart Pelé in 1970

Tue Feb 12 2019 - 10:12

Kevin De Bruyne centre-stage as his substitution changes a game

After City’s defeat to Newcastle, one wondered if one substitution could possibly have changed a season

Sat Feb 02 2019 - 10:00

Spurs outgun Arsenal to reach League Cup semi-finals

Tottenham advance to the semi-finals as Arsenal beaten for second time in four days

Wed Dec 19 2018 - 22:01

Ashley still owning the pitch at Newcastle but losing the middle ground

Echoes of earlier history as sports shop protest reflects disenchantment at the club

Sat Sept 15 2018 - 08:00

City have stirred hearts to earn a place in pantheon of great sides

Guardiola’s champions will go down in history as one of the best to grace English game

Sun Apr 15 2018 - 23:37

Jürgen Klopp’s upbeat mood changes to angry over rescheduling of Merseyside derby

Liverpool face local rivals at lunchtime on the Saturday after facing Manchester City in the Champions League on the Wednesday

Fri Mar 16 2018 - 20:57