The Irish Times

Experience breeding confidence in Northern Ireland camp, says Paddy McNair

Play-off against Slovakia will be biggest game for many players in squad

Tue Nov 10 2020 - 21:58

Manchester United fall to shock defeat in Istanbul as away record ends

Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s side punished for some dreadful defending against Basaksehir

Wed Nov 04 2020 - 20:28

From Euro 1976 to Marek Hamsik: Slovakia’s football heritage is to be respected

Slovakia provided eight of Czechoslovakia’s Euro ‘76 heroes but are yet to beat Ireland

Wed Oct 07 2020 - 06:00

Dele Alli’s one-finger salute earns him one match ban

Tottenham midfielder will miss England’s match against Slovenia on Thursday

Fri Sept 29 2017 - 12:19

Fifa open disciplinary proceedings against Dele Alli

Midfielder made a gesture with his middle finger during England’s win over Slovakia

Fri Sept 08 2017 - 10:03

Joe Hart defends Dele Alli after gesture is caught on camera

Midfielder was shown making a middle-finger gesture seemingly towards the referee

Tue Sept 05 2017 - 10:45

James McClean and Martin O’Neill to face fines for referee criticism

McClean described the referee as the Austrians’ ‘12th man’ after Aviva qualifier draw

Wed Jun 21 2017 - 10:56

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

Sat Aug 13 2016 - 09:00

Jürgen Klopp: ‘This is my squad now’

Injuries will affect Liverpool manager’s selection for opening Premier League tie

Thu Aug 11 2016 - 23:00

Germany ease into quarter-finals without breaking sweat

Slovakia offered very little in Lille as Germany cruised to a comfortable victory

Sun Jun 26 2016 - 19:08

Wales make the long wait worthwhile with Slovakia win

Gareth Bale and Hal Robson-Kanu give Chris Coleman’s side win in Bordeaux

Sat Jun 11 2016 - 19:52

Kolo Toure turns down Liverpool coaching role to leave as free agent

Veteran defender released after Mamadou Sakho’s Uefa doping ban is not extended

Fri Jun 10 2016 - 12:38

Liverpool push for European places with win over Watford

Joe Allen and Roberto Firmino on target as Hornets are left to rue wasteful finishing

Sun May 08 2016 - 18:32

Liverpool ease past an abysmal Stoke City at Anfield

Divock Origi scores twice as home side leapfrog Potters in the league table

Sun Apr 10 2016 - 18:50

Rob Elliot injury sees topsy-turvy night end on low note

Martin O’Neill says Newcastle goalkeeper suffered ‘serious knee injury’

Tue Mar 29 2016 - 23:08

Slovakia spot Ireland a draw as Rob Elliot carried off

Aviva Stadium friendly draw marred by Newcastle United goalkeeper's serious knee injury

Tue Mar 29 2016 - 22:19

James McClean set to fill in up front as injuries increase

Martin O’Neill tips West Brom player for role with Anthony Pilkington also a possibility

Tue Mar 29 2016 - 01:13

Shane Long left to carry the load as Ireland’s only fit striker

Martin O'Neill left with few options up front as Robbie Keane returns to LA for treatment

Mon Mar 28 2016 - 01:26

Michael Walker: Time for Arsenal to ask the tough questions

The weaknesses in Arsène Wenger’s team were ruthlessly exposed by Barcelona

Sat Feb 27 2016 - 08:30

Liverpool must forget semi-final failures, insists Klopp

Coach wants team focusing on Stoke clash, not prospect of facing Everton in final

Mon Jan 25 2016 - 23:00

Consistent Arsenal head to Anfield with right belief

Arsene Wenger believes current run of form is creating vital confidence within squad

Wed Jan 13 2016 - 00:44

Liverpool confirm loan signing of Steven Caulker

QPR centrehalf arrives on a short term deal to help alleviate defensive injury crisis

Tue Jan 12 2016 - 11:45

Liverpool injury crisis easing somewhat, says Jurgen Klopp

Liverpool manager hopes to have Kolo Toure and Mamadou Sakho back for Arsenal clash

Mon Jan 11 2016 - 16:03

Philippe Coutinho joins injury list as Liverpool weigh FA Cup options

Sheyi Ojo, Tiago Ilori and Ryan Kent could feature against Exeter after return from loans

Thu Jan 07 2016 - 23:00

Injuries may force Liverpool to enter January transfer market

Jürgen Klopp struggling for fit central defenders following League Cup win over Stoke

Wed Jan 06 2016 - 01:16

Martin Skrtel out for six weeks with hamstring injury

The Slovakia international limped off in the first half of Sunday’s 3-0 defeat at Watford

Tue Dec 22 2015 - 20:16

Jürgen Klopp: Liverpool looking for a ‘more robust’ Daniel Sturridge

Striker in line to play some part in Europa League against Bordeaux

Wed Nov 25 2015 - 16:02

Liverpool dismantle City as their self-belief creeps back in

Klopp hopes his side can repeat winning performance at home in Anfield

Mon Nov 23 2015 - 02:24

Jürgen Klopp’s Liverpool tear City apart in stunning half hour

Makeshift central defensive pairing exposed at Etihad Stadium

Sat Nov 21 2015 - 21:07

Manuel Pellegrini ‘more than angry’ after City defeat to Liverpool

‘I have never seen this team play in the way they did tonight. It was a complete disaster’

Sat Nov 21 2015 - 21:06

Diego Costa avoids punishment for Martin Skrtel incident

Chelsea striker appeared to kick out at Slovakian during Stamford Bridge defeat

Mon Nov 02 2015 - 10:24

Spurs and Liverpool play out White Hart Lane stalemate

Jurgen Klopp’s charges lack guile to match their grit as new era beging with a draw

Sat Oct 17 2015 - 15:37

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers doesn’t feel under any extra pressure

Poor level of performances has drawn criticism for North Irishman

Wed Sept 16 2015 - 20:15

Ken Early: Sterile Old Trafford clash badly missed a Gerrard or a Keane

New elite coaching doing very little for the global appeal of Premier League brand

Mon Sept 14 2015 - 14:01