The Irish Times

Real Madrid see victory as almost a divine right - and they do have Benzema

The striker is on a run of 17 goals in 12 games. He has 46 goals in 48 games for the season, 13 assists and another league title in the barrel

Wed Apr 27 2022 - 22:35

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

US networks cashing in on soccer’s younger, middle-class fanbase

Broadcasters like NBC investing in future as young audiences absorb worldwide leagues

Thu Nov 25 2021 - 06:00

TV View: Slumbering start to Day Eight ends in a full-on Braveheart at Wembley

Roy Keane struggles to calm down Graeme Souness ahead of the big game

Fri Jun 18 2021 - 23:04

TV View: Savage throws caution to the wind as joy unconfined in the valleys

BBC pundit can’t contain himself as Wales seal impressive victory over Turkey

Wed Jun 16 2021 - 21:32

Football quickly loses perspective again after Eriksen collapse

TV View: As Danish player lay stricken, broadcasters made some very crass decisions

Sun Jun 13 2021 - 22:16

TV View: Suits, goals and pundits on loan as a delayed Euros kick-off

Liam Brady had forecast a draw with ‘not many goals’ so Italy went and won 3-0

Fri Jun 11 2021 - 23:06

No fans? On this Super Sunday, Old Trafford was jammed

TV View: Souness’ praise of the ‘Glaciers’ irks Neville, while Keane defends protesters

Sun May 02 2021 - 22:03

TV View: Sizzlingly Stupendous Super Sunday fizzles out at Anfield

We were promised goals galore by Sky, maybe they’ll come next week in the FA Cup

Sun Jan 17 2021 - 20:30

Ken Early: Taking the knee is not just an empty gesture – it never was

Booing Millwall fans remind everybody what the knee protests are actually all about

Mon Dec 07 2020 - 06:00

Silva’s legacy is secure, why is Yaya Touré’s still being negotiated?

A complete footballer, clearly there has been a racial element to some of his treatment

Tue Jul 28 2020 - 11:17

TV View: Spare a thought for Roy Keane as United toast top four

Irish fans grimace as Jack Grealish and Declan Rice embrace at the end of the game

Sun Jul 26 2020 - 20:57

TV View: Proper Irish wake for Big Jack, the man who gave the nation notions

Laughter and tears in equal measure as former Ireland manager fondly remembered

Sun Jul 12 2020 - 19:40

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

TV View: Calling out racism at Manchester derby

Neville nails it after match, calling for action to combat racism in football

Sun Dec 08 2019 - 22:30

Glenn Whelan among eight players released by Aston Villa

Manager Dean Smith begins squad overhaul after promotion to the Premier League

Sat Jun 01 2019 - 16:31

St Patrick’s Athletic sign defender Kevin Toner from Aston Villa

Former Irish youth international made four Premier League appearances

Wed Dec 20 2017 - 17:55

Compensation disputes delay Sam Allardyce’s England appointment

David Moyes is expected to swiftly replace Allardyce as the Sunderland manager

Thu Jul 21 2016 - 16:21

Agbonlahor steps down as Villa captain after party photos

The striker was pictured apparently partying immediately after Villa’s relegation

Thu Apr 28 2016 - 16:14

Aston Villa confirm Gabriel Agbonlahor will face no further action

Captain of Premier League’s basement club was pictured smoking a shisha pipe in Dubai

Tue Apr 05 2016 - 12:11

City and United at a crossroads: who will go on to dominate?

Pep Guardiola’s arrival gives City the edge but both clubs need to revitalise squads

Fri Mar 18 2016 - 23:07

Sergio Aguero helps Man City cruise by hapless Aston Villa

The Argentine missed an opportunity for a hat-trick from the penalty spot

Sat Mar 05 2016 - 17:11

Berahino back in the good books, Villa lose again, Watford and Bournemouth draw

Defeat to Stoke leaves Villa eight points adrift of safety at the bottom of the table

Sat Feb 27 2016 - 19:41

Darren Randolph helps West Ham force replay with Liverpool

FA Cup round-up: Peterborough force replay West Brom; champions Arsenal through

Sat Jan 30 2016 - 20:49

Wycombe Wanderers earn FA Cup replay with Aston Villa

Remi Garde’s struggling side are now 16 without a win after draw at Adams Park

Sat Jan 09 2016 - 14:58

Remi Garde’s first port of call - find a new captain

Aston Villa’s new manager will need to find leaders to head their survival challenge

Tue Nov 03 2015 - 15:43

Micah Richards charged with improper conduct by English FA

Aston Villa defender was involved in a tunnel incident following defeat to Swansea City

Tue Oct 27 2015 - 14:09

Aston Villa worries grow as Saido Berahino reclaims Baggies hearts

Tim Sherwood’s Aston Villa side are without a Premier League win since the opening day

Sat Sept 19 2015 - 17:33

Jack Grealish strikes but Villa broken in dramatic comeback

Claudio Ranieri’s side go second in table after turning around game in last quarter

Mon Sept 14 2015 - 01:05

Januzaj returns to help Man United make it two from two

20-year-old capitalises on sublime Mata pass as Louis Van Gaal’s side maintain 100% start

Fri Aug 14 2015 - 22:30

Rudy Gestede opens his Aston Villa account to sink Bournemouth

Eddie Howe’s side dominate but fail to capitalise as top-flight debut ends in defeat

Sat Aug 08 2015 - 17:47

Aston Villa sign striker Jordan Ayew from Lorient

Watford have announced the signing of winger Steven Berghuis from AZ Alkmaar

Mon Jul 27 2015 - 16:05

Manchester City planning improved bid for Raheem Sterling

Original offer of €41 million for 20-year-old rejected immediately by Liverpool

Fri Jun 12 2015 - 09:40

Spurs and Soldado pay heavy price for missed opportunities in Italy

Striker’s miss ruthlessly pounced upon as Fiorentina advance in Europa League

Thu Feb 26 2015 - 20:23