The Irish Times

Ruud van Nistelrooy to take over as PSV manager from next season

Former Manchester United striker will replace Roger Schmidt at Eredivisie club

Wed Mar 30 2022 - 22:19

Arsenal’s poor record at Old Trafford stretches back decades

It’s 14 years since London club last left Manchester United’s stadium with three points

Sat Oct 31 2020 - 01:00

All in the Game: Van Basten settles Messi v Ronaldo debate

Lionel Messi and his PlayStation similarities, Kevin De Bruyne showing up the pundits

Mon Mar 02 2020 - 14:00

Klopp praises ‘world class’ Mohamed Salah after chaotic win

The forward’s two goals made it 50 in 72 matches to match Fernando Torres’ record

Sat Jan 19 2019 - 20:22

Julian Speroni’s error gifts Liverpool victory in topsy-turvy battle

Mohamed Salah takes full advantage to score his second goal before hectic finish

Sat Jan 19 2019 - 17:54

Perfect start for Solskjaer as Manchester United score five

United scored five goals for the first time since Alex Ferguson’s last match in charge

Sat Dec 22 2018 - 19:49

José Mourinho’s permanent scowl shows United's disharmony

Paul Pogba row shows manager’s ability to bond with players appears to be gone

Wed Sept 26 2018 - 19:03

Fergie v Wenger: A bitter feud that gripped the Premier League

The nine-year war between Arsenal and Manchester United defined a whole era

Thu Apr 19 2018 - 14:43

From Griezmann to Barkley: 10 January transfer targets

Who can snap up some of Europe’s top talent during the mid-season transfer dealings?

Thu Dec 28 2017 - 15:35

Joanne O’Riordan: Why we should care about women’s soccer

With correct marketing in a rapidly changing digital world, there are opportunites

Thu Nov 02 2017 - 06:30

Winning ugly no problem for Mourinho or Manchester United

The ability to grind out narrow away victories essential for any title-contending side

Sun Sept 24 2017 - 23:30

Roy Keane says Ryan Giggs would cost £2 billion today

Ireland assistant says t the figures being paid for players currently are mind-boggling

Tue Aug 29 2017 - 14:02

Michael Walker: Vardy’s journey from nowhere an unlikely tale

Leicester striker’s fairytale rise from non-league obscurity to international striker

Sat Aug 26 2017 - 10:59

Rooney hits out at press after helping United to Feyenoord win

Maligned striker breaks Ruud van Nistelrooy’s European goalscoring record

Fri Nov 25 2016 - 11:08

The Manchester Derby: A game that crackles in the League Cup

England’s second cup has provided some of United and City’s finest encounters

Wed Oct 26 2016 - 12:22

Mourinho needs to reignite fire after humiliating defeat to Chelsea

Manager’s past successes – and his lack of shyness about highlighting that success – mean any failure will be magnified

Mon Oct 24 2016 - 23:00

Euro Moments: Baros and Nedved inspire the Czechs to memorable comeback

Fightback from 2-0 down in ‘group of death’ Netherlands game was one for the Euro ages

Mon May 09 2016 - 13:30

Louis Van Gaal disappointed but defiant

Manchester United boss admits side did not train for two days before game

Sat Nov 28 2015 - 21:43

Jamie Vardy continues on hot streak as Leicester go top

Claudio Ranieri compares striker to Argentinian great Gabriel Batistuta

Sun Nov 22 2015 - 23:18

Leicester City go top as Jamie Vardy equals Premier League record

Round-up: Everton put four past Villa; Stoke raid Southampton; Ayew rescues Swansea

Sat Nov 21 2015 - 17:33

Michael Walker: France ’98 was not a beacon of hope. It was merely a football tournament

Between World Cup and Euros, France has experienced 18 years of disconnection

Sat Nov 21 2015 - 08:28

Jamie Vardy scores for ninth successive Premier League game

Leicester player now just one away from Ruud van Nistelrooy’s record

Sat Nov 07 2015 - 17:26

Van Gaal: Old Trafford ‘was not always Theatre of Dreams’

‘Manchester United like in other clubs, it was not always the big Theatre of Dreams’

Mon Nov 02 2015 - 17:53

Manchester United’s limitations on show again in Palace draw

Louis van Gaal’s side were lucky to avoid defeat at Selhurst Park

Sat Oct 31 2015 - 17:36

Paul Scholes: ‘it’s not a team I’d have enjoyed playing in’

Manchester United failed to score at home for second game in a row on Wednesday

Thu Oct 29 2015 - 15:24

Jamie Vardy claims 10th goal of season as Leicester’s fine start rolls on

Tim Sherwood under huge pressure after Villa lose to Swansea; wins for Watford and West Brom

Sat Oct 24 2015 - 17:34

Alex Ferguson on what sets leaders apart

Manchester United legend and venture capitalist Michael Moritz share their secrets

Sat Sept 26 2015 - 07:00

Roy Keane and Alex Ferguson: the grudge that keeps on giving

Former Manchester United manager declines to label player ‘world class’ in book

Wed Sept 23 2015 - 01:19

Wenger and van Gaal’s avoidance of strikers shows change in mentality of football

United manager has spent €315 million but hasn’t bought an established striker

Thu Sept 03 2015 - 13:30

Wayne Rooney no longer playing second fiddle as he conducts orchestra again

Van Persie was tipped to shine under Van Gaal but England striker is main man

Fri Apr 17 2015 - 23:12

Current brittle Arsenal far from the old ‘Invincibles’

Wenger’s outfit unlikely to be the ones to expose the cracks in United’s facade

Mon Mar 09 2015 - 05:00

Steven Gerrard and the ‘Top, Top’ Chop

Ken Early on how a line from Alex Ferguson got the world wondering just how good the Liverpool and England midfielder really is

Fri Jan 02 2015 - 15:44

José Mourinho knows winning games, not unbeaten runs, lands titles

As long as Chelsea are untouchable in May, their manager will not mind if they are not invincible

Fri Dec 05 2014 - 01:00

Raheem Sterling’s kind of courage was to speak up

Willingness to suffer used to be essential for a footballer. Now young players know better

Mon Oct 20 2014 - 08:45