Italy turn up the style as Belgium fail to turn up againGoals from Emanuele Giaccherini and Graziano Pelle secure Group E win in LyonMon Jun 13 2016 - 22:33
Can Belgium's Golden Generation really live up to the hype?Italy's nous is no myth. They conceded just seven goals in their 10 Euro 2016 qualifiersSun Jun 12 2016 - 23:00
Michael O’Neill concedes his side were outclassed against PolandStriker Kyle Lafferty a lonesome figure as Northern Ireland fail to register shot at goalSun Jun 12 2016 - 21:23
Northern Ireland’s return to big stage ends not so nice in NicePoland fail to read script as Arkadiusz Milik’s goal secures victory in first group gameSun Jun 12 2016 - 19:55
Michael O’Neill confident but wary of Lewandowski’s threatThe Northern Ireland manager is hopeful Kyle Lafferty will be fit for opening gameSat Jun 11 2016 - 16:59
France holds its breath as Euros get under waySecurity impossible to ignore in Paris yet still there is desire for optimismSat Jun 11 2016 - 11:00
Pride and belief bedrock of Northern Ireland’s unexpected odysseyEvans brothers typify sense of fellowship that will prove vital for Michael O’Neill’s sideSat Jun 11 2016 - 05:00
Kyle Lafferty: ‘I thought the worst but now I’ve never felt better’Northern Ireland striker declares himself fit to face Poland in Euro 2016 group openerFri Jun 10 2016 - 16:36
GAA pals send best wishes to Northern Ireland’s link-man on and off fieldNiall McGinn is the one that got away from Tyrone manager Mickey HarteFri Jun 10 2016 - 01:01
Conor Washington ready to deliver up front for Northern IrelandStriker who worked as postman during Euro 2012 may feature in Poland openerWed Jun 08 2016 - 01:30
Paddy McNair prepared for centre stage with Northern IrelandManchester United defender has operated as a roving midfielder in recent friendliesTue Jun 07 2016 - 10:18
Conor McLaughlin the underdog in a team of underdogsFleetwood Town defender has played a big role in helping Northern Ireland to France ’16Mon Jun 06 2016 - 08:00
Michael O’Neill goes back to future with his band of brothersTogetherness is the watchword for Northern Ireland manager with few stars to call onSun May 29 2016 - 23:33
Northern Ireland bid farewell to Belfast with easy Belarus winMichael O’Neill’s side are now 11 games unbeaten but sterner challenges lie aheadFri May 27 2016 - 21:51
Michael O’Neill serious about focusing on enjoymentEuro 2016: Northern Ireland squad in buoyant mood during get-together in RepublicTue May 24 2016 - 23:00
Liverpool’s Europa League final loss shows La Liga is different classUnbridled hype surrounding English premiership exposed by silky Spanish skillsSat May 21 2016 - 11:31
Michael Walker: On Adrian Doherty – the ‘next George Best’Manchester United's forgotten Stranbane boy who was better than Ryan GiggsSat May 14 2016 - 07:00
Michael Walker: How Chris Hughton could become Brighton's RanieriFormer Republic of Ireland international has overseen dramatic reversal in club’s fortunesSat May 07 2016 - 08:02
Michael Walker: Sweet uncertainty makes Premiership race compellingSeason’s end not yet upon us and already the next campaign is beguiling usSat Apr 30 2016 - 14:01
Michael Walker: Shift in perception might not be enough to knock Leicester off trackA different ‘face’ of Leicester: The move from crazy-good to crazy-bad took all of 90 minutesSat Apr 23 2016 - 08:30
Michael Walker: Kevin De Bruyne proving class in a lighter blueMan City's Belgium attacker is showing up Chelsea’s error in letting him goSat Apr 16 2016 - 09:00
Rangers’ redux: Scottish game set for shot of much-needed intrigueGlasgow’s Ibrox club has come a long way since administration and brink of extinctionSat Apr 09 2016 - 08:00
Gary Neville’s elevation to Mourinho’s level down to powers of British TVAston Villa left to ask what a different a season makes as they head for the dropFri Apr 01 2016 - 21:30
Michael Walker: Final whistle sounds for the redoubtable Davy WalshFormer Republic of Ireland striker was last living link to famous win over England in ’49Sat Mar 26 2016 - 10:00
Seamus Coleman interview: Home is where the heart is for Everton manIreland defender wants to play Gaelic football in Killybegs after professional career endsFri Mar 18 2016 - 20:57
Michael Walker: No man’s land at Norwich not place for O’Neill’s talismanNorthern Ireland striker Kyle Lafferty has 13 minutes in Premier League this seasonSat Mar 12 2016 - 08:00
Michael Walker: Adam Johnson affair may sink Sunderland deeperSam Allardyce’s side already in trouble but sex scandal may have its own lasting effectsSat Mar 05 2016 - 08:00
Michael Walker: Time for Arsenal to ask the tough questionsThe weaknesses in Arsène Wenger’s team were ruthlessly exposed by BarcelonaSat Feb 27 2016 - 08:30
Manchester United in danger of being defined by shortcomingsUnder Ferguson ‘creative aggression’ was key, something Nicky Butt is looking to restoreSat Feb 20 2016 - 08:30
Michael Walker: Disease of self-belief has infected English gameGary Neville, John Terry and Liverpool’s owners among those in need of reality checkSat Feb 13 2016 - 08:22
Michael Walker: Numbers are on Leicester’s sideThose expecting Claudio Ranieri’s bubble to burst are not paying close attentionSat Feb 06 2016 - 08:26
Michael Walker: FA Cup provides shelter from stormy league campaignsPerception that tournament has been devalued does not apply to all ahead of fourth roundSat Jan 30 2016 - 08:30
Dimitri Payet’s long journey to overnight success says much about the gameWest Ham’s French playmaker is 28, proving that players mature at different ratesSat Jan 23 2016 - 08:30
Soccer Angles: Survival scramble forces Howe to cast prudence asideBournemouth manager has reluctantly entered transfer market in bid to avoid dropFri Jan 15 2016 - 22:30
Michael Walker: Spurs daring to dream of FA Cup gloryClub history in magical tournament may weigh heavy but confidence oozing from sideSat Jan 09 2016 - 05:00
Michael Walker: Ambition and anxiety, the tale of two matches‘We must hold our nerve’ says Sam Allardyce in advance of vital Stadium of Light clashSat Jan 02 2016 - 08:30
Michael Walker: Five reasons why Premier League is excitingLeicester and Watford couldn’t be further from doom and gloom surrounding ChelseaSat Dec 19 2015 - 08:30
Michael Walker: Figures are not adding up for Louis Van GaalManchester United have spent a fortune in recent years but progress is painfully slowSat Dec 12 2015 - 11:03
Jamie Vardy’s next target is to match Sheffield’s beloved Irish sonDubliner Jimmy Dunne scored in 12 consecutive top-flight games more than 80 years agoSat Dec 05 2015 - 08:30
Claudio Ranieri has Leicester City defying all oddsThe 'Tinkerman' has brought an added dimension to a team of high achieversSat Nov 28 2015 - 07:00
Michael Walker: France ’98 was not a beacon of hope. It was merely a football tournamentBetween World Cup and Euros, France has experienced 18 years of disconnectionSat Nov 21 2015 - 08:28
Zlatan's last chance to stride across international stageSweden’s idiosyncratic and brilliant striker needs to improve his record against DenmarkSat Nov 14 2015 - 17:51
Soccer Angles: Champions League shows quality in Bosnian ranksIreland may opt for policy of containment in first leg play-off against Balkan outfitSat Nov 07 2015 - 08:30
Aston Villa’s lament familiar as money calls tuneLevel of investment by owners has become key to fortune of clubs and their managersSat Oct 31 2015 - 13:00
Michael Walker: Goodison’s moving tribute to the late Howard KendallSad week for football as news of Johan Cruyff’s lung cancer is revealedSat Oct 24 2015 - 08:30
Jose Mourinho exclusive: ‘We now have a culture of vultures’Chelsea’s embattled manager says there is no longer any stability for managers in EnglandSat Oct 17 2015 - 05:30
Three teams in green illustrate tale of different sporting culturesA unified fanbase will support the rugby team, while soccer supporters celebrate separatelySat Oct 10 2015 - 01:01
Michael O’Neill builds real unity of purposeNorthern Ireland’s huge transformation has been enabled by their young managerSat Oct 10 2015 - 01:00
Michael Walker: Crowley a rare talent worth nurturingBoth England and the Republic of Ireland are keen on the talented Arsenal midfielderSat Oct 10 2015 - 01:00
Jubilant Northern Ireland make history at WindsorMichael O’Neill’s side qualify for European Championships finals for first timeThu Oct 08 2015 - 23:27
