The Irish Times

Alex McLeish set to be confirmed as new Scotland manager

Former boss has been out of work since a spell with Egyptian side Zamalek in 2016

Thu Feb 15 2018 - 19:19

Could Republic maverick Stephen Ireland be Stoke City’s saviour?

After two years in the widerness, Mark Hughes may give FA Cup start against Coventry City

Fri Jan 05 2018 - 06:09

Enda Stevens’ circuitous career justifies the term ‘journey’

‘There’ll be disappointments but it’s how you come through it. Application, dedication’

Sat Nov 25 2017 - 08:00

Could Georgia cause an upset against Ireland in World Cup qualifier?

Seven games that suggest a slip-up by Martin O’Neill’s men is entirely possible

Sat Sept 02 2017 - 01:00

Remember Stephen Ireland against Wales 10 years ago?

His international career was essentially ended by the infamous grandmother episode

Tue Mar 21 2017 - 13:14

Ken Early: Neville may be first to replicate Fergie effect

Ferguson’s style of management has proven devilishly difficult to reverse-engineer

Mon Dec 07 2015 - 07:15

Aston Villa’s lament familiar as money calls tune

Level of investment by owners has become key to fortune of clubs and their managers

Sat Oct 31 2015 - 13:00

Aston Villa release Darren Bent and Irish full-back Enda Stevens

Villa have also offered Ron Vlaar a new contract

Mon Jun 08 2015 - 12:50

Sky has shown there are no limits when it comes to televised soccer

Back in 1988 footballers weren’t even sure there games should be shown on television

Mon Feb 16 2015 - 11:00

Aston Villa sack manager Paul Lambert

First-team coach and goalkeeping coach to take charge ahead of FA Cup tie with Leicester

Wed Feb 11 2015 - 20:14

Undecided Robbie Keane held in high regard by Redknapp and Lambert

QPR manager and Aston Villa boss effusive in their praise of the MLS star and Ireland captain

Thu Dec 11 2014 - 18:23

Gordon Strachan rekindles Scottish fire and adds a bit of dash

Manager’s methods have revitalised players who were bereft of self-belief

Wed Nov 12 2014 - 01:00

Legacy of Ferguson years forgotten in gloomy windswept fortress on sea’s edge

What has happened to Scotland, once perennial World Cup participants?

Mon Nov 10 2014 - 12:00

Randy Lerner to put Aston Villa up for sale

The American owner is to end his eight year involvement with the Birmingham club

Mon May 12 2014 - 11:35

Alex McLeish interested in Crystal Palace job as odds shorten on Chris Coleman

Wales boss a popular figure at Selhurst Park after a successful four-year spell as player

Thu Oct 31 2013 - 01:00

Di Matteo the early favourite for Sunderland job

Paolo Di Canio sacked on Sunday night after poor start to the season

Mon Sept 23 2013 - 11:17