The Irish Times

Michael Robinson was a man who both loved the story and loved telling it

Michael Walker: Former Ireland international won at life both on and off the pitch

Sat May 02 2020 - 06:00

Gianfranco Zola turns down Chelsea role and targets job as manager

Italian club legend worked as an assistant under Maurizio Sarri last season

Thu Jun 27 2019 - 17:35

Petr Cech returns ‘home’ to Chelsea as technical and performance adviser

Chelsea hope to make progress in making Frank Lampard head coach

Fri Jun 21 2019 - 22:30

Steve Clarke appointed new manager of Scotland

55-year-old appointed by SFA after guiding Kilmarnock to third place SPL finish

Mon May 20 2019 - 15:35

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri charged with misconduct

Italian sent to the stands during fractious 2-2 draw with Burnley at Stamford Bridge

Wed Apr 24 2019 - 11:40

Maurizio Sarri claims he was repeatedly called ‘a sh*t Italian’

It’s understood that Sarri heard members of Burnley’s staff make the alleged comments

Tue Apr 23 2019 - 12:24

Birmingham City docked nine points for financial breaches

Championship club breached the league’s profitability and sustainability regulations

Fri Mar 22 2019 - 16:13

A misunderstanding? Sarri and Arrizabalaga play down clash

‘I know the image, but I never intended to refuse to go off. It was only to say I was fine’

Mon Feb 25 2019 - 08:07

Chelsea and Sarri breath again as Hudson-Odoi caps good night

Oliver Giroud gets side going with sixth goal in seven Europa League games

Thu Feb 21 2019 - 22:12

Pochettino says Spurs must invest to compete with the best

Tottenham manager looking forward to semi-final showdown with Chelsea

Mon Jan 07 2019 - 22:36

Hazard comes off bench to see Chelsea through

It was only when Hazard came on with half an hour to go that they looked creative

Wed Dec 19 2018 - 21:55

Antonio Conte finally sacked by Chelsea with Sarri to come in

Italian has a year left on deal but his time has been up for some months at Stamford Bridge

Thu Jul 12 2018 - 17:22

Birmingham sack Harry Redknapp after Preston defeat

Redknapp loses job after 3-1 home defeat on Saturday

Sat Sept 16 2017 - 19:10

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

John Terry bids a chaotic farewell as an era comes to an end

Chelsea captain was the last thread with a time before Roman Abramovich’s billions

Tue May 16 2017 - 10:37

Brighton seal promotion to Premier League as Huddersfield held

David McGoldrick and Daryl Murphy among the goals as Ipswich beat Newcastle

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:43

Gianfranco Zola calls time on his Birmingham rein

Former Chelsea striker resigned immediately after 2-0 loss to Burton at St Andrew’s

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:43

Anthony Knockaert double puts Brighton on brink of Premier League

Championship round-up: Newcastle held by Leeds after late Chris Wood goal

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:42

Harry Redknapp appointed Birmingham manager

The 70-year-old will face a big derby against Aston Villa for his first game in charge

Tue Apr 18 2017 - 09:31

Championship round-up: Newcastle crash at home to Fulham

Daryl Horgan on target again as Preston continue march to playoffs

Sat Mar 11 2017 - 17:40

Golden oldies: Premier League’s best over-30s before Zlatan

The finest players who have made their Premier League debut in their fourth decade

Fri Dec 23 2016 - 22:51

Gianfranco Zola appointed Birmingham manager

Italian comes in after the shock sacking of Gary Rowett just hours after beating Ipswich

Wed Dec 14 2016 - 19:35

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

Arsenal’s Hector Bellerin ready to take centre stage in FA Cup final

In one season the former Barcelona youth player has been transformed from talented youngster into Arsenal’s first-choice right-back for this season’s Wembley showpiece

Fri May 29 2015 - 23:12

Steve Clarke perfect fit for head Bhoy

Celtic fan has an impressive coaching pedigree from his time at Liverpool, Chelsea and West Brom

Tue Jun 03 2014 - 12:40

Stuart Pearce throws hat in the ring for Forest job

Former captain interested after Neil Warnock rules himself out of the running

Tue Mar 25 2014 - 12:43

Sunderland identify Poyet as prime target

Uruguayan’s representatives have been contacted as Mackems seek to replace Di Canio

Tue Sept 24 2013 - 16:25

Quinn wants Sunderland to appoint top man

The Irishman is adamant that the Black Cats need high quality replacement to succeed Di Canio

Tue Sept 24 2013 - 13:49

Deeney seals dramatic play-off victory for Watford

Goal in 96th minute came after Leicester missed penalty

Sun May 12 2013 - 15:02

High drama as Hull City promoted to Premier League

Paul McShane on target for Tigers as late Leeds goal sends Watford to play-offs

Sat May 04 2013 - 15:17