Bulgaria merit more than a footnote in Ireland’s long footballing history
Gary Mackay and Scotland’s win in Sofia will always be a red-letter day for Irish fans
Stephen Kenny’s greatest challenge may be living up to his own expectations
Manager finally gets chance to put his mark on the national team after long apprenticeship
Pass master, goals, tempo: Bruno Fernandes will bring plenty to Man United’s midfield
Portuguese star gained plenty from a spell in Italy before blossoming at Sporting Lisbon
Solskjaer facing early crossroads as United’s limitations laid bare
First priority will be ensuring side qualify for Champions League
Mourinho accuses young quartet of ‘lacking maturity’
Manchester United coach believes Anthony Martial, Luke Shaw, Marcus Rashford and Jesse Lingard need to become more competitive
Michael O’Neill: globalisation of British football has left Irish leagues behind
‘The Irish League still has the same format: two nights training and a game on Saturday.'
Manchester City defeat points to need for a few rough edges
There are times Guardiola’s smooth team might benefit from a bit more personality
Visionary Pep Guardiola still has something new to say
Style and substance the mark of a coach who has guided Man City to the cusp of the title
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
Moyes, Mourinho and the potentially disastrous post-match interview
Emmet Malone: Like anyone who has done a lot of them, I’ve dropped my share of clangers
Johan Cruyff: Life and times of a true Dutch master
Obituary: His philosophy and style of play made him one of the most influential figures in the history of the game
Manchester United’s David de Gea absent again for Villa trip
Louis van Gaal believes goalkeeper still not in the right frame of mind
Barcelona bask in glory after perfect storm
As the dust settles in Madrid, Sid Lowe looks back at an astonishing clásico
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