Back page With O’Neill gone, the Irish team can finally breathe again
Philip Flanagan believes that replacing Martin O’Neill with Mick McCarthy has lifted some of the dark clouds that had gathered over the Republic of Ireland team in recent years.
Gallery: Ireland see off Georgia in McCarthy’s Lansdowne Road return
A first half goal from Conor Hourihane was enough for the Republic of Ireland to claim three points in their UEFA Euro 2020 qualifier last night.
Ranking the Ireland players after the opening Euro 2020 qualifiers
A total of fifteen players saw action for the Republic of Ireland against Gibraltar and Georgia, Kevin Coleman ranks the performances from the opening fixtures of Mick McCarthy’s second term.
Southampton – Instability the fatal blow?
Southampton find themselves in real danger of relegation from the Premier League following years of changes at the helm.
Paul Warne – Rotherham United’s miracle man
Daniel Marsh takes a closer look at the job done by Paul Warne at Championship relegation candidates Rotherham United
What and who are West Ham United?
Alex Jackson takes a look at the lack of atmosphere at West Ham’s London Stadium and the potential issues that lay at its core.
Will the real Paul Pogba please stand up?
Philip Flanagan discusses Paul Pogba’s role and impact at Manchester United during the club’s resurgence under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Why don’t Spanish fans travel?
Zach Rees looks at Spanish football culture and puts forward some of the reasons behind the lack of away fans at La Liga games.
Dortmund must recapture momentum and composure to challenge champions Bayern Munich
Having relinquished their Bundesliga lead, Borussia Dortmund need to recapture momentum in order to catch Bayern Munich, writes Paul Little.
The curse of Kenyan footballers in Europe
Over the past few years a number of Kenyan soccer stars have tried to find their feet with European clubs but it hasn’t always worked out.
The slow death of Gateshead FC
As Newcastle United’s ownership woes dominate headlines, their unsung neighbours Gateshead FC are in an equally if not more dire position.
Major restoration needed at the Bernabeu for Real Madrid
With the chance of silverware resting again on the Champions League, Paul Little predicts major restoration needed at the Bernabeu for Real Madrid.
If Tottenham Hotspur can’t match Pochettino’s ambition then someone else will
With another title challenge falling away and unable to compete financially with league rivals, Phillip Flanagan ponders if Mauricio Pochettino’s future lies any from Tottenham.