Michael Walker: Proof in the pudding suggests Declan Rice made correct decision
As Ireland repeatedly missed out, former Republic underage star Declan Rice has amassed 58 England caps and gone on to play in two European Championships and a World Cup
Kieran McKenna’s Ipswich Town braced for life in the fast lane
Enniskillen native Kieran McKenna has led Ipswich Town to successive promotions and is excited by the prospect of competing with the big guns in the English Premier League
Can Celtic break their cycle of domestic domination and European disappointment?
Brendan Rodgers of 2023 turning up in Glasgow was not viewed by the Celtic fanbase in the same way as Rodgers of 2016
‘Alex Ferguson was a strong supporter’: The Northern Ireland tournament that nurtures football’s future stars
SuperCupNI - previously known as the Milk Cup - has given players such as David Beckham, Arjen Robben and Trent Alexander-Arnold an early taste of international competition
Euro 2024: Can England finally win a first trophy since 1966?
Southgate’s squad has two halves - a formidable attack and a doubtful defence
Anthony Hudson back in the frame for Republic of Ireland manager’s job
Former New Zealand head coach is available after leaving his most recent post with Al-Markiyah in Qatar
Mood turns sour on Manchester City and their Abu Dhabi wealth after record fourth title in row
City are short odds to make it seven from eight this time next year. The owners will love that as autocratic states specialise in monopolies – of power, of thought
Dublin’s soccer history makes it deserving of a place on the European stage
As the Europa League final unfolds at the Aviva, let’s hope an Irish club is inspired to stage another big European night this year
Michael Walker: From ‘Neverkusen’ to ‘Neverlusen’ – Alonso has achieved an incredible feat
Under the Spaniard, Leverkusen’s record reads W40 D9 L0 with the side also in contention to win a treble
Little, luckless Luton still have a shot at one of the great Premier League feats
On Saturday Manchester City will host a team that, despite relatively meagre resources and a long injury list, could yet play their way to survival among England’s elite
Michael Walker: We should relish uncertainty of first three-way Premier League title fight in a decade
Champions Manchester City had to win final 10 games last season. Now, they must do so again to stay in contention
Ireland’s Sammie Szmodics: ‘Things that have happened in the past are in the past’
Championship’s top scorer looking forward to a chance to impress after previous squad inclusions were hampered by injuries and passport issues
Michael Walker: Adam Idah’s arrival at Celtic was met with angst – but he could become their hero
A player needs rhythm, managerial trust and, most of all, minutes. The Irish striker is starting to get all three under Brendan Rodgers
Michael Walker: Wembley a fitting stage for the exciting Bradley’s talents
Seasoned observers at Liverpool can scarcely believe how comfortable Tyrone native Conor Bradley looks since he graduated to the first team
Michael Walker: ‘King Kane’ prioritising trophy hunt as he revels in life at Bayern
Harry Kane is proving a remarkable goalscoring success at Bayern Munich and 2024 promises to be a year of big opportunity for England’s striker