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Michael Walker: Carrying space and the benefits of learning to stand still

Benefits of movement in football are well documented, but ability to stay put is key also

New FAI chairman Roy Barrett is a puzzling choice to some

Stockbroker’s decision to accept role likely motivated by love of soccer, say friends

Ian Holloway named new Grimsby Town manager

‘I can’t tell you how excited I am, to be honest. I feel like a kid in a sweetshop. It’s fantastic.’

Goodbye to the Miracle Man: How Roy Keane’s departure led to sacking of Martin O’Neill

Two-times European Cup winner was doomed once players’ opinions were sought

Stability unlikely for Chelsea and Sarri despite Europa win

Italian could be on his way to Juve after a solid first campaign at Stamford Bridge

Man City turning improbable scenario into realistic ambition

Only one English team have won a true treble, and not one have won the quadruple

City-Chelsea clash brings back memories but it’s all so different

It’s a long way from Maine Road 30 years ago as you pitch up at the ‘Etihad campus’

Roy Keane will join Martin O’Neill at Nottingham Forest

Keane confirmed as O’Neill’s number two as duo resume Republic of Ireland partnership

No dream start for Martin O’Neill on Nottingham Forest return

Famara Diedhiou’s goal secures victory for Bristol City at the City Ground

Nottingham Forest shirt could prove the perfect fit again for O’Neill

There’s lots of potential for a proven manager back at the club where he made his name as a player in the 1970s

O’Neill remains hopeful Keane will be his assistant at Forest

Former Ireland manager knows promotion to Premier League is his task at City Ground

Confirmed: Martin O’Neill is the new Nottingham Forest manager

Former Republic of Ireland boss becomes the club’s 11th full-time boss since 2011

Martin O’Neill set to be named Nottingham Forest boss

He’s hoping to bring in Roy Keane, another former Forest favourite, as his assistant

Leeds and Bielsa unflusterd by spygate as Derby are swept aside

Frank Lampard’s side blown away at Elland Road as league leaders steady the ship

Martin O’Neill’s frosty public face hid a much friendlier side

Ireland manager could be sharp towards the media but was also very amicable at times

Martin O’Neill: ‘If I couldn’t face criticism, I wouldn’t be in this job’

Republic of Ireland manager reflects on a 50-year career that started with GAA in Derry

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La fin for Le Professeur: credits finally roll for Arsène Wenger

Frenchman had a profound impact on club and while he lost his touch he kept his values

Michael Walker: Clubs and managers at the mercy of random events

Pardew will wonder if Barcelona taxi ride ends with West Brom in the Championship

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Former England captain is marked for greatness by legacy as player, manager, broadcaster and ambassador

Martin O’Neill is key to Irish soccer – don’t write him off as cold and distant

The Republic of Ireland manager’s commitment has served him, and his country, well

Michael Walker: Old-fashioned values serving Dyche and Burnley well

No-nonsense manager has achieved great things with meagre resources

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