Ken Early: Sacking van Gaal was Ed Woodward's biggest mistake at Man United
Woodward’s Manchester United developed an unhealthy fixation on yesterday’s men
Lack of leadership from top to bottom is killing Man United
Current growing mess is a far cry from the days of Alex Ferguson’s authoritarian regime
Mourinho should beware the affable but ruthless Woodward
For Manchester United chief executive, financial success is vital but 21st title is the holy grail
Fifa removed investigator on trail of Russia World Cup chief Vitaly Mutko
Cornel Borbély was examining doping allegations when tenure terminated
Ministers Shane Ross and Patrick O’Donovan congratulate John Delaney
Kieran Mulvey joins ministers in congratulating Delaney on his election to Uefa Ex-Co
John Delaney elected to Uefa Executive Committee
FAI chief executive can expect to earn well in excess of €100,000 in his new role
John Delaney to run for place on Uefa executive committee
FAI boss is one of 13 candidates for eight positions on influential committee
Uefa boss Ceferin will insist on 16 European teams in 48-team World Cup
President believes it would be a ‘realistic’ request to Fifa when tournament expands from 2026
Mourinho backs expanded 48-team World Cup finals
United boss believes new structure would help smaller nations and heighten excitement
Sturridge to start as Wayne Rooney returns to face Scotland
Gareth Southgate believes captain ready to reassert himself on international stage
English FA accused of ‘failure’ over Sam Allardyce appointment
Parliamentary committee say interview process for manager was not done with due diligence
The whole thing is a mess, but did this really merit ditching Sam Allardyce?
It’s still not entirely straightforward what FA has seen in those secretly taped recordings
Compensation disputes delay Sam Allardyce’s England appointment
David Moyes is expected to swiftly replace Allardyce as the Sunderland manager
José Mourinho: Big Sam is ready for the ‘big one’
‘I think he can create a good team spirit with his player and I wish him the best’
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