The Irish Times

Spanish footballers’ union says games in US could lead to strikes

Players against playing league games abroad and angry at not being consulted by La Liga

Wed Aug 22 2018 - 21:28

Jim McGuinness: Possibles can beat Probables if they take All-Ireland leap of faith

Outsiders are going to have to try something new if Dublin or Kerry are to be stopped

Tue Jul 25 2017 - 07:00

John O’Shea wants to stay at relegated Sunderland

Defeat to Bournemouth on Saturday consigned Black Cats to the Championship

Mon May 01 2017 - 06:00

Brighton’s long journey is Chris Hughton’s vindication

Former Ireland international successfully guided his team to Premier League

Tue Apr 18 2017 - 10:10

Carlos Tevez completes €600,000-a-week deal to China

Shanghai Shenhua, who finished fourth last year, have paid €82million for the forward

Thu Dec 29 2016 - 11:48

Football in China: Facts and Figures

Sat Dec 24 2016 - 11:00

Rafael Benítez issues rallying call after Newcastle break bank

Steve McClaren finally shown the door at Newcastle as Spaniard is installed as manager

Fri Mar 11 2016 - 23:05

Paul Lambert: expectation levels too high at Aston Villa

‘The expectancy level outweighs the realism at the club at the minute’

Tue Oct 27 2015 - 15:59

Sebastian Coates completes permanent move to Sunderland

Former Liverpool defender the first signing of Dick Advocaat at Stadium of Light

Wed Jul 01 2015 - 18:58

Jordan Henderson heaps praise on former manager Roy Keane

The Liverpool midfielder was given his debut at Sunderland under current Irish assistant

Fri Jun 05 2015 - 15:00

Dick Advocaat performs U-turn and signs one-year Sunderland deal

Former Dutch manager persuaded to have re-think by Ellis Short

Thu Jun 04 2015 - 15:13

Dick Advocaat keeps Sunderland guessing over future

Arsenal trip sees club seeking one more point to ensure survival in Premier League

Tue May 19 2015 - 23:11

Dick Advocaat relishing first Tyne-Wear derby

Sunderland seeking record-breaking fifth win in row over Newcastle

Sat Apr 04 2015 - 23:06

Arkadiusz Milik’s emergence adds to Poland’s attack

Ireland’s defence will have to watch out for 21-year-old striker during Aviva clash

Sat Mar 21 2015 - 05:45

Sunderland appoint Dick Advocaat as interim head coach

Former Holland and Rangers boss replaces Gus Poyet at Stadium of Light until end of season

Tue Mar 17 2015 - 09:29

Gus Poyet sacked as manager of Sunderland

Negotiations underway to bring Dick Advocaat in as new boss at the Stadium of Light

Mon Mar 16 2015 - 14:07

Gus Poyet to be sacked after final Sunderland training session

Uruguayan will be shown Stadium of Light door following 4-0 defeat to Aston Villa

Mon Mar 16 2015 - 11:36

Sunderland boss Gus Poyet charged with improper conduct

Hull City boss Steve Bruce reminded of responsibilities after touchline spat

Thu Mar 05 2015 - 11:11

Gus Poyet’s position at Sunderland not under immediate threat

Club board confident Uruguayan can keep side in the Premier League

Mon Feb 16 2015 - 11:00

Gus Poyet under pressure as Jon Stead comes back to haunt Sunderland

Bradford pick up where they left off at Chelsea to book FA Cup quarter-final place

Sun Feb 15 2015 - 23:03

QPR pick up priceless first away win at Stadium of Light

Fer and Zamora seal win for managerless R’s while Aston Villa sink further into trouble after loss at Hull City

Tue Feb 10 2015 - 22:05

Harry Redknapp’s scene from window must have looked so dire he had to jump

Using dodgy knees as an excuse for his resignation at QPR is not really believable

Sat Feb 07 2015 - 09:00

Manchester Utd take care of business against Cambridge

Louis van Gaal’s side now face trip to play Preston in fifth round

Tue Feb 03 2015 - 22:18

Sunderland winger Adam Johnson ruled out of FA Cup replay after thumb surgery

‘It’s not serious, but I need the wound to heal. It’s the risk of infection that’s keeping me out’

Tue Feb 03 2015 - 11:12

Jonathan Walters hat-trick sinks travel sick QPR

Harry Kane on the scoresheet again as Spurs win at West Brom while Everton see off Crystal Palace

Sat Jan 31 2015 - 18:42

Liverpool held at home by Bolton as Crystal Palace sink Southampton

Leicester City come from behind to knock out Spurs while West Brom win midlands derby

Sat Jan 24 2015 - 19:45

Southampton third again after Elia brace in Newcastle

Crystal Palace’s stirring comeback denies Burnley, Eriksen hits later winner for

Sat Jan 17 2015 - 19:47

Sunderland complete Jermain Defoe signing

Former Spurs striker joins from Toronto FC with Jozy Altidore moving in the opposite direction

Fri Jan 16 2015 - 15:08

Jermain Defoe returns to England with Sunderland

Striker training at Black Cats’ academy after agreeing three-and-a-half year deal

Wed Jan 14 2015 - 10:28

Liverpool ‘outstanding’ against Sunderland, says Brendan Rodgers

Reds manager says summer signings coming of age after 1-0 win over Gus Poyet’s side

Sat Jan 10 2015 - 16:02

Liverpool’s Lazar Markovic the match-winner at Sunderland

Reds struggled to kill off 10-man Mackems in the second half at the Stadium of Light

Sat Jan 10 2015 - 15:00

Sunderland avoid slip up against Leeds

Mackems win first FA Cup tie between sides since glorious triumph in 1973 final

Sun Jan 04 2015 - 15:24

Super Frank saves Manchester City’s blushes

Lampard scores in a vital late cameo to seal three points after Sunderland come from behind

Thu Jan 01 2015 - 17:24

Southampton’s resurgence proves bad news for Palace and Warnock

Christian Eriksen free-kick helps Spurs see off Leicester

Fri Dec 26 2014 - 17:25