The Irish Times

Erik Ten Hag believes Manchester United can end rivals dominance

Dutch man unveiled as new manager and is confident he can revive the club

Mon May 23 2022 - 18:25

New manager Erik ten Hag will arrive in Manchester on Monday

He’ll hold discussions with United personnel and begin acquainting himself with the club

Sun May 15 2022 - 22:33

Rangnick says if United fail to qualify for Europe it could be advantage for new manager

United host Chelsea on Thursday with six players ruled out and Aaron Wan-Bissaka a doubt

Wed Apr 27 2022 - 22:24

Erik ten Hag, the latest mystery gift from United’s managerial lucky dip

Can the Dutch coach take an ailing celebrity club and make it function as a coherent unit?

Thu Apr 21 2022 - 21:50

Five big issues facing new Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag

Dutchman will have his hands full trying to right the listing United ship

Thu Apr 21 2022 - 18:25

Erik ten Hag appointment confirmed by Manchester United

Dutchman to become first permanent boss since Solskjaer ahead of the next season

Thu Apr 21 2022 - 11:27

Ten Hag appointment imminent as United finalise release clause with Ajax

Negotiations over length of Dutchman’s deal continue as United close in on permanent boss

Mon Apr 18 2022 - 16:44

Ajax are trying to persuade head coach Erik ten Hag to stay

Manchester United’s no 1 choice seen his team lose the Dutch Cup final on Sunday

Mon Apr 18 2022 - 11:35

Van Dijk says Liverpool intent on delivering an ‘unforgettable’ season

Massive week in the season for Klopp’s side as they fight on two main fronts

Mon Apr 04 2022 - 19:50

Denmark’s comeback kid Christian Eriksen scores on return

Playmaker resumers international duty after astonishing recovery from heart attack

Sun Mar 27 2022 - 19:02

Manchester United monitoring Thomas Tuchel’s situation at Chelsea

The German is contracted until 2024 and will remain at Chelsea until end of season

Wed Mar 16 2022 - 14:05

Benfica shock Ajax with smash-and-grab victory

Nunez header dumps Dutch side out of Champions League in Amsterdam

Tue Mar 15 2022 - 22:14

Lisa Fallon: Damien Duff the latest disciple of three at the back

Former AC Milan boss Alberto Zaccheroni credited with first playing 3-4-3/3-4-1-2 system

Fri Feb 25 2022 - 07:50

Eriksen eager to get back down to business with Brentford

Danish international has completed full recovery from his cardiac arrest at Euro 2020

Fri Feb 11 2022 - 20:30

Ajax director Overmars quits over ‘inappropriate messages’

Public debate in the Netherlands about treatment of women in the workplace

Mon Feb 07 2022 - 07:51

Money merrygoround exposes football’s greed and graft

Soccer’s sleight of hand: chaotic expense evidence of life, vigour and stable future prospects

Tue Feb 01 2022 - 20:33

Sports Books of the Year: Hard-hitting and honest rugby reads lead the way

Chronicle of Barcelona’s implosion and fascinating look at gambling business also stand out

Sat Dec 04 2021 - 06:00

David McWilliams: Irish soccer is the winner as Premier League loses its way

After generations of playing second fiddle to English divisions, Irish football is looking up

Sat Nov 27 2021 - 06:00

Eternals: Po-faced superhero entertainment

Review: The sluggishness and drabness of Marvel’s latest is unforgivable

Fri Nov 05 2021 - 05:00

Recycling in the motor world: Your next new car will be your old car

Carmakers increasingly turning to recycling, especially for electric components

Wed Sept 29 2021 - 05:14

Jürgen Klopp primed for ‘strongest group’ he has faced in Europe with Liverpool

AC Milan the visitors for first home Champions League clash in front of a full house in 18 months

Wed Sept 15 2021 - 08:00

United’s future in danger of being blocked by Ronaldo’s return

Wishful thinking may bump up the share price, but it never won trophies

Sun Aug 29 2021 - 11:33

Manchester City and PSG drawn in same Champions League group

Chelsea in group with Juventus, Man United handed favourable draw

Thu Aug 26 2021 - 18:53

Frank de Boer quits as Dutch coach after Euro 2020 elimination

Legendary former international only took charge of national side in September last year

Tue Jun 29 2021 - 16:35

Spurs in advanced talks with former Roma boss Paulo Fonseca

Tottenham have been frustrated in their efforts to replace José Mourinho so far

Thu Jun 10 2021 - 08:49

Donny van de Beek ruled out of Euro 2020 through injury

The 24-year-old midfielder suffered a frustrating first season at Old Trafford

Tue Jun 08 2021 - 11:18

Euro 2020 Group C: Netherlands no longer look like potential winners

Austria have a great chance of reaching the knock out stages for the first time

Mon Jun 07 2021 - 07:00

Euro 2020 Group A: Italian renaissance will need goals

Team guide: Wales will need some Gareth Bale magic while Turkey are a threat

Sun Jun 06 2021 - 07:00

Spurs kick managerial woes to touch with superb display

Bale hat-trick and glorious Son finish leave Sheffield in the dust and Europe within reach

Sun May 02 2021 - 22:17

Harry Kane won’t be easily lured from Tottenham, says Ryan Mason

Striker has been subject of transfer rumours after remarks about wanting to win trophies

Sat May 01 2021 - 06:00

Breakaway clubs could be hit by changes to new Champions League format

Pressure to remove the proposal to award places based on historical performances

Wed Apr 21 2021 - 18:28

Chelsea end City’s quadruple quest in FA Cup semi-final

Ziyech scores the only goal of the game to see off the league leaders at Wembley

Sat Apr 17 2021 - 20:04

Manchester United to face Granada in Europa League

Arsenal to meet Slavia Prague in quarter-finals following Friday morning’s draw

Fri Mar 19 2021 - 12:32

Frustrated Tuchel struggling to make Chelsea jigsaw pieces fit

Atlético Madrid a tough assignment for callow, inexperienced side

Tue Feb 23 2021 - 08:00