Along with Arsenal and Liverpool, City were knocked out of Europe this week, but their exit was not accompanied by the vituperative response that accompanied the failure of the others.

The FAI lost control of the story a long time ago and have now reached a point where, after all this time, a significant appointment is expected.

O’Shea’s great gifts have always been a presence of mind and a calmness that allowed him to take all challenges in his stride.

Jurgen Klopp's Anfield chaos is an enemy for Pep Guardiola and how he likes to play.

Arteta is not Klopp but whoever takes over at Liverpool won’t have Klopp’s gifts either.

Super League may struggle to return but football will be transformed by the ECJ ruling

When Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s finally secures 25 per cent of the club, he will take control of “football operations” at Manchester United, an institution many might have once believed was 100 per cent football club.

Having identified the key flaws in the World Cup voting process Fifa identified another flaw: Having a vote itself

Soon the Glazers might have their ownership diluted and while this may lend itself to an improvement at the club, the future is still full of uncertainty.

Ireland will go to Amsterdam next month but everyone knows what happens next. Winter is coming.