Watching Didi Hamann and the RTÉ football panel in recent weeks question Pep Guardiola’s standing as a coach for remaining stuck on just the two Champions League titles in a career that’s barely a decade old, we were reminded of the opening scene in March to Madness, the esteemed John Feinstein’s season-long study of about the only championship in world team sport that’s as hard to win as football’s famous cup with the big ears.
Wed, 18 Apr, 2018
Playing Wayne Rooney in midfield “is an insult”, according to former Manchester United midfielder Paul Ince.
Thu, 08 Sep, 2016
Thu, 08 Oct, 2015
Liverpool’s pursuit of Jurgen Klopp has received almost universal backing from those who know the German and believe he will be an ideal fit at Anfield.
Wed, 07 Oct, 2015
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has praised his old club for getting ahead of the game in the transfer market as a sixth summer signing edges closer in the form of Southampton’s Nathaniel Clyne.
Fri, 26 Jun, 2015
Former Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann feels the club will be better off in the long term without Luis Suarez, a player he believes “can’t be trusted”.
Wed, 13 Aug, 2014
Former Manchester City midfielder Dietmar Hamann feels the club needs to be closely monitored by UEFA as deals like the one which has taken Frank Lampard to the Etihad Stadium “could be an issue” in the future.
Sat, 09 Aug, 2014
As Premier League transfer activity intensifies, armies of sports lawyers are poised for an orgy of t-crossing and i-dotting on complicated contracts.
Wed, 30 Jul, 2014
The temptation to bill tomorrow’s meeting of Manchester United and Liverpool as a clash of red empires is almost irresistible — with no prizes for guessing which red empire is on the rise and which in decline.
Sat, 15 Mar, 2014
Didi Hamann has dismissed Arsene Wenger’s suggestion that Wojciech Szczesny’s red card in the first leg was the decisive moment in Arsenal’s 3-1 aggregate Champions League defeat to Bayern Munich.
Thu, 13 Mar, 2014
Drawing Germany in the Euro qualifiers sent a few shivers down Irish spines still bent under the weight of that humiliating 6-1 World Cup defeat in Dublin in October 2012.
Liverpool have opened preliminary talks about a new contract for striker Luis Suarez but any potential new lucrative deal is some way off yet.
Thu, 19 Dec, 2013
Former Liverpool star Dietmar Hamann has branded Ashley Young “worse than Luis Suarez” over his diving antics.
Thu, 07 Nov, 2013
Joey Barton has apologised for a series of “offensive” and “untrue” comments he made on Twitter about former Germany international Dietmar Hamann.
Thu, 17 Jan, 2013
Controversy just seems to linger around Joey Barton and last night the former Newcastle and QPR midfielder became embroiled in a more extended exchange than usual — this time with former German international Didi Hamann, and again, on Twitter.
Tue, 15 Jan, 2013
What channel to watch? Who has hired the bluffers and who has the gems? Des O’Driscoll tunes television viewers into Euro 2012
Tue, 05 Jun, 2012
Former Liverpool and Manchester City midfielder Dietmar Hamann has revealed how he once lost £288,400 (€344,710) on a single bet.
Fri, 20 Jan, 2012
IT never fails. The light at the end of the tunnel was an oncoming train after all.
Wed, 09 Nov, 2011
Former Liverpool and Manchester City midfielder Dietmar Hamann has been named the new manager of non-league Stockport.
Tue, 05 Jul, 2011
FORMER German star Dietmar Hamann believes England’s inability to keep possession will be their downfall at the World Cup finals.
Fri, 04 Jun, 2010
Liverpool winger Albert Riera has been suspended by the club for his outspoken attack on manager Rafael Benitez and the club.
Thu, 18 Mar, 2010
HE HAS played for Franz Beckenbauer, Rafa Benitez, Kenny Dalglish, Gerard Houllier, Otto Rehhagel, Berti Vogts and Rudi Voller, but as far as Didi Hamann is concerned Giovanni Trapattoni is simply the best.
Wed, 14 Oct, 2009
Manchester City have confirmed four senior stars have left the club.
Wed, 01 Jul, 2009
Manchester City have been dealt another blow with the news veteran midfielder Dietmar Hamann has been ruled out for up to three months with a toe injury.
Tue, 13 Jan, 2009
Manchester City’s new signing Wayne Bridge is expected to make his debut at left-back against Portsmouth at Fratton Park tomorrow.
Fri, 09 Jan, 2009
Manchester City midfielder Stephen Ireland is doubtful for the FA Cup match against Nottingham Forest at Eastlands tomorrow because of a hamstring problem.
Fri, 02 Jan, 2009
Manchester City will check on the fitness of Micah Richards and Felipe Caicedo ahead of tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League trip to Blackburn.
Sat, 27 Dec, 2008
Record buy Robinho will give Manchester City a timely lift when he returns from injury for their St Stephen's Day clash with Hull at Eastlands.
Wed, 24 Dec, 2008
West Brom manager Tony Mowbray made two changes – one enforced – from the side beaten 4-0 at Sunderland, for today’s Premier League match at home to Manchester City.
Sun, 21 Dec, 2008
Manchester City manager Mark Hughes will monitor Robinho’s fitness ahead of the Premier League match against West Brom on Sunday.
Fri, 19 Dec, 2008
Manchester City captain Richard Dunne has been ruled out of the UEFA Cup match against Racing Santander tomorrow because of a family matter.
Wed, 17 Dec, 2008
IF Premier League midfielders can generally be divided into work-horses and show ponies, there is little doubt to which category Tim Cahill belongs.
Mon, 15 Dec, 2008
Manchester City manager Mark Hughes is hoping former Real Madrid striker Robinho will recover from an ankle injury in time to face Everton tomorrow at Eastlands.
Fri, 12 Dec, 2008
FOR a manager boasting the kind of budget that would make many world leaders turn pea-green with envy, Mark Hughes can be a miserable soul.
Mon, 08 Dec, 2008
Manchester City midfielder Elano will be sidelined for up to 10 days after suffering a groin strain in the draw against Paris St Germain in the UEFA Cup in midweek.
Fri, 05 Dec, 2008
Manchester City and Manchester United recalled £63.25m-worth of striking talent as they went head-to-head for the first time this season in an eagerly-awaited derby at Eastlands.
Sun, 30 Nov, 2008
Manchester City striker Robinho looks set to return to the side for the derby against Manchester United on Sunday at Eastlands.
Fri, 28 Nov, 2008
MARK HUGHES hailed Manchester City’s “excellent” night after their 2-0 UEFA Cup victory at Schalke put them into the knockout stages.
Captain Richard Dunne, midfielder Gelson Fernandes and striker Danny Sturridge could all return to Manchester City’s squad for Saturday’s home clash against Arsenal.
Fri, 21 Nov, 2008
STEPHEN IRELAND may have fallen out of love with international football, but his romance with Manchester City continues to blossom with every passing week.
Mon, 17 Nov, 2008
Richard Dunne and Gelson Fernandes both serve one-match bans as Manchester City look to get their season back on track with a win over Hull at the KC Stadium on Sunday.
Fri, 14 Nov, 2008
Manchester City midfielder Vincent Kompany remains doubtful for the Barclays Premier League match against Tottenham on Sunday at Eastla
Fri, 07 Nov, 2008
GARY MEGSON can breathe again.
Mon, 03 Nov, 2008
Under-fire Bolton manager Gary Megson is without misfiring striker Johan Elmander for today’s home clash against Premier League rivals Manchester City.
Sun, 02 Nov, 2008
Pablo Zabaleta is expected to return from suspension as Manchester City look to bounce back from midweek defeat at Middlesbrough by beating Bolton on Sunday.
Fri, 31 Oct, 2008
The Manchester City pair of captain Richard Dunne and teenage striker Ched Evans are expected to recover from injury to be included in an unchanged squad for tomorrow’s trip to Middlesbrough in the Barclays Premier League.
Tue, 28 Oct, 2008
AMBITION is the new buzz-word reverberating around the City of Manchester stadium, and nobody encapsulates it more definitively than the club’s highest profile recruit.
Mon, 27 Oct, 2008
Manchester City manager Mark Hughes is hoping Micah Richards will be fit for Sunday’s visit of Stoke.
Fri, 24 Oct, 2008
Manchester City manager Mark Hughes will monitor Richard Dunne's fitness ahead of the Premier League match against Liverpool on Sunday.
Fri, 03 Oct, 2008
MARK HUGHES could barely contain his fury after a contentious penalty decision saw his expensively-assembled side slip to defeat at Wigan.
Mon, 29 Sep, 2008
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