From sharing Big Macs with David Beckham to preparing young footballers for the pitfalls of life as a pro, Pat McGibbon has taken an interesting career path

Gary Pallister is hoping football will be the winner 20 years after England’s last visit to Dublin ended prematurely in violence.

He was ‘Pally’ by name but, where Roy Keane was concerned, not always pally by nature.

Roy Keane has had his say on the FAI’s €5m payout from FIFA, RTE will ask the High Court to vary the terms of the Denis O'Brien injunction, two people will take to the High Court to challenge the marriage referendum Yes vote and the inspiring story of a Cork man’s first steps in 25 years. Just some of the latest and most read stories on irishexaminer.com.

Bryan Robson expects Robin van Persie to captain Manchester United next season.

Gary Pallister remains as captivated by Ryan Giggs as he was when first clapped eyes on the Manchester United superstar almost a quarter of a century ago.

Former Manchester United defender Gary Pallister concedes the club have made a “middle of the road” start to life under David Moyes but remains convinced he is the best man to lead the side.

I was very fortunate to be invited to the annual Nordoff Robbins Football Extravaganza at the Grosvenor Hotel in London on Tuesday evening.

Roy Keane isn’t the only ex-Ireland captain to feel the force of Alex Ferguson’s acerbic tongue as Kevin Moran is described in the new autobiography by his former Manchester United boss as a “punch-drunk boxer”.

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Ryan Giggs will make his 1,000th senior competitive appearance tonight after he was named in Manchester United’s starting XI for their Champions League match against Real Madrid at Old Trafford.

ALEX FERGUSON’S achievements at Old Trafford will be put into focus by Manchester United supporters ahead of the 25th anniversary of his appointment as manager when they unveil a banner on the Stretford End for this afternoon’s match against Sunderland that says simply: The impossible dream made possible.

GARY PALLISTER believes Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic should be the early favourite to claim this season’s player of the year prizes.

ALEX FERGUSON feels his old Manchester United warhorse Steve Bruce is taking the right path to managerial stardom.

MANCHESTER UNITED legend Gary Pallister and Sammy McIlroy yesterday expressed surprise at the way which Manchester United manager set his team up for Wednesday’s Champions League final defeat to Barcelona

Alex Ferguson has claimed anyone believing he could play the same side that defeated FC Porto in Manchester United’s FA Cup semi-final with Everton tomorrow is “off their heads”.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson advises that his successor does not necessarily have to come from the Old Trafford alumni currently learning their trade in the Premier League.

ALEX FERGUSON believes this is his best ever Manchester United squad, but the class of 2007 are facing some stiff competition.

CRISTIANO RONALDO has claimed that his reputation as a diver prevented him from winning the Young Player of the Tournament award at the World Cup last summer and for the first time has admitted that his Manchester United team-mate Wayne Rooney was right to be dismissed in Portugal’s controversial quarter-final win over England.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson believes it is worth paying a little bit extra to bring in a player with British and Irish roots.

Nemanja Vidic will link up with his Manchester United team-mates this morning after having his work permit granted.

ALEX FERGUSON has hailed Manchester United’s behaviour in their powderkeg clashes with Arsenal as ‘almost perfect’.

Gordon McQueen insists Sunday’s Premiership crunch with Chelsea provides the ideal opportunity for under-fire Rio Ferdinand to bounce back to form.

Stars from the world of sports and entertainment will honour former Ireland international Keith O’Neill at a benefit dinner to be held at The Burlington Hotel on Thursday, May 5.

MANCHESTER UNITED skipper Roy Keane has admitted that Rio Ferdinand’s eight- month ban had a negative effect on the Old Trafford outfit.

Manchester United skipper Roy Keane has admitted that Rio Ferdinand’s eight-month ban had a negative effect on the Old Trafford outfit.

MANCHESTER UNITED manager Alex Ferguson admitted last night that the absence of suspended defender Rio Ferdinand has tilted the Premiership title balance towards Highbury.

Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson has claimed that any one of 10 teams could land the prized Champions League trophy next May.

ALEX FERGUSON has lashed out at claims that Cristiano Ronaldo is a diver. Charlton defender Chris Perry criticised the Portuguese winger in the aftermath of United’s 2-0 win at The Valley on Saturday.

Alex Ferguson has lashed out at claims that Cristiano Ronaldo is a diver.

Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane admits he will miss David Beckham but insists life at Old Trafford will go on.

Former Man Utd defender Gary Pallister admits that the timing of the possible sale of David Beckham has come as a surprise.

Peter Schmeichel was the inspirational figure behind Manchester United’s domination of English football in the 1990s – not Eric Cantona.

MANCHESTER UNITED boss Alex Ferguson blamed his own side for slumping to a second successive Premiership defeat at the hands of Middlesborough.

WES BROWN could be the biggest loser initially but the biggest winner in the long run from his buddy Rio Ferdinand's record £30 million move to Manchester United.

Alex Ferguson has put sorting out his defence top of his list of priorities for this summer.

Gary Pallister has called time on his distinguished playing career after losing his battle against injury.