Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal admits he was "stupid" to invite people to analyse his reign after three months.

Sunderland head coach Gus Poyet has hailed John O’Shea’s leadership skills after watching him make his own way as a captain rather than adopting the Roy Keane approach.

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal wants his side to get more ruthless and start killing off games.

Former Manchester United manager David Moyes believes the club failed to "do what was right" when they sacked him after less than 10 months.

Same as it ever was… Same as it ever was… Same as it ever was… Same as it ever was… Same as it ever was… Same as it ever was… Same as it ever was… Same as it ever was.

Arsenal’s board went into yesterday’s AGM determined to make one key point, but in the end they made two.

The Republic of Ireland travels to France this week with a squad of 23 players who will be looking to make history and take Ireland out of the group stage for the first time in the Euros.

Euro Championship 2016 qualifier

Former Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy is backing Glaswegians Aiden McGeady and James McCarthy to bat away the abuse they’ll receive from Scottish fans on Friday.

David Moyes’ new club Real Sociedad is often considered one of the most attractive coaching jobs in La Liga, but the former Manchester United and Everton manager faces a difficult challenge in turning around the fortunes of a side which — like himself — has endured a difficult few years.

Last weekend, James McClean, quite clearly and eloquently explained in an open letter to Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan why he would be not be joining his team-mates in wearing a poppy on his shirt, as is the tradition on Remembrance day.

David Moyes was a critically acclaimed coach by all after 11 years of decent work at Everton, a club with very limited resources.

Marouane Fellaini believes he was made a scapegoat for Manchester United’s struggles last season but insists he never lost faith in his own ability.

For all the strides Ireland have made during the first year of Martin O’Neill and Roy Keane’s management, legend Paul McGrath fears Scotland, under former team-mate Gordon Strachan, hold the upper hand this week.

Manager’s rotation game backfiring badly

Sunderland 1 Everton 1

Manchester United 1 Crystal Palace 0

Louis van Gaal may be feeling "lousy" at the moment, but he remains convinced his methods will bring success back to Manchester United in the long term.

Morgan Schneiderlin wants to carry the feelgood factor at Southampton into the international break as Saints continue to fight at the top of the table.

Saido Berahino admits he may have to leave West Brom to achieve his ambitions.