N. Ireland

  • Hughes back for Northern Ireland

    Hughes back for Northern Ireland

    Monday, 20. February, 2012

    Aaron Hughes is the standout name in Michael O'Neill's first Northern Ireland squad after he was persuaded to reverse his retirement.

  • Hughes makes retirement U-turn

    Hughes makes retirement U-turn

    Sunday, 19. February, 2012

    Fulham's Aaron Hughes has made himself available for Northern Ireland after reversing his decision to retire from international football.

  • Team GB stance saddens Pearce

    Team GB stance saddens Pearce

    Thursday, 19. January, 2012

    Stuart Pearce admits he is saddened by the reluctance of the Scottish, Northern Irish and Welsh football associations to embrace Team GB.

  • O'Neill ready for challenge

    O'Neill ready for challenge

    Wednesday, 4. January, 2012

    Michael O'Neill was surprised to be handed the Northern Ireland job but is confident he can help the team progress on the international stage.

  • O'Neill handed N Ireland job

    O'Neill handed N Ireland job

    Wednesday, 28. December, 2011

    Michael O'Neill has been appointed manager of Northern Ireland on a two-year contract starting in February, the Irish FA have confirmed.

  • O'Neill favourite for NI post

    O'Neill favourite for NI post

    Friday, 23. December, 2011

    Northern Ireland are expected to name Nigel Worthington's successor next week - with former Shamrock Rovers boss Michael O'Neill the favourite.

  • O'Neill: An honour to manage NI

    O'Neill: An honour to manage NI

    Thursday, 15. December, 2011

    Michael O'Neill would be "honoured" to fill the vacant position of Northern Ireland coach after ending his spell as Shamrock Rovers manager.

  • Last hurrah for Shamrock boss

    Last hurrah for Shamrock boss

    Thursday, 15. December, 2011

    Michael O'Neill is expected to declare his interest in becoming the next Northern Ireland manager after Shamrock Rovers' clash with Tottenham.

  • O'Neill set to leave Shamrock

    O'Neill set to leave Shamrock

    Wednesday, 14. December, 2011

    Shamrock Rovers have confirmed manager Michael O'Neill will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the month.

  • Gerry waiting on NI job news

    Gerry waiting on NI job news

    Tuesday, 13. December, 2011

    Gerry Armstrong is yet to hear back from Northern Ireland's FA regarding his application to succeed Nigel Worthington as national-team manager.

  • Sanchez: I'm committed to Barnet

    Sanchez: I'm committed to Barnet

    Monday, 12. December, 2011

    Barnet manager Lawrie Sanchez has denied he has had any contact with the Irish Football Association about returning to coach Northern Ireland.

  • Rodgers rejected N Ireland job

    Rodgers rejected N Ireland job

    Thursday, 8. December, 2011

    Swansea manager Brendan Rodgers has confirmed he turned down the opportunity to coach Northern Ireland on a part-time basis.