Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill has called Oliver Norwood’s decision to retire from international football “premature” and “a huge mistake”.
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O’Neill challenges Northern Ireland to ‘take a big scalp’
Michael O’Neill has challenged his Northern Ireland players to “take a big scalp” after they gave themselves the perfect platform in Euro 2020 qualifying.
O’Neill feared Northern Ireland’s chance had gone before late winner
Michael O’Neill admitted he feared Northern Ireland’s chance had gone before Paddy McNair stepped up with an 85th-minute winner in Belarus.
O’Neill watching Northern Ireland’s young guns grow up in Euro 2020 qualifiers
Michael O’Neill is watching Northern Ireland’s young guns grow up before his eyes in their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign.
Michael O’Neill talks up Northern Ireland’s character after comeback win
Michael O’Neill believes the spirit and togetherness of his Northern Ireland side earned them their vital late victory over Estonia on Saturday night.
O’Neill praises Northern Ireland substitutes for rescuing Estonia win
Michael O’Neill hailed his super subs after two late goals saw Northern Ireland snatch a 2-1 win over Estonia in Tallinn to keep their Euro 2020 qualifying hopes on track.
Peacock-Farrell wants to stay at Leeds but hopes he can regain his starting spot
Bailey Peacock-Farrell wants to stay at Leeds but said he will consider his options if he cannot regain the number one spot at Elland Road.
Oxford’s Mark Sykes called up to Northern Ireland’s senior squad for first time
Oxford midfielder Mark Sykes has received his first call-up to Northern Ireland’s senior squad for the upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers.
7 contenders to replace Alex McLeish as Scotland boss
Scotland boss Alex McLeish has been relieved of his duties following a meeting of the Scottish Football Association’s board.
O’Neill eager to win on the road after solid start at home
Michael O’Neill will challenge his Northern Ireland players to replicate their Euro 2020 qualifying victories over Estonia and Belarus when they travel to face them away from home in June.
Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill hails match-winner Josh Magennis
Michael O’Neill hailed Josh Magennis after the Bolton forward’s late goal lifted Northern Ireland to a 2-1 win over Belarus and top spot in Group C of the Euro 2020 qualifiers.
Magennis nets late winner as Northern Ireland down Belarus
Josh Magennis’ late goal saw Northern Ireland make it two wins out of two in Euro 2020 qualifying with a 2-1 victory over Belarus.
Jamal Lewis was always fully committed to Northern Ireland
Jamal Lewis has no regrets over his decision to play for Northern Ireland, insisting he never contemplated a Declan Rice-style switch once he had played his first match in a green shirt.
Michael O’Neill wants more of the same against Balarus
Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill believes their Euro 2020 qualifier win over Estonia was a coming-of-age moment for his side’s younger players before they look to repeat the trick against Belarus on Sunday.
Michael O’Neill knows Northern Ireland need to make the most of promising start
Michael O’Neill was not getting carried away after his Northern Ireland side beat Estonia 2-0 at Windsor Park to end their long wait for a competitive victory.
Northern Ireland up and running with qualifying win over Estonia
Northern Ireland delivered the victory manager Michael O’Neill had called essential as they saw off Estonia 2-0 in their opening Euro 2020 qualifier at Windsor Park.
Stuart Dallas wants Northern Ireland to gain early momentum
Stuart Dallas believes that the draw may have been harsh but the fixture list has been kind to Northern Ireland as they begin their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign this week.
5 talking points ahead of Northern Ireland v Estonia
Northern Ireland will begin their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign this week with back-to-back home games against Estonia and Belarus.
Northern Ireland boss O’Neill wants two ‘essential’ wins
Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill has told his players this week’s Euro 2020 qualifiers against Estonia and Belarus are “essential” to their hopes of navigating a tough group.
Steve Harper impressed with Northern Ireland goalkeepers after starting new job
Steve Harper is excited by the potential of Northern Ireland’s goalkeepers after getting his first taste of his new coaching role.