Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough pictured on September 7, 2020
Northern Ireland to make late call on Jamal Lewis
Ian Baraclough is pondering his options ahead of Thursday's opening World Cup qualifier against Italy.
Mar 24, 16:04
 Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough pictured on September 7, 2020
The main talking points ahead of Northern Ireland's clash with Italy
It will be the first full campaign under manager Ian Baraclough.
Mar 24, 12:39
 Italy players celebrate Federico Bernardeschi's goal against Estonia on November 11, 2020
Preview:Italy vs. Northern Ireland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Italy and Northern Ireland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 23, 19:52
 Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough pictured on September 7, 2020
Ian Baraclough backs Shayne Lavery to fill Conor Washington's boots
The 28-year-old was substituted just five minutes into Charlton's draw with AFC Wimbledon on Saturday and was having a scan on a leg issue on Monday.
Mar 22, 18:55
 Conor Washington pictured for Northern Ireland in June 2019
Charlton's Conor Washington withdraws from Northern Ireland squad
The Charlton man will miss the World Cup qualifiers against Italy and Bulgaria.
Mar 22, 15:36
 Conor Washington pictured for Northern Ireland in June 2019
Conor Washington emerges as injury doubt for Northern Ireland
The striker suffered an injury playing for his club on Saturday.
Mar 21, 15:55
 Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough pictured on September 7, 2020
Ian Baraclough: 'Dion Charles call-up shows Northern Ireland squad is open'
Accrington striker Charles could play in the World Cup qualifiers against Italy and Bulgaria.
Mar 18, 22:55
 Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough pictured on September 7, 2020
Ian Baraclough: 'Dion Charles deserves Northern Ireland call'
The Accrington striker has scored 17 times for his club this season.
Mar 18, 13:22
 Paddy McNair pictured for Northern Ireland in September 2020
Paddy McNair named in Northern Ireland squad
Paddy McNair is selected despite an injury concern while there are first call-ups for Accrington striker Charles and Derry City goalkeeper Gartside.
Mar 18, 13:16
 Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough pictured on September 7, 2020
Northern Ireland to face United States in friendly on March 28
Ian Baraclough's team will play the fixture in between two 2022 World Cup qualifiers
Feb 9, 20:49
 General view of Aberdeen's Pittodrie Stadium from 2008
Matty Kennedy eyes Northern Ireland role after Aberdeen exploits
The 26-year-old earned his first cap for Northern Ireland in November.
Jan 1, 10:52
 Conor Hazard warms up for Celtic in August 2017
Celtic 'to tie Conor Hazard down to new deal'
Celtic are reportedly close to agree a new contract for highly-rated goalkeeper Conor Hazard.
Dec 15, 08:47
 Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough pictured on September 7, 2020
Ian Baraclough believes Ali McCann has caught the eye of big clubs
The national coach believes the St Johnstone midfielder may also have caught the eye of bigger clubs with his performances.
Nov 21, 22:43
 Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough pictured on September 7, 2020
Ian Baraclough takes positives from Northern Ireland's UEFA Nations League campaign
Ian Baraclough says there's plenty for Northern Ireland fans to be excited about.
Nov 19, 09:13
 Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough pictured on September 7, 2020
Ian Baraclough takes positives from Northern Ireland draw
UEFA's decision to award three points to Romania came ahead of their 1-1 draw with Northern Ireland.
Nov 18, 23:45
 Northern Ireland's Paddy McNair in action with Romania's Ianis Hagi in the UEFA Nations League on November 18, 2020
Northern Ireland still awaiting first UEFA Nations League win
The 1-1 draw with Romania came after Ian Baraclough's men found out they were going down to Group C.
Nov 18, 22:02
 Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough pictured on September 7, 2020
Romania walkover win sees Northern Ireland relegated from UEFA Nations League section
Norway were deemed to have forfeited last Sunday's match against Romania and were handed a 3-0 loss.
Nov 18, 17:26
 Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough pictured on September 7, 2020
Ian Baraclough insists Northern Ireland unaffected by threat of relegation
Romania are expected to be handed over a walkover win by UEFA's disciplinary body - a decision which would condemn Northern Ireland to the drop.
Nov 17, 16:47
 Steven Davis at a Northern Ireland press conference on September 8, 2019
Steven Davis leaves Northern Ireland camp for personal reasons
Davis' absence will further limit Ian Baraclough's options ahead of Wednesday's match against Romania.
Nov 17, 12:42
 Paddy McNair pictured for Northern Ireland in September 2020
Preview:Northern Ireland vs. Romania - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Nations League clash between Northern Ireland and Romania, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 16, 23:29
 Italy's Lorenzo Insigne in action with Bosnia-Herzegovina's Gojko Cimirot in the UEFA Nations League on September 4, 2020
Preview:Bosnia-Herzegovina vs. Italy - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Nations League clash between Bosnia-Herzegovina and Italy, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 16, 22:49
 England's Harry Kane in action with Belgium's Toby Alderweireld in the UEFA Nations League on November 15, 2020
A look at where the home nations could finish in the Nations League
Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland could be relegated from their groups.
Nov 16, 13:00
 Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough pictured on September 7, 2020
Ian Baraclough impressed with Northern Ireland youngsters in Austria defeat
Ali McCann made a strong debut in midfield and Dan Ballard again looked assured in defence in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Austria.
Nov 16, 11:32
 Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough pictured on September 7, 2020
Northern Ireland's Nations League future hangs in the balance
UEFA's control, ethics and disciplinary body is due to discuss how to handle the cancellation of the fixture between Romania and Norway.
Nov 16, 08:45
 Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough pictured on September 7, 2020
Ian Baraclough "frustrated" with Northern Ireland's loss to Austria
Austria came from behind to beat Ian Baraclough's side 2-1.
Nov 15, 23:29
 Northern Ireland's Josh Magennis celebrates scoring against Northern Ireland in the UEFA Nations League on November 15, 2020
Northern Ireland face UEFA Nations League relegation after defeat to Austria
The hosts hit back after Josh Magennis had put Northern Ireland in front.
Nov 15, 22:16
 Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough pictured on September 7, 2020
Ian Baraclough urges Northern Ireland to draw a line under Slovakia loss
The manager is firmly focused on the future.
Nov 14, 22:39
 Northern Ireland's Niall McGinn celebrates scoring their first goal against Estonia on March 21, 2019
Northern Ireland without Niall McGinn and Jordan Thompson for Austria clash
Craig Cathcart, Paddy McNair and Stuart Dallas are all available despite suffering knocks.
Nov 14, 13:00
 Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough pictured on September 7, 2020
The big talking points ahead of Northern Ireland's clash with Austria
Ian Baraclough's side missed out on Euro 2020 qualification this week.
Nov 14, 12:07
 Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough pictured on September 7, 2020
Ian Baraclough dismisses talk of players retiring from Northern Ireland duty
Northern Ireland failed to qualify for Euro 2020 after losing a play-off against Slovakia.
Nov 13, 23:54
 Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough pictured on September 7, 2020
Ian Baraclough: 'Slovakia defeat will hurt for some time'
A 2-1 extra-time defeat to Slovakia means Northern Ireland missed out on a place at Euro 2020.
Nov 13, 12:12
 Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough pictured on September 7, 2020
Preview:Austria vs. Northern Ireland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Nations League clash between Austria and Northern Ireland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 13, 12:00
 Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough pictured on September 7, 2020
Ian Baraclough: 'Playoff final defeat is not a wasted opportunity'
The hosts fell short at the final hurdle of a qualifying campaign that started more than 18 months ago.
Nov 13, 08:50
 Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough pictured on September 7, 2020
Northern Ireland boss Ian Baraclough: 'Slovakia defeat is not the end of an era'
The hosts began the night as favourites as they looked to secure qualification to a second consecutive European Championship.
Nov 13, 08:48
 Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough pictured on September 7, 2020
Ian Baraclough urges Northern Ireland players to make history
A second successive appearance at the Euros is at stake at Windsor Park on Thursday.
Nov 11, 15:46
 Paddy McNair pictured for Northern Ireland in September 2020
Paddy McNair confident Northern Ireland experience can lead to win over Greece
Paddy McNair is among a core of players who remember the dramatic win over Greece in 2015.
Nov 11, 00:16
 Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough pictured on September 7, 2020
Preview:Northern Ireland vs. Slovakia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Euro 2020 playoff between Northern Ireland and Slovakia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 10, 16:40
 Watford defender Craig Cathcart pictured in January 2019
Craig Cathcart hopes Northern Ireland are spurred on by past Euros success
Northern Ireland beat Greece to reach Euro 2016 but fell at the final hurdle to Switzerland two years later.
Nov 9, 22:48
 Costa Rica's Bryan Oviedo in action with Northern Ireland's Ryan McLaughlin in June 2018
Rochdale's Ryan McLaughlin called up to Northern Ireland squad
Northern Ireland have lost Corry Evans and Matty Kennedy to injury.
Nov 9, 18:47
 Rangers manager Steven Gerrard pictured on November 5, 2020
Steven Gerrard: 'Ryan Jack was subbed off for Scotland cause'
Steven Gerrard ensured Ryan Jack only played 45 minutes of the match with Hamilton.
Nov 9, 08:44
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