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Preview:Northern Ireland vs. Norway - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's UEFA Nations League fixture between Northern Ireland and Norway, including team news and injury news.Sep 5, 16:00
Ian Baraclough: 'Players gave everything against Romania'
Ian Baraclough collected a point in his first game in charge.Sep 5, 09:52
Ian Baraclough: 'Romania draw feels like a win for Northern Ireland'
Northern Ireland had Josh Magennis sent off.Sep 4, 22:43
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F36%2Fnirom.jpg "Northern Ireland's Josh Magennis is shown a red card against Romania on September 4, 2020")
Ten-man Northern Ireland earn first ever Nations League point in Romania
Gavin Whyte's late header earned 10 men a point from an unlikely draw in Bucharest.Sep 4, 21:10
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Paddy McNair tips Ian Baraclough to be a success with Northern Ireland
Ian Baraclough will take charge for the first time on Friday after taking the reins from Michael O'Neill.Sep 3, 22:07
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Jonny Evans out of Northern Ireland squad 'for personal reasons'
The defender has not travelled to Romania with the Northern Ireland squad.Sep 3, 20:51
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Team News: Jonny Evans will not represent Northern Ireland against Romania
Ian Baraclough is already without Sunderland defender Tom Flanagan.Sep 3, 17:21
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Northern Ireland looking ahead to Euro 2020 playoff clash
Postponed match against Bosnia and Herzegovina has still to be rearranged.Sep 2, 22:08
Preview:Romania vs. Northern Ireland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's UEFA Nations League fixture between Romania and Northern Ireland, including team news and injury news.Sep 2, 14:30
Ian Baraclough "very pleased" after reporting no fresh injury concerns
He has no new injury concerns ahead of Friday's Nations League tie.Sep 1, 13:42
Ian Baraclough "massively disappointed" by Mark Sykes' switch to Republic of Ireland
The Northern Ireland manager has named his first squad ahead of the Nations League games against Romania and Norway.Aug 24, 11:50
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Mark Sykes 'planning to switch allegiance to Republic of Ireland'
The Oxford midfielder was included in three Northern Ireland squads but did not make his senior debut.Aug 23, 15:44
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Bournemouth considering Motherwell boss Stephen Robinson to succeed Eddie Howe
Bournemouth are hunting for a new manager after Eddie Howe's departure.Aug 3, 12:58
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Dundee United appoint Stephen Frail as assistant manager
Frail had held the post of manager for the Northern Ireland under-17 and under-19 teams for four-and-a-half years.Jul 22, 14:19
Ian Baraclough insists Northern Ireland will take Nations League seriously
Northern Ireland lost all four of their games in the Nations League last time around.Jul 4, 22:17
Ian Baraclough admits he did not expect to succeed Michael O'Neill as NI boss
Ian Baraclough has taken over from Michael O'Neill as Northern Ireland manager.Jun 30, 22:53
Ian Baraclough not planning "radical" changes as Northern Ireland boss
Ian Baraclough has been promoted from the Under-21s to succeed the hugely successful O'Neill, who was named Stoke manager in November.Jun 30, 17:08
Ian Baraclough "energised and excited" after being named Northern Ireland boss
Ian Baraclough has signed an 18-month deal to succeed Michael O'Neill.Jun 27, 19:54
Northern Ireland appoint Ian Baraclough: What is on the agenda for the new boss?
The 49-year-old steps up from his role as under-21s boss.Jun 27, 19:48
Ian Baraclough appointed new Northern Ireland manager
Ian Baraclough was named as the successor to Michael O'Neill following interviews this week.Jun 27, 18:07
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Interviews for new Northern Ireland boss to take place this week
Michael O'Neill became Stoke boss in November and spent six months balancing the demands of club and country.Jun 23, 14:02
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F07%2Fmichael-oneill.jpg "Stoke City boss Michael O'Neill on February 15, 2020")
Who is in the frame to replace Michael O'Neill as Northern Ireland manager?
Stephen Robinson, Grant McCann and David Healy are among the contenders.Apr 22, 17:34
Northern Ireland Under-21s battle to draw in Finland
Lewis Thompson's first-half goal earned Northern Ireland Under-21s their point.Sep 10, 18:34
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Northern Ireland Under-21s succumb to narrow defeat in Slovakia
Northern Ireland Under-21s slip to their first defeat in Euro 2019 qualifying as Slovakia Under-21s claim a 1-0 win in Tuesday's Group Two match in Senica.Sep 5, 22:05
Report: Mark McGhee to become Motherwell manager
Motherwell will reportedly name current Scotland assistant Mark McGhee as their new manager.Oct 13, 10:07
Motherwell hope to appoint new manager after international break
Motherwell announce that 75 people have applied for the manager's vacancy, and that the club hope to make an appointment after the international break next week.Sep 30, 06:51
Steve Evans targets vacant Dundee United, Motherwell manager jobs
Former Rotherham United manager Steve Evans says that he would love to manage in the Scottish Premiership, with the Dundee United and Motherwell jobs currently vacant.Sep 29, 00:49
Thierry Henry linked with Motherwell job
Thierry Henry is reportedly among the leading contenders for the vacant manager's position at Scottish Premiership club Motherwell.Sep 26, 14:06
Les Hutchison: 'Motherwell players should be ashamed'
Motherwell owner Ian Hutchinson says that a number of players should "hang their heads in shame" after the sacking of former manager Ian Baraclough.Sep 24, 11:25
Motherwell sack manager Ian Baraclough
Motherwell announce that they have dismissed manager Ian Baraclough after nine months in charge. Sep 23, 15:11
Motherwell take Manchester United youngster Liam Grimshaw on loan
Motherwell snap up Manchester United Under-21s captain Liam Grimshaw on loan.Sep 1, 23:19
Motherwell snap up Jamaica international Theo Robinson
Motherwell complete the capture of former Doncaster Rovers striker Theo Robinson.Aug 28, 17:55
Ian Baraclough: 'Defeat to Dundee United tough to take for Motherwell'
Ian Baraclough admits that Motherwell's 2-0 loss to Dundee United was "hard to take".Aug 9, 07:08
Motherwell striker Craig Moore loaned to Ayr United
Motherwell striker Craig Moore signs a short-term loan deal with Ayr United.Jul 30, 16:15
Motherwell confirm Wes Fletcher signing
Wes Fletcher agrees a one-year deal with Scottish Premiership side Motherwell after leaving York City.Jun 27, 11:32
Ian Baraclough: 'I hope Scott McDonald stays at Motherwell'
Motherwell manager Ian Baraclough says that he hopes striker Scott McDonald will sign a new contract at Motherwell.Jun 26, 07:39
Joe Chalmers: 'Motherwell deal might have fallen through'
New Motherwell signing Joe Chalmers reveals that his move might have collapsed had his new club not been able to maintain their status in the Scottish Premiership.Jun 5, 11:28
Leeds United target Lee Erwin offered new Motherwell deal
Motherwell offer 21-year-old striker Lee Erwin a new contract amid interest from Championship side Leeds United.Jun 2, 15:25
Ian Baraclough: 'Motherwell perfect against Rangers'
Ian Baraclough hopes that a fight between Lee Erwin and Bilel Mohsni will not overshadow Motherwell's Scottish Premiership playoff victory over Rangers.May 31, 20:26
Preview:Motherwell vs. Rangers
Sports Mole previews the second leg of the Scottish Premiership playoff final between Motherwell and Rangers.May 29, 19:26
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