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Preview:Newcastle United vs. Norwich City
Sports Mole checks on the preparations of both sides ahead of Sunday's clash between bottom club Newcastle United and Norwich City.Oct 16, 16:08
In Off The Post: Sam Matterface's say on the internationals
In his weekly Sports Mole column, Sam Matterface talks England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, as well as addressing rumours linking Robert Lewandowski with Liverpool.Oct 12, 13:06
Match Analysis: Finland 1-1 Northern Ireland
Sports Mole reviews how Northern Ireland's 1-1 draw with Finland played out in Helsinki, as the visitors finished top of their Euro 2016 qualifying group.Oct 11, 18:54
1-1 draw with Finland secures top spot for Northern Ireland in Group F
Michael O'Neill's Northern Ireland take a point away to Finland to ensure they finish as Group F winners.Oct 11, 17:52
Half-Time Report: Craig Cathcart heads Northern Ireland in front against Finland
Michael O'Neill's Northern Ireland take a one-goal lead into half time against Finland thanks to a headed effort from Watford defender Craig Cathcart.Oct 11, 16:48
Team News: Kyle Lafferty returns for Northern Ireland as O'Neill makes three changes
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill makes three changes for his side's final qualifying game, as Kyle Lafferty returns up front in place of Josh Magennis.Oct 11, 15:13
Live Commentary: Finland 1-1 Northern Ireland - as it happened
Relive the action from Helsinki as Northern Ireland secured top spot in Group F after a 1-1 draw against Finland with Sports Mole's full text commentary.Oct 11, 15:00
Kyle Lafferty: 'I may have to leave Norwich City ahead of Euro 2016'
Kyle Lafferty admits that he may have to leave Norwich City to get regular football ahead of Northern Ireland's Euro 2016 campaign.Oct 11, 08:27
Preview:Finland vs. Northern Ireland
Sports Mole previews all of the Euro 2016 qualifying action as Finland welcome already-qualified Northern Ireland to the Helsingin Olympiastadion.Oct 9, 15:50
Match Analysis: Northern Ireland 3-1 Greece
Sports Mole reviews the action from Winsdor Park as Northern Ireland reach Euro 2016 with a 3-1 win over Greece in Belfast.Oct 8, 21:18
Josh Magennis overwhelmed by Northern Ireland qualification for Euro 2016
Northern Ireland striker Josh Magennis admits that he is delighted by his side's qualification for Euro 2016 following their 3-0 victory over Greece at Windsor Park.Oct 8, 21:11
Team News: Josh Magennis leads line for Northern Ireland in place of suspended Kyle Lafferty
Josh Magennis leads the line for Northern Ireland in place of Kyle Lafferty for their Euro 2016 qualifier against Greece at Windsor Park.Oct 8, 17:52
Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill confident of coping without Jonny Evans
Michael O'Neill insists that his Northern Ireland squad "is stronger now" than any time he's been in charge after Jonny Evans was ruled out for the match against Greece.Oct 7, 14:32
Preview:Northern Ireland vs. Greece
Sports Mole previews the Euro 2016 qualifying clash between Northern Ireland and Greece at Windsor Park.Oct 6, 21:50
Report: Jonny Evans pulls out of Northern Ireland squad
A report claims that West Bromwich Albion defender Jonny Evans will play no part in Northern Ireland's crucial Euro 2016 double-header next week due to injury.Oct 4, 10:35
Jamie Ward returns to Northern Ireland squad for final Euro 2016 qualifiers
Michael O'Neill names his Northern Ireland squad for the upcoming Euro 2016 qualifiers against Greece and Finland, with Jamie Ward returning after missing out last time.Sep 29, 13:38
Norwich City boss Alex Neil praises Matt Jarvis, Kyle Lafferty
Norwich City boss Alex Neil praises the performances of Matt Jarvis and Kyle Lafferty in the League Cup win over West Bromwich Albion.Sep 24, 08:11
Alex Neil: 'Norwich City patience rewarded against West Bromwich Albion'
Norwich City manager Alex Neil believes that his side were rewarded for their patience in their 3-0 League Cup win over West Bromwich Albion.Sep 23, 21:39
Matt Jarvis, Kyle Lafferty help Norwich City to win over West Bromwich Albion
Goals from Matt Jarvis and Kyle Lafferty help Norwich City to a convincing 3-0 win over West Bromwich Albion at Carrow Road in the League Cup.Sep 23, 20:47
Kyle Lafferty ready to fight for place at Norwich City
Norwich City striker Kyle Lafferty insists that he has no interest in going out on loan again.Sep 8, 22:13
Kyle Lafferty: 'Euro 2016 qualification would be my best achievement'
Kyle Lafferty says that qualifying for Euro 2016 with Northern Ireland would be the finest achievement of his career.Sep 8, 09:51
Kyle Lafferty hails Northern Ireland spirit
Kyle Lafferty says that Northern Ireland showed their spirit to rescue a draw with Hungary in their Euro 2016 qualifier at Windsor Park.Sep 8, 08:16
Michael O'Neill admits he was going to take off Kyle Lafferty before equaliser
Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill admits that he was going to substitute Kyle Lafferty before the striker's vital equaliser against Hungary.Sep 8, 05:42
Player Ratings: Northern Ireland 1-1 Hungary
Sports Mole evaluates all the players on their performances in the Euro 2016 qualifier between Northern Ireland and Hungary.Sep 7, 22:29
Michael O'Neill hails "massive point" in "nerve-wracking" Hungary draw
Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill describes his side's 1-1 draw against Hungary in their Euro 2016 qualifier as "nerve-wracking", but hails the "massive" point gained.Sep 7, 21:40
Match Analysis: Northern Ireland 1-1 Hungary
Sports Mole analyses the Euro 2016 qualifier between Northern Ireland and Hungary to decide whether the 1-1 draw was a fair result.Sep 7, 21:22
Kyle Lafferty: 'Northern Ireland willing to fight'
Kyle Lafferty says that Northern Ireland need "one more push" in their final two Euro 2016 qualifiers to reach next year's finals.Sep 7, 21:11
Kyle Lafferty snatches late draw for Northern Ireland against Hungary
Kyle Lafferty's 94th-minute goal gives 10-man Northern Ireland a 1-1 draw against Hungary in their Euro 2016 qualifier at Windsor Park.Sep 7, 20:42
Live Commentary: Northern Ireland 1-1 Hungary - as it happened
Relive all the action from the Euro 2016 qualifying clash between Northern Ireland and Hungary.Sep 7, 17:45
Preview:Northern Ireland vs. Hungary
Sports Mole looks ahead to the Euro 2016 qualifier between Northern Ireland and Hungary at Windsor Park.Sep 6, 19:32
Kyle Lafferty: 'Hungary match biggest game ever'
Northern Ireland striker Kyle Lafferty believes tomorrow's game against Hungary will be the "biggest game" of their players' careers.Sep 6, 08:24
Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill urges players to secure qualification
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill urges his players to keep their nerve and book their place in the Euro 2016 finals.Sep 4, 22:13
Player Ratings: Faroe Islands 1-3 Northern Ireland
Sports Mole rates the performances from Northern Ireland's 3-1 win over the Faroe Islands in their Euro 2016 qualifier.Sep 4, 21:54
Match Analysis: Faroe Islands 1-3 Northern Ireland
Sports Mole analyses Northern Ireland's 3-1 win in their Euro 2016 qualifier against the Faroe Islands in Group F.Sep 4, 21:11
Gareth McAuley double earns Northern Ireland vital win
Northern Ireland earn a 3-1 win against the Faroe Islands that puts them top of Group F.Sep 4, 20:40
Half-Time Report: Northern Ireland pegged back by Faroe Islands
Northern Ireland head into half time with the Faroe Islands level at 1-1.Sep 4, 19:38
Team News: Nigel McGinn replaces injured Jamie Ward against Faroe Islands
Niall McGinn comes in for Jamie Ward in the only change for Northern Ireland ahead of their Euro 2016 qualifier against the Faroe Islands.Sep 4, 18:21
Live Commentary: Faroe Islands 1-3 Northern Ireland - as it happened
Follow Sports Mole's live coverage of the Group F Euro 2016 qualifier between Northern Ireland and the Faroe Islands.Sep 4, 17:45
Kyle Lafferty looks for professional performance against Faroe Islands
Kyle Lafferty says that Northern Ireland will aim to get a good result in their Euro 2016 qualifier against the Faroe Islands.Sep 3, 16:39
Preview:Faroe Islands vs. Northern Ireland
Sports Mole previews Northern Ireland's trip to the Faroe Islands in Euro 2016 qualifying.Sep 2, 14:55
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