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Michael O'Neill
Born: July 15, 1969
Height: 5' 10.5" (180cm)
Hometown: Portadown, Northern Ireland
Nationality: 
Northern Irish
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Northern IrishPosition: Midfielder
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Managerial | 2011-2020 | Northern Ireland |
| 2019-2022 | Stoke City | |
Sports Mole has 857 articles about Michael O'Neill. Articles 1 to 40:
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Preview:Sheffield United vs Blackburn Rovers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Championship clash between Sheffield United and Blackburn Rovers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.21:50
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Preview:Blackburn Rovers vs Coventry City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Championship clash between Blackburn Rovers and Coventry City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 15, 10:37
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Preview:Southampton vs Blackburn Rovers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between Southampton and Blackburn Rovers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 12, 11:42
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Preview:Stoke City vs Blackburn Rovers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Stoke City and Blackburn Rovers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 9, 12:35
Preview:Blackburn Rovers vs West Bromwich Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Championship clash between Blackburn Rovers and West Bromwich Albion, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 4, 17:12
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Preview:Birmingham City vs Blackburn Rovers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Championship clash between Birmingham City and Blackburn Rovers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 1, 20:13
Wales vs. Northern Ireland: Michael O'Neill 'concerns raised' by Championship club ahead of Easter Friday matches
At least one Championship club allegedly raise their concerns over the conflicting interest involving Michael O'Neill, who is manager of both Northern Ireland and Blackburn Rovers.Mar 31, 17:08
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Preview:Wales vs Northern Ireland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's international friendly between Wales and Northern Ireland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 30, 12:12
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Championship transfer news: Former England international Nathan Redmond signs for second-tier strugglers
Former England international Nathan Redmond signs a short-term contract with one of the Championship clubs battling to avoid relegation.Mar 27, 16:35
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World Cup playoffs: Paths to North America for 16 European nations including Wales, Republic of Ireland
Sports Mole provides a preview of the upcoming World Cup European playoffs involving Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.Mar 25, 17:40
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Preview:Italy vs Northern Ireland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying playoff semi-final between Italy and Northern Ireland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 24, 14:53
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Preview:Millwall vs Blackburn Rovers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Millwall and Blackburn Rovers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 12, 13:48
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2Fbloomfield-697fe740cd687635380156.jpg "Oxford United manager Matt Bloomfield on January 31, 2026")
Preview:Oxford United vs Blackburn Rovers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Championship clash between Oxford United and Blackburn Rovers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 9, 10:32
Preview:Blackburn Rovers vs Portsmouth - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Blackburn Rovers and Portsmouth, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 5, 18:43
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Preview:Derby County vs Blackburn Rovers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Derby County and Blackburn Rovers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 26, 20:57
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Preview:Blackburn Rovers vs Bristol City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between Blackburn Rovers and Bristol City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 22, 18:21
Preview:Blackburn Rovers vs Preston North End - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Championship clash between Blackburn Rovers and Preston North End, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 19, 13:39
Next Blackburn Rovers manager: International boss announced as new manager of Championship club
Blackburn Rovers announce that they have appointed Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill as their new head coach.Feb 13, 12:55
Preview:Queens Park Rangers vs Blackburn Rovers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Queens Park Rangers and Blackburn Rovers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 13, 10:01
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Liverpool's Conor Bradley issues injury update with defiant "comeback starts now" message
Liverpool defender Conor Bradley issues an injury update with a defiant social media message as he starts his recovery following knee surgery.Jan 14, 15:24
Preview:Northern Ireland vs Luxembourg - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's World Cup qualification clash between Northern Ireland and Luxembourg, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 15, 12:56
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Preview:Slovakia vs Northern Ireland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Slovakia and Northern Ireland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 12, 16:39
Preview:Northern Ireland vs Germany - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Northern Ireland and Germany, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 11, 09:44
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Preview:Northern Ireland vs Slovakia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Northern Ireland and Slovakia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 8, 14:32
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Preview:Germany vs Northern Ireland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Germany and Northern Ireland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 5, 10:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F46%2Fdion-charles.jpg "Northern Ireland's Dion Charles celebrates scoring his side's second goal against Belarus, on November 15, 2024")
Preview:Luxembourg vs Northern Ireland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Luxembourg and Northern Ireland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 2, 17:20
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Preview:Northern Ireland vs Iceland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's International Friendlies clash between Northern Ireland and Iceland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 8, 23:05
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Preview:Denmark vs Northern Ireland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's International Friendlies clash between Denmark and Northern Ireland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 6, 15:50
Preview:Sweden vs. Northern Ireland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's friendly clash between Sweden and Northern Ireland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 23, 09:46
Preview:Northern Ireland vs. Switzerland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's friendly clash between Northern Ireland and Switzerland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 20, 00:24
Preview:Luxembourg vs. Northern Ireland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Nations League clash between Luxembourg and Northern Ireland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 16, 18:08
Preview:Northern Ireland vs. Belarus - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Nations League clash between Northern Ireland and Belarus, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 13, 22:34
Preview:Northern Ireland vs. Bulgaria - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Nations League clash between Northern Ireland and Bulgaria, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 13, 13:05
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Preview:Belarus vs. Luxembourg - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Nations League clash between Belarus and Luxembourg, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 13, 11:43
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F36%2Fconor-bradley.jpg "Northern Ireland's Conor Bradley celebrates scoring their first goal on March 26, 2024")
Preview:Belarus vs. Northern Ireland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Nations League clash between Belarus and Northern Ireland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 10, 09:57
Preview:Bulgaria vs. Northern Ireland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Nations League clash between Bulgaria and Northern Ireland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 6, 10:15
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Preview:Northern Ireland vs. Andorra - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's friendly clash between Northern Ireland and Andorra, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 9, 09:30
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How Will Grigg's on fire chant became famous in 2016
Ahead of Euro 2024, Sports Mole takes a look back at how Northern Ireland forward Will Grigg became a household name back at Euro 2016.Jun 7, 10:00
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Preview:Spain vs. Northern Ireland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's friendly clash between Spain and Northern Ireland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 6, 16:11
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Preview:Scotland vs. Northern Ireland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's friendly clash between Scotland and Northern Ireland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 24, 12:38
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