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England move into 12th place in FIFA World Rankings
England move up three places into 12th spot in the updated FIFA World Rankings, while Scotland and Republic of Ireland break into the top 30.Oct 16, 09:27
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Malky Mackay takes interim Scotland charge
The Scottish FA announces that Malky Mackay will take temporary charge for Scotland's friendly with the Netherlands in November.Oct 13, 14:03
Michael O'Neill: 'Northern Ireland have good chance of progressing'
Michael O'Neill admits that he is happy Northern Ireland came through their dead-rubber against Norway with no meaningful yellow cards, as they prepare for a playoff tie.Oct 8, 21:52
Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill: "I feel sorry for Scotland"
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says that he 'feels sorry for Scotland' after seeing them miss out on a World Cup qualification playoff spot.Oct 8, 18:53
Oliver Norwood hails "wonderful journey" with Northern Ireland
Oliver Norwood describes his time with Northern Ireland as a "wonderful journey" as he prepares to win his 50th cap in a crucial World Cup qualifier against Norway.Oct 8, 15:33
Michael O'Neill: 'Northern Ireland not leaving playoff qualification to chance'
Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill insists that he is taking nothing for granted, with the Green and White Army close to securing a World Cup qualifying playoff place.Oct 8, 10:34
Lars Lagerback: 'England unbeaten streak counts for little against Northern Ireland'
Norway boss Lars Lagerback claims that his unbeaten record against England will count for little when his side faces Northern Ireland on Sunday.Oct 7, 14:59
Michael O'Neill taking positives from Germany defeat
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill suggests that he is taking the positives from his team's 3-1 defeat to Germany in Belfast.Oct 6, 08:26
Clinical Germany too good for plucky Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland slip to a 3-1 defeat at the hands of an impressive Germany side in Thursday night's World Cup Group C qualifier at Windsor Park.Oct 5, 20:46
Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill: Germany are not invincible'
Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill insists that Germany are "not invincible" as the two sides prepare to face off in Thursday's World Cup qualifier in Belfast.Oct 4, 19:46
Rory McIlroy: 'Northern Ireland capable of gaining result against Germany'
Four-time golf Major winner Rory McIlroy backs Northern Ireland to gain a result against Germany in their World Cup qualifier in Belfast.Oct 4, 17:59
Aaron Hughes doubtful for Northern Ireland's qualifiers
Aaron Hughes is expected to sit out Northern Ireland's qualifiers against Germany and Norway next week after aggravating a calf injury in Hearts' defeat to Dundee.Oct 1, 13:31
Gareth McAuley returns to Northern Ireland squad
Gareth McAuley returns to Northern Ireland's 25-man squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers, while George Saville and Jordan Jones earn their first call-ups.Sep 25, 14:29
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Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill 'arrested on suspicion of drink-driving'
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill is reportedly arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after being pulled over in Scotland on Sunday morning.Sep 12, 08:37
Michael O'Neill: 'Playoff opponents will want to avoid Northern Ireland'
Michael O'Neill believes that teams which qualify for the World Cup playoffs will want to avoid Northern Ireland.Sep 5, 19:57
Northern Ireland's Jonny Evans: 'We had to work extremely hard for victory'
Jonny Evans says that Northern Ireland had to work "extremely hard" to get all three points from Czech Republic in their World Cup qualifier.Sep 4, 21:49
Northern Ireland grab second place in Group C following win over Czech Republic
Northern Ireland grab second place in World Cup qualifying Group C following a 2-0 win over Czech Republic.Sep 4, 20:35
Michael O'Neill: 'Current Northern Ireland squad one of best in nation's history'
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill believes that the current international squad is one of the greatest that the nation has ever produced.Sep 3, 17:02
Michael O'Neill backs Northern Ireland to claim playoff spot
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill suggests that he expects his squad to confirm second place in their World Cup qualification group.Sep 2, 10:59
Michael O'Neill: 'We must avoid complacency against San Marino'
Michael O'Neill insists that Northern Ireland have prepared for Friday's World Cup qualifier against San Marino as though they are facing world champions Germany.Sep 1, 12:24
Michael O'Neill: 'Jonny Evans will not let transfer talk distract him'
West Bromwich Albion captain Jonny Evans will not be affected by speculation over a potential move to Manchester City, according to Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill.Aug 23, 18:59
Alex Ferguson 'shocked Manchester United sold Jonny Evans'
Former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson was surprised to see Jonny Evans join West Bromwich Albion in 2015, according to Michael O'Neill.Jun 23, 12:23
Michael O'Neill delighted with "fantastic" victory over Azerbaijan
Michael O'Neill praises goalkeeper Michael McGovern and matchwinner Stuart Dallas after seeing his Northern Ireland side beat Azerbaijan 1-0 in Baku.Jun 10, 19:14
Stuart Dallas grabs late winner for Northern Ireland in Baku
Michael O'Neill's Northern Ireland earn a dramatic 1-0 win over Azerbaijan in their World Cup 2018 qualifying clash in Baku thanks to a late strike from Stuart Dallas.Jun 10, 17:54
Live Commentary: Azerbaijan 0-1 Northern Ireland - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage as Michael O'Neill and Northern Ireland earn a late 1-0 victory over Azerbaijan in their World Cup 2018 qualifying clash.Jun 10, 15:30
Team News: Josh Magennis, Liam Boyce start up front for Northern Ireland
Liam Boyce and Josh Magennis lead the Northern Irish attack in Azerbaijan.Jun 10, 15:16
Liam Boyce fires Northern Ireland to friendly win over New Zealand
Northern Ireland beat New Zealand 1-0 in an international friendly at Windsor Park, courtesy of an early Liam Boyce strike.Jun 2, 20:37
Live Commentary: Northern Ireland 1-0 New Zealand - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Northern Ireland's 1-0 friendly win over New Zealand, as an early Liam Boyce strike proved the difference.Jun 2, 18:15
Team News: Tom Flanagan handed Northern Ireland debut in New Zealand friendly
Tom Flanagan is handed his first start and Matthew Lund is also included from the off as Northern Ireland welcome New Zealand to Windsor Park.Jun 2, 17:45
Michael O'Neill not interested in Norwich City job
Michael O'Neill says that the Norwich City job is "probably not what I would be looking for", committing himself to seeing through his latest job with Northern Ireland.May 3, 14:41
Report: Norwich City keen on Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill
Norwich City are interested in Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill but are yet to approach the Irish FA, according to reports.May 2, 15:48
Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill: 'We can reach World Cup'
Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill insists that his side are capable of reaching the 2018 World Cup.Mar 26, 21:25
Northern Ireland impress in win over Norway
Northern Ireland regain second place in Group C with an excellent 2-0 victory over Norway in their World Cup qualifying fixture in Belfast.Mar 26, 20:40
Live Commentary: Northern Ireland 2-0 Norway - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Northern Ireland's 2-0 victory over Norway in their World Cup qualifying fixture.Mar 26, 17:46
Michael O'Neill not expecting Premier League "big job"
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says he is unlikely to be offered a "big job" in the Premier League, and is more likely to get there via Championship promotion.Mar 25, 16:10
Craig Shakespeare 'to become Leicester City boss until end of season'
Leicester City will reportedly keep Craig Shakespeare in charge until the end of the season following back-to-back wins.Mar 7, 12:23
Leicester City hold talks with Michael O'Neill?
Leicester City reportedly hold discussions with Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill over the vacant managerial position at the King Power Stadium.Mar 3, 18:14
Northern Ireland confirm home friendly in June against New Zealand
Northern Ireland announce the arrangement of a friendly fixture against New Zealand at Windsor Park on June 2, nine days before a World Cup qualifier in Azerbaijan.Feb 13, 17:48
Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri named BBC Sports Personality Coach of the Year
Leicester City's Premier League title-winning manager Claudio Ranieri is named Coach of the Year at the BBC Sports Personality awards.Dec 18, 20:03
Croatia too strong for Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland lose 3-0 at home to Croatia in Tuesday night's international friendly at Windsor Park.Nov 15, 22:02
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