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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
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
Chris Baird: 'Northern Ireland can qualify for Euro 2016'
Northern Ireland defender Chris Baird says that confidence is high among the players as they aim to reach Euro 2016.Sep 3, 17:28
Gareth McAuley: 'Euro 2016 qualification is within reach'
Northern Ireland defender Gareth McAuley says that the team will remain focused as qualification for Euro 2016 edges closer.Sep 2, 17:28
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
Michael O'Neill: 'Next two matches are crucial to qualifying hopes'
Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill feels that his side's next two matches in their Euro 2016 qualifying campaign hold the key to them reaching France.Jun 14, 14:17
Northern Ireland's Steven Davis "disappointed" with Romania draw
Northern Ireland midfielder Steven Davis admits that he was frustrated with his side's inability to take all three points from their Euro 2016 qualifier against Romania.Jun 14, 03:29
Michael O'Neill delighted with Romania draw
Michael O'Neill claims that Northern Ireland's goalless draw against Romania sets up his team nicely for their next Euro 2016 qualifiers.Jun 13, 22:07
Northern Ireland earn draw with Romania
Northern Ireland hold Group F leaders Romania to a draw to remain on course for a place at Euro 2016.Jun 13, 20:37
Half-Time Report: Northern Ireland level with Romania
Northern Ireland reach half time level with Group F leaders Romania in their Euro 2016 qualifier.Jun 13, 19:32
Team News: Michael McGovern, Stuart Dallas start against Romania
Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill hands first competitive starts to Michael McGovern and Stuart Dallas for the Euro 2016 qualifier at home to Romania.Jun 13, 18:19
Preview:Northern Ireland vs. Romania
Sports Mole casts its eye forward to the crucial Euro 2016 qualifier on Saturday as Group F pacesetters Northern Ireland and Romania do battle.Jun 11, 14:06
Preview:Northern Ireland vs. Qatar
Sports Mole previews this weekend's friendly meeting between Northern Ireland and Qatar at Gresty Road.May 29, 14:33
Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland to meet in behind-closed-doors match
The Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland will play a behind-closed-doors training match at the Aviva Stadium.Apr 27, 19:14
Kyle Lafferty: "Michael O'Neill is the best manager I've played under"
Michael O'Neill is described as a superb manager by Northern Ireland striker Kyle Lafferty.Mar 30, 16:20
Michael O'Neill: 'Kyle Lafferty has it all'
Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill hails the form of striker Kyle Lafferty after he scored two goals in the Euro 2016 qualification win over Finland.Mar 30, 08:33
Martin O'Neill: 'Automatic qualification a realistic possibility for Northern Ireland'
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says that automatic qualification for Euro 2016 is a "realistic possibility".Mar 29, 20:25
Live Commentary: Northern Ireland 2-1 Finland - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage of Northern Ireland's 2-1 victory over Finland in their Euro 2016 qualifying clash at Windsor Park.Mar 29, 14:59
Aaron Hughes: 'Finland match is huge for qualification hopes'
Northern Ireland defender Aaron Hughes is adamant that his side have to seize the initiative in their Euro 2016 group by beating Finland at Windsor Park.Mar 28, 03:13
Preview:Northern Ireland vs. Finland
Sports Mole previews the Euro 2016 qualifying contest between Northern Ireland and Finland.Mar 27, 17:20
Euro 2016: Home nations' qualification hopes re-examined
Sports Mole analyses the hopes of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland as qualifying for Euro 2016 reaches its midway point this weekend.Mar 27, 12:52
Religious protests planned over Sunday's Northern Ireland game
Religious protests are expected to be held prior to Northern Ireland's Euro 2016 qualifier against Finland on Sunday.Mar 27, 10:59
Northern Ireland midfielder Ben Reeves ruled out for Finland clash
MK Dons midfielder Ben Reeves bows out of the Northern Ireland squad to face Finland through injury.Mar 26, 23:14
Michael O'Neill takes plenty of positives from Scotland defeat
Michael O'Neill picks Stuart Dallas and Jonny Evans out for particular praise following Northern Ireland's 1-0 defeat at Scotland.Mar 26, 06:52
Live Commentary: Scotland 1-0 Northern Ireland - as it happened
Relive Scotland's 1-0 friendly victory over Northern Ireland at Hampden Park as Christophe Berra's late header hands Gordon Strachan's side the win.Mar 25, 18:45
Michael O'Neill: 'Younger players will get a chance'
Northern Ireland coach Michael O'Neill insists that he will feature some of his younger players in their friendly against Scotland.Mar 24, 20:34
Strachan hails Scotland's "intensity" ahead of Northern Ireland clash
Gordon Strachan hails Scotland's "intensity" ahead of their friendly with Northern Ireland at Hampden Park.Mar 24, 20:18
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill expects competitive Scotland friendly
Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill admits that he is expecting a competitive friendly against Scotland at Hampden Park.Mar 24, 18:05
Preview:Scotland vs. Northern Ireland
Sports Mole looks ahead to the international friendly between British rivals Scotland and Northern Ireland.Mar 23, 12:55
Jimmy Nicholl appointed Northern Ireland assistant manager
Former Manchester United defender Jimmy Nicholl is named Northern Ireland assistant manager.Mar 18, 16:26
Player Ratings: Romania 2-0 Northern Ireland
Sports Mole takes a look at how the players fared individually in Romania's 2-0 win over Northern Ireland in Bucharest.Nov 14, 23:07
Match Analysis: Romania 2-0 Northern Ireland
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Northern Ireland's 2-0 defeat to Romania in Bucharest.Nov 14, 22:31
Michael O'Neill optimistic despite defeat
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says that he "couldn't ask for much more" from his players after their 2-0 defeat against Romania in Euro 2016 qualifying.Nov 14, 22:10
Team News: Northern Ireland forced into changes for Romania qualifier
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill is forced into three changes for their Euro 2016 qualifier with Romania in Bucharest, but does welcome back Chris Brunt.Nov 14, 19:40
Live Commentary: Romania 2-0 Northern Ireland - as it happened
Relive all of the drama of Northern Ireland's maiden defeat in Euro 2016 qualifying with Sports Mole's live commentary of their loss to Romania.Nov 14, 19:15
Gareth McAuley handed Northern Ireland captain's armband against Romania
Gareth McAuley will captain Northern Ireland in their European qualifier against Romania.Nov 13, 23:14
Roy Carroll eyes up Euro 2016 berth
Northern Ireland goalkeeper Roy Carroll says that it would be a "dream come true" for him to play at Euro 2016.Nov 13, 00:05
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