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Steven Davis hopeful of Michael O'Neill stay
Northern Ireland captain Steven Davis suggests that he would like to see Michael O'Neill stay on as manager of the national team.Oct 14, 16:14
Northern Ireland continue Michael O'Neill contract talks
Irish FA president Jim Shaw confirms that contract talks are ongoing with Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill.Oct 14, 11:32
Chris Brunt, Martin Paterson doubts for Northern Ireland?
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill insists that Chris Brunt and Martin Paterson's absences from training in Israel were "just precautionary".Oct 13, 10:22
Michael O'Neill: 'Jonny Evans red card was stupid'
Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill describes Jonny Evans's red card as "stupid" after the defender was dismissed during Friday's 2-0 loss against Azerbaijan.Oct 12, 12:39
Match Analysis: Azerbaijan 2-0 Northern Ireland
Sports Mole analyses Azerbaijan's win over Northern Ireland in their World Cup qualifying clash in Group H.Oct 11, 19:05
Live Commentary: Azerbaijan 2-0 Northern Ireland - as it happened
Join Sports Mole for all the action from the World Cup qualifying clash between Azerbaijan and Northern Ireland.Oct 11, 15:10
Michael O'Neill looks to Euro 2016 campaign
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says that he is already thinking about the qualification campaign for Euro 2016.Oct 11, 14:28
Preview:Azerbaijan vs. Northern Ireland
Sports Mole looks ahead to Friday evening's World Cup qualifier between Azerbaijan and Northern Ireland in Baku.Oct 9, 14:53
Michael O'Neill furious with Northern Ireland display
Michael O'Neil claims that Northern Ireland's performance was "unacceptable" in the 3-2 defeat to Luxembourg.Sep 10, 21:00
Live Commentary: Luxembourg 3-2 Northern Ireland - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live coverage of tonight's World Cup qualifying match between Luxembourg and Northern Ireland.Sep 10, 17:35
Michael O'Neill slams Kyle Lafferty contribution
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill expects Kyle Lafferty's performances for the national team to dramatically improve when he returns from suspension.Sep 9, 23:52
Jonny Evans targets Euro 2016 berth
Jonny Evans says that Northern Ireland can qualify for Euro 2016, despite missing out on a spot in the 2014 World Cup.Sep 9, 06:09
Preview:Luxembourg vs. Northern Ireland
Sports Mole looks ahead to Tuesday's World Cup qualifier between Luxembourg and Northern Ireland.Sep 8, 14:47
Michael O'Neill: 'Second red card cost Northern Ireland'
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill believes that two red cards cost his side the chance of victory over Portugal this evening.Sep 6, 21:49
Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick downs nine-man Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland are punished for their poor discipline as a Cristiano Ronaldo-inspired Portugal come from behind to earn a 4-2 win at Windsor Park.Sep 6, 20:40
Team News: Three changes for Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill makes three changes to his starting XI for tonight's World Cup qualifier with Portugal.Sep 6, 18:24
Live Commentary: Northern Ireland 2-4 Portugal - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text coverage of tonight's World Cup qualifying match between Northern Ireland and Portugal.Sep 6, 17:45
Paulo Bento wary of Northern Ireland upset
Portugal manager Paulo Bento admits that Northern Ireland could be a potential banana skin for his side.Sep 5, 22:15
Michael O'Neill: 'Northern Ireland will be disciplined against Portugal'
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says that his team will play a disciplined game against Portugal in their World Cup qualifying clash.Sep 5, 17:59
Aaron Hughes, Ryan McGivern to miss Northern Ireland's qualifiers
Defenders Aaron Hughes and Ryan McGivern are ruled out of Northern Ireland's World Cup qualifiers against Portugal and Luxembourg due to injuries.Sep 5, 10:39
Preview:Northern Ireland vs. Portugal
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup qualifier between Northern Ireland and Portugal.Sep 4, 13:03
Martin Paterson header wins it for Northern Ireland against Russia
Martin Paterson's header sees Northern Ireland record a 1-0 win against Russia at Windsor Park this evening.Aug 14, 20:37
Half-Time Report: Northern Ireland lead Russia 1-0 at half time
Martin Paterson's header gives Northern Ireland a 1-0 lead against Russia at half time at Windsor Park.Aug 14, 19:32
Live Commentary: Northern Ireland 1-0 Russia - as it happened
Relive Northern Ireland's famous win over Russia in a rearranged World Cup qualifier with Sports Mole's minute-by-minute text commentary.Aug 14, 18:00
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Kyle Lafferty withdraws from Northern Ireland qualifier with Achilles injury
Northern Ireland striker Kyle Lafferty pulls out of tomorrow's World Cup qualifier against Russia due to an Achilles injury.Aug 13, 09:36
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Michael O'Neill: 'David Healy still has a lot to offer'
Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill believes David Healy still has a lot to offer at club and international level, despite leaving him out of his next squad.Aug 6, 19:28
Jonny Steele to be given Northern Ireland chance
Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill insists that New York Red Bulls midfielder Jonny Steele will soon be given a chance to represent his country.Jul 29, 17:14
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Michael O'Neill: 'Shane Ferguson needs to play first-team football'
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill believes that Newcastle United's Shane Ferguson needs to continue playing first-team football.Jun 15, 08:51
Michael O'Neill keeping tabs on Jonny Steele
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill reveals that he has been monitoring the progress of New York Red Bulls star Jonny Steele.Apr 24, 21:13
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Steven Davis "massively disappointed" by defeat
Steven Davis says that he is "massively disappointed" after Northern Ireland's defeat to Israel.Mar 27, 07:42
Northern Ireland's Michael O'Neill laments "hugely frustrating" defeat
Michael O'Neill admits that he is "hugely frustrated" with Northern Ireland's performance against Israel in Belfast.Mar 26, 23:00
Michael O'Neill wants to restore fans' happiness
Michael O'Neill says that Northern Ireland need to restore the country's feel-good factor by beating Israel.Mar 26, 07:20
Preview:Northern Ireland vs. Israel
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup qualifier between Northern Ireland and Israel at Windsor Park.Mar 25, 02:19
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Martin Paterson: 'I can replace David Healy's goals'
Burnley forward Martin Paterson tells Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill that he can "take up David Healy's mantle".Mar 24, 20:02
Michael O'Neill keen for Northern Ireland stay
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill reveals that he wants to extend his stay in charge of the national side.Mar 21, 19:17
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Chris Brunt wants overdue win
West Bromwich Albion midfielder Chris Brunt admits that Northern Ireland "need" to secure an overdue win.Mar 20, 17:40
Preview:Northern Ireland vs. Russia
Sports Mole previews Friday's Group F World Cup qualification clash between Northern Ireland and Russia.Mar 20, 15:40
Michael O'Neill rues lack of creativity
Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill admits that his side were not good enough in the final third following their 0-0 draw in Malta.Feb 6, 22:56
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Aaron Hughes happy with Northern Ireland progress
Northern Ireland defender Aaron Hughes believes that his side are moving in the right direction under manager Michael O'Neill despite having failed to win any of the seven matches under his tenure.Feb 4, 21:54
Michael O'Neill rues missed chances
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill insists that his side should have taken three points from their World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan.Nov 15, 00:43
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