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Ian Baraclough pictured in May 2015
Northern Ireland looking ahead to Euro 2020 playoff clash
Postponed match against Bosnia and Herzegovina has still to be rearranged.
Sep 2, 23:08
Ian Baraclough pictured in May 2015
Preview: Romania vs. Northern Ireland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's UEFA Nations League fixture between Romania and Northern Ireland, including team news and injury news.
Sep 2, 15:30
Ian Baraclough pictured in May 2015
Ian Baraclough "very pleased" after reporting no fresh injury concerns
He has no new injury concerns ahead of Friday's Nations League tie.
Sep 1, 14:42
Ian Baraclough pictured in May 2015
Ian Baraclough "massively disappointed" by Mark Sykes' switch to Republic of Ireland
The Northern Ireland manager has named his first squad ahead of the Nations League games against Romania and Norway.
Aug 24, 12:50
Oxford United's Mark Sykes in action with Wycombe Wanderers's Adebayo Akinfenwa in the League One playoff final on July 13, 2020
Mark Sykes 'planning to switch allegiance to Republic of Ireland'
The Oxford midfielder was included in three Northern Ireland squads but did not make his senior debut.
Aug 23, 16:44
Stephen Frail pictured in April 2015
Dundee United appoint Stephen Frail as assistant manager
Frail had held the post of manager for the Northern Ireland under-17 and under-19 teams for four-and-a-half years.
Jul 22, 15:19
Ian Baraclough pictured in May 2015
Ian Baraclough insists Northern Ireland will take Nations League seriously
Northern Ireland lost all four of their games in the Nations League last time around.
Jul 4, 23:17
Ian Baraclough pictured in May 2015
Ian Baraclough admits he did not expect to succeed Michael O'Neill as NI boss
Ian Baraclough has taken over from Michael O'Neill as Northern Ireland manager.
Jun 30, 23:53
Ian Baraclough pictured in May 2015
Ian Baraclough not planning "radical" changes as Northern Ireland boss
Ian Baraclough has been promoted from the Under-21s to succeed the hugely successful O'Neill, who was named Stoke manager in November.
Jun 30, 18:08
Ian Baraclough pictured in May 2015
Ian Baraclough "energised and excited" after being named Northern Ireland boss
Ian Baraclough has signed an 18-month deal to succeed Michael O'Neill.
Jun 27, 20:54
Ian Baraclough pictured in May 2015
Northern Ireland appoint Ian Baraclough: What is on the agenda for the new boss?
The 49-year-old steps up from his role as under-21s boss.
Jun 27, 20:48
Ian Baraclough pictured in May 2015
Ian Baraclough appointed new Northern Ireland manager
Ian Baraclough was named as the successor to Michael O'Neill following interviews this week.
Jun 27, 19:07
St Johnstone manager Tommy Wright pictured in January 2016
Interviews for new Northern Ireland boss to take place this week
Michael O'Neill became Stoke boss in November and spent six months balancing the demands of club and country.
Jun 23, 15:02
Stoke City boss Michael O'Neill on February 15, 2020
Who is in the frame to replace Michael O'Neill as Northern Ireland manager?
Stephen Robinson, Grant McCann and David Healy are among the contenders.
Apr 22, 18:34
Ian Baraclough pictured in May 2015
Northern Ireland Under-21s battle to draw in Finland
Lewis Thompson's first-half goal earned Northern Ireland Under-21s their point.
Sep 10, 19:34
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Northern Ireland Under-21s succumb to narrow defeat in Slovakia
Northern Ireland Under-21s slip to their first defeat in Euro 2019 qualifying as Slovakia Under-21s claim a 1-0 win in Tuesday's Group Two match in Senica.
Sep 5, 23:05
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Report: Mark McGhee to become Motherwell manager
Motherwell will reportedly name current Scotland assistant Mark McGhee as their new manager.
Oct 13, 11:07
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Motherwell hope to appoint new manager after international break
Motherwell announce that 75 people have applied for the manager's vacancy, and that the club hope to make an appointment after the international break next week.
Sep 30, 07:51
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Steve Evans targets vacant Dundee United, Motherwell manager jobs
Former Rotherham United manager Steve Evans says that he would love to manage in the Scottish Premiership, with the Dundee United and Motherwell jobs currently vacant.
Sep 29, 01:49
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Thierry Henry linked with Motherwell job
Thierry Henry is reportedly among the leading contenders for the vacant manager's position at Scottish Premiership club Motherwell.
Sep 26, 15:06
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Les Hutchison: 'Motherwell players should be ashamed'
Motherwell owner Ian Hutchinson says that a number of players should "hang their heads in shame" after the sacking of former manager Ian Baraclough.
Sep 24, 12:25
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Motherwell sack manager Ian Baraclough
Motherwell announce that they have dismissed manager Ian Baraclough after nine months in charge.
Sep 23, 16:11
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Motherwell take Manchester United youngster Liam Grimshaw on loan
Motherwell snap up Manchester United Under-21s captain Liam Grimshaw on loan.
Sep 2, 00:19
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Motherwell snap up Jamaica international Theo Robinson
Motherwell complete the capture of former Doncaster Rovers striker Theo Robinson.
Aug 28, 18:55
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Ian Baraclough: 'Defeat to Dundee United tough to take for Motherwell'
Ian Baraclough admits that Motherwell's 2-0 loss to Dundee United was "hard to take".
Aug 9, 08:08
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Motherwell striker Craig Moore loaned to Ayr United
Motherwell striker Craig Moore signs a short-term loan deal with Ayr United.
Jul 30, 17:15
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Motherwell confirm Wes Fletcher signing
Wes Fletcher agrees a one-year deal with Scottish Premiership side Motherwell after leaving York City.
Jun 27, 12:32
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Ian Baraclough: 'I hope Scott McDonald stays at Motherwell'
Motherwell manager Ian Baraclough says that he hopes striker Scott McDonald will sign a new contract at Motherwell.
Jun 26, 08:39
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Joe Chalmers: 'Motherwell deal might have fallen through'
New Motherwell signing Joe Chalmers reveals that his move might have collapsed had his new club not been able to maintain their status in the Scottish Premiership.
Jun 5, 12:28
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Leeds United target Lee Erwin offered new Motherwell deal
Motherwell offer 21-year-old striker Lee Erwin a new contract amid interest from Championship side Leeds United.
Jun 2, 16:25
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Ian Baraclough: 'Motherwell perfect against Rangers'
Ian Baraclough hopes that a fight between Lee Erwin and Bilel Mohsni will not overshadow Motherwell's Scottish Premiership playoff victory over Rangers.
May 31, 21:26
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Preview: Motherwell vs. Rangers
Sports Mole previews the second leg of the Scottish Premiership playoff final between Motherwell and Rangers.
May 29, 20:26
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Live Commentary: Rangers 1-3 Motherwell - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text coverage of the Scottish Premiership playoff clash between Rangers and Motherwell in Glasgow.
May 28, 19:08
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Preview: Rangers vs. Motherwell
Sports Mole looks ahead to the first leg of the Scottish Premiership playoff final between Rangers and Motherwell at Ibrox Stadium.
May 27, 16:01
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Ian Baraclough: 'Motherwell go to Ibrox with belief'
Motherwell manager Ian Baraclough believes that his side will be ready when they face Rangers in the Scottish Premiership relegation playoff.
May 23, 17:28
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Ian Baraclough: 'Motherwell will appeal Scott McDonald red'
Motherwell manager Ian Baraclough says that the club will appeal the red card given to Scott McDonald during their 2-1 Scottish Premiership loss to St Mirren.
May 17, 01:29
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
St Mirren relegated from Scottish Premiership
Motherwell's 3-1 win over Kilmarnock condemns St Mirren to relegation from the Scottish Premiership.
May 8, 22:32
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Ian Baraclough happy with Motherwell win
Motherwell boss Ian Baraclough admits that his side have significantly eased their relegation worries with their 5-0 win over St Mirren.
Apr 8, 12:04
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Motherwell thrash 10-man Hamilton Academical to boost survival hopes
Motherwell decimate 10-man Hamilton in the Lanarkshire derby at Fir Park to move four points clear of the Scottish Premiership's automatic relegation spot.
Mar 20, 21:37
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Ian Baracough: Motherwell loss to Aberdeen 'difficult to comprehend'
Motherwell manager Ian Baraclough says that their Scottish Premiership defeat to Aberdeen is 'difficult to comprehend' as they concede twice from set pieces.
Mar 14, 17:52
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2Arsenal20117239182140
3Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest20124429191040
4Chelsea20106439241536
5Newcastle UnitedNewcastle20105534221235
6Manchester CityMan City2010463627934
7Bournemouth209653023733
8Aston Villa209563032-232
9Fulham207943027330
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton2061043029128
11Brentford208393835327
12Tottenham HotspurSpurs20731042301224
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd206592328-523
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham206592439-1523
15Crystal Palace204972128-721
16Everton193881525-1017
17Wolverhampton WanderersWolves2044123145-1416
18Ipswich TownIpswich2037102035-1516
19Leicester CityLeicester2035122344-2114
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