Michael O'Neill
Josh Magennis: 'Northern Ireland will handle pressure'
Forward Josh Magennis says that Northern Ireland will handle the pressure which comes with facing Switzerland in the World Cup playoffs.
Nov 9, 11:44
This week's biggest games in football
Sports Mole rounds up the matches not to be missed during the international break, including high-profile friendlies and crucial World Cup qualifiers.
Nov 9, 07:00
Steven Davis ready for midfield battle against Switzerland
Steven Davis acknowledges the quality that Switzerland possess, but insists that Northern Ireland can exploit their weaknesses and make it through to Russia 2018.
Nov 8, 10:51
Michael O'Neill wants Northern Ireland playoff tie to be "close"
Northern Ireland need their World Cup play-off tie against Switzerland to be "close", according to manager Michael O'Neill.
Nov 5, 15:06
Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill handed 16-month driving ban
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill pleads guilty to drink-driving and is banned from the road for 16 months, having been caught nearly three times over the limit.
Oct 19, 18:39
Michael O'Neill: "We're good enough"
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says that he is convinced that his side can pull off a shock against Switzerland in the World Cup playoffs.
Oct 17, 13:57
Northern Ireland to face Switzerland in World Cup playoffs
Northern Ireland will take on Switzerland in the World Cup playoffs.
Oct 17, 13:07
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, 10:27
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, 15:03
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, 22:52
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, 19:53
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, 16:33
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, 11:34
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, 15:59
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, 09:26
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, 21:46
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, 20:46
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, 18:59
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, 14:31
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, 15:29
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, 09:37
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, 20:57
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, 22:49
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, 21:35
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, 18:02
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, 11:59
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, 13:24
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, 19:59
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, 13:23
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, 20:14
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, 18:54
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, 16:30
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, 16:16
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, 21:37
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, 19:15
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, 18:45
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, 15:41
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, 16:48
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, 22:25
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, 21:40
