Michael O'Neill
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
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
Match Analysis: Northern Ireland 1-1 Azerbaijan
Sports Mole dissects the action as Northern Ireland draw 1-1 with Azerbaijan in their World Cup qualification meeting at Windsor Park.
Nov 14, 22:10
Preview: Northern Ireland vs. Azerbaijan
Sports Mole previews the World Cup qualification Group F clash between Northern Ireland and Azerbaijan.
Nov 12, 13:05
Michael O'Neill: 'Niall McGinn has been excellent'
Michael O'Neill is hoping that Niall McGinn can continue his recent goalscoring form.
Nov 11, 17:22
Jonny Evans out of Azerbaijan qualifier
Manchester United defender Jonny Evans and two other players pull out of the Northern Ireland squad ahead of Wednesday's World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan.
Nov 10, 22:10
Michael O'Neill: 'Northern Ireland have more to come'
Michael O'Neill says that Northern Ireland have more to offer after their famous draw in Portugal.
Oct 17, 07:05
Northern Ireland midfielder Niall McGinn hails "dream" goal against Portugal
Niall McGinn declares that scoring his first goal for Northern Ireland away to Portugal felt like "a dream come true" and thinks his side were unlucky not to come away with a shock victory.
Oct 17, 02:59
Portugal boss Paulo Bento still confident of World Cup qualification despite Northern Ireland draw
Paulo Bento believes that Portugal will qualify for the 2014 World Cup despite dropping points at home to Northern Ireland on Tuesday.
Oct 17, 02:29
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill praises battling spirit to earn Portugal draw
Michael O'Neill insists that the spirit of his Northern Ireland team is unquestionable after they earn a battling 1-1 draw against Portugal.
Oct 16, 23:16
Live Commentary: Portugal 1-1 Northern Ireland - as it happened
Live commentary of the World Cup qualifier between Portugal and Northern Ireland at the Estadio Do Drago.
Oct 16, 20:14
Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill wants disappointing 100th cap for Cristiano Ronaldo
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill hopes that Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo has a night to forget on his 100th cap for his country.
Oct 16, 10:49
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill targets surprise result in Portugal
Michael O'Neill thinks that Northern Ireland can spring a surprise in Portugal if they stick to his gameplan and take full advantage of their time in possession.
Oct 16, 00:31
Roy Carroll wants Lee Camp to make return for Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland goalkeeper Roy Carroll insists that he wants Lee Camp to return to the squad and challenge him for a place in the national side.
Oct 15, 03:33
Preview: Portugal vs. Northern Ireland
Sports Mole previews Portugal's World Cup qualifying encounter with Northern Ireland in Porto on Tuesday.
Oct 15, 00:19
Northern Ireland defender Aaron Hughes: 'Cristiano Ronaldo is yet to peak'
Aaron Hughes believes that Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo could still get better as he prepares to mark the striker for Northern Ireland on Tuesday.
Oct 14, 21:32
Alex Bruce ruled out for Northern Ireland
Hull City defender Alex Bruce is ruled out of the Northern Ireland squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifier in Portugal.
Oct 13, 13:09
Northern Ireland hit by injury crisis
Northern Ireland lose four key players ahead of their World Cup qualifying clash with Portugal.
Oct 10, 23:26
Michael O'Neill "very disappointed" with draw
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill laments his side's 1-1 draw with Luxembourg.
Sep 11, 22:59
Andy Little sent home from Northern Ireland with foot injury
Andy Little is sent home from the Northern Ireland squad after suffering a foot injury just hours before tonight's 2014 World Cup qualifier against Luxembourg.
Sep 11, 10:41
Michael O'Neill backs Dean Shiels to find the net
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill tips Dean Shiels to make an impact when Luxembourg visit Windsor Park this evening.
Sep 11, 05:19
Michael O'Neill won't risk Jonny Evans against Luxembourg
Michael O'Neill says Jonny Evans will play for Northern Ireland against Luxembourg only if he is fully fit.
Sep 9, 21:40
Jonny Evans played through pain
Jonny Evans says that he played through an ankle injury in Norther Ireland's 2-0 defeat to Russia on Friday.
Sep 9, 10:20
Michael O'Neill laughs off Fabio Capello remark
Manager Michael O'Neill dismisses a remark made by Russia manager Fabio Capello that suggested Capello believes his side will easily beat Northern Ireland on Friday.
Sep 7, 06:48
Sammy Clingan joins Northern Ireland squad for World Cup qualifiers
Northern Ireland coach Michael O'Neill includes midfielder Sammy Clingan in his 23-man squad for their 2014 World Cup qualifiers this month.
Sep 4, 22:52
Manchester United's Jonny Evans included in Northern Ireland squad
Manchester United defender Jonny Evans is included in Northern Ireland's squad for September's 2014 World Cup qualifiers, despite dealing with an ankle injury.
Aug 28, 11:35
Michael O'Neill 'pleased' with Northern Ireland performance
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill finds positives in his side's display during their 3-3 draw with Finland.
Aug 16, 00:42
Northern Ireland 3-3 Finland
Northern Ireland and Finland play out an entertaining 3-3 draw in their friendly international at Windsor Park in Belfast.
Aug 15, 21:45
Michael O'Neill: We took a spanking
Michael O'Neill says that the gulf in class was plain to see during Northern Ireland's 6-0 defeat against the Netherlands.
Jun 2, 23:15
Northern Ireland 0-3 Norway
Michael O'Neill's reign as Northern Ireland manager gets off to a bad start with a 3-0 defeat to Norway at Windsor Park.
Feb 29, 21:38
Steven Davis appointed Northern Ireland captain
Glasgow Rangers midfielder Steven Davis is appointed the permanent captain of Northern Ireland.
Feb 28, 17:33
Aaron Hughes named in Northern Ireland squad
Aaron Hughes comes out of international retirement to take his place in Michael O'Neill's first Northern Ireland squad.
Feb 20, 12:32
Aaron Hughes to continue for Northern Ireland
Fulham and Northern Ireland defender Aaron Hughes reveals that he was convinced to come out of international retirement by new coach Michael O'Neill.
Feb 20, 01:57
Michael O'Neill vows to restore pride in playing for Northern Ireland
Micahel O'Neill vows to restore pride in playing for the Northern Ireland national side.
Dec 28, 22:00
Michael O'Neill appointed Northern Ireland boss
Northern Ireland confirms the appointment of Michael O'Neill as the national team's new coach.
Dec 28, 13:58
Michael O'Neill to be named Northern Ireland boss
Michael O'Neill is expected to be announced as Northern Ireland's new manager in the New Year.
Dec 23, 11:05
Three left in hunt for Northern Ireland post
The field for the next Northern Ireland manager is narrowed down to Iain Dowie, Jim Magilton and Michael O'Neill.
Dec 13, 21:40
