Niall Quinn
Born: August 2, 1993 (age 31)
Height: 5' 8.5" (175cm)
Hometown: Northern Ireland
Nationality: 
Northern Irish
Northern IrishPosition: Defender
Sports Mole has 71 articles about Niall Quinn. Articles 1 to 40:
Greatest Championship playoff finals ever
Sports Mole takes a look at the greatest Championship playoff finals ever.
May 30, 22:00
Yorke & Cole, Henry & Bergkamp, Rooney & Ronaldo - the top 10 strike partnerships in Premier League history
To celebrate the 50th birthday of Premier League legend Andy Cole, Sports Mole takes a look at the 10 greatest strike partnerships in Premier League history.
Oct 15, 09:00
Niall Quinn appointed interim deputy CEO at FAI
The former Republic striker will work alongside interim CEO Gary Owens.
Jan 23, 17:24
Steven Reid warns Scotland players to be ready for surprise Euro 2020 call-ups
The former West Brom player was a last-minute inclusion in the Republic of Ireland squad for the 2002 World Cup.
Jan 23, 15:52
Irish businessman William O'Brien linked with Sunderland takeover
Businessman William O'Brien reportedly lines up a bid to buy Championship outfit Sunderland.
Apr 7, 23:00
Niall Quinn denies he is part of consortium trying to buy Sunderland
Niall Quinn denies reports that he is involved in a consortium looking to buy Sunderland.
Mar 28, 21:21
Niall Quinn 'in Sunderland takeover talks'
Niall Quinn is reportedly in talks over the takeover of Sunderland from current owner Ellis Short.
Mar 26, 10:36
Niall Quinn: 'There has been a power shift in North London'
A "shift in power" in North London has Tottenham Hotspur in pole position to become the area's dominant team over Arsenal, according to Niall Quinn.
Apr 9, 20:11
Niall Quinn blasts "horrific" Claudio Bravo error
Former Manchester City striker Niall Quinn blasts Claudio Bravo for making a "horrific" error in the Premier League club's Champions League clash with Barcelona.
Oct 20, 12:57
On this day: Roy Keane resigns as Sunderland boss
On this day in 2008, Roy Keane resigned as Sunderland manager after 100 games in charge at the Stadium of Light.
Dec 4, 06:00
Niall Quinn: 'Cristiano Ronaldo would risk everything joining Manchester United'
Niall Quinn suggests that Cristiano Ronaldo would be making a big mistake if he re-joined the club he left in 2009 in Manchester United.
Nov 26, 17:14
Niall Quinn praises FAI for Roy Keane assistant decision
Niall Quinn believes that the FAI deserves credit for the decision to name Roy Keane as Martin O'Neill's number two following the Republic of Ireland's qualification for Euro 2016.
Nov 17, 00:40
Niall Quinn: 'Republic of Ireland have to take initiative in second leg'
Niall Quinn believes that the Republic of Ireland have to take the game to Bosnia-Herzegovina in the second leg of their Euro 2016 playoff match to advance to the tournament.
Nov 15, 10:01
Niall Quinn: 'Sunderland should fear Newcastle United after Norwich City rout'
Sunderland are worried about their upcoming visit of bitter rivals Newcastle after the Magpies' 6-2 win over Norwich City, according to ex-Black Cat Niall Quinn.
Oct 18, 23:35
Niall Quinn: 'Bob Bradley or Sam Allardyce should manage Sunderland'
Niall Quinn says that either Sam Allardyce or Bob Bradley should become Sunderland manager.
Oct 7, 19:29
Dick Advocaat departure leaves uncertain future for Sunderland
Sports Mole looks at the uncertain future of Sunderland following the resignation of Dick Advocaat, just eight games into the Premier League season.
Oct 5, 19:35
On this day: Sunderland swoop for strikers Tore Andre Flo, Marcus Stewart
Thirteen years ago today, Sunderland secured the services of Tore Andre Flo and Marcus Stewart from Rangers and Ipswich Town respectively.
Aug 30, 08:00
Gary Neville: 'John Terry career is not over yet'
England coach Gary Neville tells John Terry that his Chelsea career is not over yet, as suggested in the media.
Aug 18, 02:56
Niall Quinn fears for John Terry future after half-time substitution
Niall Quinn believes that John Terry's Chelsea career is in jeopardy after he was taken off at half time against Manchester City.
Aug 17, 03:37
Niall Quinn impressed with 'phenomenon' Reece Oxford
Niall Quinn claims that "a star is born" after watching West Ham United's Reece Oxford face Arsenal.
Aug 10, 04:54
Niall Quinn: 'Sunderland should appoint Sam Allardyce'
Former Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn believes that Sam Allardyce is the right man to manage the club.
Jun 1, 13:54
Niall Quinn tells Sunderland: 'Hire Dick Advocaat'
Former Sunderland player and chairman Niall Quinn says that the club must offer manager Dick Advocaat a longer deal after the Black Cats achieved Premier League safety.
May 21, 00:16
Niall Quinn: 'Mike Ashley has lost connection with Newcastle United fans'
Former Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn says that Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley has created a divide between the club and the supporters.
Apr 20, 11:17
Niall Quinn: 'Manuel Pellegrini is in the firing line'
Former Manchester City striker Niall Quinn says that Manuel Pellegrini is in the firing line following the club's disappointing season.
Apr 13, 09:09
Sunderland legend backs Dick Advocaat long-term appointment
Former Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn hopes that Dick Advocaat will earn a long-term contract on Wearside after beating local rivals Newcastle United.
Apr 5, 20:14
Niall Quinn: 'Manuel Pellegrini is damaging his reputation'
Niall Quinn believes that Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini is damaging his reputation.
Mar 2, 02:58
Gus Poyet: 'Sunderland fans living in the past'
Gus Poyet says that Sunderland supporters are "living in the past" and he refuses to adapt the team's patient style of play.
Jan 26, 07:55
Niall Quinn praises Sunderland for Jermain Defoe move
Former Sunderland striker Niall Quinn believes that the club have made the right decision by moving for Jermain Defoe.
Jan 16, 04:26
Niall Quinn: 'Sunderland supporters should not jeer Jack Colback'
Niall Quinn admits that Jack Colback's move from Sunderland to Newcastle United in the summer "hurt" him, but calls on supporters to refrain from booing the midfielder.
Dec 19, 06:59
On this day: Chelsea rocked by Kevin Phillips, Niall Quinn double act
On this day in 1999, Kevin Phillips and Niall Quinn both scored twice as Sunderland thrashed Chelsea 4-1 at the Stadium of Light.
Dec 4, 10:10
Niall Quinn praises Costel Pantilimon influence
Former Sunderland striker Niall Quinn believes that it is "no coincidence" that the team have recorded clean sheets since Costel Pantilimon came into the side.
Dec 2, 10:31
Robbie Keane 'respects' Martin O'Neill's decision
Robbie Keane says that he is not suited to playing as a lone striker and that Martin O'Neill was right to start with Shane Long in the Republic of Ireland's 1-0 defeat to Scotland.
Nov 15, 14:08
Kit Symons expects decision on Fulham future soon
Kit Symons feels that he will find out soon whether or not he will be appointed Fulham manager on a full-time basis.
Oct 29, 17:28
Naill Quinn thrilled for John O'Shea
Former Republic of Ireland striker Niall Quinn hails John O'Shea following defender's late equaliser during Tuesday's draw with Germany.
Oct 15, 11:08
Kit Symons hopeful over Fulham job
Kit Symons hopes that Fulham's 4-0 win over Bolton Wanderers puts him in the frame for the manager's position at Craven Cottage.
Oct 1, 23:56
Danny Murphy, Niall Quinn among five helping Fulham find new manager
Danny Murphy, Niall Quinn, Brian McBride, David Daly and Huw Jennings will help Fulham chairman Shahid Khan pick a new manager for the club.
Sep 30, 16:17
Niall Quinn: 'Olivier Giroud is key for Arsenal'
Former Arsenal striker Niall Quinn believes that Olivier Giroud will be a big loss for the club if his ankle injury is as bad as first feared.
Aug 26, 11:40
Niall Quinn: 'Sunderland wanted Louis van Gaal'
Niall Quinn reveals that he tried to persuade Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal to become Sunderland manager in 2009, during his stint as chairman.
Jul 29, 09:16
On this day: Sunderland, Charlton Athletic play out Wembley thriller
Sixteen years ago today, Sunderland and Charlton Athletic share eight goals evenly in the final of the Division One playoffs, before The Addicks win on penalties.
May 25, 10:10
Niall Quinn: 'Sunderland must beat West Ham United'
Sunderland legend Niall Quinn stresses that the home match with West Ham United on Monday evening is a must win game for the Black Cats as they battle to avoid relegation.
Mar 30, 09:51
