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Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones pictured in February 2020
Alun Wyn Jones likely to feature for Wales against Ireland
The Wales skipper has not played since early December.
4 years ago
Michael O'Neill in charge of Northern Ireland on October 12, 2018
Michael O'Neill eyes away success after back-to-back home wins
Northern Ireland have six points from six
6 years ago
Trevor Carson in action for Northern Ireland in October 2018
Trevor Carson diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis
The Motherwell goalkeeper will be out of action for the foreseeable future.
6 years ago
Edin Dzeko in action during the Coppa Italia game between Lazio and Roma on March 1, 2017
Dzeko double leaves Northern Ireland to rue wasted chances
Gavin Whyte missed a gilt-edged chance for the visitors.
7 years ago
Michael O'Neill in charge of Northern Ireland in June 2016
Late Paul Smyth strike helps Northern Ireland see off South Korea
A late goal from Queens Park Rangers forward Paul Smyth helps Northern Ireland run out 2-1 winners over South Korea in Saturday's friendly at Windsor Park.
7 years ago
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
Michael O'Neill pens contract extension with Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill extends his contract through until 2024 after turning down the chance to manage Scotland.
7 years ago
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 boss Michael O'Neill rejects Scotland job offer
Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill says that he is 'honoured' to have been given the chance to manage Scotland, but turns down the offer to remain in his current job.
7 years ago
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
Irish FA offers in-demand manager Michael O'Neill improved terms?
Michael O'Neill has reportedly been offered improved terms to stay on as Northern Ireland boss, but international and club sides are providing stern competition.
7 years ago
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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.
8 years ago
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 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.
8 years ago
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
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.
8 years ago
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
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.
8 years ago
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: 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.
8 years ago
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
Leicester City hold talks with Michael O'Neill?
Leicester City reportedly hold discussions with Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill over the vacant managerial position at the King Power Stadium.
8 years ago
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
Nothern Ireland, Wales face FIFA investigation over poppies
FIFA open disciplinary proceedings against the Irish and Welsh Football Associations over the display of poppies in their recent World Cup qualifying fixtures.
8 years ago
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 move up to second in Group C with emphatic win over Azerbaijan
Northern Ireland move up to second in Group C following an emphatic 4-0 win over Azerbaijan at Windsor Park.
8 years ago
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: Wales 1-0 Northern Ireland - as it happened
Re liveSports Mole's live text commentary as Wales make the quarter-finals of Euro 2016 at the expense of Northern Ireland.
9 years ago
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
Kyle Lafferty: 'Northern Ireland can win Euro 2016'
Northern Ireland striker Kyle Lafferty insists that his team can "upset a few teams" and win Euro 2016 this summer.
9 years ago
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
Michael O'Neill: 'Northern Ireland deserve to be in last 16 of Euro 2016'
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill describes his side's qualification to the last 16 of Euro 2016 as "surreal", but also well-deserved.
9 years ago
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
Gareth McAuley delighted to upset form book at Euro 2016
Northern Ireland defender Gareth McAuley claims that his team 'proved a point' by overcoming Ukraine in Thursday's Euro 2016 clash.
9 years ago
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