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'What caught the eye of Martin O’Neill was the interest of Michael O’Neill': Northern Ireland hoping to lure promising defender

Northern Ireland are hoping to convince promising defender Jimmy Dunne to switch allegiances from the Republic of Ireland.

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'I did not attack the FAI': Michael O'Neill clarifies comments on eligibility

"For me, eligibility is not, and should not, be a political issue. Nor should it be a religious issue."

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Northern Ireland skipper Steven Davis keeps eyes on prize

Steven Davis will earn his 100th Northern Ireland cap tomorrow night but he insists the World Cup play-off with Switzerland is more important than such personal landmarks.

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Simon Grayson has no issue with Paddy McNair being in Northern Ireland play-off squad

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Northern Ireland veterans eager to seize final chance

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Northern Ireland record win over New Zealand ahead of World Cup qualifier

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Fri, 24 Jun, 2016

Northern lights shining bright as they defeat Ukraine

A lifetime of after-dinner speeches, ribbon cutting and TV appearances await goalscorers Gareth Macauley and Niall McGinn after Northern Ireland’s heroics last night, but not before Michael O’Neill’s side pushes on for a crack at Euro 2016’s knockout stages.

Fri, 17 Jun, 2016

Northern Ireland must abandon fears

Taglines and hashtags are all the rage at this tournament.

Thu, 16 Jun, 2016

Aaron Hughes takes 100th cap in his stride

Aaron Hughes’ 100th cap came with no pomp and ceremony in Slovakia, though the modest defender revealed there was a tinge of emotion when he addressed his Northern Ireland team-mates post-match.

Mon, 06 Jun, 2016

Northern Ireland win to surpass Billy Bingham’s boys

Northern Ireland 1 Slovenia 0: Northern Ireland eclipsed Billy Bingham’s team of the mid 1980s by stretching their unbeaten run into double figures, as they beat Slovenia 1-0 in their friendly in Belfast last night.

Tue, 29 Mar, 2016

Northern Ireland’s ‘amazing feeling’ after European Championship qualification

Northern Ireland head coach Michael O’Neill paid tribute to the team for buying into his philosophy after they sealed their place at next summer’s European Championship last night.

Fri, 09 Oct, 2015

How Michael O’Neill has defied expectations to put Northern Ireland on verge of first Euros

Northern Ireland are one win away from reaching their first ever European Championship and a first major tournament since the 1986 World Cup. How has Michael O’Neill done it?

Wed, 07 Oct, 2015

Big Interview: Gary Connaughton goes from saving goals to setting them

And there you were, thinking you’d never see him or Westmeath again, when who springs up in Croke Park and on your screen but himself. 

Sat, 11 Jul, 2015

North drop first points

Northern Ireland boss Michael O’Neill said his side’s 2-0 defeat in Romania should not distract from their excellent start to their Euro 2016 qualifying campaign.

Sat, 15 Nov, 2014

Vertonghen targets cup success

Jan Vertonghen believes success in the Capital One Cup this season can instil a belief in Tottenham’s players that can see them go on and add further silverware in the coming years.

Thu, 30 Oct, 2014

Brilliant win for the North in Greece

Greece 0 Northern Ireland 2

Tue, 14 Oct, 2014

O'Neill hails tour a success despite Chile defeat

Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill declared his side’s South American tour a big success despite them slipping to a second defeat as Chile proved too strong.

Thu, 05 Jun, 2014

Berbatov comes to life for Fulham

Fulham 2 Aston Villa 0

Mon, 09 Dec, 2013

The day's Premier League games in pictures

An horrendous mistake from Southampton goalkeeper Artur Boruc help set Arsenal on their way to a 2-0 win at the Emirates Stadium which sent Arsene Wenger’s men four points clear at the top of the Barclays Premier League.

Sat, 23 Nov, 2013

Brilliant Southampton run continues

Southampton 2 Fulham 0

Sat, 26 Oct, 2013

O'Neill names expected squad

Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill has named a familiar squad for his side’s final World Cup qualifiers against Azerbaijan and Israel.

Thu, 03 Oct, 2013

Fulham hold off Di Canio's Black Cats

Sunderland 0 Fulham 1

Sat, 17 Aug, 2013

Rodgers vows to get ’Pool back in mix

Fulham 1 Liverpool 3

Mon, 13 May, 2013

Sturridge torments Fulham at the Cottage

Fulham 1 Liverpool 3

Sun, 12 May, 2013

O’Neill's quest for a win continues

Malta 0 Northern Ireland 0

Wed, 06 Feb, 2013

Aguero on the bench for City

Champions Manchester City named an unchanged side for their Barclays Premier League clash with Fulham at the Etihad Stadium.

Sat, 19 Jan, 2013

Berbatov and Kacaniklic ease Fulham's relegation fears

West Brom 1 Fulham 2

Tue, 01 Jan, 2013

Fulham shoot down Magpies

Fulham 2 Newcastle 1

Mon, 10 Dec, 2012

Defoe brace catapults Spurs into Champions League places

Fulham 0 Tottenham 3

Sat, 01 Dec, 2012

Fulham stalemate frustrates Blues

Chelsea 0 Fulham 0

Thu, 29 Nov, 2012

More boos for Benitez as Chelsea can unlock Fulham's door

Rafael Benitez was booed off instead of on to the field tonight after Chelsea produced a second straight bore draw in the west London derby against Fulham.

Wed, 28 Nov, 2012

Sunderland punish Fulham indiscipline

Fulham 1 Sunderland 3

Sun, 18 Nov, 2012

Brave Northern Ireland unlucky in last 10 minutes

Portugal 1 Northern Ireland 1

Tue, 16 Oct, 2012

Hughes expecting little of the ball in Portugal

Aaron Hughes expects Northern Ireland to see precious little of the ball against the might of Portugal tomorrow night, but still holds out hope of springing a surprise.

Mon, 15 Oct, 2012

Hughes wary of Ronaldo threat

Aaron Hughes expects Cristiano Ronaldo to be at his world-beating best when Northern Ireland take on Portugal tomorrow night.

Mon, 15 Oct, 2012

Fonte grabs dramatic late equaliser for Saints

Southampton 2 Fulham 2

Sun, 07 Oct, 2012

Sub Dzeko secures wn for City

Fulham 1 Manchester City 2

Sat, 29 Sep, 2012

Selection headaches for O'Neill ahead of Russia tie

Michael O'Neill is wrestling with a handful of big selection calls ahead of his first competitive match as Northern Ireland manager against Russia tonight.

Fri, 07 Sep, 2012

Wednesday dump Fulham out of Capital One Cup

Sheffield Wednesday 1 Fulham 0

Tue, 28 Aug, 2012

Evans 'vitally important' to O'Neill plans

Michael O’Neill is crossing his fingers that Jonny Evans will be fit enough to feature from the start in his first competitive games as Northern Ireland manager.

Tue, 28 Aug, 2012

Two new faces for Northern Ireland

Teenage striker Rory Donnelly and Scotland-born defender James McPake have earned their first Northern Ireland call-ups for next month's friendly against Holland in Amsterdam.

Mon, 21 May, 2012

Fulham record first win at Anfield

Liverpool 0 Fulham 1

Tue, 01 May, 2012

Dempsey double strikes blow to Bolton's survival chances

Bolton 0 Fulham 3

Sat, 07 Apr, 2012

Dempsey strikes as Fulham overcome Norwich

Fulham 2 Norwich 1

Sat, 31 Mar, 2012

Sidwell sidelined for Fulham

Fulham midfielder Steve Sidwell has suffered an injury setback that looks likely to rule him out for a further four weeks.

Fri, 16 Mar, 2012

O'Neill suffers defeat in first game in charge of Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland 0 Norway 3

Wed, 29 Feb, 2012

O'Neill brings Hughes back from retirement

Michael O’Neill named his first Northern Ireland squad this morning, with former captain Aaron Hughes the standout name in a party of 24 having been persuaded to reverse his retirement.

Mon, 20 Feb, 2012

Hughes announces international return for N. Ireland

Fulham defender Aaron Hughes has announced his return to international football with Northern Ireland.

Sun, 19 Feb, 2012

Pogrebnyak strikes on debut to seal victory over Stoke

Fulham 2 Stoke 1

Sat, 11 Feb, 2012

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