Northern Ireland supporters’ chief Gary McAllister has called for the Green and White Army to throw their support behind new national boss Michael O’Neill.

MICHAEL O’NEILL intends to “restore a sense of belief and pride” in the Northern Ireland national side after being appointed on a two-year contract by the Irish Football Association.

Michael O’Neill intends to “restore a sense of belief and pride” in the Northern Ireland national side after being appointed on a two-year contract by the IFA.

Michael O’Neill ended his reign as Shamrock Rovers boss last night before outlining his credentials to succeed Nigel Worthington as Northern Ireland manager.

Michael O’Neill has declared that he would be “honoured” to fill the vacant position of Northern Ireland coach after his spell as Shamrock Rovers manager came to an end tonight.

CELTIC moved to within seven points of Clydesdale Bank Premier League leaders Rangers after defeating Dunfermline at Parkhead last night.

NIGEL WORTHINGTON will step down as Northern Ireland manager after tonight’s match against Italy after admitting recent results had left him no option.

Hull have confirmed the appointment of Nigel Pearson as their new manager.

Hull are to reshuffle their boardroom in an attempt to address their financial problems and avoid administration.

RAFAEL BENITEZ will meet Liverpool’s owners next week when he will make it clear his position will become untenable should the club decide to cash in on Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard.

Phil Brown has refused to quash speculation he could resume his role as Hull manager at the end of the season.

IAIN DOWIE wants to stay on as Hull manager after seeing their relegation from the Barclays Premier League confirmed yesterday, but he stressed the club’s financial problems mean his future remains a secondary concern.

Hull owner Russell Bartlett has claimed the club can “trade through” their current financial difficulties.

Alex Ferguson hailed Manchester United’s temperament after they ensured the Barclays Premier League title race will go down to the wire with a 3-1 victory over Tottenham.

Hull 0 Sunderland 1

Egypt striker Amr Zaki has played his last game for Hull after boss Iain Dowie opted to send him back to parent club El Zamalek.

Hull boss Iain Dowie will be without Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink for tomorrow’s must-win match against Sunderland but Anthony Gardner returns in defence.

Hull 0 Aston Villa 2

Hull boss Iain Dowie will not risk defender Anthony Gardner against Aston Villa tomorrow.

SIX days ago, Iain Dowie decided to clear the air with his relegation-threatened Hull squad.

Birmingham 0 Hull 0

HULL’S survival hopes have been dealt a major blow with the news that leading scorer Stephen Hunt has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a foot injury.

THREE points for Burnley and plenty of bullish rhetoric from both sides, but results elsewhere suggest that both these sides will still be plying their trade in the Championship next season.

Hull 1 Burnley 4

HULL is not a city you pass through.

West Ham are believed to be considering lodging an official complaint over Fulham’s team selection last weekend.

IT’S not often you’d expect a fair-minded man like Roy Hodgson to come to the defence of boo-boys.

IBRAHIMA SONKO has told Hull boss Iain Dowie he is ready to play a key role in the club’s Premier League relegation fight after revealing he was made to train with the youth team by former manager Phil Brown.

Hull 2 Fulham 0

THE shambolic cheerleading display at half-time at Fratton Park summed up Portsmouth perfectly.

Portsmouth 3 Hull 2

IAIN DOWIE hopes to be at Hull beyond the end of the season after being appointed manager of the Barclays Premier League strugglers.

Iain Dowie was today confirmed as the new manager of Hull.

Iain Dowie has been confirmed as the new manager of Hull City.

Hull have called a press conference for 11am today when they are expected to unveil Iain Dowie as their new manager.

IAIN DOWIE is expected to be named as the next manager of Barclays Premier League strugglers Hull.

Iain Dowie has emerged as the leading contender to replace Phil Brown as manager of Hull.

Newcastle assistant Iain Dowie is unsure whether temporary boss Alan Shearer will remain with the club at the end of the season.

Newcastle coach Iain Dowie insists Obafemi Martins is an integral part of the team as they battle against relegation from the Barclays Premier League.

QPR will this morning begin the search for their fifth permanent manager in the past 18 months after insisting they had no option but to sack Paulo Sousa.

Martin O’Neill was ruing a missed opportunity last night after his Aston Villa side slumped to a 1-0 Carling Cup defeat at the hands of QPR.

QPR enhanced their promotion credentials as Martin Rowlands first-half free-kick earned Iain Dowie’s 10-men all three points against Norwich at Carrow Road last night.

QPR have brushed off reports claiming boss Iain Dowie is on the verge of being sacked following a row with the club’s hierarchy.

Iain Dowie has been appointed the new first-team coach of Coca-Cola Championship side Queen’s Park Rangers.