Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill is close to agreeing a new contract with the Irish Football Association.

Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill admits he is surprised Wolves teenager Liam McAlinden has chosen to turn his back on the Irish Football Association.

Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill is facing a long period of soul-searching after his side were held at home by lowly Azerbaijan last night.

Michael O’Neill is desperate to end his wait for a first victory as Northern Ireland manager against Azerbaijan tonight.

Chris Brunt has called for Northern Ireland to bring the good times back to Windsor Park.

Hull defender Alex Bruce has been called up by Northern Ireland for the first time after switching his allegiance from the Republic of Ireland.

Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill has backed Dean Shiels to end his international scoring duck in tonight’s World Cup qualifier against Luxembourg.

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.

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.

Jonny Evans has been passed fit for Michael O’Neill’s first competitive matches in charge of Northern Ireland next month.

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.

The Irish Football Association (IFA) have expressed their disappointment at James McClean’s recent comments about his time in the Northern Ireland set-up.

The Irish Football Association has expressed its disappointment at James McClean’s recent comments about his time in the Northern Ireland set-up.

Michael O’Neill is preparing for a difficult few months after his first match in charge of Northern Ireland ended in a 3-0 loss to Norway at Windsor Park.

Northern Ireland 0 Norway 3

"Yeah, it was a bit weird seeing it all again.”

Everton defender Shane Duffy has been called up to the Republic of Ireland squad for this month's friendly against Czech Republic following an injury to Richard Dunne.

Michael O’Neill wants his arrival as Northern Ireland manager to signal a new beginning for the national side – and has called on every eligible player to be part of it.

NEW Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill played his political cards right during his official introduction to the media as Nigel Worthington’s successor yesterday.

New manager Michael O’Neill is relishing the challenge of improving the fortunes of Northern Ireland.

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.

New Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill made restoring a sense of pride in the shirt his first objective after agreeing a two-year contract to replace Nigel Worthington.

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.

WHILE Shamrock Rovers boss Michael O’Neill is set to be named the new manager of Northern Ireland, the post he occupied for the last three years continues to remain vacant at Tallaght amid late complications in the Hoops’ bid to land Stephen Kenny as his successor.

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.

THE Republic of Ireland’s hopes of luring Newcastle’s Shane Ferguson across the border took a serious dent last night after he was named in Northern Ireland’s squad to face Serbia in an U21 match next Tuesday.

Shamrock Rovers manager Michael O’Neill insists he is not looking to leave the club as they prepare to face PAOK Salonika in their Europa League Group A clash at Tallaght Stadium tomorrow night.

Estonia midfielder Tarmo Kink has warned Ireland they will not have things all their own way as they attempt to book their place at the Euro 2012 finals.

SAMIR NASRI’S penalty took France to Euro 2012 after a tense evening against Bosnia & Herzegovina last night.

Italy 3 Northern Ireland 0

Former Northern Ireland forward Gerry Armstrong would be prepared to manage his country if the Irish Football Association opt to make a part-time appointment.

Nigel Worthington today announced he will step down as manager of Northern Ireland after their final Euro 2012 qualifier in Italy tomorrow night.

NORTHERN IRELAND’S slim hopes of a Euro 2012 play-off – and possibly Nigel Worthington’s prospects of a new contract – were finally extinguished with a second defeat at the hands of lowly Estonia.

Northern Ireland 1 Estonia 2

NORTHERN IRELAND manager Nigel Worthington says it “beggars belief” that he has not heard back from Newcastle defender Shane Ferguson after offering him the chance of a call-up to the senior side.

Northern Ireland were dealt another injury blow today when Manchester United defender Jonny Evans became the fourth player to withdraw from manager Nigel Worthington’s squad.

Northern Ireland have called up Port Vale forward Andrew Little for Friday’s Euro 2012 qualifier against Estonia and the clash with Italy four days later.

EUNAN O’KANE will become the latest defection from north to south in a matter of weeks once FIFA complete his application to switch.

After two qualifying defeats in a week, Northern Ireland’s players accept their Euro 2012 dreams are over, but have defended under-pressure manager Nigel Worthington.

Northern Ireland manager Nigel Worthington is prepared to take any flak that comes his way in the wake of last night's 4-1 humbling against Estonia.

Warren Feeney accepts failure to beat Estonia tomorrow will put “a nail in the coffin” of Northern Ireland’s Euro 2012 dream.

Northern Ireland manager Nigel Worthington has called up Andrew Little and Josh Carson from the Under-21s after admitting injuries and suspensions had left his squad reduced to “the very bare bones”.