Sanchez appointed NI manager

Lawrie Sanchez was today named as the new manager of Northern Ireland.

Wed, 21 Jan, 2004 - 12:39

Lawrie Sanchez was today named as the new manager of Northern Ireland.

The former Wycombe boss, who left the Second Division strugglers in September, succeeds Sam McIlroy in the post following Northern Ireland’s failure to qualify for Euro 2004.

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Courts Soccer Heathrow Person: Sanchez Person: Lawrie Sanchez Person: Sam McIlroy Person: Gerry Armstrong Person: Jimmy Nicholl Person: Lawrie Event: Euro 2004 Event: FA Cup Event: Wimbledon Organisation: NI Organisation: Northern Ireland Organisation: Wycombe Organisation: Liverpool Organisation: Dunfermline

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