O'Neill surprised by McAlinden switch to the Republic

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.

O'Neill surprised by McAlinden switch to the Republic
Mon, 03 Jun, 2013 - 21:51

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.

The 19-year-old turned down a call-up for Northern Ireland’s Under-21s last week having informed the IFA he wished to play for the Republic of Ireland.

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