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Tag: northern ireland

Shiels sparks debate with women's game comments

Shiels sparks debate with women’s game comments

June 11, 2022 by Ian Burke

Ian Buke deep dives into the controversial comments made by Northern Ireland coach Kenny Shiels in the wake of their recent defeat to England

David Healy - The Ulsterman who outscored Cristiano Ronaldo, Thierry Henry and Andriy Shevchenko in Euro 2008 qualifying

David Healy – The Ulsterman who outscored Cristiano Ronaldo, Thierry Henry and Andriy Shevchenko in Euro 2008 qualifying

October 28, 2020 by Jonathan Brown

Jonathan Brown heads back to 2008 when Northern Ireland striker David Healy lit up international football with important goals again some of Europe’s biggest nations.

Play-offs hold the Euro 2020 qualification key for both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland

Play-offs hold the Euro 2020 qualification key for both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland

June 6, 2019 by Gary Spain

Gary Spain takes a look at the play-off permutations for both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland as qualification for Euro 2020 gets underway again.

Gallery: Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland draw in Dublin

Gallery: Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland draw in Dublin

November 16, 2018 by Back Page Football

There were no goals between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland in Thursday night’s friendly at the Aviva Stadium.

What if the Olympics had an all-Ireland football team?

What if the Olympics had an all-Ireland football team?

August 4, 2016 by Niall Farrell

With Rio 2016 just around the corner, Niall Farrell looks at the hypothetical of an all-Ireland team representing the island at the Olympic Games.

Euro 2016 - Are the minnows really getting better?

Euro 2016 – Are the minnows really getting better?

October 14, 2015 by Andrew Smith

Andrew Smith explores whether or not the so called minnows of Europe are showing improvement and becoming more competitive.

Euro 2016: A minnow's tale?

Euro 2016: A minnow’s tale?

September 18, 2015 by Ellis King

As we approach the home stretch of Euro 2016 qualification, the competition looks as open as ever, with the potential for an unexpected winner, writes Ellis King

Billy's Boys - When Northern Ireland so nearly reached Euro 1984

Billy’s Boys – When Northern Ireland so nearly reached Euro 1984

August 21, 2015 by Aidan Williams

Northern Ireland are in the midst of their best qualifying campaign for years, evoking memories of when they almost went to Euro 84, writes Aidan Williams.

Leicester switch would be cowardly for Martin O’Neill

Leicester switch would be cowardly for Martin O’Neill

July 13, 2015 by Patrick Mills

The chance to the return to the Premier League with Leiecester may be attractive for Martin O’Neill, but he should stay the course, writes Patrick Mills.

Un-event-full Ireland - Part 1

Un-event-full Ireland – Part 1

June 9, 2015 by Alan Moore

Alan Moore discusses the lack of top brass support when it comes to having major sporting events in Ireland.

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