Michael O’Neill believes it is time for video assistant referees to be brought into the game after seeing his Northern Ireland side defeated by a controversial penalty decision. As they look to qualify for their first World Cup Finals since 1986, Northern Ireland face an uphill task after losing 1-0 at home to Switzerland in…
Michael O’Neill believes it is important for Northern Ireland to get off to a winning start when they take on Poland in their Euro 2016 opener. A tremendous qualifying campaign ensured the Irish will take part in a major tournament for the first time since the 1986 World Cup Finals, and this will be the…
There were scenes of wild celebration in Belfast on Thursday night, as Northern Ireland clinched their place in a first major Finals since 1986. Michael O’Neill’s side knew a win against Greece at a packed Windsor Park would clinch their place at Euro 2016, which comes thirty years after their last tournament appearance in the…
Billy McKinlay admits he was surprised to be named Watford manager, and even more so when he was replaced after eight days. The 45-year-old was placed in charge of the Hornets at the end of September, when Oscar Garcia was forced to step down after ill-health. His appointment to the post meant he came the…
