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Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill has named uncapped academy talents Braiden Graham and Ceadach O’Neill in his senior squad for the March friendlies. The 17-year-olds join established stars for upcoming matches against Finland and Bosnia.
Former striker Benni McCarthy signals immediate availability for Blackburn Rovers’ head coach vacancy, citing lifelong passion for the club. Northern Ireland’s Michael O’Neill departs after saving Rovers from relegation, leaving the Ewood Park dugout vacant.
Michael O’Neill has signed a fresh three-year deal with Northern Ireland, snubbing high-profile interest from Blackburn Rovers. The move secures his future at Windsor Park until 2027, amid speculation over his next career step.
Michael O’Neill has signed a four-year extension to lead Northern Ireland until 2032. The 56-year-old will aim to rebuild after a play-off exit blocked World Cup qualification.
Michael O'Neill has rejected a move to Blackburn Rovers to continue leading Northern Ireland into Euro 2028 qualifiers. The 56-year-old’s decision keeps a revitalised squad together for the Nations League and beyond.
Seventeen-year-old midfielder Chris Atherton has switched his international allegiance from Northern Ireland to the Republic of Ireland, prompting a measured response from national team manager Michael O’Neill. The move ends a five-year association with Northern Ireland youth teams after Atherton made history as the UK’s youngest senior footballer at 13.
Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill calls Friday’s World Cup play-off against Italy in Belfast a ‘once-in-a-generation’ chance to secure a place in Qatar. Italy arrives as heavy favorites but faces a partisan Windsor Park crowd determined to pull off a historic upset.