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DUNFERMLINE, SCOTLAND - APRIL 19: Partick Thistle Sporting Director Ian Baraclough ahead of a William Hill Championship match between Dunfermline Athletic and Partick Thistle at KDM Group East End Park, on April 19, 2025, in Dunfermline, Scotland. (Photo

Ex-NI boss Baraclough injured in swimming accident

Former Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough has undergone surgery after suffering "extensive back and neck injuries" following an accident.

Soccer • 10 Jun

Michael O'Neill is back in the hot seat after being sacked by Stoke in August

Updated Michael O'Neill agrees to Northern Ireland return

Michael O'Neill has agreed to return for a second stint as Northern Ireland manager.

Soccer • 06 Dec 22

Baraclough spent five and a half years in total working for the IFA

Former boss Baraclough sees bright future for N Ireland

Former Northern Ireland boss Ian Baraclough believes the nation is on course to qualify for a major tournament again in the near future as he broke his silence following his dismissal last month.

Soccer • 17 Nov 22

Ian Baraclough had over two years at the helm

Northern Ireland sack manager Ian Baraclough

Ian Baraclough has been sacked as Northern Ireland manager after a dismal Nations League campaign saw fans turn against the 51-year-old.

Soccer • 21 Oct 22

Relief for Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough

White and Magennis strike late to give N Ireland win

Josh Magennis headed in the winner in stoppage time as Northern Ireland came from behind to finally end their Nations League hoodoo with a 2-1 victory over Kosovo at Windsor Park.

Soccer • 24 Sep 22

Ian Baraclough was speaking ahead of Northern Ireland's clash with Kosovo

Baraclough: Door not closed on Lafferty's NI career

Ian Baraclough has insisted Kyle Lafferty can still have a Northern Ireland future after the veteran Kilmarnock striker was sent home from the squad on Friday morning.

Soccer • 23 Sep 22

Dion Charles keen to solve NI goalscoring woes

Bolton striker Dion Charles has told Northern Ireland boss Ian Baraclough he is ready to step up and help solve the nation's scoring problem.

Soccer • 21 Sep 22

Ian Baraclough has just three wins from 20 competitive games

Baraclough believes IFA will stick with him

Under-pressure Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough has said his bosses at the Irish FA understand the rebuilding phase his squad are in and believes they will give him time to see it through.

Soccer • 13 Jun 22

Baraclough vows to win Northern Ireland fans back

Ian Baraclough has insisted Northern Ireland are on the right track despite hearing an angry reaction to Thursday's 3-2 defeat in Kosovo as travelling fans called on him to go.

Soccer • 10 Jun 22

Ian Baraclough is concerned by his players' schedule

Baraclough warns player workload will lead to injuries

Ian Baraclough has warned of the dangers facing fatigued players as Northern Ireland prepare to play four Nations League games in the space of 10 days.

Soccer • 27 May 22

Two more years for the former Sligo Rovers manager

Baraclough backed to lead Northern Ireland to Euro 2024

Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough has signed a two-year contract extension, the Irish Football Association has announced.

Soccer • 15 Dec 21

Giorgio Chiellini of Italy and George Saville battle for possession during the meeting in March

Baraclough expecting 'spicy' meeting with Italy

Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough expects Italy's need for victory at Windsor Park on Monday to make for a 'spicy' match at Windsor Park as his side aim to end their World Cup qualifying campaign on a positive note.

Soccer • 14 Nov 21

The former Sligo Rovers boss' current contract is due to expire soon

Baraclough to sign Northern Ireland deal 'within days'

Ian Baraclough has confirmed that he will sign a new contract as Northern Ireland manager "within the next few days" after confirming his squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Lithuania and Italy at Windsor Park.

Soccer • 04 Nov 21

Ian Baraclough has been a popular figure among players

Baraclough to be handed new Northern Ireland contract

Ian Baraclough is in talks over a new contract to remain as Northern Ireland manager after the Irish FA board unanimously agreed he should stay in the job.

Soccer • 22 Oct 21

Ian Baraclough speaks to his players during the game in Geneva

Baraclough 'annoyed and appalled' by controversial red

An angry Ian Baraclough was left "annoyed and appalled" by a controversial red card for Jamal Lewis which he felt proved decisive as Switzerland's 2-0 win in Geneva effectively ended Northern Ireland's World Cup hopes.

Soccer • 09 Oct 21

Jonny Evans has been ruled out of the Switzerland game with a foot injury

Jonny Evans adds to Northern Ireland injury woes

Jonny Evans has handed Northern Ireland yet another injury setback, with the Leicester defender ruled out of Saturday's crunch World Cup qualifier against Switzerland.

Soccer • 07 Oct 21

Ian Baraclough and Northern Ireland are in contention for a World Cup qualifying play-off

Baraclough wants to carry on as Northern Ireland boss

Ian Baraclough is keen to extend his contract as Northern Ireland manager beyond the current World Cup qualifying campaign.

Soccer • 29 Sep 21

Ian Baraclough's side have now won three of their last four games

Northern Ireland boss happy to extend winning run

A friendly wedged between two crunch World Cup qualifiers certainly did not feel like a burden to Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough after Shane Ferguson's super strike earned his side a 1-0 win in Tallinn on Sunday evening.

Soccer • 06 Sep 21

Shane Ferguson scored the only goal of the game

Northern Ireland grind out victory in Estonia friendly

Shane Ferguson marked his 50th cap for Northern Ireland with a wonder strike as they edged out Estonia 1-0 in a friendly.

Soccer • 05 Sep 21

Northern Ireland face two crucial qualifiers

Baraclough opts for experience with Northern Ireland

Skipper Steven Davis and vice-captain Jonny Evans are among eight players recalled to the Northern Ireland squad as boss Ian Baraclough opts for experience for next month's World Cup qualifiers.

Soccer • 24 Aug 21

Northern Ireland have World Cup qualifiers against Lithuania and Switzerland in the autumn

Baraclough records first win as Northern Ireland boss

Ian Baraclough recorded his first win as Northern Ireland manager inside 90 minutes as they eased to a 3-0 friendly win over Malta in Austria.

Soccer • 30 May 21

Stuart Dallas will lead Northern Ireland out against Malta

Stuart Dallas handed Northern Ireland captaincy

Stuart Dallas will wear the captain's armband for Northern Ireland when they face Malta in a friendly in Austria on Sunday.

Soccer • 29 May 21

Kyle Lafferty sees a bright future for Northern Ireland

Lafferty optimistic about the future despite defeat

Kyle Lafferty believes Northern Ireland showed the future is bright even in defeat to the United States on Sunday.

Soccer • 29 Mar 21

Baraclough upbeat despite Northern Ireland relegation

Ian Baraclough insisted Northern Ireland's young players could take plenty of positives from their Nations League campaign even as it ended in relegation.

Soccer • 19 Nov 20

Ian Baraclough's side are one game away from Euro 2020

Baraclough wants Northern Irish players to make history

Ian Baraclough has urged his Northern Ireland players to go out and create history in Thursday's Euro 2020 qualifying play-off final against Slovakia.

Soccer • 11 Nov 20