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Slovakia edged out the Republic on penalties last month to set up next week's fixture at Windsor Park

Baraclough thanks Kenny for Slovakia insight

Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough has thanked Republic of Ireland counterpart Stephen Kenny for his help in preparing for next week's Euro 2020 qualifying play-off final against Slovakia.

Soccer • 05 Nov 20

'He's telling me his recovery is getting better all the time'

Baraclough confident Evans will be fit for play-off

Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough has played down injury concerns over Jonny Evans ahead of next week's Euro 2020 qualifying play-off final against Slovakia.

Soccer • 05 Nov 20

Five goals were conceded by a side usually renowned for their stingy defence

Rusty North must bounce back for Bosnia - Baraclough

Ian Baraclough must pick through the rubble of Northern Ireland's thrashing at the hands of Norway as they look to next month's Euro 2020 qualifying play-off against Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Soccer • 08 Sep 20

Ian Baraclough managed Sligo Rovers from 2012 to 2014

Northern Ireland ready for flying visit to Romania

Northern Ireland begin life under Ian Baraclough with Nations League games against Romania and Norway this week but attention remains squarely on the postponed Euro 2020 qualifying play-off still to come against Bosnia and Herzegovina next month.

Soccer • 02 Sep 20

Baracough will hope that he can repeat his 2014 final victory against Kenny if the sides meet

Baraclough hopes for an All-Ireland Euro 2020 play-off

Ian Baraclough says he'll be keeping a close eye on all of Northern Ireland's potential opponents in the Euro 2020 play-offs, including neighbours the Republic of Ireland.

Soccer • 27 Jul 20

Ian Baraclough: "The foundations have been laid for me to come in and maybe tweak one or two things as we go forward."

Ian Baraclough: I'm not going to be a clone of O'Neill

New Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough knows continuity is the key word as he looks to finish the job of qualifying for the European Championships, but he insisted he will not be a clone of Michael O'Neill.

Soccer • 30 Jun 20

Ian Baraclough is currently Northern Ireland Under-21 manager

Interviews imminent as four chase Northern Ireland job

The Irish Football Association will this week begin interviewing candidates to replace Michael O'Neill as Northern Ireland manager.

Soccer • 23 Jun 20

Ian Baraclough will remain in his role with Northern Ireland

Baraclough signs new two-year Northern Ireland deal

Ian Baraclough has signed a new two-year contract to remain Northern Ireland Under-21 boss, ending speculation he could take on the vacant role with Derry City.

Soccer • 31 Oct 18

Ian Baraclough is the new manager of Motherwell

Baraclough takes over at Motherwell

Motherwell have confirmed former Sligo Rovers boss Ian Baraclough as their new manager.

Soccer • 13 Dec 14

Ian Baraclough said that his time as Sligo boss had improved him as a manager

Baraclough hails Sligo ‘second family’

Sligo Rovers fans were “like a second family” to Ian Baraclough, the former Bit o’Red manager has said.

Soccer • 23 Jun 14

Ian Baraclough led Sligo to league success in his first season in charge

Sligo part company with Baraclough

Sligo Rovers have parted company with manager Ian Baraclough, the club have announced.

Soccer • 20 Jun 14

Manager Ian Baraclough celebrates with his players including Danny North (far right)

Sligo boss Baraclough hails supersub North

Manager Ian Baraclough has praised two-goal supersub Danny North for shrugging off the disappointment of starting from the bench and clinching the FAI Cup for Sligo Rovers.

Soccer • 04 Nov 13

Ian Baraclough has won Personality of the Year at the Soccer Writers’ Association of Ireland awards

Sligo Rovers claim double SWAI honour

Sligo Rovers claimed a double success at the Soccer Writers’ Association of Ireland awards this evening, with manager Ian Baraclough winning Personality of the Year and Gary Rogers taking the goalkeeper gong.

Soccer • 11 Jan 13

Ian Baraclough