O'Neill turned down Championship clubs for NI return Michael O'Neill has revealed he turned down opportunities to manage again in the Championship before deciding he could not pass up the chance to return … Soccer • 08 Dec 22
O'Neill sets his sights on Euro 2024 qualification Michael O'Neill has no doubt he can get Northern Ireland to another major tournament after returning to the job a little over two-and-a-half years after … Soccer • 07 Dec 22
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 … Soccer • 17 Nov 22
Former Northern Ireland boss O'Neill sacked by Stoke Stoke have sacked manager Michael O'Neill after making a disappointing start to their Championship season. Soccer • 25 Aug 22
O'Shea takes up coaching position at Stoke City John O'Shea has joined the coaching staff at Championship club Stoke City. Soccer • 22 Jul 22
O'Neill unhappy with Ireland as McClean out for season Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill has expressed his disappointment at James McClean's recent involvement with the Republic of Ireland squad following news that the winger … Soccer • 09 Apr 21
Stoke stalwart Shawcross set for MLS after sealing exit Ryan Shawcross has had his Stoke contract terminated by mutual consent to bring an end to his 14 years with the club and pave the … Soccer • 19 Feb 21
O'Neill relishes 'bit of atmosphere' as fans return Stoke manager Michael O'Neill enjoyed having "a bit of an atmosphere" again after his side ran out 1-0 winners against Wycombe in front of 1,000 … Soccer • 03 Dec 20
Championship round-up: Leeds on the brink of promotion Leeds United moved to the brink of a return to the Premier League after an 89th-minute goal lifted Marcelo Bielsa's side to a 1-0 win … Soccer • 12 Jul 20
O'Neill slams Stoke players after defeat to Wigan Stoke manager Michael O'Neill was left to bemoan "probably the worst performance" of his reign after seeing his side thumped 3-0 by Wigan in the … Soccer • 30 Jun 20
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, … Soccer • 30 Jun 20
Baraclough confirmed as new Northern Ireland manager Former Sligo Rovers manager Ian Baraclough is the new manager of Northern Ireland after agreeing a deal with the Irish FA to succeed Michael O'Neill. Soccer • 27 Jun 20
O'Neill back at training after suffering from Covid-19 Michael O'Neill returned to Stoke training on Friday after a period of self-isolation due to a positive test for Covid-19. Soccer • 19 Jun 20
Michael O'Neill tests positive as United tie called off Former Northern Ireland and Shamrock Rovers manager Michael O'Neill has tested positive for coronavirus, which led to the cancellation of a planned friendly between Stoke … Soccer • 10 Jun 20
O'Neill believes North can remain successful in future Michael O'Neill believes Northern Ireland can continue to enjoy success after he stood down as manager of the international team on Wednesday. Soccer • 23 Apr 20
O'Neill steps down as Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill has permanently left his role as Northern Ireland manager due to the proposed revised international match scheduling by UEFA in light of the … Soccer • 22 Apr 20
Agile O'Neill can balance club and country Michael O'Neill insists he has had no trouble balancing the demands of Stoke and Northern Ireland over the past four months, but admits returning to … Soccer • 14 Mar 20
Achilles injury rules Allen out of Euro 2020 Wales midfielder Joe Allen will miss Euro 2020 after suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon, his club side Stoke have confirmed. Soccer • 09 Mar 20
Billy McKinlay joins Michael O'Neill at Stoke Michael O'Neill has appointed his former Northern Ireland number two Billy McKinlay as his assistant manager at Stoke. Soccer • 21 Nov 19
O'Neill confident that Northern Ireland can qualify Michael O'Neill has warned that Northern Ireland must have their key players available next March if they are to get past Bosnia and Herzegovina in … Soccer • 20 Nov 19
Northern Ireland heading for play-offs with no fear Corry Evans believes Northern Ireland can approach next year's Euro 2020 qualifying play-offs with confidence after going toe-to-toe with the Netherlands on Saturday night. Soccer • 18 Nov 19
O'Neill open to staying on if North make play-offs Manager Michael O'Neill stopped short of confirming he would remain in charge should Northern Ireland reach the Euro 2020 qualifying play-offs, but conceded "that's the … Soccer • 15 Nov 19
Jonny Evans confident North will get manager hunt right Jonny Evans has backed the Northern Ireland Football Association to get it right in the hunt for Michael O'Neill's replacement. Soccer • 11 Nov 19
O'Neill takes Stoke reins but will finish Euro campaign Stoke have announced Michael O'Neill as their new manager but the Armagh native will also continue as Northern Ireland boss until the conclusion of the … Soccer • 08 Nov 19
Stoke make official approach for Michael O'Neill Stoke City have made an approach for Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill, the Irish Football Association has announced. Soccer • 07 Nov 19