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Scots make approach for Michael O'Neill

The Scottish FA has made an official approach for Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill.

Jonny Evans: We'd understand if O'Neill moved on

Northern Ireland's players would understand if manager Michael O'Neill left for an irresistible opportunity elsewhere, according to Jonny Evans.

Soccer • 14 Nov 17

'I've not even given it any thought' - Michael O'Neill

O'Neill dodges question about Northern Ireland future

Michael O'Neill refused to discuss his future as Northern Ireland manager after his side agonisingly missed out on a place in next year's World Cup after a play-off defeat to Switzerland.

Soccer • 13 Nov 17

Michael O'Neill does not want to dwell on the first leg defeat

O'Neill refuses to dwell on defeats or X-rated tweets

Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill maintains his players still believe they can reach Russia and will not dwell on the penalty decision that could scupper their World Cup dream.

Soccer • 11 Nov 17

Northern Ireland players surround the referee after a penalty is awarded.

Northern Ireland's World Cup dream suffers setback

Northern Ireland's World Cup dream may have been dashed in controversial fashion after Switzerland claimed a 1-0 success in the first leg of their play-off at Windsor Park.

Soccer • 10 Nov 17

Can Michael O'Neill take Northern Ireland to another major tournament?

North again eye home joy in quest to roll over Swiss

Recent form on their home patch would give Northern Ireland grounds to be hopeful as they prepare to take on Switzerland at Windsor in the first leg of their World Cup qualifying play-off against Switzerland on Thursday.

Soccer • 09 Nov 17

Michael O'Neill: 'My attention is here and trying to get my country to a World Cup finals.'

Michael O'Neill cools talk of taking Rangers job

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill has played down talk of him becoming the next Rangers manager following the departure of Pedro Caixinha.

Soccer • 30 Oct 17

The defeat to Norway means Northern Ireland are likely to face a stronger side

Michael O'Neill brushes off seeding blow

Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill is not worried that his side are unlikely to be seeded in the World Cup qualifying play-offs after losing to Norway.

Soccer • 09 Oct 17

Michael O'Neill's side will contest the play-offs

Northern Ireland play-off place confirmed

Northern Ireland's place in the play-offs for the World Cup finals has been confirmed after Scotland drew with Slovenia.

Soccer • 08 Oct 17

Northern Ireland faced Germany in their memorable Euro 2016 campaign

O'Neill plotting piece of history against Germany

Northern Ireland's players have been told by Michael O'Neill they are facing a "formidable but not invincible" opponent in world champions Germany.

Soccer • 05 Oct 17

Aaron Hughes is an injury doubt for Northern Ireland

Hughes a doubt for Northern Ireland games

Northern Ireland's most capped outfield player Aaron Hughes is a doubt for the double header with Germany and Norway next week having coming off injured on Saturday.

Soccer • 01 Oct 17

Martin O'Neill is enduring a more difficult qualifying campaign than his namesake Michael (R)

One O'Neill making the best of what he is given

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill has seen his side's World Cup hopes suffer a major setback, while his Northern Ireland counterpart Michael O'Neill has all but secured a play-off place. We take a look at why one O'Neill is floundering while the other flourishes.

Soccer • 07 Sep 17

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill

O'Neill: No-one will want to face in-form North

Michael O'Neill thinks nobody will fancy facing Northern Ireland in the play-offs for the World Cup finals after they virtually assured their place in them by beating Czech Republic 2-0 in Belfast.

Soccer • 04 Sep 17

Stuart Dallas picked the perfect moment to score

Northern Ireland grab last-gasp win in Azerbaijan

Stuart Dallas' stoppage-time strike earned Northern Ireland a smash-and-grab 1-0 success over Azerbaijan that kept them firmly on the road to Russia.

Soccer • 10 Jun 17

O'Neill wants Northern Ireland to raise the bar higher

Twelve months on from Northern Ireland's historic Euro 2016 campaign, boss Michael O'Neill admits his overriding memory of losing to Wales is still fuelling him today.

Soccer • 01 Jun 17

Northern Ireland currently sit second in their qualifying group

Thompson and McCartan get N Ireland call-ups

Northern Ireland have called up Southend's Adam Thompson and Accrington's Shay McCartan for the coming international fixtures against New Zealand and Azerbaijan.

Soccer • 29 May 17

O'Neill took over as Northern Ireland manager in 2011

N Ireland manager O'Neill in Norwich talks - report

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill has held informal talks with Norwich City regarding their managerial vacancy, according to local reports.

Soccer • 02 May 17

O'Neill expectant following Northern Ireland win

Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill found no fault with a team he believes are primed for the road to Russia following a 2-0 victory over Norway.

Soccer • 27 Mar 17

Jamie Ward (L) gave Northern Ireland the lead in the second minute

Early goal helps Northern Ireland to comfortable win

Northern Ireland reached the double-figure mark in World Cup qualification points and retained second spot in Group C with a pair of first-half goals against Norway.

Soccer • 26 Mar 17

Michael O'Neill started his managerial career in Scotland with Brechin City before joining Shamrock Rovers in 2009 and then moving on to his current post in 2011

O'Neill committed to Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill downplayed suggestions he could be interested in any possible managerial vacancy with Scotland by insisting he had "not given it a second thought".

Soccer • 14 Nov 16

Roy Carroll returns to the Northern Ireland fold

Roy Carroll back in Northern Ireland squad

Roy Carroll is back in the Northern Ireland squad for the friendly with Croatia on Tuesday after goalkeeper Michael McGovern returned to Norwich.

Soccer • 14 Nov 16

Stuart Dallas has withdraw from the Northern Ireland squad

Ward and Dallas out of Northern Ireland squad

Wide men Jamie Ward and Stuart Dallas have withdrawn from the Northern Ireland squad to face Azerbaijan in the World Cup qualifier on Friday.

Soccer • 07 Nov 16

Michael O'Neill won two Premier Division titles with Shamrock Rovers

McIlroy shocked no top clubs interested in O'Neill

Ex-Northern Ireland boss Sammy McIlroy has been flabbergasted by the lack of apparent interest in present incumbent Michael O'Neill from clubs across the water.

Soccer • 20 Oct 16

Michael McGovern (R) saves from Mario Gomez (L) during the summer Euros

Michael O'Neill warns North of German backlash

Michael O'Neill has warned his Northern Ireland squad they must be braced for the Germany backlash that has followed their failure to win Euro 2016 this summer.

Soccer • 09 Oct 16

Michael O'Neill believes Northern Ireland are well equipped to cope with the contrasting demands of games with San Marino and Germany

O'Neill: North can live with minnows and giants

Michael O'Neill has acknowledged preparing his Northern Ireland team for contrasting fixtures with San Marino and Germany presents the biggest challenge in international football.

Soccer • 07 Oct 16

Michael ONeill