World Cup Play Off Draw Reaction: Anyone but the Italians…
As everyone waited with bated breath on the World Cup Play Off draw, Fernando Hierro joined the host on stage for the usual pre-draw faffing….
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Michael O’Neill – Northern Ireland
World Cup Playoff Preview: Northern Ireland and their four potential opponents
An exciting week of international football came to a conclusion on Tuesday evening as the final few World Cup qualification and playoff spots were confirmed….
Norway v Northern Ireland: What Northern Ireland Need for a Play Off Spot
Northern Ireland went go into their last qualifier against Norway having already secured 2nd place in their group with last month’s qualifying win over the…
GAWA: There’s teutons on the starboard bow. NI v Germany preview
One wonders how many of us actually stop and really think about the actualities around tonight’s match v Germany. From the fixture releases many of…
GAWA: Appetite for destruction – NI midfield destroyers
I’ve never been happy with the term watercarriers. Yes, I get it and understand its genesis. It is a snappy title and it is generally…
Walking Back to Happiness: The placement of Michael O’Neill
Northern Ireland’s recent supersonic adventures have been accompanied by a permanent journalistic aftershock after every game they play for some time now. Across the water,…
GAWA: Matches I’ll Take to my Grave: Ukraine 2016
16th June 2016 Northern Ireland v Ukraine (2-0) Stade de Lumiere, Lyon Isn’t it such a thing when a word, place or song instantly conjures…
GAWA: TWO Ns – ONE E – ONE I. Josh Magennis – a journey travelled.
“He is our captain and leader, and whenever Michael’s not around whatever he says goes. I’m not going to start questioning him on the pitch”….
GAWA: Matches I’ll Take To My Grave: Greece 2015
8th October 2015 Northern Ireland v Greece (3-1) Windsor Park, Belfast Greece is the word! Conventionality was certainly thrown away that balmy autumn night as…
Northern Ireland proving their worth as they all but clinch 2018 World Cup playoff spot
What a week it’s been for the Northern Ireland football team. The Green and White Army took a huge step towards their first World Cup…