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…
Steve Davis
Steve Davis – Northern Ireland
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…
GAWA: International Preview – San Marino v Northern Ireland, 1st September, Serravalle
Michael O’Neill is in little doubt about the importance of the next two matches for Northern Ireland – away to San Marino on Friday and…
GAWA: Matches I’ll Take to My Grave: Portugal 2012
16th October 2012 Portugal v Northern Ireland (1-1) Estadio do Drago, Porto Match ‘oito’ then in this skim across the high waves of green ardour…
When the Green and White Army stormed Ibrox
It seems like a lifetime ago when Rangers Football Club were winning titles, but many fans will still remember the glory days, days when two…