The Irish Times

Worst sporting moment: White knuckle ride on a hate-filled night at Windsor

Gerry Thornley has yet to experience a more hateful atmosphere than Windsor Park in 1993

Thu Aug 13 2020 - 07:00

All to play for as Irish football embarks on a potentially pivotal new decade

Things are in flux on the island and it’s hard to know what shape the game will be in by 2030

Sat Nov 23 2019 - 06:00

Northern Ireland’s loss is Stoke’s gain as O’Neill plans long goodbye

Formidable manager has overseen a remarkable transformation in North’s fortunes

Sat Nov 16 2019 - 09:00

Michael O’Neill: Norwood’s international retirement ‘a huge mistake’

Sheffield United midfielder calls time on Northern Ireland career at 28-years-old

Mon Aug 19 2019 - 13:30

The Windsor Park boys of 1993: What happened next and where are they now?

When Northern Ireland hosted the Republic in a vital World Cup qualifier

Sat Nov 10 2018 - 07:00

Injuries and crashes play part in unravelling of Darron Gibson

Republic of Ireland player has been central yet peripheral in his unusual career

Sat Mar 31 2018 - 08:00

Michael O’Neill continues to make the most of scarce resources

Professionalism, pride and preparation the mark of the new-look Northern Ireland

Sat Mar 25 2017 - 08:00

Michael Walker: Old Firm, new era – just the job for the Brendan Rodgers revival

Confidence is high ahead of the Celtic manager’s first match against Rangers

Fri Sept 09 2016 - 20:43

Unemployed Aaron Hughes not ready to say goodbye just yet

The 36-year-old Northern Ireland defender nearly retired before Michael O’Neill’s arrival

Tue Jun 21 2016 - 11:01

Northern Ireland out to show Germany why they belong

Michael O’Neill explains how far things have moved on since Euro 2012

Tue Jun 21 2016 - 01:37

Conor McLaughlin the underdog in a team of underdogs

Fleetwood Town defender has played a big role in helping Northern Ireland to France ’16

Mon Jun 06 2016 - 08:00

Michael O’Neill’s €2.5m IFA deal shines spotlight on FAI discussions

Northern Ireland boss is set to double his money with a new four-year contract

Wed Feb 24 2016 - 09:05

Michael O’Neill builds real unity of purpose

Northern Ireland’s huge transformation has been enabled by their young manager

Sat Oct 10 2015 - 01:00

Michael O’Neill gets contract extension

Northern Ireland manager signs a new two-year deal that will see him in charge for the Euro 2016 qualifying campaign

Tue Nov 05 2013 - 19:40

Michael O’Neill critical of Kyle Lafferty’s contribution

‘I had a good conversation with Kyle and he was very apologetic and recognises he has let his team-mates down’

Mon Sept 09 2013 - 19:14

Northern Ireland players dedicate Russia win to O’Neill

Underfire manager saw his side record first win of his 20-month tenure at Windsor Park

Thu Aug 15 2013 - 17:21