Golfers In The North Return To The Links As Restrictions Are Loosened
April 1, 2021 No Responses

Golfers In The North Return To The Links As Restrictions Are Loosened

Golfers across Northern Ireland had a “spring in their step” on Thursday as the region took its next gradual steps out of lockdown. Following the return of the first children to school last month, the latest relaxation of the restrictions...
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Baraclough Emphasizes Positives After Disappointing Qualification Start
April 1, 2021 No Responses

Baraclough Emphasizes Positives After Disappointing Qualification Start

Ian Baraclough insisted it is “not beyond” his Northern Ireland side to pull off upset victories in their World Cup qualifying campaign and get back on track after Wednesday’s damaging goalless draw with Bulgaria. The manager and his players had...
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Republic Of Ireland To Play Hungary And Andorra In June
April 1, 2021 No Responses

Republic Of Ireland To Play Hungary And Andorra In June

Ireland will face Andorra on Thursday, June 3 before another international friendly against Hungary on Tuesday, June 8. Ireland play Andorra at the Estadi Nacional, with kick-off at 6pm, on Thursday, June 3 with kick-off and location details to be...
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North’s World Cup Qualification Hopes Hurt By Draw With Bulgaria
March 31, 2021 No Responses

North’s World Cup Qualification Hopes Hurt By Draw With Bulgaria

Northern Ireland’s hopes of qualifying for the 2022 World Cup suffered a major setback as they were held to a goalless draw by Bulgaria at Windsor Park. Ian Baraclough’s side dominated what had been billed as a ‘must-win game in...
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Maguire’s Late Goal Saves England’s Blushes Against Poland
March 31, 2021 No Responses

Maguire’s Late Goal Saves England’s Blushes Against Poland

Harry Maguire saved John Stones’ blushes and continued England’s winning start to World Cup qualification as Poland were overcome 2-1 in the final match before Gareth Southgate selects his Euros squad. Having coasted to a 5-0 victory against San Marino...
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Spieth Looks To Upcoming Masters With Renewed Confidence
March 31, 2021 No Responses

Spieth Looks To Upcoming Masters With Renewed Confidence

Former champion Jordan Spieth is relishing the challenge of a potentially “firm and fast” Masters as he prepares for the year’s first major with renewed confidence. The former world number one was ranked 92nd as recently as February following a...
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Kenny Deflects Criticism After Draw With Qatar In Debrecen
March 31, 2021 No Responses

Kenny Deflects Criticism After Draw With Qatar In Debrecen

A defiant Stephen Kenny has insisted criticism of his reign to date is “irrelevant” to him as he attempts to build a new-look Republic of Ireland team. Ireland ended a difficult international window with a 1-1 friendly draw against World...
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Davis Focused On Bulgaria As He Prepares To Make Record-Breaking Appearance
March 30, 2021 No Responses

Davis Focused On Bulgaria As He Prepares To Make Record-Breaking Appearance

Steven Davis wants only one thing from his record-breaking 126th appearance for Northern Ireland – a victory over Bulgaria. The 36-year-old midfielder will move clear of Peter Shilton’s British caps record in Wednesday’s World Cup qualifier, but Davis sa...
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UEFA Postpones Decision On Champions League Changes Until Next Month
March 30, 2021 No Responses

UEFA Postpones Decision On Champions League Changes Until Next Month

A decision on the future of the Champions League has been delayed until next month, UEFA has announced. It had been expected that UEFA’s executive committee would approve an increase of 100 matches on Wednesday in a new-look format to...
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Kenny Convinced Ireland Can Bounce Back In World Cup Qualifiers
March 29, 2021 No Responses

Kenny Convinced Ireland Can Bounce Back In World Cup Qualifiers

Stephen Kenny is convinced he can do “a very good job” as Republic of Ireland manager despite presiding over a catastrophic start to their World Cup qualifying campaign. Kenny’s 10-game reign plumbed new depths on Saturday evening when the Republic...
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