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Nations League time for NI's new leaders to emerge While Michael O'Neill joked last week that he was not quite ready for Northern Ireland to turn the page on Euro 2016, his squad for the Nations League tells a different story. BBC Sport - Published on September 4, 2024
Hume ready to take on greater leadership role with NI Northern Ireland defender Trai Hume insists he is ready to take on greater leadership responsibilities if asked to step up by manager Michael O'Neill. BBC Sport - Published on September 3, 2024
NI manager O'Neill hails 'fantastic' Evans Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill hails the impact Jonny Evans has had following the defender's announcement that he has retired from international football. BBC Sport - Published on August 29, 2024
Conor Bradley a 'really special' talent - O'Neill Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill praises Conor Bradley's attitude after he scores both goals in the 2-0 win over Andorra. BBC Sport - Published on June 12, 2024
O'Neill has 'no regrets' over Spain scheduling Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says he has "no regrets" over scheduling a friendly international with Spain and believes exposure to players of such quality will benefit his side in the.. BBC Sport - Published on June 9, 2024
'We're looking for that commitment' - O'Neill Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill has said "we need to get away" from viewing international friendlies after the club season as an inconvenience. BBC Sport - Published on May 21, 2024
O'Neill wants to see Evans continue for 'club and country' Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says he and Jonny Evans will discuss the Manchester United defender's playing future during next month's international window. BBC Sport - Published on May 20, 2024
'Phenomenal' - O'Neill on Baxter ahead of 950th Crusaders game Ahead of his 950th game in charge of Crusaders, Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill describes Stephen Baxter as "phenomenal". BBC Sport - Published on April 19, 2024
Dallas 'maximised everything from career' - O'Neill Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says that Stuart Dallas "maximised everything from his career" after the Leeds midfielder announced his retirement. BBC Sport - Published on April 11, 2024
O'Neill praises 'excellent' NI display in Romania draw Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill praises his side's "excellent" performance in their 1-1 friendly draw with Romania in Bucharest. BBC Sport - Published on March 22, 2024
O'Neill expects 'challenging game' against Romania Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says his side are expecting a "challenging game" against Euro 2024 finalists Romania on Friday. BBC Sport - Published on March 21, 2024
'Romania and Scotland the bar NI have to get to for qualification' Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says Romania and Scotland are the level his side have to beat if they are to qualify for major tournaments. BBC Sport - Published on March 19, 2024	Ex-NI captain Davis added to O'Neill's backroom team for friendlies Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill confirms former captain Steven Davis is part of his backroom team for the upcoming friendlies with Romania and Scotland. BBC Sport - Published on March 14, 2024
'Imperative' NI end on positive note - O'Neill Michael O'Neill says it is important Northern Ireland end a hugely disappointing Euro 2024 qualifying campaign on a positive note against Denmark. BBC Sport - Published on November 20, 2023	'I may have to look at myself' - O'Neill denies NI underperformed Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill denies his young team have underperformed - but says he might have to evaluate some of his own decisions. BBC Sport - Published on November 18, 2023
No benefit in being overly critical - O'Neill Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says there is "no benefit" in being "overly critical" of his young squad after a 4-0 defeat in Finland. BBC Sport - Published on November 17, 2023	Davis deserves to play for NI again - O'Neill Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says 140-times capped Steven Davis deserves to go out on a high and have at least one final outing for his country. BBC Sport - Published on November 17, 2023
Why O'Neill needs 'glass half full' approach amid injury crisis Ahead of Northern Ireland's penultimate Euro 2024 qualifier away to Finland, manager Michael O'Neill explains how he remains upbeat as injury crisis reaches new levels. BBC Sport - Published on November 17, 2023	Casement should not be source of conflict - O'Neill Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill reiterates his belief that Casement Park being a venue for Euro 2028 should not be a source of "conflict". BBC Sport - Published on November 16, 2023
Who will O'Neill turn to as Northern Ireland captain? With Jonny Evans missing through injury, BBC Sport NI assesses at Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill's captaincy options. BBC Sport - Published on November 15, 2023	O'Neill certain fans understand altered NI narrative Manager Michael O'Neill says the Northern Ireland supporters do not need re-educated as they understand the challenges faced by his injury-hit squad. BBC Sport - Published on October 18, 2023
Emotion in the game cost us - NI boss O'Neill Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says his players need to learn after being "caught up in the emotion" in Tuesday's 1-0 defeat by Slovenia in Euro 2024 qualifying. BBC Sport - Published on October 17, 2023	O'Neill says NI fans must accept Casement 'reality' Michael O'Neill says Northern Ireland fans are going to have to "accept" the team playing at Casement Park if Euro 2028 qualification is achieved. BBC Sport - Published on October 16, 2023
Watch: O'Neill pleased with NI display in win over San Marino Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says his team's attitude and application was "very good" in the 3-0 victory over San Marino at Windsor Park. BBC Sport - Published on October 14, 2023	We have to win the game, simple as that - O'Neill Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says his team simply have to beat San Marino in Saturday's Euro 2024 qualifier at Windsor Park. BBC Sport - Published on October 13, 2023
Hosting Euro 2028 'something special' - O'Neill Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says hosting Euro 2028 along with the Republic of Ireland, England, Wales and Scotland will be "something really special". BBC Sport - Published on October 10, 2023	Campaign a 'missed opportunity' for NI - O'Neill Michael O'Neill admits "there was a little bit of optimism" going into Northern Ireland's Euro 2024 qualifying campaign which hasn't materialised. BBC Sport - Published on October 5, 2023
O'Neill to talk with captain Davis over NI future Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says an international return for captain Steven Davis depends on how long he remains interim manager at Rangers. BBC Sport - Published on October 4, 2023	O'Neill to 'evaluate' futures of older NI players Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill admits that he will have to "evaluate" the futures of some of the older members of his squad during the rest of the campaign. BBC Sport - Published on September 11, 2023
O'Neill wants 'Budapest moment' to ignite campaign A famous NI away win against the odds on a September night. We've seen it before, and now Michael O'Neill has called for it once again. BBC Sport - Published on September 7, 2023