Davis aiming to crown record-breaking caps appearance with a vital win

Northern Ireland boss Baraclough accepts clash with Bulgaria a must-win fixture

Northern Ireland slip to Windsor friendly defeat to USA

Niall McGinn’s brilliant strike comes too late as Ian Baraclough’s side go down to defeat

Sideline Cut: It might just be easier to unite a country than to break up a dressingroom

Two international sides on a tiny island should tell onlookers everything about the Irish

Northern Ireland manager Baraclough to make late decision on Lewis’s fitness

Newcastle left-back a major doubt for World Cup qualifier against Italy

Michael Walker: Chelsea’s significant six provide an upgrade

After investing €250 million in the summer window Lampard’s team are taking shape

Northern Ireland relegated after Romania awarded 3-0 win over Norway

Bucharest game was cancelled after Norway could not travel due to coronavirus outbreak

Northern Ireland could provide ‘ray of sunshine’ with playoff win

Ian Baraclough hopes 1,060 fans at Windsor Park can drive team past Slovakia to Euros

Experience breeding confidence in Northern Ireland camp, says Paddy McNair

Play-off against Slovakia will be biggest game for many players in squad

Northern Ireland focused on the positives for next month’s play-off

Ian Baraclough’s side suffered their seventh loss in eight games in the Nations League

Tired Northern Ireland not looking for excuses after Austria defeat

Thursday’s 120 minutes of tense, nervous football was telling in Northern Irish legs

Slovakia stand between Northern Ireland and second consecutive Euros

‘It’s another one-off game. It’s going to be tough, but there’s a great carrot there for us’

Northern Ireland savour shoot-out win to set up Slovakia clash

Bailey Peacock-Farrell and Liam Boyce prove the heroes on a great night in Sarajevo

Steven Davis and Northern Ireland looking for a good night in Sarajevo

Captain will make a record 120th appearance in playoff against Bosnia and Herzegovina

Jonny Evans expected to be fit for Northern Ireland playoff clash

Leicester defender took a knock in the defeat to West Ham but says he’s ready to play

Haaland and Sørloth grab doubles in Norway’s Windsor rout

Ian Baraclough’s makeshift defence give up three goals inside the first 20 minutes

Gavin Whyte steals a point for Northern Ireland in Bucharest

Ian Baraclough’s first game in charge sees his side secure a late draw against Romania

Stephen Kenny has a vision for James McCarthy as midfield anchor

Manager brushes off criticism that he lacks experience of Premier League-level coaching

Ian Baraclough picks his first squad as Northern Ireland manager

Oxford midfielder Mark Sykes has switched his allegiance to the Republic of Ireland

Northern Ireland to start interviews for O’Neill successor

Under-21 boss Ian Baraclough among four candidates for Windsor Park top job

Kyle Lafferty named in Northern Ireland squad for Dublin friendly

Michael O’Neill brings Rangers striker back in after his late withdrawal from recent games

Misfiring Celtic extend lead courtesy of Dundee United defeat

SPL leaders have taken just one point from six after being held by stuggling Ross County

Dundalk dump holders Sligo Rovers out of the FAI Cup

Striker David McMillan helps guide Oriel Park side to an emphatic victory

Ian Baraclough wants Sligo Rovers to show cup spirit

Sligo begin defence of the FAI Cup at Dundalk tonight

Shamrock Rovers defeat Sligo to close the gap on leaders Dundalk

Own goal enough to give the Hoops victory at the Showgrounds

Leaders Dundalk take Sligo Rovers apart

Free-scoring Louth side send out another statement of intent

Stunning volley from Russell helps Sligo leapfrog over Bray

Baraclough happy to avoid hangover from Setanta Cup success

Sligo Rovers claim first Setanta Sports Cup title

Ian Baraclough’s side see off Dundalk amidst deluge conditions in Tallaght

Dundalk aim to consolidate their lead at the top

Shamrock Rovers make eight changes for their second visit to Oriel Park in four days

Sligo Rovers rare underdogs against leaders Cork City

Cork City won’t be overawed as they face acid test against leaders Shamrock Rovers

John Caulfied’s side aiming to build on strong start and add weight to status as early title contenders

President’s Cup to give taste of things to come

Both Sligo Rovers and St Patrick’s Athletic to show new wares in new fixture

Dublin’s Jim Gavin wins Philips Manager of the Year award

Football boss rewarded for a year that saw his team capture National League, Leinster and All-Ireland titles

Malaysian owner’s interference likely to shorten Mackay’s stay at Cardiff City

Hosting Swansea City in big derby this weekend likely to prove the least of manager’s long-term problems

Gary Rogers keen to wind up season with major trophy

Sligo Rovers goalkeeper anxious to maintain impressive run of form against old club Drogheda and team-mate Fabio

Cooke hoping final farewell will be on a victorious note

Drogheda boss hoping it’s third time lucky in cup deciders this season, but Sligo are favourites

Pat’s back in the big time after win over Sligo secures league title

Goals from Greg Bolger and Anto Flood enough to see off outgoing champions

Sligo Rovers look at a final chance for success while Shamrock Rovers have a treble in mind

Single goal could decide a tight encounter

Sligo Rovers look at a final chance for success while Shamrock Rovers have a treble in mind

Single goal could decide a tight encounter

Stephen Kenny and Ian Baraclough realistic about title challenge

‘Anything can happen in football’ but chasing pack’s focus shifts to FAI Cup semi-finals

St Patrick’s sit back as the pack give chase

Sligo and Dundalk hoping to avoid slip-ups and keep the pressure on

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