Ian Baraclough optimistic despite frustrating defeat to Greece
Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough insisted his side are still making progress but there was no denying Tuesday’s 3-1 defeat to Greece in Athens was a step backwards.
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Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough insisted his side are still making progress but there was no denying Tuesday’s 3-1 defeat to Greece in Athens was a step backwards.
Northern Ireland slumped to their third defeat of a poor Nations League campaign as they were beaten 3-1 by Greece in Athens, only spared a relegation play-off as Kosovo thrashed Cyprus 5-1.
Jonny Evans insists Ian Baraclough still has the backing of the Northern Ireland dressing room as attention turns to next year's Euro 2024 qualifying campaign after a dismal Nations League run.
And so the Nations League has drawn to close for the Republic of Ireland. Seven points from a possible 18, not what Stephen Kenny had in mind at the outset, and a clear indication that it was very much an up and down campaign for the Boys in Green. Thoughts, however, are now turning towards Euro 2024 in Germany.
Jonny Evans felt Bolton Wanderers loanee Conor Bradley was 'superb' for Northern Ireland in the win over Kosovo and believes he is an example of younger players making an impression to help drive the nation forward.
Ian Baraclough welcomed Conor McMenamin back into his Northern Ireland squad before revealing the video that led to Kyle Lafferty being sent home was believed to have been taken after a team-bonding dinner in Belfast last week.
Bailey Peacock-Farrell deserved a big share of the credit for Northern Ireland’s crucial come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Kosovo on Saturday but still heard manager Ian Baraclough suggest he may need to leave Burnley this winter to keep his place in the side.
Bolton Wanderers striker Dion Charles believes he compliments Wigan Athletic's Josh Magennis well upfront for Northern Ireland as he targets another win with his country.