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O'Neill: McNair better in midfield than defence
By FourFourTwo Staff published
Patrick McNair Manchester United defender Paddy McNair would be better used in midfield, according to his international manager Michael O'Neill.

How much do you really remember of 2015? FFT's sideways glance pt.II
By Huw Davies published
Premier League Polished off a pie? Queued to take a leak? Bought a pint and dropped it second later? Good! The second half is underway…

Manchester United important to Northern Ireland success
By FourFourTwo Staff published
Oliver Norwood Northern Ireland owe partial thanks to Manchester United and Alex Ferguson after booking their place at the European Championships.

7 wind-up merchants who made their opponents see red
By Robert O'Connor published
Diego Costa After Gabriel rose to Diego Costa's bait at Stamford Bridge, Robert O'Connor raids the archives to uncover seven more chucklesome scuffles from Bilic to Bellamy...

O'Neill: Fitness of players will determine selection against Romania
By FourFourTwo Staff published
Michael O'Neill A makeshift Northern Ireland XI drew 1-1 with Qatar on Sunday and Michael O'Neill is yet to decide who will start versus Romania next month.

Northern Ireland 1 Qatar 1: Irish cough up lead
By FourFourTwo Staff published
Stuart Dallas Stuart Dallas scored his first international goal but Northern Ireland were forced to settle for 1-1 draw against Qatar.

Northern Ireland v Qatar: O'Neill keen to prepare for Romania test
By FourFourTwo Staff published
Michael O'Neill Northern Ireland warm up for their table-topping Euro 2016 qualifier against Romania with a friendly against Qatar on Sunday.

Euro 2016 Qualifying Wrap: Portugal go top
By FourFourTwo Staff published
Portugal Portugal moved top of Euro 2016 qualifying's Group I with victory on Sunday, while there were mixed emotions for Gibraltar after their 6-1 defeat to Scotland.
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