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Ian Baraclough brought Caolan Marron into the Northern Ireland Under-21 side

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Ian Baraclough helped me develop by giving me chance with the Northern Ireland U21s: Caolan Marron

Glentoran defender Caolan Marron has revealed how Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough was a major help early in his career.

Northern Ireland boss Ian Baraclough has come under fire

Irish FA remaining tight-lipped on future of Northern Ireland boss Ian Baraclough

The Irish Football Association have refused to clarify if Ian Baraclough has their full support after a dreadful start to Northern Ireland’s Nations League campaign.

Ian Baraclough has shouldered a lot of criticism following Northern Ireland’s disappointing results

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Gareth McAuley Opinion Northern Ireland's best chance to qualify for Euro 2024 was the Nations League... so why wasn’t it made a priority?

It's been a week since the first phase of Northern Ireland’s Nations League campaign concluded and I still feel frustrated and deflated.

Ian Baraclough is struggling as Northern Ireland manager

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Liam Beckett Opinion Northern Ireland boss Ian Baraclough must respect strength of feeling among the Green and White Army

I’ve been a proud Northern Ireland supporter all my life and, hand on heart, I can honestly say I can’t remember hearing the Green and White Army actually booing a manager.

Steve Lomas with Sammy McIlroy, who struggled to find a winning formula with Northern Ireland, much like Ian Baraclough

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Ian Baraclough’s struggles with Northern Ireland remind me of Sammy McIlroy era, says former skipper Steve Lomas

Former Northern Ireland midfielder Steve Lomas says Ian Baraclough’s struggles with the current side remind him of challenging times under Sammy McIlroy.

Lee Doherty says the time is not right for David Healy to manage Northern Ireland

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David Healy is the future for Northern Ireland, but Irish FA should stand by Ian Baraclough for now, says Lee Doherty

Linfield legend and former Northern Ireland international Lee Doherty says he hopes the Irish FA don’t boot Ian Baraclough into touch.

Gerry Taggart feels Ian Baraclough may regret his bold prediction

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Ian Baraclough opened door to criticism with bold target of four Northern Ireland wins, says Gerry Taggart

Former Northern Ireland defender Gerry Taggart has argued that Ian Baraclough left the door open for fierce criticism to come his way after boldly stating his desire to bag four wins from this month’s demanding Nations League programme.

Paddy McNair has made a plea for Northern Ireland fans to remain patient

Paddy McNair calls for unity as Northern Ireland players bid to address concerns

Paddy McNair has insisted everyone connected with Northern Ireland must stick together despite a dreadful start to the Nations League campaign which has left the team with just two points from the opening four games.

Ian Baraclough has overseen a calamitous start to Northern Ireland's Nations League campaign

Irish FA under increasing pressure to axe Ian Baraclough after Northern Ireland manager insists he will not resign

Ian Baraclough has insisted he fully intends to see his contract out until the end of the Euro 2024 qualifying campaign, leaving the Irish FA with a huge decision to make amid growing pressure from supporters to sack the Northern Ireland manager.

Northern Ireland centre-back Jonny Evans celebrates his late equaliser against Cyprus (Niall Carson/PA Wire)

Northern Ireland's blushes spared as Jonny Evans' late, late show rescues Nations League draw against lowly Cyprus at Windsor Park

Jonny Evans struck in the third minute of added time to spare Northern Ireland the embarrassment of a home defeat to lowly Cyprus at Windsor Park as their Nations League horror show drags on.

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Ian Baraclough still upbeat despite Northern Ireland's poor run of results: Ciaron Brown

Ciaron Brown has revealed that the demeanour of Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough has not changed despite recent poor results.

Ian Baraclough acknowledges the Northern Ireland fans after the defeat in Kosovo

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Steven Beacom Opinion Ian Baraclough is a good guy, but Northern Ireland’s embarrassing results speak for themselves

He's a decent guy is Ian Baraclough and it couldn’t have been easy on him seeing and hearing the reaction from the travelling Northern Ireland fans in Kosovo on Thursday night.

Ian Baraclough says he understands the criticism he has faced

Ian Baraclough: I can take the flak from Northern Ireland fans, and we’ll all get through this as a group

It was a one word answer. Asked by Sunday Life Sport if he thought he was still the man to lead Northern Ireland to a major tournament, manager Ian Baraclough emphatically said: “Yes”.

No panic: Kyle Lafferty is sure Northern Ireland are on the right track as young guns continue their development. Credit: Armando Babani/Getty Images

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Kyle Lafferty: It's out of order to be targeting Ian Baraclough, Northern Ireland will come through this period of transition

It was one of the most thoughtful interviews of Kyle Lafferty’s rollercoaster international career.

Northern Ireland fans in Pristina. Credit: Valdrin Xhemaj/PA

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Stephen Craigan Opinion Northern Ireland players need the Green and White Army more than ever, but they must reciprocate and show they are up for the fight

No one ever said international football was easy and I think the Northern Ireland squad have found that out to their detriment over the last week.

Bright spark: Daniel Ballard was thrilled to score in front of the NI fans in Kosovo. Credit: Valdrin Xhemaj/PA

Northern Ireland expect to end winless run against Cyprus at Windsor Park, says Daniel Ballard

Defender Daniel Ballard fully expects Northern Ireland to finally end their winless run in the Nations League tomorrow at home to Cyprus.

Ian Baraclough's future as NI boss hangs in the balance

Under-fire Ian Baraclough says Northern Ireland have to learn fast

Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough has admitted his young and inexperienced squad need to learn fast as some travelling fans called for him to be sacked after another soul destroying defeat.

Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough directs his players after Kosovo scored

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The writing’s on the wall as Green and White Army turn on Ian Baraclough after Northern Ireland’s pathetic defeat to Kosovo

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Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough attempts to get his point across in Pristina

Jonathan Bradley Opinion Fans questioning Northern Ireland’s desire is an ominous predicament for Ian Baraclough

When Ian Baraclough was making his first steps as an assistant at Scunthorpe United more than 15 years ago, it’s unlikely that when he sat down to plot his coaching career he’d have envisaged that the Fadil Vorkrri stadium in Pristina would have represented such a significant staging post.

Daniel Ballard celebrates scoring against Kosovo (William Cherry/Presseye)

Kosovo 3 Northern Ireland 2 ratings: Daniel Ballard impresses in Pristina but wait for Nations League win goes on

Northern Ireland’s wait for a UEFA Nations League win goes on as they fell to a 3-2 defeat to Kosovo in Pristina to extend their winless run to 13 games.

Conor McMenamin is among those hoping to make an impact in Kosovo (William Cherry/Presseye)

Kosovo v Northern Ireland: All you need to know about tonight’s Nations League tie in Pristina

Northern Ireland are in Pristina tonight to take on Kosovo in their third League C Group 2 match of the 2022-23 UEFA Nations League, with Ian Baraclough’s side desperately seeking a win.

Kosovo's Vedat Muriqi celebrates scoring his side's third goal against Northern Ireland (Valdrin Xhemaj/PA Wire)

Northern Ireland's Nations League woes continue as Vedat Muriqi double leads Kosovo to deserved victory

Northern Ireland's wait for a UEFA Nations League win continued in Pristina as Vedat Muriqi struck a double to lead Kosovo to a 3-2 win at the Fadil Vokrri Stadium.

Ian Baraclough talks to his side during training in Pristina on Wednesday night

Northern Ireland should give Ian Baraclough time to blend young players into team, urges former boss Sammy McIlroy

Sammy McIlroy says he hopes the Irish FA and Northern Ireland fans can keep the faith and give Ian Baraclough time to revive the country’s fortunes.

Ian Baraclough under pressure to get back to winning ways

I am still the right man to lead Northern Ireland forward despite recent struggles, insists manager Ian Baraclough

From the baking sun of Larnaca to the storms of Pristina, Ian Baraclough could do with a rainbow and a positive result tonight.

Ian Baraclough is confident he can turn around Northern Ireland's fortunes

Under-fire Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough says he is still the right man for the job

Beleaguered manager Ian Baraclough insists that he is still the right man to lead Northern Ireland outlining his belief that the team is on the right track despite recent alarming performances and results.

Northern Ireland’s Shayne Lavery attempts to evade Cyprus’ Chambos Kyriakou

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Northern Ireland will use hurt of Cyprus draw to drive us on in Kosovo, says Shayne Lavery

Northern Ireland striker Shayne Lavery says the players will be motivated by the “hurt” at not defeating Cyprus when they take to the field against Kosovo in the Nations League tomorrow night.

Conor McMenamin was one bright spark from the weekend

Manager Ian Baraclough urges Northern Ireland players not to get bogged down in negativity

Ian Baraclough is refusing to give up on finishing in top spot in Northern Ireland’s Nations League group despite a dreadful start which has seen the team pick up just one point from their opening two matches.

Northern Ireland boss Ian Baraclough issues instructions to his players against Cyprus. Credit: William Cherry/Presseye

A point in the wrong direction

Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough has insisted that he has “thick skin” and can handle the flak after another dreadful result in the Nations League, the 0-0 draw away to Cyprus leaving the nation an embarrassing 12 matches without a win in the competition.

Cyprus 0 Northern Ireland 0 ratings: Shea Charles impresses on first start despite being held to draw

It was another tough day at the office for Northern Ireland as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Cyprus in Larnaca in their second UEFA Nations League group game.

Cyprus’ Ioannis Pittas tries to surge away from Northern Ireland winger Niall McGinn (William Cherry/Presseye)

Northern Ireland's wait for first Nations League win stretches on as Cyprus hold them to scoreless draw in Larnaca

Northern Ireland still have not won a game in the UEFA Nations League as they were held to a scoreless draw by Cyprus at the AEK Arena in Larnaca on Sunday evening.