Tag Archives: Gareth McAuley

Player News

Brunt’s brace helps Baggies to victory

December 27, 2012 – 11:00 am

A stunning 30 yard strike from West Brom captain, Chris Brunt, helped his side to gain 3 points on the road. Before the encounter against QPR, it had been well published that Albion have been largely unsuccessful in their recent away trips to the English capital. However, the midlands’ side put their string of poor form in London to bed, with a 2-1 win against QPR at Loftus Road.

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World Cup 2014 Qualifying

Northern Ireland squad to face Azerbaijan

November 5, 2012 – 6:00 pm

Michael O’Neill has today named his 24 man squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Azerbaijan. On paper, the squad certainly looks stronger than the side that matched Portugal, making the 1-1 draw in Porto even more impressive.

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Player News

Brunt desperate to stay injury-free; McAuley praised

October 12, 2012 – 9:30 am

Chris Brunt hopes the injury problems that have blighted his start to the season with West Bromwich Albion will let up so he can enjoy the rest of the season. The club captain has struggled to be fit so far this season thanks to a number of niggling injuries.

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World Cup 2014 Qualifying

Northern Ireland squad named for Russia and Luxembourg qualifiers: Jonny Evans is in

August 28, 2012 – 12:30 pm

Michael O’Neill has named a squad of 23 players for his first two competitive matches in charge of the Northern Ireland national football team. There are few, if any, surprises in a strong squad that O’Neill hopes can get the national team off on the perfect footing as they try to qualify for the finals in Brazil.

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Friendlies

Northern Ireland squad named for Finland test

August 8, 2012 – 9:00 am

A host of changes have been made to the Northern Ireland squad as Michael O’Neill prepares for his first full season in charge of the national team. A number of senior players have returned to the team after missing the 6-0 defeat to the Netherlands in June.