Tag Archives: James McPake

Player News

Lafferty, Hodson and McArdle added to squad as four pull out

October 11, 2012 – 9:30 am

Michael O’Neill has been forced into a re-shuffle of his Northern Ireland squad after four players were forced to pull out. Thankfully the match with Portugal is still five days away and O’Neill has been allowed to bring in replacements who should enjoy a sustained period with the full panel.

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World Cup 2014 Qualifying

NI squad to face Portugal announced: Healy and McCann return, Alex Bruce is included

October 5, 2012 – 2:30 pm

Following an less than ideal start to the qualifying campaign, Michael O’Neill has announced his squad to take on the side ranked third in the world. Portugal are Northern Ireland’s next opponents after the Green and White Army took just one point from their opening two points of the game.

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McGivern hopes time at Hibs improves his national chances

September 23, 2012 – 11:00 am

Hibernian defender Ryan McGivern is of the opinion that he and fellow centre-back James McPake can establish an understanding in the Scottish Premier League that could help both men secure regular places in the Northern Ireland. McGivern, on a season-long loan from Manchester City, has been partnered with McPake by Pat Fenlon and the two have shown encouraging signs as a duo.

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Player News

Northern Ireland’s transfer window round-up

September 1, 2012 – 10:15 am

Just in case you were wondering who from the Northern Ireland national football team moved during the summer 2012 transfer window, here is a quick run-down.

No less than 14* players recently involved in the senior Northern Ireland squad changed sides during the transfer window that slammed shut last night.

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Friendlies

Match Preview: Northern Ireland v Finland

August 15, 2012 – 9:00 am

Wednesday night sees Michael O’Neill lead Northern Ireland into the third match of his time as manager. After defeats to Norway and the Netherlands in friendlies, O’Neill will be keen for a positive result to start the 2012/13 season and send the Green and White Army into the 2014 World Cup qualifiers with some momentum.