Northern Ireland B national football team
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Northern Ireland B is a secondary football team run occasionally as support for the Northern Ireland national football team
. Primarily seen as a stepping-stone between the Under-21
and Full international teams, the matches are also used to give a run-out for fringe players and to honour Irish League
players who would not otherwise gain international recognition. Matches are rarely played by Northern Ireland at this level due to their limited player pool necessitating rapid elevation of young players to the 'Full' squad.
Matches have been played against other football associations' 'B' teams and against various national "selects".
floodlights for an international fixture. A one sided match finished 6-0 with a hat-trick
from Derek Dougan
and further goals from Sammy McCrory
, Sammy Chapman
and Jackie Scott.
The match against Rumania was followed up with two matches against France B
in 1959 and 1960 before Under-23 international matches became de rigueur in the 1960s. The 'B' format re-emerged in the 1990s as national teams focussed on Under-21 rather than Under-23 matches and thus a "stepping stone" from Under-21 to 'Full' was required.
Northern Ireland's most recent match at 'B' level was against Scotland B
in May 2009.
, May 6, 2009)
Goalkeepers
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Northern Ireland national football team
The Northern Ireland national football team represents Northern Ireland in international association football. Before 1921 all of Ireland was represented by a single side, the Ireland national football team, organised by the Irish Football Association...
. Primarily seen as a stepping-stone between the Under-21
Northern Ireland national under-21 football team
The Northern Ireland national under-21 football team is the national under-21 football team of Northern Ireland.-Former coaches:* To 20 August 2008.-2008/09 Matches:-Current squad:Squad to play San Marino.-Other Recent Call-Ups:...
and Full international teams, the matches are also used to give a run-out for fringe players and to honour Irish League
IFA Premiership
The IFA Premiership – formerly the Irish Premier League, and before that the Irish Football League–and still known in popular parlance simply as the Irish League, is the national football league in Northern Ireland, and was historically the league for the whole of Ireland. Clubs in the league are...
players who would not otherwise gain international recognition. Matches are rarely played by Northern Ireland at this level due to their limited player pool necessitating rapid elevation of young players to the 'Full' squad.
Matches have been played against other football associations' 'B' teams and against various national "selects".
History
The Northern Ireland 'B' team made its first appearance in 1957, playing against Rumania 'B' who were not deemed worthy of a 'Full' international (note: Romania was commonly referred to as Rumania in the English language up until the 1980s). The occasion of October 23, 1957 marked the first use of the Windsor ParkWindsor Park
Windsor Park is a football stadium in Belfast, Northern Ireland and the home ground of Linfield F.C. and the Northern Ireland national football team. It is also where the Irish Cup and Irish League Cup finals are played.-History:...
floodlights for an international fixture. A one sided match finished 6-0 with a hat-trick
Hat-trick
A hat-trick or hat trick in sport is the achievement of a positive feat three times during a game, or other achievements based on threes. The term was first used in 1858 in cricket to describe HH Stephenson's feat of taking three wickets in three balls. A collection was held for Stephenson, and he...
from Derek Dougan
Derek Dougan
Alexander Derek Dougan was a former Northern Ireland international footballer who played for Wolverhampton Wanderers....
and further goals from Sammy McCrory
Sammy McCrory
Samuel McKee McCrory was a former Northern Ireland international footballer.McCrory was born in Belfast. During his career he played as a centre forward for Ipswich Town for whom he was top scorer in their 1950–51 season....
, Sammy Chapman
Sammy Chapman
Samuel Edward Campbell "Sammy" Chapman is a former Northern Ireland international footballer and football manager.-Career:Chapman joined Shamrock Rovers in July 1956 from Glenavon F.C. ....
and Jackie Scott.
The match against Rumania was followed up with two matches against France B
France B national football team
The France B national football team is the senior national team of France that plays non-A matches against other nations in friendlies. In France, the team is usually called "France A dash".-Popularity and use:...
in 1959 and 1960 before Under-23 international matches became de rigueur in the 1960s. The 'B' format re-emerged in the 1990s as national teams focussed on Under-21 rather than Under-23 matches and thus a "stepping stone" from Under-21 to 'Full' was required.
Northern Ireland's most recent match at 'B' level was against Scotland B
Scotland B national football team
The Scotland B national football team, controlled by the Scottish Football Association, is a secondary football team of Scotland, run occasionally as support for the Scotland national football team as a second string side to the first team....
in May 2009.
Previous Matches
Performance Record:| P | W | D | L | F | A | Gd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 16 | 19 | -3 |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Venue |
| 23 October 1957 | Rumania Romania national football team The Romania national football team is the national football team of Romania and is controlled by the Romanian Football Federation.Romania is one of only four national teams, the other three being Brazil, France, and Belgium, that took part in the first three World Cups.However, after that... B |
6-0 | Windsor Park Windsor Park Windsor Park is a football stadium in Belfast, Northern Ireland and the home ground of Linfield F.C. and the Northern Ireland national football team. It is also where the Irish Cup and Irish League Cup finals are played.-History:... , Belfast Belfast Belfast is the capital of and largest city in Northern Ireland. By population, it is the 14th biggest city in the United Kingdom and second biggest on the island of Ireland . It is the seat of the devolved government and legislative Northern Ireland Assembly... |
| 11 November 1959 | France B France B national football team The France B national football team is the senior national team of France that plays non-A matches against other nations in friendlies. In France, the team is usually called "France A dash".-Popularity and use:... |
1-1 | Windsor Park Windsor Park Windsor Park is a football stadium in Belfast, Northern Ireland and the home ground of Linfield F.C. and the Northern Ireland national football team. It is also where the Irish Cup and Irish League Cup finals are played.-History:... , Belfast Belfast Belfast is the capital of and largest city in Northern Ireland. By population, it is the 14th biggest city in the United Kingdom and second biggest on the island of Ireland . It is the seat of the devolved government and legislative Northern Ireland Assembly... |
| 16 March 1960 | France B France B national football team The France B national football team is the senior national team of France that plays non-A matches against other nations in friendlies. In France, the team is usually called "France A dash".-Popularity and use:... |
0-5 | Stade du Coteau, Annecy Annecy Annecy is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France.It lies on the northern tip of Lake Annecy , 35 kilometres south of Geneva.-Administration:... |
| 10 May 1994 | England B England B national football team England B is a secondary football team run occasionally as support for the England national football team. At times they have played other nations' full teams; they have also played matches against 'B' teams from other football associations... |
2-4 | Hillsborough Stadium Hillsborough Stadium Hillsborough Stadium is the home of Sheffield Wednesday football club, Sheffield, England. Football has been played at the ground since it was opened on 2 September 1899, when Wednesday moved from their original ground at Olive Grove. Today it is a 39,812 capacity all-seater stadium, making it the... , Sheffield Sheffield Sheffield is a city and metropolitan borough of South Yorkshire, England. Its name derives from the River Sheaf, which runs through the city. Historically a part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, and with some of its southern suburbs annexed from Derbyshire, the city has grown from its largely... |
| 21 February 1995 | Scotland B Scotland B national football team The Scotland B national football team, controlled by the Scottish Football Association, is a secondary football team of Scotland, run occasionally as support for the Scotland national football team as a second string side to the first team.... |
0-3 | Easter Road Easter Road Easter Road is a football stadium located in the Leith area of Edinburgh, Scotland, which is the home ground of Scottish Premier League club Hibernian . The stadium currently has an all-seated capacity of 20,421, which makes it the fifth-largest football stadium in Scotland. Easter Road is also... , Edinburgh Edinburgh Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland, the second largest city in Scotland, and the eighth most populous in the United Kingdom. The City of Edinburgh Council governs one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas. The council area includes urban Edinburgh and a rural area... |
| 26 March 1996 | Norway Olympic XI Norway national football team The Norway national football team represents Norway in association football and is controlled by the Football Association of Norway, the governing body for football in Norway. Norway's home ground is Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo and their head coach is Egil Olsen... |
3-0 | The Showgrounds The Showgrounds (Coleraine) The Showgrounds is a football stadium in Coleraine, Northern Ireland. It is the home ground of Coleraine F.C.. The stadium holds 13,132, but is currently restricted to 2,496 under safety legislation.Between September 1971 and October 1972, Derry City F.C... , Coleraine Coleraine Coleraine is a large town near the mouth of the River Bann in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It is northwest of Belfast and east of Derry, both of which are linked by major roads and railway connections... |
| 28 March 1997 | Portugal Under-21 Portugal national under-21 football team The Portugal national under-21 football team is the national under-21 football team of Portugal and is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation . They are nicknamed "Esperanças." Esperança means hope, thus they are Portugal's hopes for the future... |
2-0 | Mourneview Park Mourneview Park Mourneview Park is a football stadium in Lurgan, and is the home ground of Glenavon F.C.. The stadium holds 5,000 and was built in 1895. The 2009 CIS Cup final was held there: the first such final to be held outside Belfast.-External links:**... , Lurgan Lurgan Lurgan is a town in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. The town is near the southern shore of Lough Neagh and in the north-eastern corner of the county. Part of the Craigavon Borough Council area, Lurgan is about 18 miles south-west of Belfast and is linked to the city by both the M1 motorway... |
| 11 February 1998 | Republic of Ireland B Republic of Ireland B national football team Republic of Ireland B is the reserve team of the Republic of Ireland national football team. There are no competitions for B teams. However since 1957 the Football Association of Ireland has arranged occasional friendlies.-Early B internationals:... |
1-0 | Tolka Park Tolka Park Tolka Park is an Irish football ground located in the north Dublin suburb of Drumcondra, on the northern banks of the River Tolka. It is currently the home ground of League of Ireland club Shelbourne... , Dublin |
| 9 February 1999 | Wales Wales national football team The Wales national football team represents Wales in international football. It is controlled by the Football Association of Wales , the governing body for football in Wales, and the third oldest national football association in the world. The team have only qualified for a major international... B |
0-1 | The Racecourse Ground Racecourse Ground The Glyndŵr University Racecourse Stadium AKA The Racecourse Ground is a stadium located in Wrexham, North Wales. It is the home of Wrexham F.C. and, since 2010, the Crusaders Rugby League team who play in the engage Super League... , Wrexham Wrexham Wrexham is a town in Wales. It is the administrative centre of the wider Wrexham County Borough, and the largest town in North Wales, located in the east of the region. It is situated between the Welsh mountains and the lower Dee Valley close to the border with Cheshire, England... |
| 20 May 2003 | Scotland Future Scotland B national football team The Scotland B national football team, controlled by the Scottish Football Association, is a secondary football team of Scotland, run occasionally as support for the Scotland national football team as a second string side to the first team.... |
1-2 | Firhill Stadium Firhill Stadium Firhill Stadium or Firhill Arena is a football, rugby union and rugby league stadium located in the Maryhill area of Glasgow, Scotland. As of 2010 it is the home ground of football club Partick Thistle F.C... , Glasgow Glasgow Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands... |
| 6 May 2009 | Scotland B Scotland B national football team The Scotland B national football team, controlled by the Scottish Football Association, is a secondary football team of Scotland, run occasionally as support for the Scotland national football team as a second string side to the first team.... |
0-3 | Broadwood Stadium Broadwood Stadium Broadwood Stadium, also referred to as simply Broadwood, is a football stadium and multi-use community sports complex situated in Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. The stadium was opened in 1994 and since then has been the home venue of Scottish Third Division side, Clyde F.C.... , Cumbernauld Cumbernauld Cumbernauld is a Scottish new town in North Lanarkshire. It was created in 1956 as a population overspill for Glasgow City. It is the eighth most populous settlement in Scotland and the largest in North Lanarkshire... |
Squad for most recent game
(vs. Scotland BScotland B national football team
The Scotland B national football team, controlled by the Scottish Football Association, is a secondary football team of Scotland, run occasionally as support for the Scotland national football team as a second string side to the first team....
, May 6, 2009)
Goalkeepers
- Jonathan TuffeyJonathan TuffeyJonathan "Jonny" Tuffey is a Northern Irish professional association football player who plays as a goalkeeper for Inverness Caledonian Thistle.- Club career :...
(Partick ThistlePartick Thistle F.C.Partick Thistle Football Club are a professional association football club from Glasgow. Despite their name, the club are based in the Maryhill area of the city, and have not played in Partick since 1908...
) - Trevor CarsonTrevor CarsonTrevor Carson is a Northern Irish professional footballer with Bury on loan from Premier League team Sunderland.-Sunderland:...
(SunderlandSunderland A.F.C.Sunderland Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear who currently play in the Premier League...
)
Defenders
- Robbie WeirRobbie WeirRobert James "Robbie" Weir is a Northern Irish footballer who plays for Tranmere Rovers as a midfielder.-Larne:Born in Belfast, Weir started his career with the Larne youth system. He started playing for the first team in the 2004–05 season as a 15-year old and he scored his first goal in a 5–2...
(SunderlandSunderland A.F.C.Sunderland Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear who currently play in the Premier League...
) - Chris CasementChris CasementChris Casement is a Northern Irish professional footballer who plays with Linfield.-Club career:After accomplished displays in the FA Cup, most notably against Swansea City and Watford in January 2007, Casement moved out on loan to Millwall for three months...
(Wycombe WanderersWycombe Wanderers F.C.Wycombe Wanderers Football Club is an English professional football team from High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, which has been promoted to Football League One after finishing third in Football League Two in the season 2010–11. The club's nicknames are "The Chairboys" and "The Blues", and they play...
) - Adam ChapmanAdam ChapmanAdam Chapman is a Northern Irish footballer who currently plays for Oxford United.-Playing career:Chapman was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Scouted by Sheffield United as a youngster, he went on to sign a professional deal with the club in the summer of 2007. He established himself as a...
(Oxford UnitedOxford United F.C.Oxford United Football Club is an English association football club based in Oxford, Oxfordshire. The club play in League Two, following promotion from the Conference National in May 2010. The club had been a non-League side since their relegation from the Football League in the 2005–06 season. The...
) - Ryan McGivernRyan McGivern (footballer)Ryan McGivern is a Northern Irish footballer with Bristol City on loan from Manchester City, he can play left-back or central defender.-Manchester City:...
(Manchester CityManchester City F.C.Manchester City Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Manchester. Founded in 1880 as St. Mark's , they became Ardwick Association Football Club in 1887 and Manchester City in 1894...
) - Scott Gibb (Stirling AlbionStirling Albion F.C.Stirling Albion F.C. are a Scottish football club currently playing in the Scottish Second Division. The club are nicknamed The Binos . They play at Doubletree Dunblane Stadium in Stirling, on the outskirts of the city near the River Forth...
) - Jeff HughesJeff Hughes (footballer)Jeff Hughes is a Northern Irish footballer who plays as a left sided midfielder. He has also played internationally for Northern Ireland, making his debut during their summer tour of the United States of America...
* (Bristol RoversBristol Rovers F.C.Bristol Rovers Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Bristol, that competes in Football League Two. The team plays its home matches at the Memorial Stadium, in the Horfield area of the city....
) - Daniel Laftery (CelticCeltic F.C.Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the...
) - Shane DuffyShane Duffy (soccer player)Shane Patrick Michael Duffy is a footballer, from Derry, Northern Ireland. Duffy currently plays for English club Scunthorpe United on loan from Everton. He has chosen to represent Republic of Ireland at senior international level despite having represented Northern Ireland at junior level...
(EvertonEverton F.C.Everton Football Club are an English professional association football club from the city of Liverpool. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football...
) - Craig CathcartCraig CathcartCraig George Cathcart is a Northern Irish footballer who plays as a centre back for Blackpool and the Northern Ireland national team...
* (Manchester UnitedManchester United F.C.Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958...
) - Rory McArdleRory McArdleRory McArdle is an English-born Northern Ireland international footballer, who plays for Scottish Premier League side Aberdeen. He plays in central defence, and has also played for Sheffield Wednesday and Rochdale....
* (RochdaleRochdale A.F.C.Rochdale Association Football Club is an English professional football club based in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. They play their home matches at Spotland Stadium. Formed in 1907, they were accepted into the Football League in 1921...
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Midfielders
- Michael O'Connor (Crewe AlexandraCrewe Alexandra F.C.Crewe Alexandra Football Club is an English professional football club based in Crewe, Cheshire. Nicknamed The Railwaymen due to the town's links with the rail industry, they currently play in Football League Two, the fourth tier of English football, and are based at the Alexandra Stadium.The club...
) - Corry EvansCorry EvansCorry John Evans is a Northern Irish footballer who plays as a midfielder or centre back for Hull City. A Northern Ireland under-21 and senior international, he came through the Manchester United youth academy, like his older brother, United team centre back Jonny Evans...
(Manchester UnitedManchester United F.C.Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958...
) - Niall McGinnNiall McGinnNiall McGinn is a Northern Irish footballer who plays for Brentford as a winger on loan from Celtic.-Derry City:...
(CelticCeltic F.C.Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the...
) - Robert GarrettRobert Garrett (footballer)Robert Garrett is a footballer from Northern Ireland, who plays as a midfielder for Linfield. He has previously played for Stoke City and Wrexham-Club:...
(LinfieldLinfield F.C.Linfield F.C. , is a semi-professional, Northern Irish football club, whose home ground is Windsor Park in Belfast, which is also the home of the Northern Ireland international team....
) - Pat McCourt (CelticCeltic F.C.Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the...
) - Oliver NorwoodOliver NorwoodOliver James Norwood is an English-born Northern Irish footballer who plays as a midfielder for Scunthorpe United on loan from Manchester United...
(Manchester UnitedManchester United F.C.Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958...
) - Shane FergusonShane FergusonShane Kevin Ferguson is a footballer who plays for Premier League club Newcastle United and the Northern Ireland national team. He is capable of playing anywhere on the left flank as a full back or winger.-Early life:...
(Newcastle UnitedNewcastle United F.C.Newcastle United Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The club was founded in 1892 by the merger of Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End, and has played at its current home ground, St James' Park, since the merger...
) - Martin Donnolly* (CrusadersCrusaders F.C.Crusaders Football Club is a semi-professional, Northern Irish association football club, playing in the IFA Premiership. The club, founded in 1898, hails from Belfast and plays its home matches at Seaview. Club colours are red and black. The current manager is Stephen Baxter, appointed in 2005...
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Forwards
- Andrew LittleAndrew Little (footballer)Andrew Little is a Northern Irish footballer who plays for Scottish Premier League club Rangers. He is also a Northern Ireland international....
(RangersRangers F.C.Rangers Football Club are an association football club based in Glasgow, Scotland, who play in the Scottish Premier League. The club are nicknamed the Gers, Teddy Bears and the Light Blues, and the fans are known to each other as bluenoses...
) - Curtis AllenCurtis AllenCurtis Allen is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for Coleraine.Allen scored a hat trick in his UEFA Tournament debut as a 16-year-old for Northern Ireland’s U-19 team....
* (Lisburn DistilleryLisburn Distillery F.C.Lisburn Distillery is a semi-professional, Northern Irish football club playing in the IFA Premiership. The club, founded in 1880, originated in west Belfast, where it was based at Grosvenor Park at Distillery Street off the Grosvenor Road until 1971...
) - James Lawrie (Port ValePort Vale F.C.Port Vale Football Club is an English football club currently playing in Football League Two. They are based in Burslem, Staffordshire — one of six towns that make up the city of Stoke-on-Trent. The club's traditional rivals in the city are Stoke City, and games between the two clubs are known as...
) - Dean ShielsDean ShielsDean Andrew Shiels is a Northern Irish footballer who plays for Kilmarnock in the Scottish Premier League. Shiels is on loan to Kilmarnock from Doncaster Rovers...
* (Doncaster RoversDoncaster Rovers F.C.Doncaster Rovers Football Club is an English football club, based at the Keepmoat Stadium in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. The team currently competes in the Football League Championship, after being promoted via the League One play-offs in 2008, and have remained there since.The club was founded in...
) - Josh McQuoidJosh McQuoidJoshua Joseph B. McQuoid is an English-born Northern Ireland international footballer, he is a striker and currently plays for Millwall.-Bournemouth:...
(AFC BournemouthA.F.C. BournemouthA.F.C. Bournemouth is an English football club currently playing in Football League One. The club plays at Dean Court in Kings Park, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset and have been in existence since 1899....
) - Jamie WardJamie WardJamie John Ward is an English-born Northern Irish international professional footballer, who plays as a midfielder or forward for Derby County...
* (Sheffield UnitedSheffield United F.C.Sheffield United Football Club is a professional English football club based in the city of Sheffield, South Yorkshire.They were the first sporting team to use the name 'United' and are nicknamed 'The Blades', thanks to Sheffield's worldwide reputation for steel production...
)
- * Player withdrew from final squad.
Other previous players
Goalkeepers- Alan Fettis
- Roy CarrollRoy CarrollRoy Eric Carroll is a Northern Irish footballer who is currently playing for Greek Superleague club OFI Crete. He is a goalkeeper and is best known for his spells at Wigan Athletic and Manchester United, where he won the 2004 FA Cup...
- David Miskelly
- Elliott Morris
- Tom EvansTom Evans (footballer)Thomas Raymond "Tom" Evans is a former footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Born in England, he has played for the Northern Ireland B team.-Career:...
Defenders
- Iain JenkinsIain JenkinsIain Jenkins is an English-born former footballer who represented Northern Ireland at international level. He is the former assistant manager of St. Mirren-Playing career:...
- Pat McGibbonPat McGibbonPatrick Colm "Pat" McGibbon is a former Northern Ireland international footballer. His regular position was at centre-back....
- Colin MurdockColin MurdockColin Murdock is a Northern Irish former footballer.He is currently a trainee solicitor at Manchester law firm George Davies LLP...
- Darren PattersonDarren PattersonDarren James Patterson is a Northern Irish former footballer and manager. As a player he was primarily a central defender who could also play at full back or as a defensive midfielder. He is the interim assistant manager at Bristol Rovers, where he has previously held the positions of Head of...
- Aaron HughesAaron HughesAaron William Hughes is a Northern Irish footballer who plays for Fulham. Hughes is able to play centre back, right back or left back, as well as anywhere in midfield. He is usually deployed in a centre half position for his club and country, and is the current Northern Ireland captain...
- Keith RowlandKeith RowlandKeith Rowland is a former footballer who played as a defender with Bournemouth, Coventry City, West Ham United, QPR, Luton Town, Chesterfield Barnet, Hornchurch, Redbridge and Welling United....
- Peter KennedyPeter Kennedy (footballer)Peter Kennedy is a Northern Irish football defender/midfielder, who currently plays for Donegal Celtic. In 1995/96 he was named as the Ulster Footballer of the Year...
- Barry Hunter
- Stephen CraiganStephen CraiganStephen James Craigan is a professional footballer, currently playing for Motherwell in the Scottish Premier League. He plays in central defence, and has enjoyed two spells at Motherwell, where he is currently the club captain...
- Mike DuffMichael Duff (footballer)Michael James Duff is a Northern Irish international footballer who plays for Burnley. He plays in the centre of defence or at right-back.-Career:Although born in Belfast Duff was raised in Bedale, North Yorkshire...
- Danny GriffinDanny GriffinDaniel Joseph "Danny" Griffin is a Northern Irish footballer who is currently without a club. He is primarily a defender, but he can play in midfield.-Career:...
- Gareth McAuleyGareth McAuleyGareth Gerald McAuley is a Northern Ireland footballer who plays for West Bromwich Albion as a defender.-Early career:...
- Paul Morgan
- Chris BairdChris BairdChristopher Patrick "Chris" Baird is a Northern Irish footballer who plays for Fulham and the Northern Ireland national football team.-Southampton:...
Midfielders
- Jon McCarthyJon McCarthyJonathan David "Jon" McCarthy is a former footballer who played over 500 games in his career, many of which were in the Football League....
- Danny SonnerDanny SonnerDaniel James "Danny" Sonner is an English-born former Northern Ireland international footballer. He won thirteen caps in a seven year international career....
- Philip Mulryne
- Stephen Robinson
- Michael O'NeillMichael O'Neill (footballer)Michael Andrew Martin O'Neill is a former Northern Irish international association football player, who is now the manager of Shamrock Rovers.-Playing career:...
- Danny LennonDanny LennonDanny Lennon is a former association football player and current manager of Scottish Premier League club St. Mirren. Lennon played internationally for the Northern Ireland B national football team.-Club career:...
- Jeff WhitleyJeff WhitleyJeffrey "Jeff" Whitley is a Zambian-born Northern Irish former professional football. He twice won promotion to the Premiership with Manchester City in 2000 and Sunderland in 2005 and was an Northern Ireland international...
- Tommy DohertyTommy DohertyThomas Edward Doherty is a Northern Ireland international footballer, who plays for . He previously played for Bristol City, Queens Park Rangers and Wycombe Wanderers.-Club career:...
- Grant McCannGrant McCannGrant Samuel McCann is a Northern Irish international footballer who currently plays for Peterborough United who play in The Championship in England where he is the captain.-Club career:...
- Wayne CarlisleWayne CarlisleWayne Thomas Carlisle is a former professional footballer who last played for Truro City after being released by Football League Two side Torquay United....
- Stuart Elliott
- Steve Jones
- Shaun HolmesShaun HolmesShaun Holmes is a Northern Irish footballer.-Career:He had previously played for Derry City F.C. in the League of Ireland but was released by the club on 14 December 2006, as he was not seen as being a fundamental part of Pat Fenlon's plans...
- Jim Whitley
Forwards
- Gerry McMahonGerry McMahonGerard "Gerry" McMahon is a Northern Irish football midfielder. He currently plays for Glenavon in the Irish Premier League.-Career:...
- George O'BoyleGeorge O'BoyleGeorge O'Boyle is a Northern Irish former professional footballer.O'Boyle, a striker, began his career with Linfield. He left Northern Ireland in 1988 to join French club Bordeaux. The following year, he joined Dunfermline Athletic for £250,000. In 1994, he was signed by St. Johnstone manager Paul...
- David HealyDavid Healy (footballer)David Jonathan Healy, MBE is a Northern Ireland international footballer who plays as a striker for Scottish Premier League champions Rangers...
- Rory HamillRory HamillRory Hamill is a footballer, who currently plays for Glenavon in Northern Ireland’s IFA Premiership.- Playing career :...
- Gary HamiltonGary HamiltonGary Hamilton is a footballer from Northern Ireland. He plays for Glentoran.-Career:Hamilton currently holds the Irish Premier League record for the number of goals scored in a match, scoring six for Portadown against Omagh Town in October 2004 .Now a full-time professional with Glentoran, he has...
- Andy KirkAndy Kirk (footballer)Andrew "Andy" Kirk is a footballer, currently playing for Scottish Premier League side Dunfermline Athletic and Northern Ireland. He is a striker. He is the son of former footballer and former Lisburn Distillery manager Paul Kirk.-Hearts:Having had several unsuccessful trials in England...
- Andy Smith
Former coaches
(Record: Played Won-Drawn-Lost)- Peter DohertyPeter Doherty (footballer)Peter Dermot Doherty was a Northern Ireland international footballer and manager who played for Manchester City.An inside left, he was one of the top players of his time, winning a league title with Manchester City, an F.A. Cup final with Derby County in which he scored, and gained 16 caps for...
1957-1959 (2 1-1-0) - Len GrahamLen GrahamWilliam George Leonard 'Len' Graham was a Northern Ireland international footballer and football manager.He played at full-back and won 14 caps for Northern Ireland and also represented the Irish Football Association....
1960 (1 0-0-1) - Bryan HamiltonBryan HamiltonBryan Hamilton is a Northern Irish former professional football player and manager. He gained 50 caps for Northern Ireland between 1969 and 1980, and later managed the national team for four years. He is currently Technical Director at Antigua Barracuda F.C.-Playing career:Born in Belfast,...
1994-1997 (4 2-0-2) - Roy MillarRoy MillarFrederick Roy Millar MBE is the Irish Football Association's director of coaching and former head coach of the Northern Ireland national under-21 football team. Born in Belfast, he previously played in the Irish League for Cliftonville F.C. and in with Dundela F.C. in the old 'B' Division...
1998 (1 1-0-0) - Lawrie McMenemyLawrie McMenemyLawrie McMenemy MBE is a retired English football coach, best known for his spell as manager of Southampton Football Club...
1999 (1 0-0-1) - Sammy McIlroySammy McIlroySamuel Baxter "Sammy" McIlroy is a former Northern Ireland international footballer whose clubs included Manchester United....
2003 (1 0-0-1)