O'Neill prepares Northern Ireland for Nations League clash with Ukraine
Summarised from 3 outlets · 6 reports · Updated 2 Oct, 12:44 · Archive
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill is preparing his young squad for a Nations League match against Ukraine.
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill is preparing his squad for a Nations League match against Ukraine in Slovakia on Friday. The team has picked up four points from their first two Nations League games, including a trip to Georgia.
O'Neill has dismissed concerns about player suspensions from accumulated bookings, telling his squad to play their normal game rather than worrying about yellow cards. He has indicated frustration over the number of bookings being given out.
The Ukraine manager has expressed admiration for O'Neill and the Northern Ireland players ahead of the fixture. O'Neill himself is not focused on past encounters between the sides, instead concentrating on the development of his young team. He believes the squad are in a good place and that difficult matches against higher-ranked opponents will help accelerate their progress.
How it is being reported
- Michael O'Neill feels young Northern Ireland squad 'in a good place' amid 'continue to develop' targetNews Letter · 2 Oct, 12:10
- Ukraine v Northern Ireland: Five key talking points ahead of Nations League clash in SlovakiaBelfast Live · 2 Oct, 10:52
- Michael O’Neill not dwelling on Northern Ireland’s past glory against UkraineNews Letter · 1 Oct, 16:50
- 'Just let the players play': Michael O'Neill highlights issue 'I don't worry about' as Northern Ireland prepare for Ukraine testNews Letter · 1 Oct, 16:36
- ‘We respect the coach and his players’: Ukraine boss expresses admiration for Michael O’Neill and NI stars ahead of sides’ clashBelfast Telegraph · 1 Oct, 13:01
- Michael O’Neill reveals why previous away tests will serve his side well in Nations League clash with UkraineBelfast Telegraph · 30 Sept, 18:30
In this story: Michael O'Neill · Northern Ireland · Ukraine · Slovakia · Georgia
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