O'Neill addresses Haughey allegiance speculation as Ferguson joins Glentoran
Summarised from 3 outlets · 9 reports · Updated 5 Nov, 11:06 · Archive
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says there is no need to discuss international allegiance with Fleetwood Town player Conor Haughey.
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill has dismissed speculation about Conor Haughey's international future, insisting the Fleetwood Town player has given no indication of wanting to switch allegiance to the Republic of Ireland. O'Neill said there is currently 'no need to have conversations' with Haughey on the matter.
Haughey, son of a former Republic of Ireland manager, has been called up to the Northern Ireland squad. O'Neill stated that background is not particularly important in his selection decisions.
Former Northern Ireland youth manager Gerard Lyttle has weighed in on the broader issue of young players choosing between home nations. Lyttle emphasised the importance of players taking proper advice from the right people as they consider their international futures. He believes O'Neill's current approach to selection should give the Irish FA an advantage in retaining talented players.
In other news concerning O'Neill, the Northern Ireland boss has expressed optimism about Duncan Ferguson's appointment as Glentoran manager. O'Neill, who played alongside Ferguson at Dundee United, said Ferguson has 'genuine' reasons for taking the job and hopes he is the right person to steer the club in the correct direction.
O'Neill has also addressed playing styles, saying Northern Ireland's players are an honest team that will not resort to diving to win penalties.
How it is being reported
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- ‘We’re an honest team’: Michael O’Neill says Northern Ireland players will not go to ground to win penaltiesBelfast Telegraph · 4 Nov, 15:00
- Michael O'Neill hopes 'genuine' former team-mate Duncan Ferguson can 'steer Glentoran in right direction'Northern Ireland boss Michael O’Neill insists his former Dundee United team-mate Duncan Ferguson has “genuine” reasons for taking over at Glentoran and hopes he’s the man “that can steer them in the right direction”.News Letter · 4 Nov, 13:16
- Michael O’Neill hails former England ace’s influence on Northern Ireland duo thriving in League OneBelfast Telegraph · 4 Nov, 12:30
- 'Take the right advice': Former Northern Ireland youth boss' plea to young stars weighing up international futureFormer Northern Ireland youth manager Gerard Lyttle insists it’s crucial young players “take the right advice and get around the right people” as they weigh up their international futures – and believes Michael O’Neill’s current approach to selection should put the Irish FA in pole position.News Letter · 4 Nov, 12:26
- ‘A little surprised, but it’s good’: Michael O’Neill on why Duncan Ferguson’s reasons for taking Glentoran job will be ‘genuine’Belfast Telegraph · 3 Nov, 18:00
- Michael O’Neill insists ‘background is not really that important’ as former Republic manager’s son called up to Northern Ireland squadBelfast Telegraph · 3 Nov, 18:00
- 'We're not at that point': Michael O'Neill addresses speculation over future of Northern Ireland teenNorthern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill insists “there’s no need to have conversations” with Fleetwood Town’s penalty shoot-out hero Conor Haughey over his international future as he’s not yet made any indication of wanting to switch allegiance to the Republic of Ireland.News Letter · 3 Nov, 11:58
- ‘We've no need to have those conversations’: Michael O'Neill not concerned over FAI's latest approach to Northern Ireland teenBelfast Telegraph · 3 Nov, 11:53
In this story: Michael O'Neill · Conor Haughey · Northern Ireland · Republic of Ireland · Gerard Lyttle · Duncan Ferguson · Glentoran · Fleetwood Town
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