A good day for Northern Ireland football & Sports Minister Gordon Lyons impressed...interesting that he sounded a warning about clubs needing to be on a sound financial footing before being handed public money & said there was real progress on a new National Training Centre 👇

Irish FA’s new fears for Casement Park funding after election called for the summer

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'In years gone by, several of Stormont’s sports ministers missed an open goal to hand over promised government funding to Northern Ireland football but Gordon Lyons found the net on Wednesday.'

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NIFL Chief Gerard Lawlor has been a key figure behind the scenes lobbying for the release of government funding for football here...he insists no pre-deals have been done to decide who gets what and it will come down who needs the money most...👇

Government funding will be good for all communities, hails NIFL chief Gerard Lawlor

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Sports Minister Gordon Lyons on the £36.2m government stadia funding being released...when...who will get it + why he intends to hand over more money to NI football in the future...and a plea to clubs here + the latest on Casement Park...👇

BREAKING | Sports Minister Gordon Lyons announces the release of £36.2m stadia funding… and asks clubs not to ‘fight’ over the money

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Northern Ireland legend Steven Davis believes Ross McCausland can be a key figure for Rangers in Saturday’s Scottish Cup Final

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Kieran McKenna has become English football's most coveted manager...and he's not the only boss from NI who has enjoyed a super season...Brendan Rodgers, Stephen Robinson and Grant McCann have shone too...👇

Read Steven Beacom on why managers from Northern Ireland are thriving across the water

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Michael O'Neill hits out after player snubs Northern Ireland call-up: ‘There’s a lesson there’

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Michael O'Neill has hailed the desire of Jonny Evans, Corry Evans and Josh Magennis to play for Northern Ireland but he's not happy with everyone's commitment to the cause...👇

Northern Ireland boss Michael O’Neill: I’d be open to calling up Ronan Hale... but he has to switch allegiance from the Republic first

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Ronan Hale for Northern Ireland? Michael O'Neill is open to a conversation. The thing is Cliftonville's sought after Irish Cup hero would need to transfer his international allegiance having previously played for the Republic of Ireland at U19 and U21 level...👇

We can announce Arne Slot has agreed a deal to become the club’s new head coach, formally taking up the position on June 1, 2024, subject to a work permit 🙌

Massive thanks to Steven Beacom for publishing this article on our club and international Powerchair Football young star, Bartek. Great to have the support of Steven, Belfast Telegraph Sport and Sunday Life ♿️⚽️💚 m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sunday-life/sp…

The Jurgen Klopp era is over at Liverpool. What a blast it has been. One of the great managers of the club who helped create magical memories and unforgettable moments with his staff and players.
Football moves on quickly.
Now it's over to the new boss Arne Slot... #LFC

Glentoran owner Ali Pour will meet supporters on Thursday for crisis talks

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Talented Larne teenage striker Jack Hastings is attracting interest from across the water...👇

Another talented Linfield youngster set for a move...👇