Northern Ireland v New Zealand Match Programme

MANAGER’S

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challenge match is probably not as important as

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is going to be vital in the preparation for the World

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Recently we have built up an enviable record here

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all are aware that we want to go into our autumn

programme with our solid home form intact.

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interesting challenge for us. Not only is the game

a vital part of our preparation for the World Cup

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played for a few weeks following the completion

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yourself against unusual opposition.

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that for them - as they make their way to the

Confederations Cup tournament in Russia - tonight

is just as important.

It is a cliché, and one often repeated

by managers and coaches, that the

next match is the most important.

Our focus will always be to win all of our matches

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if I said this match will not be played with one eye

on what we need in Baku next week.

There are few enough international dates and most

are taken up with the strenuous business of trying

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on trying to make the most of the opportunities

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preparation perspective and from the chances

that such games give to players. I trust that we will

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fans. You have been behind us every step of the

way and everything that the team achieves is

doubly satisfying when we can see your support

and reaction.

I can assure you that we are all focused on

providing even more memorable nights here at the

stadium.

Thanks for your continued support..

Michael O’Neill

Northern Ireland Manager