Northern Ireland v New Zealand Match Programme

EXCEPTIONAL MEDICS TAKE TOP AWARD

The medical team who look after Northern Ireland’s senior international squad have received a top award for their work at the Euros last summer.

The Northern Ireland medical team with their Football Medical Association award for exceptional achievement. They are (from left) physiotherapist Neil McCullough, sports scientist Paul Walsh, Head Doctor Dr David White, Head Physiotherapist Caroline Woods, physiotherapist Darren McMaster and Head of Sports Science Dr Richard McCann.

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