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Irish Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Former Northern Ireland and Sligo Rovers boss involved in serious accident
Former Northern Ireland and Sligo Rovers boss Ian Baraclough needed emergency surgery after suffering extensive back and neck injuries in an accident. Baraclough was swimming on holiday in Mauritius when the incident happened in which he suffered broken bones in his back and neck. The 54-year-old was appointed as Patrick Thistle's sporting director this year and the club have released a statement confirming that Baraclough's injuries are not 'life-changing'. He guided Sligo to their Premier Division title in 35 years and also to FAI Cup final success before a stint in charge of Motherwell in the SPL. He went on to take the reins of Northern Ireland's under-21s in 2017 and then took charge of the senior squad in 2020 for two years before Michael O'Neill's return to the helm. Thistle's statement read: "It is expected it will be several weeks before he can return to Scotland and a further period of recovery will be needed before he is able to return to The Wyre Stadium at Firhill. The club have been in constant contact with Ian's family since the accident and have now also been able to thankfully speak to Ian." Club chairman Richard Beastall reacted: "Ian suffered broken bones in both his neck and back but thankfully the speed in which he was operated on, and the care that was taken pre-operation, has helped the situation significantly." Baraclough said: "On behalf of myself, my wife, my children and my wider family I would like to thank the surgeons and staff at the Wellkin Hospital, Mauritius for their exceptional care. "I would also like to thank club chairman Richard Beastall and all of the team at Partick Thistle for their support and well wishes. In my short space of time I have already felt the close bond and drive from staff, players, fans and volunteers that make Thistle what it is." "I'm looking forward to returning as quickly as possible and get back to that unique and special feeling that really marks Thistle out as a football club with a passion to be different and an ambition to succeed. It is one that I am very proud to be a part of."
Belfast Telegraph
3 days ago
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
Former NI boss on the road to recovery after horror accident: ‘I'm looking forward to returning as quickly as possible'
Partick Thistle, where Baraclough is Sporting Director, revealed the 54-year-old was injured while swimming in Mauritius. The Scottish Championship side stated: 'Ian was injured whilst swimming and required immediate surgery to ensure that the injuries were not life-changing, and it is expected it will be several weeks before he can return to the country and a further period of recovery will be needed before he is able to return to The Wyre Stadium at Firhill. 'The club have been in constant contact with Ian's family since the accident and have now also been able to thankfully speak to Ian.' Baraclough succeeded Michael O'Neill and held the Northern Ireland post for two years before being sacked in October 2022. He also spent three years in charge of the Northern Ireland Under-21s before his promotion in 2020 when O'Neill joined Stoke City. Following a spell as Cheltenham Town assistant manager, he was appointed Director of Football with National League side AFC Fylde before leaving in January. He said: 'On behalf of myself, my wife, my children and my wider family I would like to thank the surgeons and staff at the Wellkin Hospital, Mauritius for their exceptional care. 'I would also like to thank Club Chairman Richard Beastall and all of the team at Partick Thistle for their support and well wishes. In my short space of time I have already felt the close bond and drive from staff, players, fans and volunteers that make Thistle what it is. 'I'm looking forward to returning as quickly as possible and get back to that unique and special feeling that really marks Thistle out as a football club with a passion to be different and an ambition to succeed. It is one that I am very proud to be a part of.' Club Chairman Beastall said: 'It was a harrowing time for Ian and his family immediately after the accident, however things are beginning to settle now. 'He suffered broken bones in both his neck and back but thankfully the speed in which he was operated on, and the care that was taken pre-operation, has helped the situation significantly. 'Ian has only been at the club for a short time, however he has impressed everyone with his professionalism and drive. Everyone at The Wyre Stadium at Firhill wishes Ian a quick and full recovery. 'We have contingency measures in place to cope with his absence. These include extra duties being carried out by our new Head of Recruitment, Lee Turnbull, who has now officially started, and others at the club. I thank everyone for rallying together.'
Scotsman
3 days ago
- Sport
- Scotsman
Scottish football chief kept in Africa for weeks after suffering 'extensive' injuries in accident
Thistle sporting director badly hurt in swimming accident Sign up to our Football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Partick Thistle sporting director Ian Baraclough is currently recovering in hospital after suffering 'extensive' neck and back injuries following a swimming incident while on holiday in Mauritius. The Scottish Championship club confirmed that Baraclough will not return to Scotland for several weeks as he continues his recovery on the African island. The 54-year-old former Motherwell and Northern Ireland manager required immediate surgery to ensure that his injuries were not life-threatening and thanked Mauritian medics who came to his aid. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Thistle say they have put contingency plans in place to cope with the absence of Baraclough, who was expected to oversee a busy transfer window and squad remodelling under new head coach Mark Wilson. Partick Thistle sporting director Ian Baraclough. | SNS Group A statement on the Partick website read: 'Partick Thistle wish to advise that Sporting Director Ian Baraclough is currently recovering in hospital after suffering extensive back and neck injuries in an accident just over a week ago. 'Ian was injured whilst swimming and required immediate surgery to ensure that the injuries were not life-changing, and it is expected it will be several weeks before he can return to the country and a further period of recovery will be needed before he is able to return to The Wyre Stadium at Firhill. 'The club have been in constant contact with Ian's family since the accident and have now also been able to thankfully speak to Ian.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Baraclough grateful for support Baraclough thanked Partick for their support and said: 'On behalf of myself, my wife, my children and my wider family I would like to thank the surgeons and staff at the Wellkin Hospital, Mauritius for their exceptional care. 'I would also like to thank Club Chairman Richard Beastall and all of the team at Partick Thistle for their support and well wishes. In my short space of time I have already felt the close bond and drive from staff, players, fans and volunteers that make Thistle what it is. 'I'm looking forward to returning as quickly as possible and get back to that unique and special feeling that really marks Thistle out as a football club with a passion to be different and an ambition to succeed. It is one that I am very proud to be a part of.' Thistle chairman Richard Beastall added: 'It was a harrowing time for Ian and his family immediately after the accident however things are beginning to settle now. He suffered broken bones in both his neck and back but thankfully the speed in which he was operated on, and the care that was taken pre-operation, has helped the situation significantly. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Ian has only been at the club for a short time however he has impressed everyone with his professionalism and drive. Everyone at The Wyre Stadium at Firhill wishes Ian a quick and full recovery.
Daily Record
3 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Ian Baraclough undergoes emergency surgery after Partick Thistle chief involved in 'harrowing' accident
Baraclough suffered neck and back injuries whilst swimming in Mauritius and is now recovering in hospital Ian Baraclough has thanked Partick Thistle for their support after he needed emergency surgery on holiday. The Jags' new sporting director was on holiday with his family in Mauritius when he suffered severe back and neck injuries in a swimming accident. The former Motherwell boss was rushed to hospital and had to go under the knife to prevent his injuries becoming life changing. The Scottish Championship club have confirmed that he is now recovering and Baraclough is keen to resume his duties as quickly as possible. "On behalf of myself, my wife, my children and my wider family I would like to thank the surgeons and staff at the Wellkin Hospital, Mauritius for their exceptional care," he said. 'I would also like to thank Club Chairman Richard Beastall and all of the team at Partick Thistle for their support and well wishes. "In my short space of time I have already felt the close bond and drive from staff, players, fans and volunteers that make Thistle what it is. 'I'm looking forward to returning as quickly as possible and get back to that unique and special feeling that really marks Thistle out as a football club with a passion to be different and an ambition to succeed. It is one that I am very proud to be a part of.' Club chairman Richard Beastall said: 'It was a harrowing time for Ian and his family immediately after the accident however things are beginning to settle now. "He suffered broken bones in both his neck and back but thankfully the speed in which he was operated on, and the care that was taken pre-operation, has helped the situation significantly. 'Ian has only been at the club for a short time however he has impressed everyone with his professionalism and drive. Everyone at The Wyre Stadium at Firhill wishes Ian a quick and full recovery.' 'We have contingency measures in place to cope with his absence. These include extra duties being carried out by our new Head of Recruitment, Lee Turnbull, who has now officially started, and others at the club. I thank everyone for rallying together.'
BBC News
07-04-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Partick Thistle appoint Baraclough as first sporting director
Former Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough has become Partick Thistle's first-ever sporting appointment comes a week after the Scottish Championship club announced that striker and women's team manager Brian Graham and under-18s coach Mark Wilson would remain in charge of the first-team until the end of the have been in charge since Kris Doolan was dismissed in February with Thistle under pressure to maintain fourth place in Scotland's second 54-year-old Baraclough previously managed in Scotland's top flight with Motherwell and the Englishman told Thistle's website: "I know from my previous time in Scotland that Partick Thistle is an iconic club with a great history and to be joining as it approaches its 150th birthday early next year is pretty special. "An exciting end of the season is in store as the men's first team look to secure fourth place and push for promotion."Since Baraclough was sacked in October 2022 after two years as Northern Ireland boss, he has been assistant manager of League One club Cheltenham Town and director of football with Fylde of the National chairman Richard Beastall said that appointing someone with international experience "demonstrates our ambition and commitment to delivering our stated strategic ambition of becoming a sustainable Premiership club".Thistle's defeat by Airdrieonians on Saturday, combined with Raith Rovers' win over Ayr United, means the Glasgow side are only three points above their Fife rivals in the race for a promotion play-off spot.
