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BBC News
5 days ago
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- BBC News
Magennis still has 'a lot to offer' Northern Ireland
Experienced striker Josh Magennis is targeting a Northern Ireland return, admitting he can "never be comfortable" with being left out of a squad. Manager Michael O'Neill omitted the 34-year-old frontman from March's friendlies to assess new forward options, but said the door would remain open for surgery has ruled Magennis out of June's games with Denmark and Iceland. but the Exeter City forward is aiming for a return when World Cup qualifying begins in September."You can never be comfortable being left out of a squad," said Magennis, who has 12 goals in 82 Northern Ireland caps. "That's your own selfish ego, but you have to try and see the bigger picture. "Similar happened to me when I came into the squad, when Michael wanted to see me but there were other players before me and he knew what they could do."Magennis added that he still "has got a lot to offer" his country after scoring 12 goals in all competitions for League One side Exeter during the 2024-25 season."It's up to me to continue to perform and keep my head down, and be ready to go whenever that opportunity comes again," Magennis added."I still feel like I've got a lot to offer. I feel like I'm progressing and doing well, so I'm not slowing down any time soon."While recovering from surgery, Magennis is working on his coaching badges with the Irish FA and says "it's a passion that I've got" when his playing career comes to a close."I'll continue to play as long as I possibly can. I'm still enjoying playing football, but unfortunately in every dream you have to wake up and for me that's getting closer and closer as the seasons go on. "It's a passion I've got now to understand the game, learn the game and develop players as much as I can."
Belfast Telegraph
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
Northern Ireland midfielder released by Championship club while international teammate signs fresh deal with League One side
The 28-year-old joined Stoke in January 2020 from Blackpool, making 178 appearances for the second tier club. However, the Potters have not offered Thompson a new deal and he will leave the club at the end of his contract. The Manchester United youth product made his Northern Ireland debut in 2018 and has since won 38 caps for his country. Meanwhile, Thompson's international teammate Josh Magennis has signed a new one-year deal with League Cup club Exeter City. The Bangor man made 49 appearances for the Grecians this season, scoring 13 goals including a memorable FA Cup double against Nottingham Forest. The 34 year-old has won 82 caps for Northern Ireland but was left out of Michael O'Neill's last squad.
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Nottingham Forest beats third-tier Exeter on penalties to advance in FA Cup
EXETER, England (AP) — Nottingham Forest needed penalties to overcome third-tier Exeter in the FA Cup on Tuesday. High-flying Forest, which is third in the Premier League standings, won 4-2 in a shootout at St James Park after the game ended 2-2. Josh Magennis gave Exeter the lead in the fifth, but Ramon Sosa and Taiwo Awoniyi put Forest ahead at halftime. Magennis leveled the game five minutes after the break and Exeter went down to 10 men when Ed Turns was sent off in the 87th. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. But Forest couldn't find a winner in extra time, meaning the game went to spot kicks, with Neco Williams scoring the winning penalty. Forest plays Ipswich in the fifth round. ___ AP soccer:
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Nottingham Forest beats third-tier Exeter on penalties to advance in FA Cup
EXETER, England (AP) — Nottingham Forest needed penalties to overcome third-tier Exeter in the FA Cup on Tuesday. High-flying Forest, which is third in the Premier League standings, won 4-2 in a shootout at St James Park after the game ended 2-2. Josh Magennis gave Exeter the lead in the fifth, but Ramon Sosa and Taiwo Awoniyi put Forest ahead at halftime. Magennis leveled the game five minutes after the break and Exeter went down to 10 men when Ed Turns was sent off in the 87th. But Forest couldn't find a winner in extra time, meaning the game went to spot kicks, with Neco Williams scoring the winning penalty. Forest plays Ipswich in the fifth round. ___ AP soccer: The Associated Press
Associated Press
11-02-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Nottingham Forest beats third-tier Exeter on penalties to advance in FA Cup
EXETER, England (AP) — Nottingham Forest needed penalties to overcome third-tier Exeter in the FA Cup on Tuesday. High-flying Forest, which is third in the Premier League standings, won 4-2 in a shootout at St James Park after the game ended 2-2. Josh Magennis gave Exeter the lead in the fifth, but Ramon Sosa and Taiwo Awoniyi put Forest ahead at halftime. Magennis leveled the game five minutes after the break and Exeter went down to 10 men when Ed Turns was sent off in the 87th. But Forest couldn't find a winner in extra time, meaning the game went to spot kicks, with Neco Williams scoring the winning penalty. Forest plays Ipswich in the fifth round. ___
