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BBC News
2 hours ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Northern Ireland 2-0 Denmark, November 2023
Ahead of Saturday's meeting between Northern Ireland and Denmark on Saturday, let's take you back to the last time these two sides O'Neill's side ended a poor Euro 2024 qualifying campaign on a high with a 2-0 win over the Danes at Windsor goals from Isaac Price and Dion Charles sealed the victory against the visitor who had already secured their place in the a result, they rested a few big names for the Windsor Park encounter, with Manchester United pair Rasmus Højlund and Christian Eriksen already missing out through didn't make the much-needed victory any less sweet for the Northern Ireland players and supporters, however, with the Green and White Army bursting into life for the majority of the second half of a game in which there was little more than pride at you want to, take a trip down memory lane and read our match report from that night.
BBC News
2 days ago
- General
- BBC News
All you need to know about Northern Ireland friendlies
Northern Ireland are back in action in their final two friendlies before the start of World Cup qualifying in has been a positive 12 months for Michael O'Neill's youthful squad, who won promotion to League B in the Nations League. June's double-header with Denmark and Iceland will be the team's final outings before Northern Ireland take on Luxembourg and Germany in opponents, squad news and how to watch it on BBC Sport - here's all you need to know. Who are Northern Ireland facing? Northern Ireland start the double-header away to Denmark, who have become familiar opponents for O'Neill's side in recent game is on Saturday, 7 June and kick-off in Copenhagen is at 18:00 BST. After that, Iceland travel to Windsor Park in the final friendly before the all-important World Cup in Belfast is at 19:45 BST on Tuesday, 10 June. What's the form guide? While it has been a positive year for O'Neill's young side, who have made more progress with Nations League promotion, they head into the June double-header off the back of a 5-1 away defeat by Sweden in that result was something of an outlier as there have been just three defeats in their last 13 internationals - a vast contrast from the two wins in 10 before that, and both of those victories were over San Ireland faced Denmark twice in Euro 2024 qualifying, and were denied a dramatic late equaliser by VAR in Copenhagen in June that November they exacted revenge on the Danes as Isaac Price and Dion Charles netted in a 2-0 win at Windsor Park. Denmark finished second in their League A group behind Spain, but their recent form has not been have only won one of their past six matches, in the Nations League quarter-final first leg against Portugal before Cristiano Ronaldo's side powered through in the second leg. Northern Ireland last played Iceland in Euro 2008 qualifying, losing both matches with a 3-0 home defeat and 2-1 loss in Reykjavik. More recently, Iceland's form has been a bit patchy with just two wins in their past eight matches. They finished third in their Group B4 in the Nations League. Who's in the squad? Fresh from winning the Premier League with Liverpool, Conor Bradley returns to the squad after missing March's matches through injury. In fact, it has been a successful time for the squad as Trai Hume and Dan Ballard won promotion to the Premier League with Sunderland, and Justin Devenny celebrated FA Cup success with Crystal Palace. Preston North End midfielder Ali McCann and Huddersfield Town striker Dion Charles have also returned to the Jordan Thompson, Ciaron Brown, Eoin Toal and Josh Magennis miss out on the 26-man squad through defender Kofi Balmer and Rangers winger Ross McCausland are also absent, while there is still no place for Birmingham City goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell. How can you follow it? You can watch both matches live on BBC Two NI, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport Magennis and Stuart Dallas are the pundits for both matches, and will join Stephen Watson for the Denmark fixture and Gavin Andrews at Windsor Park for the Iceland Kane and former NI defender Stephen Craigan are on commentary for both for the Denmark game begins at 17:40 BST, while you can watch the Iceland match from 19:30 can also listen live on BBC Sounds, BBC Radio Ulster and the BBC Sport Northern Ireland internationals George McCartney and Keith Gillespie join Mark Sidebottom in studio for the Denmark game, and coverage begins at 17:45 the Iceland game, Joel Taggart is on presenting duties alongside Gillespie and McCartney, with coverage getting under way at 19:30 Northern Ireland defender John O'Neill is on co-commentary for both matches, and he will join Joel Taggart for the Denmark game and Michael Clarke for Iceland's trip to Windsor Park. The pre-match press conferences will also be streamed on the BBC Sport website and app, and the BBC Sport NI online team will provide live text commentaries, reports, reaction and highlights from both matches.
BBC News
4 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Three live Northern Ireland internationals in seven days on BBC Sport NI
The Northern Ireland women and men's teams are in action with three games in seven days and BBC Sport NI will have live coverage of all three. Following a setback against Poland last Friday, Tanya Oxtoby's side face a crucial final Nations League group game away to Bosnia-Herzegovina tomorrow evening (Tuesday 03 June). Avoiding defeat in the showdown in Zenica would mean Northern Ireland finish second in the group and secure a promotion play-off place. The game will be live on BBC iPlayer with kick-off at 6pm. The Northern Ireland men's team play two friendly internationals in preparation for their World Cup qualifiers in the autumn. They travel away to face Denmark on Saturday 7 June (kick-off 6pm) before hosting Iceland at home on Tuesday 10 June (kick-off 7.45pm) at the National Stadium at Windsor Park. Both games are live on BBC Two Northern Ireland, BBC iPlayer with live audio commentary on BBC Radio Ulster. KM2 Follow for more
7NEWS
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Tributes flow for horse racing's Schick family after shattering death of Jimmy Schick, aged 10
Heartfelt tributes continue to flow for famous horse racing family, the Schicks, who have been crushed by a shattering accident that took the life of their 10-year-old boy, Jimmy. The Schick family — considered to be racing royalty within the industry — run Windsor Park Stud in New Zealand, and last Sunday father and managing director, Rodney, was involved in a tragic ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle) crash with his two sons and a third child. Rodney was critically injured when the ATV rolled on the family's Cambridge estate, and his other son Oli, 12, was also injured but is recovering. Another family friend was also involved and hospitalised, but is OK. The group were reportedly on a hunting trip when they lost control of the vehicle. They were airlifted to hospital where Rodney was placed in intensive care, but, sadly, Jimmy could not be saved. The family has asked for privacy but have also been 'overwhelmed and extremely grateful for the outpouring of love and support' they have been shown during the extremely difficult time. They are also extremely grateful to the emergency services teams who attended the scene and — true to the family's selfless nature — they are asking people to donate to those crews in an amazing act of generosity. 'In lieu of any flowers or food, the family has asked that anyone who wishes to make a contribution, should kindly donate to t his Give a Little page,' Windsor Park said in a statement. 'Rodney, Oli and Jack who were rescued at the scene would like to personally distribute all the funds to the amazing emergency services teams including Cambridge Fire Brigade, Hato Hone St John Ambulance and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter who were truly amazing in our time of need. 'A huge thanks also to our local Police who were fantastic. Our love, thanks and gratitude go out to them all 🙏❤❤' At the time of writing they had raised $175,000 for those emergency teams. Meanwhile, tributes continue to flow for Jimmy and one, in particular, was heartbreaking. On Thursday Windsor Park shared that moving poem to their friends and followers on social media. The tribute was titled: In Memory of Jimmy, the Little Cowboy We Love, and the Heroes Who Answered the Call A cowboy's heart in a young boy's frame, Jimmy loved each horse by name. He'd ride too fast, then flash a grin — A tumble of joy, pure mischief within. With his brother's laugh and his father near, And a faithful friend he held so dear, The sun shone down, the breeze blew free, The best day ever, 'twas meant to be. But fate can turn with cruel surprise, Beneath familiar, clear blue skies. The wheels gave way with no warning sound, In that valley, where hills surround. It tipped, then turned, then lost its place, And tumbled down through time and space. The air grew still, the light withdrew, Then rescue came with purpose true. From far and wide, they heard the call, And flew where few would dare at all. They gave their all, they stayed the fight, And held him through the falling night. To every hero who came that day, We thank you more than words can say. With stars as stirrups, the clouds his trail, He rides at sunset, o'er hill and vale. No track too steep, no gates to close, Where the wild wind sings, the young heart goes. \ And to his kin, whose love runs deep, May peace find you in hours of sleep. For Jimmy rides where pain is gone— A cowboy's soul, still riding on. 'The Schick family is incredibly grateful for the generous donations and supportive comments on Jimmy's Emergency Service Give A Little page,' Windsor Park said. 'These messages have provided inspiration and encouragement during an extremely difficult time.'
BBC News
14-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Windsor Park unlikely to stage Crocker-Donovan 2
The rematch between Lewis Crocker and Paddy Donovan now looks unlikely to take place at Belfast's Windsor Park with the city's SSE Arena set to be the venue, promoter Eddie Hearn has fighter Donovan was ahead on the judges' scorecards in the IBF world welterweight title eliminator in March when he was disqualified for hitting Belfastman Crocker after the bell sounded for the end of the eighth joint-managers Andy Lee and Keith Sullivan officially appealed for their fighter to be granted a rematch and the IBF upheld the boss Eddie Hearn made clear his desire that rematch would take place at the home of Northern Ireland's football team which was officially renamed the Clearer Twist National Stadium at Windsor Park earlier this month following the agreement of an eight-year sponsorship Hearn now accepts that the prospects of the contest taking place at the outdoor venue are fading with the fighters set to duel once more at the SSE Arena."There's now a very good chance it won't be at Windsor. ... we will probably now do it at the [SSE] Arena," he told The promoter added that the return bout is likely to take place in "late August or maybe early September". '20,000 a huge amount of tickets' Hearn said that the fight would have to generate ticket sales in excess of 20,000 to make the outdoor option viable."The issue with going outside is, with the costs and everything, you've got to be doing more than 20,000 tickets to make the delta positive of doing it in an arena with 9,000. That's a huge amount of tickets."Would it do 15 or 16,000? Probably. And don't get me wrong, I love an outdoor show. But there's also a lot to be said about going into an absolutely packed out arena."Crocker's victory on 1 March maintained extend his career winning streak to an unblemished 21 victories as Donovan suffered his fight defeat in 15 fights.
