FOOTBALL: Worthington looks forward to negotiations
NORTHERN Ireland's schedule of fixtures in the Euro 2012 qualifying campaign will be finalised at a meeting in Belgrade on March 8.
Nigel Worthington's side are in Group C along with world champions Italy, Serbia, Slovenia, Estonia and the Brian Kerr managed Faroe Islands.
"I'm going to work out a format that I think would suit us before we go to the meeting," said Worthington.
"You've got to be on your toes during the negotiations and remain strong."
He added: "Obviously I'll be keeping my cards close to my chest as I don't want to give anything away before the meeting.
"I really enjoyed the last fixture meeting - it was the first time I'd been involved and it was a fantastic experience.
"I will have a clear idea in my mind of what I would like when I go there but so will the five other managers in the group."
Worthington admitted that it is a tough group but said he was pleased with the draw.
Northern Ireland's preparations for the qualifiers begin with a friendly against Albania in Tirana on 3 March.
Provisional dates that have been set for matches:
3/4 and 7 September 2010
8/9 and 12 October 2010
25/26 and 29 March 2011
3/4 and 7 June 2011
2/3 and 6 September 2011
7/8 and 11 October 2011 (dates for the last play-off matches in all groups)
Play-off Matches
11/12 November 2011
15 November 2011
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