Champions League

Former Northern Ireland international Jonny Evans (left) with Michael Carrick during time together at Manchester United. (Photo by Peter Byrne/PA Wire)

Northern Ireland hero Jonny Evans thanked in Michael Carrick's Man Utd farewell

Northern Ireland U21 international James Simpson has impressed at Larne. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Larne teenage star subject of transfer interest from English clubs

Michael Carrick has been sacked as Manchester United head coach, with Mauricio Pochettino understood to have been lined up to replace him. (Photo by Adam Davy/PA Wire)

‘Legend’ Michael Carrick sacked by Manchester United

Manchester United goalkeeper Dermot Mee has been called up to Northern Ireland's senior squad for the first time. (Photo by Michael Campanella/Getty Images)

Michael O'Neill reveals NI legend 'spoke very highly' of new call-up

Former Man Utd goalie Alex Stepney, supporter Susan Atkinson (wife of Eamon), Belfast-born former Man Utd midfielder (and Northern Ireland manager) Sammy McIlroy, and Eamon Atkinson, all pictured at the International Suite at Old Trafford

'This is the lowest ebb since I became a Manchester United supporter in 1965'

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick gestures to the fans after Wednesday's Champions League loss by 4-1 to Como. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

'Angry' United boss Michael Carrick ready ‘to deal with what’s next’

Northern Ireland legend and former Tottenham goalkeeper Pat Jennings at a club game in August. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Hero Pat Jennings praise for 'really good prospect' plus 'drives me mad' tactic

Glentoran chairman Colin Jess and Cheryl Lamont, one of the founding members of Glentoran Women, present Kelly Bailie with a framed shirt at Sunday’s game against Lisburn Rangers, commemorating her 30 seasons and 800 appearances for the club. (Photo by Glentoran FC)

Glentoran honour Kelly Bailie after final home appearance of 30-year career

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will come up against Northern Ireland tomorrow. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia ‘proud’ to be compared to George Best

Paris Saint-Germain's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will line up against Northern Ireland on Friday. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP via Getty Images)

Terry Devlin warns Northern Ireland against fixating on Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

Larne manager Gary Haveron. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Larne take huge stride towards Conference League qualification with win

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Larne manager Gary Haveron. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Gary Haveron confident Larne star who 'has been a miss' will make impact

Inver Park hosted Tuesday's Champions League match between Larne and Red Star Belgrade. (Photo by INPHO/Phil Magowan)

Larne issue statement after removing flag 'of a political nature' at Inver Park

Ronnie McFall has been invited as guest of Larne to watch their Champions League qualifier against Red Star Belgrade - 25 years on from managing against the same opposition when at Portadown

Legendary Irish League boss set to take in Larne's latest European challenge

John McGovern has ben backed for a Northern Ireland future after scoring in the Champions League for Shamrock Rovers. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Former Irish League striker backed for NI shot after Champions League first
Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley believes former Dungannon Swifts striker John McGovern has the potential to one day play for Northern Ireland after scoring his first goal in the Champions League this week.
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Glentoran manager Kim Turner. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Irish League boss blasts 'really poor and unfair' scheduling

Larne boss Gary Haveron celebrating domestic title glory which has led to a Champions League first qualifying round tie in San Marino. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker)

Larne's Champions League 'keep it alive' San Marino target

Tomas Cosgrove is embracing another season in local football with league champions Larne

Larne skipper feeling fresh as injury complaint is no longer

Larne manager Gary Haveron. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

Gary Haveron feels varied pre-season schedule will stand Larne in good stead

Larne manager Gary Haveron. (Photo by INPHO/Stephen Hamilton)

Gary Haveron happy with early signs from new recruits

MJ Kamson-Kamara impressed during his loan spell at Glentoran. (Photo by INPHO/PressEye/Jonathan Porter)

Former Glentoran star highlights role of Irish League club in Hearts transfer

Linfield and Glentoran have both discovered their European opponents. (Photo by INPHO/Jonathan Porter)

Glentoran handed tough Conference League tie as Linfield set for Estonia trip

Conor McKendry in action against RFS during Larne's last Champions League outing. (Photo by Jonathan Porter/Press Eye)

Larne discover Champions League fate with San Marino trip awaiting

Larne will be involved in the first qualifying round for the Champions League on Tuesday

Larne boss wants all Irish League teams to make their mark in Europe

Irish League kings Larne will compete in the Champions League this summer. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

When is the European draw and who could my Irish League team face?

Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Northern Ireland 'big jump' for rewards over results against 'benchmark' France
Manager Michael O’Neill has challenged his young Northern Ireland players to embrace the “big jump” against France’s “benchmark” star-studded squad.
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Arsenal's Gabriel (centre) dejected after defeat in the Champions League final penalty shoot-out as PSG celebrate victory. (Photo by Adam Davy/PA Wire)

Arsenal's Champions League dream ends in penalty heartbreak against PSG

Manchester United – including Northern Ireland hero George Best (middle row, fourth left) - after European Cup glory in 1968. (Photo by Allsport Hulton/Archive)

Arsenal goal to join Best '68 and Gerrard's Miracle Of Istanbul in Euro history

Coleraine Arsenal Supporters' Club members in Budapest at the fan zone before Saturday's Champions League final, from left, Jonathan Irwin, Sean Rankin, Steven O'Neill and Alex Garrett. (Photo by Sean Rankin)

Coleraine's Sean Rankin has Arsenal 'bring back the big one' European dream

Fans in the UK will have to pay to watch next weekend's Champions League final for the very first time

Starmer urges TNT Sports to make Champions League final available for free

Manchester United coach Jonny Evans (left) in conversation with Michael Carrick. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP via Getty Images)

NI legend Jonny Evans to remain at Manchester United after new deal

Michael Carrick will stay on as Manchester United head coach having signed a deal until 2028. (Photo by Martin Rickett/PA Wire)

Michael Carrick confirmed as Manchester United head coach

Pep Guardiola will leave Manchester City at the end of the season, the club have announced

Pep Guardiola confirms he is leaving Manchester City this summer

Andy Ryan's Larne contract expires this summer. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Former club make 'significant financial offer' to in-demand Irish League star

Leicester City have been relegated to Sky Bet League One next season

Michael Carrick deserves crack at managing Man Utd says Keith Gillespie

Liverpool manager Arne Slot reacts on the touchline during the Premier League loss at Villa Park. (Photo by Jacob King/PA Wire)

Arne Slot faith Liverpool will be a better force next season

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick. (Photo by Martin Rickett/PA Wire)

'Clarity is important' but strong Man Utd finish main aim for Michael Carrick

The Ulster Cup is to be reintroduced as the BetMcLean European Play-Off trophy

Ulster Cup to be reintroduced as European Play-Off trophy

Liam Rosenior who has been sacked as Chelsea head coach, the Premier League club have announced

Liam Rosenior sacked as Chelsea boss following losing run

Glentoran's James Singleton (left) and club captain Marcus Kane with the BetMcLean Cup trophy. (Photo by Kirth Ferris/Pacemaker Press)

Glentoran star 'against' VAR with hope final focuses on players over technology

Northern Ireland U21 manager Tommy Wright. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Tommy Wright praises NI U21s 'character' in defeat to star-studded German side

Italy's Gennaro Gattuso. (Photo by STEFANO RELLANDINI/AFP via Getty Images)

Gennaro Gattuso ready for 'most important game of my career' against NI

Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk celebrates scoring against Sunderland. (Photo by Danny Lawson/PA Wire)

Virgil van Dijk celebrates Liverpool 'pretty close to perfection'

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe in the stands ahead of the Premier League in January. (Photo by Martin Rickett/PA Wire)

Unpopular changes at Man Utd 'for the better' says Sir Jim Ratcliffe

Harry Maguire and Jonny Evans while playing together for Manchester United. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Man United star labels NI legend as 'most underrated I’ve ever played with'

Rangers' Findlay Curtis (right) battling against Kieron Bowie in the Scottish Premiership win over Hibs at Ibrox. (Photo by Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)

Academy graduate Findlay Curtis ‘buzzing’ after first Rangers start

Liverpool manager Arne Slot (right) with Mohamed Salah. (Photo by Peter Byrne/PA Wire)

Mohamed Salah in Liverpool squad following Arne Slot talks

Northern Ireland-born Jonny Evans during his time as a Manchester United player. (Photo by Zac Goodwin/PA Wire)

Jonny Evans steps down from Manchester United role - reports

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah applauds the fans after a Premier League draw against Leeds United at Elland Road. (Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Mohamed Salah: I’ve been ‘thrown under the bus’ by Liverpool

Liverpool's Conor Bradley is set to return from injury against Leeds United this weekend. (Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Arne Slot provides positive Conor Bradley injury update

Northern Ireland international Conor Bradley. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Conor Bradley to miss Liverpool's next seven matches 'unless a miracle happens'

Celtic Interim manager Martin O'Neill. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Martin O'Neill despairs as Celtic AGM abandoned

A full-stretch Portadown goalkeeper Alex Moore is unable to keep out Mark Randall's free-kick at Inver Park on Friday in the Sports Direct Premiership win by Larne. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

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