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Mauricio Pochettino has been confirmed as the new Manchester United head coach. (Photo by Zac Goodwin/Press Association)

Manchester United confirm agreement for Mauricio Pochettino as head coach

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

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy speaks to the media during a press conference ahead of the DP World Tour Championship Dubai. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy hoping to avail of fine Earth Course record in Dubai

Darren Rafferty with George Best's statue at Windsor Park. (Photo by Darren Rafferty)

George Best collector delighted to see NI hero 'still making the headlines'

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

Northern Ireland's Dermot Mee. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Manchester United goalkeeper amongst newcomers to NI squad

Generally a flight lasting one hour, the Belfast Ryanair passengers did not end up arriving in Manchester until about 11 hours after takeoff (photo by Jaime REINA / AFP via Getty Images)

Co Antrim Ryanair passenger baffled by Storm Boelo 'gruelling ordeal'

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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's Shea Charles takes on Dominik Szoboszlai of Hungary. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

NI legend feels Fulham move could be 'stepping stone' for star

Will Murdock in action for Manchester United's U21s. (Photo by Molly Darlington/Getty Images)

NI teen 'excited' for loan move after signing new Manchester United contract

Portadown supporters Gary McKeag, supporters' club secretary Harry Blevins, and his grandson Sam Blevins; 22 of the club's members have now returned their season tickets

'Heartbreak' for NI Man Utd fans who have been forced to return season tickets

Braiden Graham was named on Everton's bench for Sunday's Premier League clash against Manchester United. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Ex-Linfield striker named on Everton bench for Manchester United clash

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Former Northern Ireland under 21s goalkeeper Dermot Mee on club duty with Manchester United. (Photo by Michael Campanella/Getty Images)

Northern Ireland goalkeeper's magic Manchester United moment in Dublin

Northern Ireland's Shea Charles is set for a move to the Premier League. (Photo by Leila Coker/Getty Images)

Medical date booked with Shea Charles set to become NI's most expensive player

The Budget Energy SuperCupNI Cup final between Ballymena United and Linfield across the Boys' Minor section. (Photo by Stephen Hamilton/PressEye)

SUPERCUPNI: Friday reports and results across final fixtures for boys

Manchester United celebrate lifting the Girls' Premier Cup at the Budget Energy SuperCupNI. (Photo by Jonathan Porter/Press Eye)

Manchester United celebrate SuperCupNI Girls' title double

County Antrim and Manchester United competing across the boys' premier section. (Photo by Brian Little/PressEye)

SUPERCUPNI: Wednesday reports and results across fixtures for boys and girls

County Antrim secured a place in the Budget Energy SuperCupNI Boys' Premier semi-finals following a 1-1 draw with Manchester United at the Riada Stadium

Co Antrim hold Manchester United to book boys' Premier semi-final spot

Linfield Eli Wade enjoying the moment against Blackburn Rovers at Anderson Park in Coleraine. (Photo by Brian Little/PressEye)

SUPERCUPNI: Tuesday reports and results across fixtures for boys and girls

County Antrim’s Jamison Rainey (right) competing with Rangers' Ollie McGhee in the SuperCupNI boys' premier section. (Photo by Stephen Hamilton/PressEye)

SUPERCUPNI: Monday reports and results across fixtures for boys and girls

Jacob Carney left Glenavon after one season. (Photo by INPHO/Stephen Hamilton)

Former Glenavon star 'just training' with League Two club amid transfer interest

Kevin Keegan with Peter Beardsley (L) and Keith Gillespie in May 1995. (Photo by Gary M Prior/Allsport/Hulton Achive/Getty Images)

'He had such a huge impact on me': Former NI star pays tribute to Kevin Keegan

Cliftonville have signed Ollie Samuels on loan from Middlesbrough. (Photo by Cliftonville FC)

Cliftonville confirm arrival of Middlesbrough defender
Cliftonville have confirmed the loan signing of Ollie Samuels from Middlesbrough – with the defender making a first club outing during Tuesday’s friendly win over Warrenpoint Town.
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Councillor Henry Cushinan, Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, and William Campbell, Director of the Budget Energy SuperCupNI, are pictured at the picturesque Clotworthy House in Antrim Castle Gardens with Crusaders players Kelly Robinson and Lily Steen, Glentoran players Eloise McAuley and Riah Totten, Amelia Fleming (Linfield) and Ria Conere (Cliftonville) ahead of the 2026 Budget Energy SuperCupNI Girls' Tournament.

English giants set to headline SuperCupNI Girls' Tournament this summer

Newcastle United's Bruno Guimaraes. (Photo by Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)

TRANSFER TRACKER: Newcastle vow to keep star man and Man Utd move for goalkeeper

Aston Villa's Youri Tielemans is a transfer target for Manchester United. (Photo by Martin Rickett/PA Wire)

Manchester United in Andrey Santos transfer done deal and Youri Tielemans talks

Northern Ireland's Shea Charles is a transfer target for Leeds United. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Leeds United's latest transfer offer for NI star 'set to be rejected'

Northern Ireland's Dermot Mee has signed a new contract at Manchester United. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Northern Ireland U21 goalkeeper rewarded with new Manchester United contract

Northern Ireland's Ethan Galbraith has joined Stoke City. (Photo by Desmond Loughery/Pacemaker Press)

NI star outlines 'desire to play in Premier League' after making Stoke City move

Fans of Manchester United in front of a mural of George Best at Old Trafford last year (photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

George Best's Man United European medal sells for vastly more than list price

Arsenal begin the defence of their Premier League trophy at home to Coventry City

10 Premier League matches to whet appetite as 2026-27 fixtures are revealed

Northern Ireland's Shea Charles. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Leeds United 'among the admirers' of NI star amid Manchester United interest

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

Manchester United in fly-on-the-wall Amazon documentary

Kieran McKenna has announced he is stepping down as Ipswich boss to take a break from football. (Photo by Martin Rickett/PA Wire)

Fermanagh's Kieran McKenna to take break from football after Ipswich exit

Northern Ireland's Ethan Galbraith. (Photo by Andrew Paton/PressEye)

West Ham United 'eyeing up deal' for Northern Ireland star

Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna could be set for a move to Fulham. (Photo by Nigel French/PA Wire)

Fulham identify Northern Irishman as 'top target' with boss 'likely to leave'

Northern Ireland's Shea Charles battles with Ousmane Dembele. (Photo by Sameer AL-DOUMY / AFP via Getty Images)

Michael O'Neill insists NI star 'ready for the top level' after France display

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

This year's Budget Energy SuperCupNI tournament will run from Sunday, July 26 to Friday, July 31. (Photo by SCNI)

SuperCupNI fixtures locked in for home prospects and global youth

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

George Best pictured in November 1967. (Photo by Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Fans and former team-mates lead tributes to 'genius' George Best

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

A London auction house is marking what would have been George Best's 80th birthday by announcing the sale of his most important award - his 1968 European Cup Winners’ Medal. Pictured is George wearing the colours of Fulham, the London club which brought him back to League Football in Division Two.

George Best's 1968 European Cup Winners’ Medal up for auction

Northern Ireland's Shea Charles could be an option for Manchester United this summer. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

Manchester United view Northern Ireland star as 'high-potential option'

George Best playing for Manchester United against Chelsea in Division One in March 1969. (Photo by Ian McLennan/Getty Images)

NI legend admits watching George Best 'made me want to be a footballer'

Northern Ireland’s Conor Hazard. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Northern Ireland goalkeeper offered new contract by Plymouth Argyle

Northern Ireland's Mark Allen against Zhang Anda in the Halo World Snooker Championship at The Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. (Photo by Sam Bloxham/Getty Images)

Antrim's Mark Allen 'fire in my belly' for world title dream

Tommy Wright (back right, manager of Northern Ireland under 21s) and Karl Bradley (back left, Budget Energy) at the SuperCupNI draw with, front row from left, Isaac Dixon, Curtis McKeown, Chloe Beckinsale and Charlotte Havern. Also included is Sparky the Budget Energy mascot. (Photo by SuperCupNI)

Northern Ireland summer dates for Liverpool, Manchester United and Rangers teams

Ballymena United 2013s players Cole Logan, Curtis McKeown, Mason Buxton and William Shannon are pictured at Ballintoy Harbour alongside Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Oliver McMullan, as the Budget Energy SuperCupNI confirms its 2026 Boys’ Premier Section line-up, featuring global heavyweights Manchester United and Sunderland, alongside Scottish giants Rangers and reigning champions Southampton

Sunderland return to Boys’ Premier line-up at SuperCupNI tournament

Northern Ireland's Tom Atcheson has impressed for Blackburn Rovers. (Photo by Nigel French/PA Wire)

Man United and Spurs among clubs 'keeping close eye' on Northern Ireland star

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Michael O'Neill full faith NI star can develop into 'top-class player'

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