Steven Beacom
Belfast Telegraph
United Kingdom
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How hockey in Northern Ireland could be set for a radical revamp
Hockey in Northern Ireland could be set for a radical transformation for the 12,500 women, men, girls and boys who play the sport here with changes to the schedule of Leagues, the sizes of Leagues and the regionalisation of Leagues all up for consideration. → Read More
Michael O’Neill will be the next Northern Ireland manager
Michael O'Neill’s appointment as Northern Ireland manager for a second time will be announced this week. → Read More
Michael O'Neill poised to return as Northern Ireland boss with Irish FA closing in on a deal
Michael O’Neill is closing in on becoming Northern Ireland manager for a second time. → Read More
Irish FA backs Casement Park as the only show in town for Euro 2028
The Irish FA have insisted they are ‘confident’ Northern Ireland will stage matches in the Euro 2028 finals if the UK/Ireland bid is successful. → Read More
Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough sacked by Irish FA
Ian Baraclough is no longer the Northern Ireland manager. → Read More
Steven Beacom: Republic of Ireland made it a night to remember, but for all the wrong reasons
‘OOH ah up the Ra’. Words that hurt deeply and burn into the very soul and being of hundreds of thousands of people in this complex, complicated island of ours and sung loudly by the Republic of Ireland women’s football team in their changing room on the greatest night of their sporting lives. → Read More
Steven Beacom: After being axed by the Irish FA, Kyle Lafferty may never play for NI again
It would have been inconceivable for Kyle Lafferty to represent Northern Ireland on Saturday night after a video emerged on social media of the striker appearing to make an alleged sectarian remark. → Read More
North West 200 chief Mervyn Whyte: Hopes for 2023 event are now higher than a month ago
Mervyn Whyte has revealed he now has increased hope that the famed North West 200 will go ahead next year after warning just last month that the event was in danger of not taking place in 2023 without additional funding and support. → Read More
Irish Premiership transfer latest: Glenavon, Portadown and Carrick in hunt for free agent Eoin Bradley
Glenavon, Portadown and Carrick Rangers are planning to make a move for striker Eoin Bradley after the fan favourite was released by Coleraine. → Read More
Travelling the world with Northern Ireland is ‘an addiction’ for the Green & White Army
Pristina city centre. Amid the hustle and bustle of the locals going about their business sit Northern Ireland fans in outdoor bars and restaurants. → Read More
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson: It will be a sad day if the Ulster Grand Prix can’t enjoy its centenary year
Chief Sports Writer Steven Beacom has been speaking to political leaders in Northern Ireland about all things sport. The exclusive Belfast Telegraph series continues today with Democratic Unionist Party leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson. → Read More
Alliance leader Naomi Long: We must ensure Casement Park is built and Northern Ireland can host matches at Euro 2028
Chief Sports Writer Steven Beacom has been speaking to political leaders in Northern Ireland about all things sport. The exclusive Belfast Telegraph series continues today with Alliance Party leader Naomi Long. → Read More
Doug Beattie: I want Northern Ireland to have a sporting anthem
Ulster Unionist Party leader Doug Beattie has revealed that he wants a new sporting anthem for Northern Ireland to galvanise the pride of our sports teams and sports stars. → Read More
Ian Baraclough: There were no rows that kicked off Liam Boyce and Michael Smith’s self-imposed Northern Ireland exile
Ian Baraclough insists there have been no fall-outs between himself and Hearts duo Liam Boyce and Michael Smith, who continue to opt against playing for Northern Ireland. → Read More
Linfield would end ‘never on a Sunday’ rule to play in League Cup final
Linfield chairman Roy McGivern has revealed the club would be content to break with tradition and play on a Sunday for the first time in their history should they reach next year’s BetMcLean League Cup final. → Read More
Keith Gillespie: Ian Baraclough is finally coming out of Michael O’Neill’s shadow
Northern Ireland great Keith Gillespie believes that Ian Baraclough’s task in taking over from Michael O’Neill as international boss was akin to Manchester United managers coming in after Sir Alex Ferguson’s hugely successful reign at Old Trafford. → Read More
Double blow at Seaview after an alleged assault on Crusaders coach during defeat to Glentoran
Glentoran assistant manager Paul Millar could face an investigation from the police and football authorities following an alleged assault during Friday night’s Danske Bank Premiership game against Crusaders at Seaview. → Read More
Opera singer says NI fans ‘best audience I've ever had’ after singing anthems at Windsor Park before Italy game
Opera singer Carly Paoli says it was an 'honour and a privilege' to sing the national anthems before the thrilling 0-0 World Cup draw between Northern Ireland and Italy, declaring that the Windsor Park crowd was the best audience she has ever performed for. → Read More
A helping hand gives Ian Baraclough’s boys a welcome win
Much better from Northern Ireland. True, it couldn’t have got any worse after that shocking second half performance in Sofia last month but this was the Ian Baraclough side the fans want to see – energised, organised, dangerous from set pieces and with a touch of adventure about them. → Read More
What Northern Ireland need to change to make next development step, explains Conor Washington
Striker Conor Washington insists Northern Ireland must develop a ruthless streak as he targets a hat-trick of wins to finish the World Cup qualifying campaign, starting in Bulgaria tonight. → Read More