Kyle Lafferty credited Michael O’Neill with salvaging his career before Hungary’s visit to an expectant Belfast. He repaid the debt by salvaging Northern Ireland’s chances of qualifying for their first tournament in 30 years just as expectations were crumbling into despair.
O’Neill’s team missed the chance to secure a site at their first European Championships and will have three players suspended – including their main goalscorer – when Greece visit next month should Chris Baird’s draconian red card stand. Ultimately those setbacks barely punctured the relief.Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com