SUNDERLAND made a massive social media gaffe when they announced the signing of Kyle Lafferty by referencing a controversial song. The Black Cats quoted a chant from 32-year-old Lafferty's time at former club Rangers. Sunderland made a social media gaffe when they referenced this song during Lafferty's unveiling And it was alongside photos of the 73-cap Northern Ireland star that one person w...Full Story »

Northern Ireland scored four for the second straight game at Windsor Park to leapfrog Azerbaijan into second place in their World Cup qualifying group. Michael O'Neill's men knew three points over the previously unbeaten Azeris would see them move directly behind Germany in Group C, where four nations have hopes of securing a possible play-off berth, and a 4-0 rout in Belfast ensured they will ...Full Story »

Kyle Lafferty felt Northern Ireland "didn't turn up" after suffering a 1-0 defeat against Poland in their Euro 2016 debut on Sunday. A second-half goal from Arkadiusz Milik proved enough to settle the Group C opener in Nice, meaning Northern Ireland suffered their first defeat in 13 international matches. Michael O'Neill's side were defensively strong but struggled to pose too many problems ...Full Story »

Kyle Lafferty is at near fever pitch for Northern Ireland's debut at the European Championship finals on Sunday against Poland. The thousands of fans arriving in Nice for the Group C game have a lot to celebrate. It is also the first time Northern Ireland have appeared at a major tournament since the 1986 World Cup. "I've never been so excited about a football match, it's the biggest intern...Full Story »

Northern Ireland are heading to their first ever European Championship after captain Steven Davis and Josh Magennis kicked off celebrations 30 years in the making at Windsor Park. The nation has not been seen a major tournament since the 1986 World Cup but that will all change in France next summer after an unforgettable 3-1 victory in Belfast. Michael O'Neill's men knew three points would be ...Full Story »

Southampton will be determined to record their first win of the fledgling season when they take on Norwich at St Mary's on Sunday. The Saints were knocked out of the Europa League on Thursday, while they have lost one and drawn two of their opening three Premier League fixtures. Manager Ronald Koeman is hopeful of having Victor Wanyama (illness) and Sadio Mane (hip) after both missed the def...Full Story »

Fulham will be without Fernando Amorebieta when they welcome Norwich to Craven Cottage. The Venezuelan defender sustained a medial knee ligament injury during the closing stages of the defeat at Middlesbrough a fortnight ago and is not expected back in training for another couple of weeks. Striker Adam Taggart looks set to miss out again with his back problem but caretaker boss Kit Symons has ...Full Story »

Striker Kyle Lafferty should return to the Norwich squad for the Sky Bet Championship encounter with Rotherham at Carrow Road. The Northern Ireland international missed the surprise 1-0 home defeat by Charlton on Tuesday night through sickness but trained on Thursday. England Under-21 winger Nathan Redmond is nursing a tight hamstring but he is expected to be available for the final match befo...Full Story »

Aug 13 (Reuters) - Northern Ireland striker Kyle Lafferty will miss the rescheduled World Cup qualifier against Russia on Wednesday with an Achilles injury, the Irish FA said in a statement.The 25-year-old picked up the knock while playing for his club Palermo in an Italian Cup match on Sunday and did not travel to Belfast for the Group F match. Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill has ...Full Story »

Northern Ireland captain Aaron Hughes, Jonny Evans and Kyle Lafferty are injury concerns for Tuesday's Euro 2012 qualifier against Slovenia in Belfast. Fulham defender Hughes suffered a shoulder injury in Friday night's 2-1 defeat to Serbia in Belgrade. Manchester United defender Evans has a groin problem and Rangers striker is struggling with a knee injury. Hughes will have a scan on his s...Full Story »