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31/05/2007
Worthington tipped to be Northern Ireland manager
Former international player Nigel Worthington has been tipped as Lawrie Sanchez's replacement as Northern Ireland football manager, according to reports.
The 45-year-old, 66-times capped former defender is thought to be the Irish Football Association's choice, following the departure of Sanchez to Fulham earlier this month.
It is understood Worthington's first game in charge will be against Liechtenstein at Windsor Park in August. It is unclear, however, if the appointment goes beyond the Euro 2008 qualifying series.
The ex-Norwich boss could be unveiled as early as tomorrow following a meeting of the IFA's executive board.
Worthington began his career as a left-back with Ballymena United in the Irish League in 1979 and played at full-time professional level for Notts County, Sheffield Wednesday, Leeds United, Stoke City and Blackpool.
His first managerial role was a two-year stint with Blackpool before taking over at Norwich in 2000.
Northern Ireland are in with a chance of qualifying for a major championship for the first time in over 20 years. They are top of group F on 13 points following their victory against Sweden in March.
(JM/SP)
The 45-year-old, 66-times capped former defender is thought to be the Irish Football Association's choice, following the departure of Sanchez to Fulham earlier this month.
It is understood Worthington's first game in charge will be against Liechtenstein at Windsor Park in August. It is unclear, however, if the appointment goes beyond the Euro 2008 qualifying series.
The ex-Norwich boss could be unveiled as early as tomorrow following a meeting of the IFA's executive board.
Worthington began his career as a left-back with Ballymena United in the Irish League in 1979 and played at full-time professional level for Notts County, Sheffield Wednesday, Leeds United, Stoke City and Blackpool.
His first managerial role was a two-year stint with Blackpool before taking over at Norwich in 2000.
Northern Ireland are in with a chance of qualifying for a major championship for the first time in over 20 years. They are top of group F on 13 points following their victory against Sweden in March.
(JM/SP)
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