Ian Baraclough had been the manager of Northern Ireland.

During his two years in charge, Baraclough has lost 14 of his 28 games.

After Michael O'Neill had led them into the play-offs through the Nations League before they were beaten by Slovakia in the final, the former boss took over and helped his adopted country to the verge of Euro 2020.

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It took 11 games and almost a year for Baraclough to get their first victory, and they finished seven points off a play-off place.

In the Nations League, Northern Ireland was demoted from League B to League C before they avoided back-to-back demotions in League C.

Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough speaks during a press conference after the UEFA Nations League Group J Match at Windsor Park, Belfast. Picture date: Saturday September 24, 2022.
Image: Baraclough's last match in charge was a 3-1 defeat at Greece in September

The next game for the Irish Football Association is a trip to San Marino in March of next year, which is more than five months away.

Patrick Nelson said that under Ian's stewardship they have seen the introduction of new players who will wear the green jersey for years to come.

The Irish FA board took this decision after considering the results on the pitch. We wish Ian well for the future and thank him for his contribution to football.

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He's been in the role for over two years after taking over from Michael O'Neil. He was always going to find it difficult, not just replacing him, but coming in at a time when Covid was empty and players were sick.

His main brief was to bring through young players - he gave game time to the likes ofConnor Bradley, the young player, and worked really hard with the younger players and their families to show this was the right path for them and that they

There's been a lot of fan unrest, and people getting on the back of the manager, because the decision was made on the pitch.

The most recent Nations League campaign was the most damaging because Northern Ireland dropped into League C and were being talked about as favorites to win the group.

They lost games to Kosovo, Cyprus and Italy that they would've won easily, but there were times when you could see progress.

The Irish FA acted on the results. It was difficult for him, he didn't always have as good luck with injuries as O'Neill did, and that has worked against him.

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