http://www.notbrazil.co.uk Fanzine and News about Northern Ireland International Football http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/images/happydays-logo.gif http://www.notbrazil.co.uk http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_133.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_133.htm Northern Ireland amazingly managed an away win in Maribor and an excellent start to their Euro 20123 campaign. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22.50 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_132.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_132.htm There are no major injury concerns ahead of tonight’s opening Euro Qualifier with Slovenia in Maribor. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10.50 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_131.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_131.htm With the IFA Executive Committee in utter turmoil, Nigel Worthington has been unambitious in his squad selection for Slovenia. Tues, 24 Aug 2010 10.50 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_130.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_130.htm It was a quiet weekend for our senior squad with a few left on the bench and none finding the net. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10.50 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_129.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_129.htm The football season is now well and truly underway, with a number of our senior internationals finding the score sheet over the weekend. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 10.50 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_128.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_128.htm Radomir Dalovic swept aside Northern Ireland as yet again we fail to beat mediocre opposition away from home. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11.50 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_127.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_127.htm Northern Ireland manager Nejdzel Vortington (according to the Montenegrin press) is confident ahead of the Euro 2012 qualifiers. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11.50 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_126.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_126.htm As the weekend saw the commencement of the 2010/2011 season, Nigel Worthington has already received two exclusions on top of Trevor Carson’s withdrawal from Wednesday’s friendly with Montenegro. Mon, 09 Aug 2010 15.50 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_125.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_125.htm Huddersfield Town have signed Damien Johnson on loan from Plymouth Argyle. Thu, 05 Jul 2010 20.25 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_124.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_124.htm It’s been a speedy week in the slow-lane of Norn Irish international football. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10.51 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_123.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_123.htm George ‘Biggles’ McCartney is likely to miss the Montenegro friendly following a pre-season injury in Portugal. Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10.51 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_122.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_122.htm TRAVEL Solutions of Belfast, a Happy Days partner and sponsor, are trying to ascertain whether it is worth their while putting on a second flight for the Faroe Islands on October 11th. Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10.51 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_121.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_121.htm Representatives from the IFA have today gone to meet FIFA in Switzerland to discuss the ongoing eligibility case against the FAI. Mon, 19 Jul 2010 10.51 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_120.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_120.htm We're back after taking time-out during the World Cup to do some background work to the website that has needed doing for some time. Thu, 14 Jul 2010 10.51 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_119.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_119.htm Nigel Worthington's youngsters went down 2-0 yesterday to Turkey in Northern Ireland's first of two friendly games. Thu, 27 May 2010 10.51 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_118.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_118.htm Northern Ireland U-21 International Bobby Kee looks set to leave Accrington Stanley for better things. Thu, 20 May 2010 10.51 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_117.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_117.htm With Worthington having just picked his squad for the forthcoming USA and Chile mini-tour and already he faces a headache. Wed, 12 May 2010 10.51 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_116.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_116.htm Nigel Worthington has named a young and inexperienced squad for the forthcoming coming friendlies later this month. Wed, 12 May 2010 10.51 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_115.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_115.htm The football season is now over and certainly it's been a season to be cheerful for some of our senior squad. Mon, 10 May 2010 10.51 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_114.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_114.htm Another sunny weekend and another few goals in the bag for our senior players. Mon, 19 Apr 2010 10.51 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_113.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_113.htm Few could disagree that it's been a pretty decent weekend of sport. Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12.44 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_112.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_112.htm George McCartney's future at Sunderland is in doubt following alleged personal problems. Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12.01 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_111.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_111.htm Plymouth Argyle have caused a bit of a stir at Glentoran by inviting Coleraine's Rory Patterson to train with them at Home Park. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10.02 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_110.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_110.htm The news we have all been waiting for has finally filtered through from Belgrade. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12.15 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_109.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_109.htm As the 80 or so GAWA return from Tirana with empty pockets, all eyes will be on the fixture dates being announced on Monday. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12.15 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_108.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_108.htm A Toyota Land Cruiser would have been a safe bet for Nigel Worthington in a muddy Tirana tonight. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21.43 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_107.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_107.htm As our players fly to Tirana this morning, Nigel Worthington will be delighted to see numerous members of his traveling squad on the score sheet this weekend. Mon, 03 Mar 2010 11.38 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_106.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_106.htm David Healy has finally scored a goal, coming off the bench in last night's 1-1 draw at Scunthorpe. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12.35 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_105.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_105.htm Following delays at Stansted this morning Nigel Worthington eventually arrived in Belfast to name his squad for the International Challenge Friendly against Albania in Tirana on March 3rd. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12.23 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_104.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_104.htm Northern Ireland have drawn a tough group for Euro 2012. MOn, 08 Feb 2010 15.23 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_103.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_103.htm With a deal done at the very last minute to take David Healy to Portman Road, will this be his final chance? Thur, 04 Feb 2010 15.12 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_102.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_102.htm The latest news from the SoL in Sunderland is that Healy has gone to Ipswich. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17.12 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_101.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_101.htm It's been a quiet weekend for our senior internationals both in terms of goals and transfer news. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10.31 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_100.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_100.htm Blackpool manager Ian Holloway has failed in his bid to bring Paddy McCourt to Bloomfield Road. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15.22 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_99.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_99.htm There's only five days left of the January transfer window and still no news of a move for David Healy. Thur, 28 Jan 2010 11.32 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_98.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_98.htm The latest news from the Sunderland Stadium of Light is that Barnsley are in poll position for David Healy. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13.18 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_97.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_97.htm Another exciting weekend of FA Cup action saw a number of our senior squad take part but none to appear on the scoresheet. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10.52 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_96.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_96.htm Well, it' s been an eventful enough weekend as we all get back to normal and can feel our toes again. Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15.30 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_95.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_95.htm It seems he IFA have come to an agreement with Nigel Worthington to extend his contract. Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15.30 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_94.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_94.htm Happy New Year to all our readers. It's January transfer window time, which is always fun. Mon, 04 Jan 2009 15.30 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_93.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_93.htm We are nearly at the end of 2009 and, as things stand, could be managerless in the next few weeks. Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15.30 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_92.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_92.htm David Healy could finally make a start against Wigan this Saturday. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15.30 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_91.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_91.htm Happy Days' favourite haircut Steve Jones is asking Nigel Worthington to give him another chance to prove his worth come the New Year. Tues, 24 Nov 2009 15.30 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_90.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_90.htm Steve Beaglehole's U-21 side were buried by two late first-half goals at Ballymena Showgrounds last night in the latest U-21 European Championship qualifier against the Czech Republic. Thur, 19 Nov 2009 15.30 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_89.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_89.htm Northern Ireland supporters were left pointless after a moderately dull affair at Windsor Park against World Cup bound Serbia. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15.30 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_88.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_88.htm Celtic's Niall McGinn has praised the Northern Ireland supporters for the great reception he has received since pulling on the green shirt for his country. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15.30 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_87.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_87.htm By Northern Ireland football supporter standards it was a subdued day in a freezing cold Prague as the 2,000 travelling GAWA knew this was really a few days break from work rather than any form of World Cup celebration. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 23.52 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_84.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_84.htm The Northern Ireland friendly this weekend in Pisa is under threat from local Ultras, following their relegation to the third tier at the weekend. Tue, 02 Jun 2009 19.36 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_83.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_83.htm Warm sunshine greeted the end of the football season in what has to be one of the most exciting finishes the football calendar has had for some years. Tue, 26 May 2009 10.14 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_82.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_82.htm Macclesfield Town's Chief Executive Patrick Nelson has informed his Board that he is to be appointed Chief Executive of the IFA. Fri, 22 May 2009 16.05 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_81.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_81.htm Worthers has named a new-look squad for our friendly against Italy in Pisa on June 6th. Fri, 22 May 2009 15.31 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_80.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_80.htm Unfortunately, the challenge of finding a wifi connection in North Africa not only proved great, but sadly, afters tortuous hours of broken French intertwined with a dreadful attempt at Ulster Arabic, expensively unsuccessful as well. Thu, 21 May 2009 10.09 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_79.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_79.htm Nigel Worthington is facing the inevitable loss of certain key players for tomorrows B international with Scotland at Clyde's Broadwood Stadium. Tue, 05 May 2009 21.11 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_78.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_78.htm It's been another active week for our players as warm sunshine delivered smiling faces and a few goals to boot. Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:54 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_77.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_77.htm Jim Magilton has been sacked as manager of Ipswich Town having failed to bring them to a play-off position. Thu, 23 Apr 2009 20:30 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_76.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_76.htm The IFA together with the Welsh and Scottish Associations remain opposed to a GB Olympic Team for 2010. Fri, 17 Apr 2009 20:30 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_75.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_75.htm Northern Ireland's friendly against Italy on June 6 looks likely to be a fundraiser for the recent earthquake victims. Wed, 15 Apr 2009 20:30 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_74.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_74.htm The weeks ahead now seem a little vacant to most Northern Ireland football supporters following the unforgettable highs of the week gone by. Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:30 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_73.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_73.htm Warren Feeny, Ulster's No. 10 has given fresh hope to Northern Ireland football supporters of a trip to South Africa next summer. Thu, 02 Apr 2009 14:00 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_72.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_72.htm It has been confirmed that four men have been charged with disorderly behaviour following trouble before Norn Iron's game against Poland. Tue, 31 Mar 2009 17:00:00 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_71.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_71.htm Northern Ireland tonight beat Poland 3-2 in a well fought out show down at Windsor Park. Sat, 29 Mar 2009 19:00:00 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_70.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_70.htm It's Do or Die for Poland Gaffer Fri, 27 Mar 2009 17:00:00 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_69.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_69.htm Will our prediction be right? Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:00:00 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_68.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_68.htm Northern Ireland football supporters will be hoping for no more bad news as we approach Saturday’s game against Poland. Mon, 23 Mar 2009 17:00:00 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_67.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_67.htm Nigel Worthington has named his squad for the forthcoming qualifiers against Poland and Slovenia. Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:00:00 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_66.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_66.htm Lincoln City are the unlikelies that have signed Michael O'Connor on loan from Crewe. Sun, 08 Mar 2009 17:00:00 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_65.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_65.htm Keith Gillespie1s job-hunting tour of West Yorkshire continues. Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:00:00 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_63.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_63.htm Northern Ireland supporters will not be too happy that newly in-form midfielder Michael O'Connor has been dumped by Crewe boss Gudjon Thordarson and told he can leave. Tue, 03 Mar 2009 17:00:00 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_62.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_62.htm Keith Gillespie's latest attempt to find a regular club has ended in failure. Thu, 26 Feb 2009 17:00:00 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_61.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_61.htm Happy Days Issue 11 will be in on sale at all good newsagents and at our online store on Wednesday March 25th. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 17:00:00 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_60.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_60.htm It's encouraging for the Northern Ireland supporters to see another name apart from David Healy on the score sheet. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_59.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_59.htm The Northern Ireland football faithful are never short of surprises. Ok, so it might only be February but no one expected the ferocity of the appalling weather conditions in Italy. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 22:00:00 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_58.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_58.htm Ferocious downpours all afternoon have left the Northern Ireland football supporters stuck in various drinking establishments wondering whether the game will go ahead. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_57.htm http://www.notbrazil.co.uk/news/news_57.htm Worthers has hinted the possibility that Pato could start tomorrow evening by bigging up the Burnley striker big style. Tue, 10 Feb 2009 14:00:00 GMT