Michael O'Neill: 'You can't do both' - NI boss on his future after steering Blackburn to safety
By Odhran Crumley
Published on April 23, 2026.
Michael O'Neill, head coach of Northern Ireland and Blackburn Rovers, has expressed uncertainty over his future after steering the club to safety in the Championship and leading Northern Ireland into the World Cup play-off against Italy last month. He said he underestimated the demands of balancing the two roles. However, after securing Rovers' second-tier status for another year with a victory over Sheffield United, he may decide his future.
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