O'Neill 'hopeful' training centre plans progress
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says that he is "certainly hopeful" that the Irish Football Association can move forward with plans to have a National Training Centre open by 2028.
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"I'm certainly hopeful, I'm not in a position of granting authority on these things but it would be good for the town."
— Michael O'Neill , Executive
"If we see him this side of Christmas it's a real bonus, if not, we look forward to March."
— Michael O'Neill , Executive
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Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says that he is "certainly hopeful" that the Irish Football Association can move forward with plans to have a National Training Centre open by 2028.
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