Steven Beacom

Northern Ireland’s crucial Nations League encounter against Belarus at Windsor Park on Friday night will be screened live on Viaplay’s YouTube channel.

Ruaidhri Higgins has left the manager’s role at Derry City after three and a half years in charge of the club.

Surreal and special. That’s how Shea Charles described his first experience as Northern Ireland captain which was made all the more memorable having younger brother Pierce behind him as he led the team out ahead of Friday’s 2-0 win over Belarus.

After all that, Northern Ireland are Nations League group winners. Mission accomplished even if it became a little nervy at the end.

Northern Ireland star Gavin Whyte is edging closer to making a call on his football future with a host of clubs in the Irish League and League of Ireland eagerly awaiting his decision.

Cliftonville have offered midfielder Ronan Doherty a new contract in a bid to keep him at Solitude and away from the clutches of rival clubs.

Olympic heroes led the way in a golden year for Northern Ireland sport stars

Highs and lows of a typically tumultuous year for Northern Ireland football

In the worst of times, the best of the Irish League tends to shine through. And true.

Ronan Hale’s international transfer to Northern Ireland from the Republic of Ireland will be finalised by Fifa in the coming weeks meaning the striker will be available to play for Michael O’Neill’s side in friendlies in March.