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Michael McArdle
Athlete
Michael McArdle is the coach of the Northern Ireland women's football team.
Notable Quotes
"Family's crucial to me. We're all a family when we represent the country."View Story →
"Northern Ireland's chances of beating Portugal in a Women's World Cup play-off have gone from improbable to impossible."View Story →
"It feels a bit harder on us than the actual game produced."View Story →
"There's the travel over to Portugal thrown in to allow us to relax a wee bit afterwards."View Story →
Related Stories
NI World Cup hopes gone from 'improbable to impossible'
Michael McArdle admits Northern Ireland's chances of beating Portugal in a Women's World Cup play-off have "gone from improbable to impossible" after a 4-0 first leg defeat.
October 9, 2026'Nothing impossible' as NI begin long road to Brazil
Northern Ireland defenders Nat Johnson and Rebecca Holloway tell BBC Sport NI of their dream of reaching a first ever Women's World Cup as NI go through the play-offs.
October 8, 2026Family, football and Dalglish - what drives NI boss McArdle?
BBC Sport NI's Andy Gray sits down with Northern Ireland manager Michael McArdle to discuss his long career ahead of his biggest managerial test in the World Cup play-offs.
October 7, 2026Who could NI face in World Cup play-offs?
BBC Sport NI looks at Northern Ireland potential World Cup play-off semi-final opponents ahead of Thursday's draw.
June 17, 2026