THE 12TH MAN Sunday 4 SEPTEMBER 2016 CZECH REPUBLIC V NORTHERN IRELAND GENERALI ARENA, PRAGUE 8.45PM (LOCAL TIME) KICK OFF

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For full info visit www.irishfa.com Welcome from Gary McAllister Welcome to the latest edition of the ‘12th Man’.

From a fan’s point of view, Euro 2016 was pretty much all that we hoped it would be, with memories created that will stay with us all for a lifetime. Our good conduct and friendliness shone through once again and it was great to be able to demonstrate that at the finals of a major tournament.

The Grand Vermeil medal which was bestowed upon us all has begun to make its way around Welcome from Northern Ireland to allow as many fans as possible an opportunity to be pictured with it MICHAEL O’NEILL before it is handed over to the new Education and Heritage Centre at the NFS at . Having just had a taste of a major tournament we are looking forward to the challenge that We now look to the World Cup qualifiers, awaits us in the upcoming World Cup Qualifying beginning with a return to the Czech Republic. campaign. The last encounter ended in a 0:0 draw in 2009, on what was by far the coldest night I’ve To win the group we would have to finish above ever experienced following Northern Ireland! the world champions, I think that makes it the most difficult group you could be in. Hopefully this time we’ll enjoy warmer weather and a little more excitement on the pitch. As We will be looking to try and get points on the with all away journeys, please take care and board early, get momentum into the campaign, stay safe. If you do find yourself in need of and hopefully when we bring the big teams to help, contact the AONISC Mobile Network on we can put on big performances and get +447943 542 100 and we’ll do what we can points that people don’t expect us to get in the to help. group. Enjoy the game. Thank you for your support and we hope you enjoy your time in the Czech Republic. Gary McAllister Chairman, AONISC #DaretoDream

Michael O’Neill National Team Manager Getting to the stadium

For information on transport around Prague and the metro system please see here: www.dpp.cz/en/ GENERALI ARENA PRAGUE GENERALI ARENA PRAGUE General Security Recommendation Information • Please arrive at the venue early, Stadium Entrance Procedure recommended 90 minutes before the • Two security perimeters kick-off. Late arrivals may find delays • Electronic turnstiles with security procedures. • Body search by stewards • There will be a security check conducted at the gates. • You do not have to present your Fan activities passport on entry to the stadium • All fan (club) activities must be • Do not buy match tickets from communicated to security one day unauthorized sellers before the match • Carry your European health • In case of large banners/flags the fans insurance card should come to venue early • Emergency phone numbers: - 112 (General) - 158 Police Prohibited items - 155 Ambulance • Pyrotechnics, alcohol, video-cameras, In case of emergency please inform objects that can be used as a weapon the emergency services of your or thrown onto the pitch are prohibited location by using the numbers on the from the stadium street lamps. • Professional cameras without • For security reasons, guest fans will accreditation be asked by the announcer to stay in • Flag poles their seats after the match until the - longer than 1m vicinity of the stadium is safe. We ask - wooden flag poles guest fans to respect steward and • Loud musical instruments police orders. Guest fans will then be accompanied to the buses/cars by Drunken spectators or persons who police. attempt to take in prohibited objects will be refuse entry to the stadium. Northern ireland squad

Goalkeepers midfielders michael mcgovern Niall McGinn Trevor Carson defenders Gareth McAuley Paddy McNair Conor McLaughlin Michael Duffy Michael Smith forwards Tom Flanagan Liam Boyce 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Group C Fixtures

Sunday 4 September 2016 Czech Republic v Northern Ireland Saturday 8 October 2016 Northern Ireland v San Marino Tuesday 11 October 2016 Germany v Northern Ireland Friday 11 November 2016 Northern Ireland v Azerbaijan SUNDAY 26 MARCH 2017 NORTHERN IRELAND V NORWAY SATURDAY 10 JUNE 2017 AZERBAIJAN V NORTHERN IRELAND FRIDAY 1 SEPTEMBER 2017 SAN MARINO V NORTHERN IRELAND MONDAY 4 SEPTEMBER 2017 NORTHERN IRELAND V CZECH REPUBLIC THURSDAY 5 OCTOBER 2017 NORTHERN IRELAND V GERMANY SUNDAY 8 OCTOBER 2017 NORWAY V NORTHERN IRELAND

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