THE 12TH MAN NORTHERN IRELAND v GERMANY THURSDAY 5TH OCTOBER 2017 NATIONAL FOOTBALL STADIUM AT WINDSOR PARK, BELFAST KICK-OFFKICK-OFF 7.45pm7.45pm Gates open at 6.15pm. Please arrive early. @NorthernIreland Northern Ireland National Team #DareToDream For full info visit www.irishfa.com1 football for all WELCOME FROM GARY MCALLISTER Hello and Welcome to the 12th Man Guide. The visit of the World Cup holders Germany is perhaps the most anticipated game of the World Cup campaign as our manager and players face the very best in the world. Games against the Germans will always conjure up memories of some of the stand WELCOME FROM out moments from our footballing history and MICHAEL O’NEILL tonight we wonder who might join that list alongside Taggart, Stewart, Whiteside, O’Boyle and Michael Hughes. Our 2-0 victory over Czech Republic means that we will definitely finish second in Group C. The fans’ teams from Northern Ireland and While in itself that is a tremendous achievement, Germany renewed their long friendship with it does not yet guarantee us a play-off position. matches in both Paris and Hanover in 2016 and We still need at least a point to be sure of that, they will play each other again at Newforge although other teams’ results elsewhere might Lane as part of the matchday build up. work in our favour. Kick-off is at 12:45pm and the match will On Thursday we welcome the world champions raise funds for the Northern Ireland Children’s to Belfast. This is the third time in just over a Hospice. Everyone is welcome to attend and I year that we have locked horns. would encourage you to support this initiative. For everyone involved – players, coaches, Finally, as with every home game I would ask backroom staff and you the fans – playing you to bear in mind that many of us pass Germany is a wonderful occasion, and being the through residential areas on our way to and world champions just adds to their allure. from the stadium and that we should behave World champions or not, I for one can’t wait respectfully as we do so. to see Germany in action at the redeveloped National Football Stadium at Windsor Park. Enjoy the match and let’s hope for some more Northern Ireland magic. With your spectacular support here in Belfast we can compete with anyone and I thank you for #DaretoDream your part in our victories. Gary McAllister #DaretoDream Chairman, AONISC Michael O’Neill National Team Manager 2 #DareToDream PRE-MATCH ACTIVITIES On this occasion there will be no pre-match Fan Zone due to renovation works being carried out at Olympia Leisure Centre. However there will be DJs, competitions, facepainters and giveaways in the stadium from 6.15pm through to kick-off so be sure to arrive early! TRAVEL ADVICE for 5TH October Although Translink might not be able to assist Northern Ireland on their journey to 2018 World Cup Qualification, they can help you get to and from the games with their train and bus services on the match days. Visit Translink.co.uk/IFA for additional service information. Plan Your Journey now to take advantage of additional train services (use Adelaide Halt) or additional Metro 9 services for (£1.25 per single journey with Smartlink Card) to get you to and from the games. Check Journey Planner for additional Metro services on match day. JD Northern Ireland Supporters Store The official JD Northern Ireland SupportersStore at the National Football Stadium at Windsor Park will be open before and throughout the match on Thursday. It is located in the East Stand. With Northern Ireland shirts, training gear and gifts in store it’s the perfect place to pick up a match souvenir. It also stocks an exclusive line of George Best memorabilia. It will be open on match day from 12:00- 15:00 and then 18:15-22:00. Kiosks Our new concession units will be open on Thursday from 6.15pm. There are 12 of these in operation around the ground with snacks and drinks available to purchase. Please note, alcohol will only be sold up until the end of half time and it will not be possible to take alcohol into the stadium bowl. 33 #DareToDream Getting there Please check the map to see which entrance you need to use as this may have changed. Fans entering via Boucher Road can park at Apollo Road via Stockman’s Lane. Fans entering via Donegall Avenue can park in the Lower Windsor area. All fans should be mindful of our neighbours within the area of the Stadium. Vehicle movement will be restricted post-event until all fans are clear of the area. Gates open at 6.15pm. Please arrive early. TATES AVENUE AVENUE DONEGALL RUNNYMEDE STREET OLYMPIA DRIVE PARADE RUNNYMEDE North Stand blocks OLYMPIA DRIVE A – H and L – R: enter via Boucher North Stand Road or Olympia blocks S, T, enter Street entrance. I, J & K via Donegall L M N O P Q R S T Avenue. A B C D E F G H I J K F A E B BOUCHER ROAD D C C D B West Stand E Railway bridge walkway enter via A Boucher Road. F STREET NORTHERN GREAT via bridge AA K East Stand: J I H G F E D C B A enter via Donegall Avenue. S R Q P O N M L South Stand enter via Boucher Road or Donegall Avenue. 4 #DareToDream NORTHERN IRELAND SQUAD Goalkeepers: Defenders: Michael McGovern (Norwich) Gareth McAuley (West Brom) Alan Mannus (St Johnstone) Jonny Evans (West Brom) Roy Carroll (Linfield) Chris Brunt (West Brom) Conor McLaughlin (Millwall) Midfielders: Lee Hodson (Rangers) Steven Davis (Southampton) Tom Flanagan (Burton Albion) Niall McGinn (Gwangju FC) Daniel Lafferty (Sheffield Utd) Oliver Norwood (Fulham) Adam Thompson (Bradford City) Corry Evans (Blackburn Rovers) Callum Morris (Dunfermline) Shane Ferguson (Millwall) Stuart Dallas (Leeds Utd) Forwards: Paul Paton (St Johnstone) Kyle Lafferty (Hearts) Matthew Lund (Burton Albion) Conor Washington (QPR) Jordan Jones (Kilmarnock) Josh Magennis (Charlton) George Saville (Millwall) 5 #DareToDream 2018 FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS GROUP C FIXTURES SUNDAY 8 OCTOBER 2017: NORWAY V NORTHERN IRELAND TO BE NOTIFIED WHEN TICKETS GO ON SALE FOR NORTHERN IRELAND MATCHES, JOIN OUR MAILING LIST HERE: www.irishfa.com/subscribe PLEASE LIKE OUR NORTHERN IRELAND NATIONAL TEAM FACEBOOK PAGE TO BE IN WITH A CHANCE OF WINNING HOME MATCH TICKETS Northern Ireland National Team @NorthernIreland For full info visit: www.irishfa.com 6 #DareToDream SMALLVICTORIES THE NORTHERN IRELAND TEAM SPONSOR YOUR SEAT’S THE SAME SIDE AS YOU ARRIVED CORSA LIMITED EDITION Visit vauxhall.co.uk Official Government Test Environmental Data. 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