THE 12TH MAN NORTHERN IRELAND v AZERBAIJAN FRIDAY 11TH NOVEMBER 2016 NATIONAL FOOTBALL STADIUM Ω AT WINDSOR PARK,BELFAST KICK-OFF 7.45pm @NorthernIreland /NorthernIrelandNationalTeam #DareToDream For full info visit www.irishfa.com1 football for all WELCOME FROM GARY MCALLISTER Welcome to another edition of The 12th Man. We look forward to tonight’s vital match against Azerbaijan, with our visitors proving to be something of a surprise package in the early fixtures in Group C. I think most of us would be happy enough to be sitting with four points at this stage, but tonight’s game really gives us an opportunity to set ourselves WELCOME FROM up for the rest of the campaign. MICHAEL O’NEILL I would like to take this opportunity to again remind those of us who make our way As far as this qualifying campaign goes, this through residential areas on our way to the is our most important match as we face an stadium that we should all take care to do Azerbaijan side who will be looking to continue so in a way which is considerate to those live their push for qualification. there. I guess the best ‘rule of thumb’ is to behave in a way you would expect others to if We’re expecting a tough game. They have seven they were passing your own home. points from nine and have made a good start not conceding a goal. The AONISC continues to meet with local residents at the Community Forum and They’re not a team that are going to come and we have given a commitment that we will attack us really, they are a team that are going continue to encourage respectful behaviour to be very well organised. Having watched their around international matches, so please bear three games, we expect that it will be a very the message in mind. difficult game. I hope that you all enjoy the game and that Playing in front of a packed National Football we’re able to secure three vital points on the Stadium at Windsor Park is always very exciting ‘Road To Moscow’! for us and we will be looking to use this to our advantage. Rounding off the year with a result #DaretoDream at home is important for our momentum in this Gary McAllister campaign. Chairman, AONISC Thank you for your support. #DaretoDream Michael O’Neill National Team Manager 2 #DareToDream Northern Ireland v Azerbaijan FAN ZONE FREE ENTRY Everyone welcome! Fun activities, bubble football, face painting and inflatables! Friday 11th November, 5.00pm-7.00pm Olympia Leisure Centre TRAVEL ADVICE for FRIDAY 11TH NOVEMBER Plan Your Journey now to take advantage of additional train services (use Adelaide Halt) or our additional Metro 9 services for (£1.25 per single journey with Smartlink Card) to get you to and from the games. PLEASE NOTE: Journey Planner will show addional Metro services closer to the match dates. Additional Rail Services • 2155 service from Adelaide Station - all stops to Bangor • 2155 service from Adelaide Station - all stops to Portadown • 2205 service from Adelaide Station - all stops to Carrickfergus 3 #DareToDream Getting there Please check the map to see which entrance you need to use as this may have changed. West and south stand fans entering via Boucher Road to park at Apollo Road via Stockman’s Lane. East and south stand fans entering via Donegal Avenue to park in the Lower Windsor area. Vehicle movement will be restricted post-event until all fans are clear of the area. TATES AVENUE AVENUE DONEGALL South Stand enter via Boucher Road or Donegall Avenue, follow RUNNYMEDE STREET the Red Route OLYMPIA DRIVE PARADE RUNNYMEDE North Stand blocks OLYMPIA DRIVE and en- A – H L – R: North Stand ter via Olympia Drive blocks S, T, entrance, follow the I, J & K enter Purple Route via the Yellow L M N O P Q R S T Route A B C D E F G H I J K F A E B BOUCHER ROAD D C C West Stand D enter via Boucher B Road, follow the E Railway bridge walkway Green Route A F STREET NORTHERN GREAT via bridge AA K East Stand: J I H G F E D C B A enter via the Yellow Route S R Q P O N M L 4 #DareToDream NORTHERN IRELAND SQUAD Goalkeepers: Defenders: Michael McGovern (Norwich) Gareth McAuley (West Brom) Alan Mannus (St Johnstone) Jonny Evans (West Brom) Trevor Carson (Hartlepool) Aaron Hughes (Kerala Blasters) Chris Brunt (West Brom) Midfielders: Conor McLaughlin (Fleetwood) Steven Davis (Southampton) Lee Hodson (Rangers) Niall McGinn (Aberdeen) Ryan McGivern (Shrewsbury Town) Oliver Norwood (Brighton) Tom Flanagan (Shrewsbury Town) Corry Evans (Blackburn) Shane Ferguson (Millwall) Forwards: Paddy McNair (Sunderland) Kyle Lafferty (Norwich) Matthew Lund (Rochdale) Josh Magennis (Charlton) Paul Paton (St Johnstone) Will Grigg (Wigan) Conor Washington (QPR) Josh Magennis (Charlton) 5 #DareToDream 2018 FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS GROUP C FIXTURES 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 TO BE NOTIFIED WHEN TICKETS GO ON SALE FOR NORTHERN IRELAND v CROATIA, JOIN OUR MAILING LIST HERE: www.irishfa.com/mailing-list-sign-up PLEASE LIKE OUR NORTHERN IRELAND NATIONAL TEAM FACEBOOK PAGE TO BE IN WITH A CHANCE OF WINNING HOME MATCH TICKETS /NorthernIrelandNationalTeam @NorthernIreland For full info visit: www.irishfa.com 6 #DareToDream Celebrate the start of a new journey. 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