Gareth McAuley: Northern Ireland 'foolish' not to approach Stephen Robinson as next boss0:40 Former Northern Ireland defender Gareth McAuley believes Motherwell boss Stephen Robinson would be the 'perfect person' to succeed Michael O'Neill Former Northern Ireland defender Gareth McAuley believes Motherwell boss Stephen Robinson would be the 'perfect person' to succeed Michael O'NeillGareth McAuley believes Northern Ireland "would be foolish" if they did not approach Motherwell manager Stephen Robinson to succeed current boss Michael O’Neill. However, O'Neill has also been allowed to manage Northern Ireland for the European Qualifiers against the Netherlands on Saturday and Germany the following Tuesday - plus any potential March play-off should they secure a place. N Ireland vs Netherlands Live onBut despite no imminent departure - former Northern Ireland defender McAuley believes Robinson would be the perfect fit when O'Neill does eventually step down. On O'Neill's potential successor, Gareth McAuley told Sky Sports News: "For me, the one is Steven Robinson at Motherwell. Germany vs N Ireland Live on"He knows the players in the senior squad, he's worked with them under Michael (O'Neill) and he was at the Euros with us.

Source: Sky sports November 13, 2019 13:45 UTC