Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says Stoke job was too difficult to turn down2:04 New Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill says that the clubs' owners were key to him joining the club New Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill says that the clubs' owners were key to him joining the clubMichael O'Neill admits it was a tough decision to leave Northern Ireland, but says Stoke City was too much of an attractive proposition to turn down. Having been appointed manager of the Championship club on Friday, he won his first game in charge on Saturday as his new side beat Barnsley 4-2. O'Neill admits that, despite being offered other managerial roles during his time as Northern Ireland manager, Stoke was the right fit for him. N Ireland vs Netherlands Live onBoth need wins, with Northern Ireland looking for Euro 2020 qualification and Stoke 23rd in the Championship, and O'Neill admits that it is a slightly unusual scenario. It's not something I've considered, I'll just be delighted if Northern Ireland qualify."

Source: Sky sports November 12, 2019 22:03 UTC