The Improbables · Nation to Glory
Take Northern Ireland to Glory
“green-and-white army”
Northern Ireland — green-and-white army. The party starts regardless of the score. The bookmakers file them under the improbables at 1000/1 and drifting.
▶ Play as Northern Ireland
- The bookmakers
- The Improbables — 1000/1 and drifting
- The federation's target
- Compete with dignity — a point gets framed
- Your spine
- Pat Jennings, hands like satellite dishes in goal · a green wall from Windsor Park at the back · Steven Davis, but he raises his voice in midfield · David Healy, but on Tuesdays too up front
One World Cup, forty-odd decisions, no second leg. Pick the shape, name the squad, make the calls from the touchline, and see how far Northern Ireland can go. Free to play, one sitting, no sign-up.
▶ Play as Northern Ireland
The Favourites · 6/1 – 12/1
The Contenders · 16/1 – 40/1
The Dark Horses · 66/1 – 150/1
The Outsiders · 250/1 – 500/1
The Improbables · 1000/1 and drifting