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- Bingham, who had been diagnosed with dementia in 2006, twice guided Northern Ireland to the World Cup finals, first in 1982 when they famously beat hosts Spain, and again in 1986.
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Bingham proved that 1982 was no fluke after he led the nation to the 1986 FIFA World Cup. They qualified, along with England, after beating Romania, Finland, and Turkey to claim second spot in their group. They faced an insurmountable challenge however, in Brazil and Spain in group D, and exited the tournament with only a point against Algeria.
Jun 10, 2022 · Renowned as a master tactician, the wily Bingham guided the boys in green to the 1982 and 1986 World Cup finals. Northern Ireland were the last winners of the defunct British Championship,...
Jan 15, 2020 · So Northern Ireland’s world cup had come to an end, led by Billy Bingham, a man who had played for Northern Ireland the last time they were at a world cup finals back in the 1950’s. I said at the beginning that this Northern Irish team would become the team of tournament and they did.
Jun 10, 2022 · In 1982, Bingham called up 17-year-old Norman Whiteside, who remains the youngest player to feature at a World Cup finals, after just two senior appearances for Manchester United...
Jun 11, 2022 · He was NI's most successful manager, guiding the country to the 1982 and 1986 World Cup finals. "He is a legend within Northern Irish football for what he did for the country," Baraclough said.
Jun 12, 2022 · It was 24 years before Northern Ireland appeared again in the World Cup finals, and on that occasion Bingham was instrumental once more – as manager. Qualification for the 1982 finals was...
Jun 10, 2022 · In 1982, Bingham called up 17-year-old Norman Whiteside, who remains the youngest player to feature at a World Cup finals, after just two senior appearances for...
