Ian Baraclough is no longer the manager of Northern Ireland.
The Irish FA confirmed on Friday that it had "parted company" with the 51-year-old following a disappointing two years at the helm.
Since replacing Michael O'Neill in June 2020, Baraclough won only six of his 28 games in charge inside 90 minutes, also beating Bosnia & Herzegovina on penalties, missing out on both the Covid-delayed Euro 2020 and this year’s World Cup.
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In the most recent Nations League campaign he had one win from six, and five points from a possible 18, which signalled the end of his reign 28 months after he was named as O'Neill's successor.
The Irish FA will now begin their search for a new manager, someone to take them into the 2024 Euro qualifiers which kick-off next March.
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Northern Ireland were handed a favourable draw after being pitted in the same group as Denmark, Finland, Slovenia, Kazakhstan and San Marino.
But who will lead them into that campaign?
Here are five potential candidates for the job...
Michael O'Neill
Could Michael O'Neill be set for a heroic return? Fans would love to see the 53-year-old back after his success last time out. During his tenure Northern Ireland qualified for the Euro 2016 finals and also reached successive play-offs for the 2018 World Cup and 2020 Euros. O'Neill was most recently with Stoke in the Championship but was sacked back in August. They say never go back but with a favourable Euro qualifying draw he could be tempted.
Stephen Robinson
Another live contender for the job and one that fans would welcome. Robinson won seven caps for Northern Ireland as a player and was interviewed by the IFA last time out. He had a successful three-year spell with Motherwell and is currently with St Mirren in the Scottish Premiership. Was also part of Michael O'Neill's backroom team at Euro 2016.
Tommy Wright
Another manager who was interviewed last time out. The former Northern Ireland goalkeeper spent seven successful years with St Johnstone, while his last job was with Kilmarnock. The 59-year-old may fancy a crack at managing his country.
Neil Lennon
The former Northern Ireland midfielder is now out of work after being sacked by Cypriot outfit Omonia Nicosia. The 51-year-old also had two spells with Celtic and managed at Bolton Wanderers and Hibernian. Would be an interesting choice. The Lurgan-born Lennon earned 40 caps for Northern Ireland before a death threat in 2002 led to his international retirement.
David Healy
Another fans' favourite who lit up Windsor Park during his playing career. The men's record goalscorer went into management back in 2015 and has won five titles with Linfield including two doubles. Some might argue this would be too big a step up for the 43-year-old.
Kenny Shiels
Another candidate last time out, Shiels guided Northern Ireland Women to their first-ever major finals when they qualified for this summer's Euros in England. He has galvanised women's football here. And now the senior men's team could do with a similar lift.
Jim Magilton
Missed out twice when Michael O'Neill and Ian Baraclough were appointed. The former Irish FA Elite Performance Director is currently out of football after leaving a Director of Football role at Dundalk last November.
Other mentions...
Former Northern Ireland midfielder Grant McCann is doing a solid job at Peterborough who currently sit fourth in EFL League One. Barnsley - who sit two places below in sixth - are also managed by ex-international defender Michael Duff.
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