article_snippet: Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill is preparing to do battle with a familiar face on Sunday, as an old friend attempts to derail Northern Ireland Euro 2016 dream.
article_snippet: Finland are the opponents at Windsor Park, led by Mixu Paatelainen - the man who gave Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill coaching break as Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill number two at Cowdenbeath.
article_snippet: Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill is preparing Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill Northern Ireland side to do battle with Finland in Euro 2016 qualifying .
article_snippet: Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill will be up against former assistant manager Mixu Paatelainen
article_snippet: Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill admits Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill and former assistant manager Mixu Paatelainen have declined to swap advice about other teams on the road to France, but accepts the two men know each other's style 'inside out'. '
article_snippet: Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill even sees a parallel between the two national sides, with both Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill and former assistant manager Mixu Paatelainen attempting to eke the best out of a small number of top-tier players, while building a strong group in support. '
highlights_snippet: Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill preparing side for visit of Finland .
  