Northern Ireland v Azerbaijan Offical Match Programme

EDUCATION AND HERITAGE CENTRE PREPARES FOR KICK-OFF

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The centre, which is housed within the National Football Stadium at Windsor Park, is due to open IEVP] RI\X ]IEV The facility tells the unique story of Northern Ireland football using a variety of media, interactive displays and key artefacts from the 1880s to the present day. Visitors will be able to relive the atmosphere of famous nights, gain insights into the drama on and off the pitch and feel the rush of emotions shared F] IZIV]SRI MRWMHI XLI WXEHMYQ [MR PSWI SV HVE[ Ʉ Northern Ireland have achieved so much on the global stage and the new centre covers it all. As the world’s fourth oldest governing body, the story starts at humble beginnings in 1880 and weaves its way through three appearances at ;SVPH 'YT ƤREPW XS XLI GSYRXV]ŭW ƤVWX ETTIEVERGI EX E )YVSTIER 'LEQTMSRWLMT ƤREPW MR *VERGI FEGO in the summer.

The centre will enable fans to relive their favourite moments following Northern Ireland, whether it was the famous win over England in 2005, that goal in 1982 or Gareth McAuley’s header against Ukraine in Lyon. Visitors will also be able to see behind the scenes HYVMRK ER SJƤGMEP WXEHMYQ XSYV Education and heritage centre manager Stephen Garrett said: “Whether schoolchild or grandparent, you will leave the stadium having understood the achievements of football in Northern Ireland, feeling a sense of pride at our country’s unique contribution to the world’s number one sport and having enjoyed a taste of the beautiful game.” For more information on the centre contact 7XITLIR +EVVIXX SR SV EXɄWKEVVIXX$MVMWLJE GSQ

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