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Northern Ireland boss Baraclough accepts clash with Bulgaria a must-win fixture
Extenuating circumstances can only give the new manager cover for so long
Republic manager has a two-day training window with squad ahead of Bulgaria match
Manager Balakov quits along with president of football union and entire executive committee
Disciplinary proceedings opened against Bulgaria and England following Sofia match
Mick McCarthy will make changes for friendly but real business comes next month
World Cup qualification now an uphill struggle after defeat in Sofia
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