PFA Northern Ireland

04/06/2026

21/05/2026

At PFA NI, — it’s about looking after our members on and off the pitch 🙌

We’re proud to work with an incredible range of partners who help support our players every step of the way 💙

From health & wellbeing, education, mortgage advice, legal support, insurance services, medical support, career development, exclusive discounts and so much more — our members have access to brilliant perks designed to make a real difference.

A huge thank you to all of our partners for backing our players and helping us continue to support the football community across Northern Ireland 👏

For more info visit the perks section of our website 🧑‍💻

SupportOffThePitch

18/05/2026

Great to catch up with the PFA NI members currently progressing through their coach education journey with the Irish FA.

The players involved need no introduction, and it’s encouraging to see what will hopefully be some future managers and coaches within the local game.

Providing discounted access to coaching courses is an important benefit for our members, and we look forward to continuing to support them as they develop both on and off the pitch.

A special thanks to the Irish FA for their continued partnership, helping players enhance their career opportunities and gain the qualifications needed to support their transition when their playing careers come to an end.

The Irish Football Association

15/05/2026

This week we attended the European General Assembly in Prague, Czechia. 🇨🇿

An excellent event where we were able to learn from other fellow associations and our world governing body on the current footballing climate.⚽️

Discussions throughout the assembly focused on some of the key structural challenges and responsibilities facing modern football, including collective governance, player representation in decision-making, industry revenue distribution, and measures to address discrimination, abuse and player safety within the workplace.

Delegates examined European social dialogue, strategic priorities for the region and player representation within football decision-making structures all took place, while FIFPRO Europe’s strategy document for 2026-2029 was presented to members, along with presentations on the strategic landscape in men’s and women’s football.

A hugely informative conference and beneficial to our own plans to help support our players here in Northern Ireland.

12/05/2026

Happy Retirement!⚽️🛑

After a stellar career where he made close to 600 appearances for various clubs including Patrick Thistle, Linfield, Glenavon and Crusaders and represented Northern Ireland throughout various age groups including 8 full caps, Jonathan Tuffey has called time on his playing career.

Best wishes in your retirement Tuffers🧤

06/05/2026

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The PFA has compiled a list of currently out of contract players. 📑

The list can be requested by NIFL clubs by contacting [email protected]

For any out of contract players who haven’t registered please get in touch via the same email address. 📧

01/05/2026

As The Sports Direct Women’s Premiership is about to commence we want to say a massive thank you to Kingsbridge Private Hospital Group and All Sport Insurance for their support for all our players. 👏

Here’s to a great season ahead and best of luck to all the players, managers and staff 🍀⚽️

💪Julie Nelson

01/05/2026

🔥 NOW LIVE - MICHAEL CARVILL 🔥

A massive episode packed with real insight, honest opinions and stories from both on and off the pitch ⚽

From winning at the highest level in the Irish League to working behind the scenes to support players across the country, this one dives deep into the realities of football that fans don’t always see 👀

No filter, no holding back – just real talk about the game, the pressures, and what it actually takes to succeed and last in football.

If you’re involved in the game in any way… this is a must listen 🎧

🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple, YouTube and all major platforms
📍 Filmed at Arkmedia Studios
🎥 Produced by Arkmedia

30/04/2026