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Ballymena United players’ poignant tribute to Lydia Ross as ‘dearly loved’ crash victim’s funeral...

Football players and fans united in tribute today to a young woman killed in a Co Antrim car crash.

5 months ago

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Funeral details announced for Lydia Ross as fans prepare to remember young Ballymena supporter

The funeral of a young football fan killed in a Co Antrim car crash will take place on Monday.

6 months ago

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Robert Garrett salutes Stephen McDonnell’s huge impact at Glenavon

Robert Garrett has praised the impact that new boss Stephen McDonnell is making at Glenavon after replacing club ‘leg...

about 1 year ago

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Dungannon Swifts boss Dean Shiels draws on home comfort ahead of Portadown showdown

Dean Shiels is banking on home advantage giving Dungannon Swifts the edge as the battle to beat the drop heads to the...

about 1 year ago

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Ballymena United and David Jeffrey may get redemption after painful lessons

The sounds of the 1990s D:Ream hit ‘Things Can Only Get Better’ filled the air as the teams walked out at Seaview las...

over 1 year ago

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Michael O’Connor off the mark as point against Ballymena eases pressure on Dungannon Swifts boss ...

Michael O’Connor scored his first League goal for Dungannon as they ended a three-game losing run with a 1-1 draw aga...

over 1 year ago

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Dean Shiels tips Dungannon Swifts to push on in style after League Cup win over Portadown

Dean Shiels hopes Dungannon’s dramatic League Cup comeback in midweek can raise confidence going into a crucial run o...

over 1 year ago

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Don Stirling: Tributes paid after death of ‘devoted’ Ballymena United vice-chairman

Tributes have been paid to the vice-chairman of Ballymena United after the club announced he has passed away followin...

over 1 year ago

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David Jeffrey says rise in attendances is down to collective improvement across the Premiership

David Jeffrey says he is delighted by the record crowds coming through the gates at Irish League grounds this season.

over 1 year ago

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Josh Kelly’s relishing Ballymena United’s heavyweight examinations

Josh Kelly believes the next few games will give Ballymena United an indication of how much they have progressed sinc...

over 1 year ago

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Dean Shiels admits Dungannon lack creative flair as Ballymena win first game on Stangmore’s 3G pitch

Dean Shiels admits Dungannon Swifts badly need their creative talent back after another frustrating defeat.

over 1 year ago

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Dungannon Swifts need immediate response after ‘embarrassing’ opening defeat to Crusaders, says M...

Michael Ruddy admits Dungannon Swifts owe their fans a big response after an “embarrassing” opening day hammering at ...

about 2 years ago

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David Jeffrey’s selection call boosts Ballymena United’s Irish Cup final options

Ballymena United boss David Jeffrey said he wanted to give himself selection headaches for the Irish Cup final after ...

about 2 years ago

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Irish Cup semi-final draw: Cliftonville and Crusaders to meet in north Belfast derby as Ballymena...

Cliftonville and Crusaders will meet in a north Belfast derby in the Irish Cup semi-finals, while there will be a rep...

about 2 years ago

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Coleraine will not pay the penalty if they keep relying on me, claims Lyndon Kane despite Ballyme...

Lyndon Kane has defiantly stated he will continue to put his hand up for Coleraine penalty duty despite missing two o...

over 2 years ago

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Irish Cup: Ryan Waide and Paul McElroy combine to send Ballymena United into Larne quarter-final

It was a comfortable night for Ballymena United as they eased into the Irish Cup quarters with a 3-0 win over Premier...

over 2 years ago

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David Jeffrey hails ‘gem’ Paul McElroy as Ballymena produce big reaction to share points with Cli...

Ballymena United manager David Jeffrey hailed the impact of striker Paul McElroy for putting aside his disappointment...

over 2 years ago

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Sky Blues must right some wrongs after loss to Carrick, says David Jeffrey

David Jeffrey lives by the mantra of ‘praise in public, criticise in private’, but on Tuesday night he couldn’t find ...

over 2 years ago

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Ballymena must right some wrongs after midweek loss to Carrick, says 'angry' David Jeffrey

David Jeffrey lives by the mantra of ‘praise in public, criticise in private’, but on Tuesday night he couldn’t find ...

over 2 years ago

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Andy McGrory sees ‘no reason’ Ballymena United can’t end 33-year Irish Cup heartache this season

Andy McGrory sees no reason why Ballymena United cannot end three decades of Irish Cup hurt this year.

over 2 years ago

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David Jeffrey discusses new signing Mikey Place’s positional switch after Ballymena ensure Irish ...

David Jeffrey saw Ballymena United ease their way into the next round of the Irish Cup before announcing his first si...

over 2 years ago

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Irish Cup Round 1: Newry City claim bragging rights in Mourne derby as Premiership sides ease thr...

Newry City’s excellent season continues as they were the only side to upset a Danske Bank Premiership team in the fir...

over 2 years ago

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Irish League Round Up: Linfield and Cliftonville ease to comfortable away wins as David Parkhouse...

Cliftonville will have the chance to go top of the Danske Bank Premiership in midweek but still top for now are Linfi...

over 2 years ago

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Improving Ballymena have found a way to grind out victories, claims McElroy

Paul McElroy believes Ballymena are showing a different side to their game as their improving fortunes continued at D...

over 2 years ago

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Paul McElroy: Improving Ballymena United have found a way to grind out victories

Paul McElroy believes Ballymena are showing a different side to their game as their improving fortunes continued at D...

over 2 years ago

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Dean Shiels urges Dungannon Swifts to start getting results their performances deserve after late...

Dean Shiels admits Dungannon Swifts need to quickly find a way to turn good performances into positive results after ...

over 2 years ago

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Irish League Round-Up: Cliftonville reclaim top spot as Coleraine hold Crusaders to stalemate

Cliftonville returned to the top of the Danske Bank Premiership by maintaining their excellent home form with a 2-0 w...

over 2 years ago

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Cliftonville showed professional potential in reaching League Cup final, claims Paddy McLaughlin

Cliftonville manager Paddy McLaughlin has hailed his side’s professionalism in reaching the BetMcLean League Cup fina...

over 2 years ago

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Ballymena United missed massive opportunity to reach final, laments manager David Jeffrey

Ballymena United manager David Jeffrey conceded that his side missed a huge chance to reach a major final after bowin...

over 2 years ago

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Crusaders' busy schedule gives us a real chance to build momentum, insists Stephen Baxter

Stephen Baxter insists Crusaders are not daunted by their hectic fixture schedule.

over 2 years ago

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Irish League Round-Up: Late goals, disallowed goals, red cards and four wins for the top-four

Late goals. Disallowed goals. Red cards. All four teams in the top-four pick up wins and it’s as you were at the top ...

over 2 years ago

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New boss Stuart King will keep Carrick moving in right direction, says David Jeffrey

David Jeffrey believes Stuart King has what it takes to become a top Irish League manager.

over 2 years ago

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Super-sub Smith seals sensational comeback for Ballymena United

Ballymena United staged an astonishing second-half comeback to claim their first three points of the season in a seve...

almost 3 years ago

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Why Ballymena United’s season was ‘more than satisfactory’, explains David Jeffrey

Ballymena United manager David Jeffrey says he’s happy with their season as a whole despite missing out on a European...

almost 3 years ago

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Trai Hume proud that Ballymena United have kept up European fight

No matter how the race for the final European play-off spot ends up this evening, Ballymena United defender Trai Hume...

almost 3 years ago

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David Jeffrey urges Ballymena United to control what they can after taking European charge to the...

As Glenavon were producing their topsy-turvy win at Carrick Rangers on Tuesday night, Ballymena United were doing thi...

almost 3 years ago

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Jeffrey is eager to push Euro charge to the final minute

As Glenavon were producing their topsy-turvy win at Carrick Rangers on Tuesday night, Ballymena United were doing thi...

about 3 years ago

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Irish Cup semi-final: David Jeffrey urges Ballymena United to use Glentoran pain to oust Linfield

David Jeffrey has urged his Ballymena United players to use the pain of last season as motivation as they bid to reac...

about 3 years ago

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Jeffrey: My Ballymena boys can banish Cup final Blues

David Jeffrey has urged his Ballymena United players to use the pain of last season as motivation as they bid to reac...