CLIFTONVILLE boss Jim Magilton is hoping that his side can sign off from Solitude with a victory that would be recognition for their fantastic backing all season.
IT may be a dead rubber in terms of the destination of the Gibson Cup, but with North Belfast bragging rights up for grabs, Crusaders and Cliftonville will still be highly motivated when they meet at Seaview this evening (7.45pm).
TWO weeks after defeating Larne in the semi-final of the Irish Cup, Cliftonville suffered humiliation at the hands of the league champions as the 10-men were thumped 8-1 at Inver Park on Saturday evening.
GOALS from David Fearon in each half and a late third from James Doyle capped a good day for Crumlin Star as they breezed past Immaculata to narrow the gap at the top of the NAFL Premier Division.
CLIFTONVILLE missed the chance to seal European qualification on the field after they surrendered a 2-0 lead in their 2-2 draw with Coleraine at the Coleraine Showgrounds on Saturday afternoon.
OVER the past couple of decades, the face of professional soccer has changed. Players can seem aloof towards fans, while there is a perception the bank balance or share value of a club may seem of greater importance to a Board of Directors than results on the pitch.
GOALS from Jonny Addis and Ronan Hale booked Cliftonville's place in the Irish Cup final against Linfield as they ended Larne's double dreams at Windsor Park on Saturday.
CLIFTONVILLE manager Jim Magilton is frustrated in his sides upcoming break in schedule ahead of next weekend’s Clearer Water Irish Cup semi-final clash with Larne.
THE quarter-finals of the McComb’s Coach Travel Intermediate Cup (all 1.30pm) are down for decision on Saturday as holders Crumlin Star continue their bid for back-to-back triumphs.
CLIFTONVILLE manager Jim Magilton insisted that there were no doubts about his side seeing off Portadown to progress to the semi-finals of Clearer Water Irish Cup with victory over Portadown on Friday evening.
