THE first game for a new team is always a special occasion, but for the players of Sands United FC Belfast, Saturday will represent something a little different. Having just been formed in recent months by London native Omar Barrett, the group of 20-plus bereaved fathers and family members will kick-off a relatively new venture […]
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Sands United FC set for a special first game
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Reds aiming to bounce back at Carrick
CLIFTONVILLE boss Paddy McLaughlin expects that Carrick Rangers will be on high on Saturday following their win against Institute last weekend. The Reds travel to the Belfast Loughshore Hotel Arena (3pm kick-off) looking to bounce back from last weekend’s North Belfast derby defeat to Crusaders. However, McLaughlin expects Niall Currie’s side to be on a high […]
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Cliftonville set for Coleraine trip to begin new campaign
CLIFTONVILLE Football Club has been in mourning following the untimely passing of former league-winning manager Tommy Breslin. It will therefore be a poignant afternoon in Coleraine as the Reds travel to the Showgrounds for their opening game of the new season (Saturday 3pm). Paddy McLaughlin’s side will face a team they defeated on their way […]
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McLaughlin would ‘probably’ support switch to summer football
CLIFTONVILLE manager Paddy McLaughlin admitted that he would probably be in support of summer football if the Northern Ireland Football League decide to press ahead with the idea. The Reds’ boss has experienced summer football in the League of a Ireland with both Derry City and Finn Harps and enjoyed playing on the warm, bright […]
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Belfast Celtic boss urges caution ahead of new season
NEWLY-appointed Belfast Celtic boss Stephen McAlorum admits management wasn’t on his radar when he was first approached about the gig last month. Following a protracted name-change saga, Sport and Leisure Swifts became Belfast Celtic at the end of last season, with the West Belfast outfit beginning their rebirth in the Ballymena and Provincial Intermediate League […]
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Reds boss McLaughlin pleased with Europa League draw
CLIFTONVILLE have been pitted against Barry Town United in the preliminary round of the Europa League Qualifying following Tuesday’s draw at UEFA headquarters in Nyon. The Reds will travel to Cardiff for the first leg at the Leckwith Stadium on Thursday, June 27 before hosting the return leg at Solitude on Thursday, July 4. Barry […]
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