Northern Ireland Local Football News & Comment

Ards must start pointing way ahead, warns Frazer

Flying winger Jonny Frazer has warned Ards that they must start putting points on the board if they want to avoid an early dogfight at the bottom of the Danske Bank Premiership table.

Ronnie McFall keen to strengthen Glentoran squad before window closes

Ronnie McFall hopes there will be a new face or two at The Oval before the transfer window closes.

Ards won't give up on dream homecoming with investors ready, says chairman

Ards chairman Brian Adams has promised that he will never give up on the dream of seeing the club play in their home town again.

Good start: Rory Patterson celebrates putting Crusaders 2-0 up on his debut

Crues fight all the way to get title defence up and running

What a cracking contest at Seaview. Victory for champions Crusaders, but boy did a resolute Ards side push them every step of the way.

Michael Carvill gave Crusaders the lead.

Champions Crusaders see off Ards challenge to open season with win

Irish League champions Crusaders opened their 2018/19 season with a win after seeing off a tough challenge from Ards at Seaview.

Title ambitions: Crusaders midfielder Matthew Snoddy

Crusaders have to win as many trophies as possible, argues Snoddy

Crusaders midfielder Matthew Snoddy insists the players have developed a real taste for winning silverware.

Crusaders will be out to retain their title this season.

Liam Beckett predicts the Danske Bank Premiership table ahead of big kick-off

It's difficult to believe that we’re already on the cusp of an all-new Danske Bank Premiership season but, if the next nine months are anything like the campaign just passed, then we’re all in for a treat.

Clear mission: Colin Nixon says Ards are capable of more

After rejecting Glentoran, I'm fully focused on Ards progress: Nixon

What a start to the new season for Ards and manager Colin Nixon. Away to champions Crusaders and then at home to his old club Glentoran.

Terry Fitzpatrick savours League Cup success with wife Rosanne, daughter Scarlett and son Bill back in February.

I'd love to take charge of Dungannon Swifts in the future, says Fitzpatrick

Dungannon Swifts legend Terry Fitzpatrick admitted that he has ambitions to manage the Stangmore Park club one day.

Colin Nixon: I felt I was Glentoran's second choice

Colin Nixon has admitted he rejected the chance to become Glentoran's new manager because he didn't feel he was the club's No.1 target.

Staying put: Colin Nixon has agreed a new three-year deal with Ards after rejecting offers from Glentoran

Ards delight after legend Colin Nixon snubs Glentoran

Ards chairman Brian Adams has admitted he feared Colin Nixon would leave the club to take charge of Glentoran and he's relieved the Oval legend is going nowhere.

Glens left red-faced as Nixon says no to job offer

Glentoran have been left reeling by the latest setback in their pursuit of a new manager after Colin Nixon agreed a new deal with Ards.

Glentoran ready to complete swoop for Oval legend Nixon after McAree snub

Colin Nixon is on the brink of taking the Glentoran job.

Positive: Colin Nixon has made a good impression at the club

Ards offer Nixon new deal to remain at helm

Colin Nixon has been offered a new two-year contract to stay on as manager of Ards.

We’ll set up to have a right go at the Blues, insists new Ballinamallard boss

New Ballinamallard United boss Harry McConkey is relishing the prospect of going toe-to-toe with David Healy when Linfield visit Ferney Park tonight.

Gray happy with Reds' approach to their recent taxing schedule

Barry Gray has praised his players' attitude as Cliftonville's busy programme continues with tonight's hosting of Ards.

Roaring start: Jamie McGonigle reacts after making it 1-0

Double dream is still alive and Kearney is relishing challenge

Coleraine manager Oran Kearney was delighted to see his players clinch a third victory in a week as they chase down a league and cup double.

European football is essential for Linfield, says Healy

With the Danske Bank Premiership title destined for either Crusaders or Coleraine, Linfield boss David Healy is now focused on Europa League qualification.