Footballers' Lives: Colin Nixon on how Glentoran snub broke his heart and why he later turned down the Oval job 

In the latest edition of our popular series, Irish League great Colin Nixon discusses his Glentoran snub, why he later turned the Oval job down, regrets over not pushing hard enough to get across the water and his hopes for the future.

Footballers' Lives: Colin Nixon on how Glentoran snub broke his heart and why he later turned down the Oval job 

In the latest edition of our popular series, Irish League great Colin Nixon discusses his Glentoran snub, why he later turned the Oval job down, regrets over not pushing hard enough to get across the water and his hopes for the future.

Perfect start for Ards in quest to bounce back at the first attempt but Portadown held on opening day 

Ards got their quest for an immediate return to the Premiership off to a perfect start on the opening day of the Bluefin Sport Championship season.

'Best young goalkeeper in the league': Sam Johnston snapped up by Dungannon Swifts 

Headline-making Ards goalkeeper Sam Jonston has been hailed as 'the best young goalkeeper in the league' as he makes a move back to the Danske Bank Premiership.

Ards boss Warren Feeney to stay on after signing new two-year deal 

Ards have announced that manager Warren Feeney will stay on as manager after agreeing a new two-year deal with the club.

Carrick's Currie taking nothing for granted with side eyeing big stage 

Carrick Rangers boss Niall Currie believes tonight's showdown with Ards is still a massive challenge - even though his boys are on the brink of a return to the Danske Bank Premiership.

Ards aren't down and out just yet, says defiant boss Feeney 

Ards boss Warren Feeney last night warned not to write his team off even though their stay in the Danske Bank Premiership hangs by a thread.

Regent House schoolboy tipped for big future as Heron delivers debut goal for Ards 

Jonah Heron will be back at school tomorrow. The 16-year-old will have plenty to talk about at Regent House in Newtownards after scoring one of the most important goals in the history of his hometown club.

Warren Feeney silent on his Ards future as focus stays on surivival 

Ards manager Warren Feeney has revealed his future at the club will be decided after the promotion/relegation play-off with Carrick Rangers or Portadown.

McClean is fired up to help Ards avoid drop 

Craig McClean has admitted he's desperate to avoid having the word 'relegated' on his football CV.

Footballers' Lives with Warren Feeney: Some young players think the world owes them a living now but I'm glad I was brought up in era of hard work 

In the latest installment of our popular series, Ards boss Warren Feeney dicsusses the changes in football, a well-travelled full-time career, his high point with Northern Ireland and this season's tight relegation battle.

Ards see off Swifts to close in on play-off spot 

Ards put one foot in the Promotion/Relegation Play-Off on Easter Tuesday thanks to a narrow victory over Dungannon Swifts at the Bangor Fuels Arena.

Institute's new boss named as summer signings are targeted in bid to boost squad 

Institute have asked former player John Quigg to build on the impressive work of Paddy McLaughlin.

Ards must seize the chance to pile pressure on rivals: Feeney 

Ards boss Warren Feeney insists his team have a great chance to move off the bottom of the table today when they make the long trek to the Brandywell to face Institute.

Irish League must remember it's in the entertainment business: Glentoran boss McDermott wants more attractive football 

New Glentoran boss Mick McDermott wants to see more entertainment in the Irish League.

'I regret not going to Glentoran': Sacked Ards boss Colin Nixon opens up about chance to take charge at The Oval 

Glentoran legend Colin Nixon says he regrets not taking up the chance to manage his former club.

I had to protect Crusaders players for Irish Cup semi-final clash: Baxter 

Crusaders manager Stephen Baxter has no regrets about resting several key players for Saturday's draw with Ards.

Point have their swagger back, insists McDonnell 

Stephen McDonnell believes Warrenpoint Town have their swagger back as their historic Irish Cup semi-final looms large.

'Breath of fresh air' Warren Feeney can keep us up, insists Ards striker 

Michael McLellan believes Warren Feeney can plot a relegation escape route for Ards.

Feeney insists Oval boo boys won't faze him as he strives to drag Ards up table 

New Ards manager Warren Feeney says any jeers or boos from Glentoran supporters at the Oval today won't bother him.

It's a great result but it's only the start: New Ards boss Feeney staying calm ahead of relegation battle 

Ards manager Warren Feeney has warned the club's fans not to get carried away with Saturday's 3-1 win over Newry City.

Warren Feeney appoints former Rangers striker as assistant at Ards 

The Feeney family affair at Ards is continuing after new manager Warren appointed cousin Lee as his assistant.

Watch: Ards stars must believe we can survive, says new boss Feeney 

Warren Feeney says he's fired up for the challenge of keeping Ards in the Danske Bank Premiership and he wants his players to show the fight and passion needed to avoid a financially damaging drop into the Championship.

Warren Feeney won't shy away from the challenge at Ards 

The surprise new manager of Ards insists he will not be fazed by being thrown into a fearsome battle for survival or by the fact that, without playing a Danske Bank Premiership game, he has gone from the league summit to the bottom of the table.

Warren Feeney set for a rescue act at Ards despite premature announcement 

Former Linfield manager Warren Feeney will make a shock Irish League return tomorrow when he officially signs a contract to become the new boss of Premiership basement side Ards.

Ards sack manager Colin Nixon after Institute defeat 

Ards sacked manager Colin Nixon after last night's 3-0 defeat to Institute.

Colin Nixon sacked as Ards manager after dismal run of form 

Colin Nixon has been sacked as Ards manager.

Four Irish League clubs make signings as seven Premiership players move on busy transfer deadline day 

The Irish League's transfer deadline day sprung into life on Thursday afternoon before a total of seven Danske Bank Premiership players moved, while Larne made a significant signing at the top of the Championship.

David Jeffrey picks out 'extraordinary' Ballymena defender despite Lecky and Friel's double goal heroics 

Striking duo Adam Lecky and Cathair Friel continue to grab the headlines for Ballymena United this season but it was a young man at the other end of the pitch who was singled out by boss David Jeffrey.

Irish League Round Up: Lecky and Friel both bag braces as Ballymena close gap on leaders Linfield 

Ballymena United are back to within three points of league leaders Linfield after a routine win over Ards at the Showgrounds.

Ballymena United v Ards: Nixon knows time's running out as Ards battle to beat drop 

Ards boss Colin Nixon admits his boys can't afford to feel sorry for themselves, even though they are rooted to the bottom of the table.

Irish Cup draw in full and results: Linfield to face Crusaders while non league duo go head to head after three cup upsets 

Crusaders will travel to Linfield after they beat Glentoran to seal their spot in the Tennent's Irish Cup sixth round.

Ards must build momentum to escape danger zone: Eamon McAllister 

Eamon McAllister said Ards cannot afford to relax despite claiming a first win in 13 attempts against Dungannon.

Nixon praying that struggling Ards get back into goal routine 

Never mind what Mariah Carey got in her Christmas stocking yesterday morning, Ards manager Colin Nixon was in no doubt what he wanted from the man in the red suit.

United No.1 at Christmas thanks to on song Millar 

It was fitting that an unsung hero was the man to ensure that Ballymena United celebrated Christmas in No.1 spot after a virtuoso performance on Saturday.

Jonny Frazer tips Ards to climb table as he jets off to Oz 

Jonny Frazer is confident Ards can win their survival fight as he prepares to say his farewells and head to Australia.

Cliftonville boss Gray warns over new signings during new year 

Cliftonville manager Barry Gray would love to strengthen his squad in January, but he has warned he will not sign players for the sake of it.

Irish Cup fifth round draw in full: Crusaders to face Glentoran while Rosemount Rec handed 'fairy-tale' tie 

It's one of the biggest days in the Irish League calendar - Tennent's Irish Cup fifth round draw day with a couple of big ties set for January 5.

Australia-bound Frazer keen to wave goodbye to Ards on a high 

Jonny Frazer says the Ards players aren't disheartened by their bottom of the table status but admits they must start finding consistency to move away from relegation trouble.

The only way is up if we stay positive, says Nixon 

Ards manager Colin Nixon has told his players to stick together and results will turn.

Irish League Round Up: Linfield back on top after win on Brandywell return 

Linfield returned to the top of the Irish Premiership on Saturday after an emphatic victory over Institute in the early kickoff.

Baxter happy Crusaders are looking up while rival challengers both falter 

Crusaders manager Stephen Baxter has reason to be cheerful.

Ards capable of mixing it with the best: Taylor 

Defender Johnny Taylor believes Ards have the capabilities of matching any side in the league - and aim to prove it against title holders Crusaders at the Bangor Fuels Arena today.

McFall hails his star man Allen after he reaches special milestone 

Curtis Allen may have grabbed his 100th Glentoran goal on Saturday, but manager Ronnie McFall predicts there a lot more to come.

Irish League Round Up: Curtis Allen notches 100th Glentoran goal while Linfield leave it late for comeback win 

Curtis Allen's 100th Glentoran goal helped his side to a smashing 4-0 win over Ards, while Linfield snatched a last gasp winner to beat Dungannon.

Glentoran return will be emotional, admits Nixon 

Ards manager Colin Nixon says it will be an emotional occasion for him taking on Glentoran at the Oval today - as it always is.

Waterworth's character was difference for Linfield: Healy 

Linfield manager David Healy hailed the character of goalscoring hero Andy Waterworth after his match-winning strike against Glentoran at Windsor Park.

Larne send out message against top-flight Ards 

Larne showed their class to knock Ards out of the County Antrim Shield at Inver Park.

Linfield will go all out to hit back in Big Two derby after Ards humbling, says Healy 

Tomorrow night's County Antrim Shield clash with Glentoran gives Linfield the ideal opportunity to put Saturday's shock defeat to Ards behind them, according to manager David Healy.

Ards must start proving that we can take anyone's scalp: Nixon 

Colin Nixon has insisted that Ards are a match for anyone on their day ahead of tomorrow's clash with leaders Linfield.

Back to the drawing board for Nixon as Ards lose to another late goal 

Colin Nixon was left with an empty feeling again when, for the second league game in succession, his Ards team lost to a late goal.