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.

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.

Jarvis proves hero for Institute as late strike sinks injury-plagued Ards 

An Aaron Jarvis goal in the 92nd minute gave Institute an invaluable win over Ards at Clandeboye Park.

Big guns circle for Johnston but Ards stopper urged to stay 

Ards defender Craig McClean hopes young goalkeeper Sam Johnston will continue his education at the north Down club and resist the urge to jump ship.

Goal of the Month: NI Football Writers have chosen between Irish League's wonder-goals 

There were two wonder-goals netted in the Danske Bank Premiership on Saturday afternoon but the NI Football Writers have nailed their colours to the mast, selecting their goal of the month.

Poll: Which of the Irish League's three wonder-goals was the best this weekend? 

There are some local football fans that would have believe the Irish League's full of useless players with little ability, but once again the top two divisions have proved them wrong.

Barry Gray hails Mr Cliftonville as Joe Gormley ties Reds' scoring record 

Barry Gray says Joe Gormley lacks one component to be Cliftonville's captain - a nasty side.

Ards' failure to find their shooting boots leaves boss Nixon frustrated 

Ards boss Colin Nixon believes his team are now beginning to suffer from their inadequacy in front goal.

Dixie Robinson wants Dungannon job as Swifts prepare to start interviews 

Dixie Robinson has said he is ready to help guide Dungannon out of trouble - if the club asks him.

Irish League Round Up: Watch Glenavon's two top drawer strikes as Linfield's lead at the top is cut 

Glenavon twice came from behind to see off Crusaders at Mourneview Park and cut Linfield's lead at the top of the Danske Bank Premiership to just two points.

Dungannon should put their faith in ambitious young boss, says McAree 

New Coleraine manager Rodney McAree thinks his old club Dungannon Swifts should appoint an ambitious young coach to replace him.

Irish League Round Up: Cooper delivers another Windsor wonder-show while Warrenpoint break Cliftonville hearts 

Linfield are four points clear at the top of the Danske Bank Premiership after they beat Dungannon Swifts while Cliftonville crashed to the most stunning of defeats in Warrenpoint.

I'd prefer a trophy over Glentoran appearance record, insist Morris 

It was a tale of two players at the opposite ends of the age spectrum in footballing terms at Mourneview Park.

Playing at Windsor's a wonderland for Ards star Johnston as Linfield held at home 

Northern Ireland fan Sam Johnston admitted playing at Windsor Park on Saturday was a dream come true.

Irish League Round Up: Crusaders penalty save sets up last gasp glory as ten-man Linfield deny Reds to stay top 

Crusaders snatched the most dramatic of victories at Warrenpoint Town on Saturday afternoon while a late Linfield equaliser at Cliftonville kept the Blues clear at the top.

Glenavon hammer Ballymena 4-0 - and all the rest of Friday's Irish League action 

It was another thrilling night of Irish League action, 12 goals across three games as Glenavon and Ards picked up big wins while Coleraine were held.

Ards' season will turn around once farcical defending improves, says Nixon 

Ards manager Colin Nixon claims that nobody at the club is downhearted despite three defeats in a row and insists that he is confident results will turn around.

Jeffrey happy with new recruits as Ballymena march on 

Ballymena United manager David Jeffrey does not expect to do any business before the transfer window shuts next week.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.