Harpur proud of United's response to penalty pain 

Ryan Harpur enjoyed his quickly changing role from villain to hero on Saturday as Ballymena United fought back for a deserved share of the spoils with league leaders Crusaders.

Harpur proud of United's response to penalty pain 

Ryan Harpur enjoyed his quickly changing role from villain to hero on Saturday as Ballymena United fought back for a deserved share of the spoils with league leaders Crusaders.

Ballymena forward can complete step from junior football to becoming a senior star, argues Addis 

Jonny Addis says he expects more fireworks from Ballymena United's rising young star, Kenny Kane.

Jeffrey hails 'phenomenal' Ross Glendinning as Ballymena make wasteful Cliftonville pay the price 

David Jeffrey paid tribute to goalkeeper Ross Glendinning whose last gasp heroics ensured that Ballymena United completed a remarkable comeback against Cliftonville.

David Jeffrey hopeful Ballymena United's battling win can provide a meaningful token to Wrightbus workers 

If ever there was a fitting footballing metaphor, it was on Saturday afternoon at Mourneview Park.

Music legend Rod Stewart praises Ballymena United for their Wrightbus gesture 

World renowned singer Sir Rod Stewart has taken to social media to praise Ballymena United's generous gesture to employees affected by the collapse of Wrightbus.

Davis Jeffrey urges Sky Blues to find their cutting edge 

Ballymena United manager David Jeffrey will take on Cliftonville at the Ballymena Showgrounds tomorrow looking for a creative spark that was missing from his team in last weekend's defeat at Glenavon.

Ballymena United offer devastated Wrightbus workers free entry to match 

Ballymena United has offered devastated employees of collapsed Wrightbus free entry to their match this weekend against Cliftonville.

Wanted Rhys Marshall discusses future with contract set to expire at Glenavon 

Glenavon hero Rhys Marshall has revealed he will weigh up his options before deciding his future.

Tributes paid to Fernando Ricksen as Rangers youngsters strike late to beat Ballymena 

A late Rangers Colts goal condemned Ballymena United to a third round exit in the Sky Blues’ Tunnocks Caramel Wafer Challenge Cup debut.

Gers youngster looking forward to United battle as Jeffrey edges into the unknown 

David Jeffrey admits that tonight's Tunnock's Wafer Challenge Cup clash with Rangers Colts is a walk into the unknown, but that will not be the case for one of his players.

'That's the genius of David Jeffrey': Andy McGrory explains Ballymena United manager's magic powers 

Of the eleven players who started Ballymena United's 4-0 win over Warrenpoint Town on Saturday, nine were brought to the club by current boss David Jeffrey.

Ballymena United are well aware of Dundela's capabilities, insists Jeffrey 

David Jeffrey is taking nothing for granted when Dundela come to Warden Street for this evening's County Antrim Shield tie.

David Jeffrey salutes Ballymena United's robust focus after win over Warrenpoint 

David Jeffrey hailed his side's siege mentality as they braved a Warrenpoint Town storm and a sending off to move up to fourth spot.

McDonnell wants Point to show some pride 

Warrenpoint Town boss Stephen McDonnell has admitted that he will be able to accept a fifth league defeat in a row at Ballymena United today but only if the performance from his team significantly improves on recent weeks.

Carrick can get a good run going, says Mark Surgenor 

Mark Surgenor insists Carrick Rangers have more quality than they did two years ago and the captain is positive they will not make an instant return to the Championship.

Winchester pounces to give Ballymena win against Carrick 

Ballymena moved into the top half of the Premiership table after a Jude Winchester goal was enough to see off the determined challenge of Carrick Rangers.

McDaid pays tribute to Glentoran’s team spirit 

Glentoran's two-goal hero Robbie McDaid relished his role in a late smash and grab at Ballymena Showgrounds but would love things to be a little easier in the future.

Ballymena will look to take another baby step against Glentoran, says Jeffrey 

Ballymena United make a belated home bow in the Danske Bank Premiership when they welcome Glentoran to the Showgrounds tomorrow.

Packed Inver Park for Ballymena's win over Larne was a positive sign for Irish League: Jeffrey 

Despite leaving Larne with three points on Saturday, David Jeffrey insisted it was a good day for top flight football, not just Ballymena United.

Watch: Ballymena's Jonny Addis scores from his own half on anniversary of Beckham's famous goal against Wimbledon 

Another Irish League Saturday, another contender for goal of the season.

Ballymena to host Rangers U21s as Glenavon face Scotland trip in Tunnock's Caramel Wafer Cup 

Ballymena United will take on Rangers Colts in the third round of the Tunnock's Caramel Wafer Cup while Glenavon face a trip to Scotland.

Swifts' band of rising stars can make a major impact: Clucas 

New Dungannon Swifts captain Seanan Clucas believes their young and talented squad can fill the gap left by some big name departures.

Ballymena's top six aim stays the same ahead of toughest title race: David Jeffrey 

At the start of last season, no one knew what to expect from Ballymena United and everyone was in for a surprise.

Exclusive Revealed: Irish League has already won back lost European place before Linfield's tie against Sutjeska 

A tweak in European competition regulations for the 2021/22 season means the Irish League has already won back its lost European place.

Sky Blues sign off Euro adventure with defeat 

Ballymena United's European adventure came to its inevitable end - but the Sky Blues bowed out of the Europa League with their heads held high.

Europa League round-up: Crusaders set up Wolves tie as Cliftonville exit 

Crusaders have set up a trip to England to take on Wolves after defeating B36 Torshavn 3-2 on Thursday evening.

Lecky wants to sign off Malmo test in style 

Ballymena United striker Adam Lecky wants his side to put on a brave show for the Sky Blues faithful tonight even though their Europa League dream is fading fast.

Beating Malmo would be Ballymena's best ever result: Glendinning 

Ballymena United goalkeeper Ross Glendinning believes conquering Swedish giants Malmo in the first qualifying round of the Europa League would be the greatest result in the club's history.

Braidmen dig in to set up a glamour tie with Malmo 

Ballymena United have a glamour Europa League qualifying tie with Swedish giants Malmo to look forward to after a scoreless draw in the Faroe Islands saw them defeat NSI Runavik 2-0 on aggregate in the preliminary round.

Europa League: Classy Cliftonville smash Barry Town while Ballymena win to set up Malmo tie 

The Irish League will have three teams playing in the Europa League first qualifying round next week after Cliftonville and Ballymena United both progressed from the preliminary round.

Ballymena can blast NSI Runavik on counter attack, says Kane 

Versatile Tony Kane insists Ballymena United must approach tonight's Europa League preliminary round second leg tie away to NSI Runavik with a certain degree of caution.

Ballymena United and Glenavon to play in Scottish Challenge Cup 

Ballymena United and Glenavon will be this season's Danske Bank Premiership representatives in the Tunnock's Caramel Wafer Challenge Cup.

David Jeffrey 'proud as punch' as Millar and Winchester give Ballymena the European edge 

David Jeffrey declared himself "proud as punch" as his Ballymena United side claimed a famous European victory.

In pictures: Ballymena well placed to progess in Europa League after comfortable home win over NSI Runavik 

Ballymena United are well placed to make it through to a Europa League first qualifying round tie against Malmo after a 2-0 home win over NSI Runavik at the Ballymena Showgrounds.

David Jeffrey: Why Irish League clubs need guarantees before considering All-Ireland League proposal 

David Jeffrey says he fears an all-Ireland league would restrict the number of European places available to Northern Ireland clubs and leave them in danger of being overpowered by their southern rivals.

Europa League draw: Crusaders face trip to Faroe Islands as Ballymena and Cliftonville learn potential opponents for first qualifying round 

Crusaders will travel to the Faroe Islands for the first qualifying round of the Europa League.

Europa League draw in full: Cliftonville to take on Welsh opposition while Ballymena face trip to the Faroe Islands 

Cliftonville will take on Welsh opposition in the preliminary round of the Europa League while Ballymena United face a trip to the Faroe Islands.

Linfield refuse to comment over links to 'amateur' deal for Ballymena striker Shevlin 

Linfield have refused to comment after Ballymena United claimed that striker Matthew Shevlin will be joining the champions 'as an amateur player'.

Linfield could face another Celtic clash: All you need to know about the Champions League and Europa League qualifiers 

This summer's European qualifiers could hand Irish League sides some massive ties.

Ballymena United announce the departures of Shevlin and Faulkner 

Ballymena United have revealed that Matthew Shevlin and Willie Faulkner will both leave the club this summer.

Cushley mix-up likely to prove costly for Crues 

There was a real end of season feel to proceedings at Warden Street with both teams fielding much-changed line-ups for differing reasons.

Crusaders win in doubt after team-sheet error 

Crusaders' 3-0 win over Ballymena United is in doubt after an administrative error meant one of their players was not listed as a substitute.

Johnny McMurray to leave Ballymena for full-time Irish League deal 

Ballymena United forward Johnny McMurray will leave the club at the end of the current seasaon after signing a full-time deal with an unnamed Irish League club.

Jeffrey so proud as Ballymena secure £200,000 Euro bonanza 

David Jeffrey saluted his Ballymena United heroes last night after they secured a top two finish in the Danske Bank Premiership for only the third time in the club's history.

Sky Blues seal top two spot to book Euro trip 

The last time Ballymena United finished in the top two of the Irish League was in 1980 when David Jeffrey was just 18.

David Jeffrey relishing 'ginormous' European shoot-out as Ballymena prepare to face Glenavon 

David Jeffrey is expecting a "humdinger" tomorrow night when Glenavon visit the Showgrounds trying to deny them the point that will guarantee European football for Ballymena United next season.

It's time to seal second spot: Jeffrey 

Ballymena United manager David Jeffrey has demanded one more huge performance from his men tomorrow night to seal a top-two finish in the Danske Bank Premiership.

Ballymena's 'class act' Kofi Balmer would shine in full-time football, says Addis 

Ballymena United's teenage sensation Kofi Balmer has the qualities to make the grade in professional football across the water, according to team-mate Jonny Addis.

Ballymena won't look too far ahead in European quest: Jeffrey 

David Jeffrey has urged his Ballymena United players to maintain the one-game-at-a-time approach that has served them so well this season.

Clinching Euro place would make season a success: Kane 

Tony Kane believes it will be mission accomplished if Ballymena United manage to secure their place in European football.