We won't hand Crues title to deny our rivals, fumes Jeffrey 

David Jeffrey has come out fighting on judgement day of the Irish League title race slamming suggestions that Ballymena United will roll over against Crusaders so that his side's fiercest rivals Coleraine won't be crowned champions.

Ballymena United edge closer to landing top six spot 

Ballymena United boss David Jeffrey last night saluted his troops after their crucial victory over Glentoran at the Oval.

Ballymena rip up form book to lift top-six bid 

Ballymena United are still in the mix for a top-half spot after getting the better of Cliftonville at Solitude last night.

How Ballymena's vital victory over Cliftonville affects the race for the top six 

Ballymena United ended their run of six defeats in seven games with an all-important win at Solitude on Tuesday evening.

Cliftonville boss Gray relishing the opportunity to climb into European contention 

Cliftonville manager Barry Gray says his side aren't focusing on their Irish Cup semi-final and are still concentrating on reaching third place in the league ahead of tonight's meeting with Ballymena United.

Embarrassed Jeffrey apologises to fans after Sky Blues flop 

Fuming David Jeffrey let rip as Ballymena United's season reached a new low on Saturday with an "embarrassing" defeat to Warrenpoint Town.

Jeffrey targeting Warrenpoint win to keep top six ambitions alive 

David Jeffrey has urged his Ballymena United players to channel their Irish Cup disappointment into a strong finish to the season.

Lynch calls for Cup dream to go on as Larne fight back to shock Ballymena 

Larne produced a stunning upset to reach the semi-finals of the Tennents Irish Cup with victory over Ballymena United.

Larne have to be commended, says Ballymena boss ahead of Irish Cup clash 

Ballymena United manager David Jeffrey would love nothing more than to silence the noisy neighbours this evening.

Coleraine must be on top form to challenge Crusaders: McCauley 

Hitman Darren McCauley is focusing on knocking down a few more targets before the end of the season.

Coleraine reaping rewards: Jeffrey 

David Jeffrey believes Coleraine's surprise title push has shown that patience pays off.

Braidmen show their mettle to hold off 10-man Swifts 

Daniel Hughes scored his first Dungannon goals - but Ballymena took the spoils at Stangmore Park last night.

Clubs pay tribute to one of Irish League's true greats Arthur Stewart 

Glentoran and Ballymena United have led the tributes to one of the Irish League's greatest ever defenders, Arthur Stewart, who has passed away at the age of 76.

Ballymena United can react to cup heartache with big result at Crusaders: Kane 

Ballymena United's Tony Kane believes there will be no League Cup hangover when his team return to Belfast for a showdown with Danske Bank Premiership table-toppers Crusaders at Seaview today.

Dungannon were superb but Ballymena let ourselves down a bucketful: Ervin 

Ballymena United players had no complaints about the result at Windsor Park - only the manner in which they fell short.

Swifts savour date with destiny 

Dungannon Swifts manager Rodney McAree, his captain Ryan Harpur and two-goal hero Ryan Mayse left the post-match press conference to the sound of warm applause and it was fully merited.

League Cup final: Ballymena United v Dungannon Swifts [Photos] 

BetMcLean League Cup final: Ryan Mayse inspires Dungannon Swifts to first ever major title... 

Dungannon Swifts have won their first ever national top level title, beating Ballymena United 3-1 in the BetMcLean League Cup final.

Ervin wants perfect script in yet another final chapter 

Ballymena United skipper Jim Ervin says he's loving the good times at Ballymena United and another League Cup success would be the icing on the cake for him.

League Cup success would go down in Dungannon folklore but Ballymena are... 

Honest Ballymena United assistant Bryan McLoughlin admits he would love to see Dungannon Swifts lift the BetMcLean League Cup - but only if his side fail to rise to the occasion at Windsor Park tomorrow night.

What senior success at last would mean for me and Dungannon Swifts, explains emotional... 

The friendly faces at Dungannon Swifts aren't known for being left speechless. Widely regarded as one of the most welcoming stops on the Irish League roadshow, the County Tyrone club could scarcely provide more popular winners of the BetMcLean League Cup.