Andy Mitchell at the double as Glenavon ramp up title tilt 

Andy Mitchell's first-half double proved decisive as Glenavon got their title aspirations back on track with a 4-0 win against a below-par Coleraine at Mourneview Park.

Andy Mitchell at the double as Glenavon ramp up title tilt 

Andy Mitchell's first-half double proved decisive as Glenavon got their title aspirations back on track with a 4-0 win against a below-par Coleraine at Mourneview Park.

Absolute disgrace: McAree slams Coleraine side after Mourneview mauling 

Coleraine's Rodney McAree was far from happy while Glenavon boss Gary Hamilton hailed a slick performance from his side in their 4-0 win at Mourneview Park last night.

Mitchell double helps Glenavon smash Coleraine at Mourneview Park 

Glenavon closed the gap on the top two, for a few hours at least, when they beat Coleraine 4-0 at Mourneview Park on Friday evening.

Ace Glackin is on my radar, admits McAree 

Coleraine registered their first win in four matches as Jamie McGonigle's second-half header was enough to defeat Ards at The Showgrounds.

Wins will come if we work hard, insists McAree 

Coleraine are in a mini rut and manager Rodney McAree is determined to get out of it starting at home to bottom of the table Ards today.

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.

Newry stun Bannsiders courtesy of McCabe goal 

Mark McCabe's first-half effort was enough for Newry City to claim all three points and their first away win of the season against Coleraine.

Newry shock Coleraine to claim first away win of season 

Newry City shocked Coleraine on Friday evening, clinching a 1-0 victory at the Showgrounds.

Oran Kearney appoints Northern Ireland coach Jimmy Nicholl to aid St Mirren survival bid 

Oran Kearney has brought in Northern Ireland assistant manager Jimmy Nicholl in a bid to help St Mirren stave off relegation from the Scottish Premiership.

McAree targets two signings while injured Coleraine duo prepare for return 

Coleraine manager Rodney McAree plans to recruit at least two new players in the January transfer window.

Limavady hit a high five against Coleraine's kids 

Limavady United turned on the style as they put five past a youthful Coleraine side to book their place in the final of the North West Cup with a stunning 5-0 victory.

In pictures: Holders Crusaders see off Larne in cagey County Antrim Shield semi-final 

Larne might be the Irish League's next big thing, but the current top dogs reminded their visitors of the present hierarchy in the County Antrim Shield semi-final at Seaview.

He's happy: McAree determined to settle future of Coleraine star McCauley 

Coleraine manager Rodney McAree is intent on securing the future of star man Darren McCauley.

Warrenpoint packed with quality and will avoid the drop: McDonnell 

Warrenpoint manager Stephen McDonnell is confident his side's quality will shine through in the relegation battle.

Ten-man Coleraine recover to earn a draw but boss Rodney McAree still frustrated 

Eoin Bradley was sent off for the second time this season as 10-man Coleraine fought back to earn a draw against Glentoran at The Showgrounds.

Coleraine happy to let others take the heat, insists Lowry 

Coleraine midfielder Stephen Lowry is happy for his side to be considered outsiders for the Danske Bank Premiership title.

Bannsiders are back in business: O'Donnell 

Skipper Stephen O'Donnell believes Coleraine are back with a swagger following their dramatic win over Linfield at Windsor Park.

Blues are the team to beat but Coleraine and McAree relishing return to Windsor 

Coleraine manager Rodney McAree believes the team that finishes above Linfield this season will win the league, though that won't stop the Bannsiders from having a real go at Windsor Park today.

Irish League Round Up: Linfield slip up against Warrenpoint while Reds down Glentoran 

Linfield missed their chance to go back to the top of the Danske Bank Premiership table and even required a late equaliser to avoid defeat at Windsor Park.

Bannsiders just a win away from kick-starting the season: Bradley 

Coleraine striker Eoin Bradley insists his wounded team will not be seeking a sympathy vote following their latest dose of disappointment.

Referee's decisions went against us but Glentoran showed character: McFall 

Glentoran boss Ronnie McFall's believes his boys sent out a statement of intent with this thrilling BetMcLean League Cup penalty shoot-out win at the Oval.

Oran Kearney calls on experienced Northern Ireland coach to aid St Mirren survival bid: report 

Oran Kearney is set to bring in Northern Ireland assistant manager Jimmy Nicholl in a bid to help St Mirren stave off relegation from the Scottish Premiership.

Glentoran are ready to pile on more Coleraine agony in pursuit of trophy success: Crowe 

Versatile Joe Crowe insists Glentoran must avoid a second dose of disappointment in seven days in tonight's BetMcLean League Cup third round clash against Coleraine at The Oval.

Gray believes Reds have turned corner after hard-fought victory at Coleraine 

Cliftonville boss Barry Gray hopes his side have taken a step in the right direction following their 2-1 win at Coleraine.

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.

Bradley double edges Coleraine into semis 

Coleraine ensured that they were in the hat for the semi-final draw of the Eventsec North West Cup after a 2-1 win over Dergview at the Showgrounds.

Coleraine players knuckled down to end winless run, reveals McAree 

Rodney McAree said he knew he'd get a performance from his team after savouring his first win as Coleraine manager on Saturday.

Confidence levels aren't on the slide at Coleraine, says McAree 

Coleraine boss Rodney McAree is more concerned about unleashing a fully fit, powerful Coleraine team on the rest of the Danske Bank Premiership than any fears over a lack of confidence at the Showgrounds.

Footballers' Lives with Josh Carson: Injury hell left me in tears but I want to win everything in the Irish League now 

The latest of our popular series, Coleraine ace Josh Carson discusses suffering cruciate woe while in England, representing Northern Ireland with his heroes and family support

Terrific Coleraine fans deserved more than Irn-Bru Cup exit, says McAree 

Nine-man Coleraine crashed out of the Irn-Bru Challenge Cup as second half efforts from George Horan and Andy Owens sealed a win for the Connah's Quay Nomads.

Glenavon players did my grandad proud, says emotional Hamilton 

An emotional Gary Hamilton dedicated Saturday's win over Coleraine to his late grandfather George Dennison who passed away early last week.

Coleraine must start doing it for McAree, says Lowry 

Midfielder Stephen Lowry insists the players owe new Coleraine boss Rodney McAree a big performance in today's showdown with Glenavon at the Ballycastle Road Showgrounds.

Glenavon are aiming to take a leaf out of Coleraine's book, admits Tuffey 

Coleraine have drawn up the blueprint for aspiring parochial teams to follow, according to Glenavon skipper Jonny Tuffey.

Carville adapting to striker's role as Newry learn to deal with Premiership opposition 

Newry City's Declan Carville says the newly-promoted side have to build on their decent home form so far this season by picking up points on the road following Saturday's draw with Coleraine.

McAree eager to get second crack at Newry points 

Coleraine boss Rodney McAree hopes that his second visit of the season to Newry City today is more successful than his first!

Irish League Round Up: Glenavon hit top spot as ten-man Coleraine deny Ballymena and Crues slip again 

It was an eventful night of Irish League action as a former Glenavon player scored in a dramatic Coleraine v Ballymena derby while his old side hit the top of the table.

You knew what you were letting yourself in for: Jeffrey tells pal McAree ahead of derby 

Ballymena United boss David Jeffrey has joked that he has no sympathy for the baptism of fire that Rodney McAree is experiencing at Coleraine.

Linfield boss praises defensive steel while Coleraine target signings after stalemate 

Linfield boss David Healy believes a draw was the fairest outcome from Saturday's Showgrounds battle with Coleraine - and was delighted to see his men claim another clean sheet.

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.

David Healy backs his boys to gatecrash McAree’s Coleraine party 

Linfield manager David Healy is confident his troops can ruin Rodney McAree’s big day at the Coleraine Showgrounds this afternoon.

McAree: Coleraine players must take spotlight off me against Linfield 

New Coleraine boss Rodney McAree accepts the spotlight will be on him when he takes charge of the Bannsiders for the first time this weekend but he wants the focus to be on the players and their challenge of stopping Linfield from going eight points clear of them.

Oran Kearney targets Wales international as second St Mirren signing 

Oran Kearney has already moved to bolster his St Mirren squad and could add his second signing soon.

St Mirren close in on technical director to assist Oran Kearney 

St Mirren have found the man they want to appoint as technical director, working along with new manager Oran Kearney.

Take it from me, Oran Kearney will be a success in Scotland: Anton Ferdinand 

Anton Ferdinand has played under enough top level managers to know a good gaffer when he sees one.

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 couldn't turn down the chance of Coleraine job: McAree 

Rodney McAree has admitted it was a hugely emotional call to leave Dungannon Swifts but the Coleraine job was one he simply couldn't let slip from his grasp.

Family behind my Coleraine move, says Rodney McAree 

Rodney McAree has revealed his proud family are firmly behind his big move to Coleraine.

Confirmed: Rodney McAree named as new Coleraine manager after Oran Kearney's departure 

Coleraine's search for a new manager is over.

Coleraine players will prove we can thrive despite upheaval, says Lowry 

Coleraine ace Stephen Lowry says the players must show their mettle and silence the doubters who expect the wheels to fall off the Bannsiders' bandwagon.

Losing McAree is a huge blow to Dungannon but Coleraine job too big to reject: Harpur 

Dungannon Swifts captain Ryan Harpur has admitted he understands why the Coleraine job proved a big attraction to Rodney McAree.