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Glentoran’s Zeno Ibsen Rossi in action against Coleraine. (Photo by INPHO/Stephen Hamilton)

Glentoran star determined to 'prove my worth' after frustrating injury setback

Glentoran manager Duncan Ferguson. (Photo by Desmond Loughery/Pacemaker Press)

Duncan Ferguson's 'very special' first 25 days into Irish League learning

Rhyss Campbell celebrates scoring in Cliftonville's recent Premiership win over Larne. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Cliftonville's 'strong character' hailed for bouncing back from injury nightmare

Rhyss Campbell celebrates with Cliftonville's supporters after his late goal. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Jim Magilton feels 'people got bit ahead of themselves' during 'wobble'

Glentoran's Conor McMenamin in action during Saturday's stalemate with Carrick Rangers. (Photo by Desmond Loughery/Pacemaker Press)

Duncan Ferguson clear Glentoran 'just didn’t create enough' in Carrick draw

Reece Doyle with his award after being named Championship Player of the Month for October. (Photo by NIFWA)

Irish League duo collect Player of the Month prizes

Glentoran's Jordan Stewart scored the first goal of Duncan Ferguson's reign. (Photo by Desmond Loughery/Pacemaker Press)

Glentoran star expects opposition reaction after heavy league defeat

Brian Healy (second from left) celebrates scoring for Cliftonville. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Cliftonville coach delight as star striker gets deserved goal rewards

Glenavon's Ryan Waide has scored 16 goals in 13 Championship matches this season. (Photo by Alan Weir/Pacemaker Press)

Michael O'Connor clear 'you can't coach' goalscoring instincts of Glenavon star

Brian Healy has found the net five times across three league appearances for Cliftonville. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

'Keep him hungry' approach for Irish League ace with five goals in three games

Cliftonville manager Jim Magilton (left) in conversation with two-goal Brian Healy last weekend in Dungannon. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

Jim Magilton's 'keep to the script' belief despite Cliftonville run pain

Duncan Ferguson will take charge of Glentoran for the first time on Friday. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press)

How can I watch Duncan Ferguson's first match as Glentoran manager?

Limavady United visit Larne aware victory would push the side up to sixth in the Premiership table. (Photo by Desmond Loughery/Pacemaker Press)

‘When the hurt stops, the fight kicks in’ mantra as champions tackle champions

Limavady United manager Paul Owens. (Photo by Desmond Loughery/Pacemaker Press)

Irish League draw reward drama as 'I just kept believing more than anything'

Coleraine's Finn Tonks (left) under pressure in victory over Crusaders across the Boyle Sports Premiership. (Photo by Desmond Loughery/Pacemaker Press)

SATURDAY STATS: Full Premiership and Championship at-a-glance review

Carrick Rangers forwards, from left, Paul Heatley, Danny Gibson and Adam Lecky. (Photo by Jonathan Porter/PressEye Ltd)

'They've got pace to burn' as trust at heart of Irish League triple goal threat
October’s run of four successive scoring appearances has further cemented the reputation of Carrick Rangers’ attacking triple threat – with Paul Heatley, Danny Gibson and Adam Lecky sharing seven of the 13 goals.
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Everton legend Duncan Ferguson is set to become Glentoran's new manager. (Photo by OLI SCARFF / AFP via Getty Images)

Irish League boss would 'absolutely love' chance to take on hero Duncan Ferguson

Linfield manager David Healy looks on during the 2-2 draw with Carrick Rangers. (Photo by Desmond Loughery/Pacemaker Press)

MANAGER'S VIEW: Linfield 'didn't deal well enough by being in front'

Carrick Rangers goalkeeper Nathan Gartside with a superb save to deny Linfield's Chris Shields off the penalty spot in a 2-2 draw at Taylors Avenue. (Photo by Desmond Loughery/Pacemaker Press)

MANAGER'S VIEW: Stephen Baxter fightback delight from 'buck up' to 'hero'

Linfield's Chris Shields (right) competing against Aidan Steele in the 2-2 draw with Carrick Rangers. (Photo by Desmond Loughery/Pacemaker Press)

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Dungannon Swifts manager Rodney McAree. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

Rodney McAree challenges Dungannon Swifts players to seize opportunity

Carrick Rangers manager Stephen Baxter. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Stephen Baxter hails 'unbelievable' defensive duo in Carrick Rangers triumph

Larne's Gary Haveron collects the September NIFWA Manager of the Month trophy

Gary Haveron credits Larne group for recovering quick after European heartache

Crusaders manager Declan Caddell

Crusaders boss Declan Caddell hoping for improvements on the 'basics'

Carrick Rangers manager Stephen Baxter. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Former Glentoran ace 'starting to really deliver' for Carrick Rangers

Niall Currie last season during his second spell as manager of hometown club Portadown. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

EXCLUSIVE: Niall Currie regret 'I've never been given keys to the castle'

Carrick Rangers star Mikey Place (left) faces a long spell on the sidelines. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Irish League star facing 'nine months to a year' out with injury
Carrick Rangers manager Stephen Baxter has revealed Mikey Place is set to miss “possibly nine months to a year” after suffering a torn ACL earlier this month – an update he admits is “the worst nightmare”.
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Glentoran's Jordan Jenkins finished as the two-goal hero in victory over Carrick Rangers. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

Two-goal hero 'has that in his locker' as Glentoran extend Irish League win run

Cliftonville ’s Dean McMaster celebrates scoring against Glentoran. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Jim Magilton praise for 'outstanding' Cliftonville star after fine start

Paddy McCourt hopes Glentoran can make a swift managerial appointment. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Paddy McCourt hopes Glentoran making manager progress as 'players need it now'

Paul O'Neill scored a hat-trick in Larne's weekend victory over Carrick Rangers. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

'This lad puts the work in': Gary Haveron heaps praise on Larne's hat-trick hero

Gary Haveron leads his Larne team into Saturday's derby clash at Carrick Rangers

Larne players need to embrace 'mentality test' at Carrick: Haveron

Ballymena United boss Oran Kearney says his squad will work hard to get back to winning ways as they take on Dungannon Swifts

Ballymena will 'work hard' in a bid to start winning games: Oran Kearney

Stephen Baxter is currently dealing with a lengthy absentee list at Carrick Rangers

Stephen Baxter hopeful one or two Carrick players will return for Ballymena game

Carrick Rangers manager Stephen Baxter. (Photo by Alan Weir/Pacemaker Press)

Stephen Baxter hails 'midfield masterclass' from top player 'by some distance'

Cliftonville manager Jim Magilton. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

Jim Magilton confident Cliftonville star 'definitely got more in him'

Cliftonville manager Jim Magilton

MANAGER'S VIEW: Cliftonville boss pleased with win at difficult venue

Carrick Rangers manager Stephen Baxter

MANAGER'S VIEW: Carrick chief looks at the positives despite home loss

Ben Quinn was on the scoresheet for Cliftonville at Taylors Avenue

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Matthew Snoddy had to be withdrawn in Carrick's defeat to Linfield last Saturday

Carrick Rangers set to be without key men ahead of Cliftonville challenge

Linfield's Isaac Baird (left) battling with Paul Heatley in the Premiership victory over Carrick Rangers at Windsor Park. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

Linfield 'quality' element behind home joy over Carrick

Carrick Rangers manager Stephen Baxter. (Photo by Stephen Hamilton/Inpho)

Stephen Baxter hails Carrick Rangers' 'absolute star players' after emphatic win

Limavady United manager Paul Owens has opened up on early learnings from life back in the top-flight

Limavady United boss pin-points one key learning curve for his side so far

Bangor manager Lee Feeney. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Lee Feeney confident Bangor 'different animal' despite tough start

Stewart Nixon has left Crusaders and signed for Queen's University. (Photo by INPHO/Stephen Hamilton)

Crusaders star 'so grateful for support' after transfer exit confirmed

New Carrick Rangers signing Kym Nelson. (Photo by Carrick Rangers/Richard Hood)

Carrick Rangers move was 'no-brainer' for former Glentoran defender

Joel Cooper is set to be absent for a 'couple of weeks' says Ruaidhri Higgins

Bannsiders set to be without key attacker for 'a couple of weeks'

Paul Heatley is to return within a matter of weeks says Stephen Baxter after missing Carrick's loss to Coleraine

Stephen Baxter confirms star man to return within matter of weeks

Stewart Nixon has been placed on the transfer list at his own request

Crusaders ace has request to be placed on the transfer list granted

Carrick Rangers manager Stephen Baxter

Stephen Baxter hails Carrick display against ‘multi-million’ Coleraine

Coleraine manager Ruaidhrí Higgins. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

Ruaidhri Higgins slams 'terrible' pitch and provides transfer update

Coleraine’s Joel Cooper and team-mates celebrate in front of the away supporters during success at Carrick. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Ruaidhri Higgins savours 'satisfying' win on the road at Carrick Rangers

Carrick Rangers manager Stephen Baxter

MANAGER'S VIEW: Carrick boss pleased with performance but not outcome in loss

Coleraine boss Ruaidhri Higgins

MANAGER'S VIEW: Ruaidhri Higgins pleased with hard-fought win at tough venue

Joel Cooper celebrates his goal at Taylors Avenue

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