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Cliftonville manager Jim Magilton has won the Irish Cup and BetMcLean Cup during his time at Solitude. (Photo by Presseye/Stephen Hamilton)

Former Cliftonville star feels Jim Magilton 'has worked wonders' at Solitude

Premier League club Bournemouth are reportedly set to sign Cliftonville teenager Cillian Murray. (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)

Bournemouth set to win race for highly-rated Cliftonville teenager

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

Cliftonville manager Jim Magilton. (Photo by Desmond Loughery/Pacemaker Press)

Former Cliftonville ace always knew 'best coached team' would return to top form

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'

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

Aidan McDaid (left) and David McDaid (right) with their brothers. (Photo by Aidan McDaid)

'He's my role model': What's it like being managed by your older brother?

Brian Healy impressed during a loan spell at Ballyclare Comrades. (Photo by Ballyclare Comrades)

Irish League coach had no doubt Cliftonville star could thrive at highest level

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

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

Dungannon Swifts manager Rodney McAree after the loss to Cliftonville. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

Pain points path forward for Rodney McAree's Dungannon Swifts

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

Dungannon Swifts assistant manager Dixie Robinson. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

Shared goals but one winner aim as Irish League purists' favourites face off

Portadown manager David Jeffrey. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

David Jeffrey clear Portadown 'building slowly but surely' after last-gasp win

Dundela coach John McAllister. (Photo credit: Duns TV)

John McAllister keeping feet on ground as Dundela knock out champions Larne
Dundela coach John McAllister wasn’t getting carried away after the Championship side stunned Irish Premiership champions Larne to reach the semi-finals of the ToalsBet Senior Shield.
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Coleraine manager Ruaidhri Higgins

MANAGER'S VERDICT: Ruaidhri Higgins hails 'really positive result' for Coleraine

Cliftonville manager Jim Magilton

MANAGER'S VERDICT: Jim Magilton pleased with display but not final outcome

Matthew Shevlin celebrates his goal at The Showgrounds

Everything you need to know from Coleraine 1 Cliftonville 0

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

Jim Magilton clear Cliftonville 'can't become intimidated' amid losing run

Ben Doherty is on the cusp of making his 100th appearance for Coleraine

Coleraine chief in high praise for ace who is set to make 100th appearance

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

Gary Haveron credits Larne group for recovering quick after European heartache

Cliftonville manager Jim Magilton. (Photo by Desmond Loughery/Pacemaker Press)

Jim Magilton believes talented Cliftonville teen will bounce back

Ballymena United striker Igor Rutkowski celebrates his goal. (Photo by Desmond Loughery/Pacemaker Press)

Oran Kearney highlights 'biggest thing' Ballymena talisman has improved on

Glentoran's Greg Sloggett (left) competing with Jamie Glackin in home Premiership success over Dungannon Swifts. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

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

Ballymena's Igor Rutkowski celebrates his goal. (Photo by Desmond Loughery/Pacemaker Press)

MANAGER'S VIEW: Oran Kearney delight as 'poacher' continues purple patch

Cliftonville manager Jim Magilton. (Photo by Desmond Loughery/Pacemaker Press)

MANAGER'S VIEW: Jim Magilton questions 'incredible decision'
Igor Rutkowski scored for a fourth consecutive Premiership match to help seal a 1-0 triumph for Ballymena United against 10-man Cliftonville on Saturday.
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Ballymena United striker Igor Rutkowski celebrates his goal. (Photo by Desmond Loughery/Pacemaker Press)

FULL-TIME VERDICT: All you need to know - Cliftonville 0 Ballymena 1

Glentoran celebrate during their Premiership win over Carrick Rangers last weekend. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

Glentoran star clear 'there’s no treading water' while club search for manager

Glentoran have been without a manager since Declan Devine's departure 16 days ago. (Photo by INPHO/Brian Little)

Glentoran hero 'surprised' by 'very quiet' period as club search for new manager

Glentoran's Paddy McCourt. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Paddy McCourt clear Glentoran vacancy 'an amazing job' for new manager

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

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

Larne manager Gary Haveron. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Gary Haveron delight at reaction after 'people felt we were going to crumble'

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'

Glentoran’s Jack Malone celebrates scoring. (Photo by INPHO/Jonathan Porter)

MANAGER'S VIEW: Paddy McCourt reveals Declan Devine 'first to text me'

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

MANAGER'S VIEW: Jim Magilton addresses Glentoran links after Cliftonville defeat

Glentoran’s Jordan Jenkins celebrates scoring. (Photo by INPHO/Jonathan Porter)

FULL-TIME VERDICT: All you need to know - Cliftonville 1 Glentoran 2

Former Glentoran manager Declan Devine. (Photo by INPHO/Brian Little)

Glentoran star admits players 'were gutted' to see Declan Devine depart club

Cliftonville manager Jim Magilton (right) was being lined up by Glentoran as a replacement for Declan Devine (left). (Photo by Sarah Harkness/Pacemaker Press)

Former Cliftonville star on why Jim Magilton was Glentoran's top target

Pete Batey holds aloft the Irish Cup after beating Linfield with Glentoran in 2001. (Photo by Pacemaker Press)

Ex-Glentoran captain highlights former team-mate 'I'd be asking the question'

Cliftonville manager Jim Magilton has turned down an approach from Glentoran

Jim Magilton turns down Glentoran approach to stay at Solitude

Matty Lusty scored a brace in Larne's home victory against Cliftonville

Larne ace is the perfect role model for aspiring stars says Gary Haveron

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

Jim Magilton takes his Cliftonville side to Inver Park on Tuesday night

Jim Magilton to have 'a count' to see who's available for Larne test

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

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

Portadown manager David Jeffrey. (Photo by INPHO/Jonathan Porter)

David Jeffrey clear Portadown squad 'better than what they're doing'

Portadown will host Cliftonville in the BetMcLean Cup first round. (Photo by INPHO/Jonathan Porter)

Full BetMcLean Cup round one draw with two all-Premiership ties

Australian goalkeeper Jacob Cremen-Cowan has joined Cliftonville. (Photo by Cliftonville FC)

Cliftonville confirm signing of Australian goalkeeper

Gordon Lyons (centre) with officials and players after providing an update on the Northern Ireland Football Fund in September 2025. (Photo by Pacemaker)

Northern Ireland Football Fund remains 'subject to judicial review'

Cliftonville’s Brian Healy scored twice in Saturday's 3-1 win over Portadown. (Photo by INPHO/Jonathan Porter)

Cliftonville star shows 'great courage' after passing 'late fitness test'

Dungannon Swifts assistant Dixie Robinson (left) with manager Rodney McAree. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

Dungannon Swifts success has helped make club 'easier sell'

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