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

Lee Feeney feels Bangor in 'false position' after sealing Crusaders victory

Crusaders teenager Michael Mulholland impressed for Northern Ireland at the inaugural U15 World Cup & Festival. (Photo by Desmond Loughery/Pacemaker Press)

Michael O'Neill impressed by Liverpool-bound teenager after latest goal exploits

Donal Rocks' sliding celebration after scoring for Crusaders in victory over Limavady United. (Photo by Desmond Loughery/Pacemaker Press)

'They've dug in' - Training time sets foundation for Crusaders win return

Senan Devine celebrates scoring against Crusaders last weekend. (Photo by Desmond Loughery/Pacemaker Press)

Former Coleraine ace delighted as 'outstanding' local lad seizes opportunity

Coleraine's Adam Brooks (right) celebrates scoring his first goal for the club. (Photo by Desmond Loughery/Pacemaker Press)

Former Coleraine star hopes landmark goal just the start for 'great prospect'

Musa Dibaga celebrates saving a decisive penalty which kept Crusaders in the Premiership. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Former Crusaders star admits leaving club was 'tough decision'

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

Duncan Ferguson 'was like a father figure' for ex-Irish League star

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

Coleraine striker Matthew Shevlin. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Goals just the start point as 'you need to have other strings to your bow'

Linfield boss David Healy (left) with David Jeffrey in 2018. (Photo by INPHO/Brian Little)

'It astounds me': David Healy's 'huge respect' for rivals on 2,000-plus games

Warrenpoint Town manager Gary Boyle. (Photo by Warrenpoint Town FC)

'There'll be eyes on him': Scalp hat-trick hero 'can go on and be better'

Ballymena United manager Oran Kearney. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Ballymena United debutant makes immediate impact after Irish League return

Crusaders manager Declan Caddell. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

Declan Caddell delight as Crusaders teen star makes injury return

Larne’s Chris Gallagher is awarded a red card for a tackle on Elliot Dunlop. (Photo by INPHO/Stephen Hamilton)

Larne star set to miss Coleraine clash after unsuccessful appeal over red card

Crusaders manager Declan Caddell. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Declan Caddell outlines plan for Crusaders star who 'is chomping at the bit'

Glentoran's Jarlath O'Rourke spent almost seven months on the sidelines. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

Glentoran star determined to 'make up for lost time' after injury nightmare
Glentoran star Jarlath O’Rourke is determined to “make up for lost time” after returning from his injury nightmare.
Johnny Morton

Crusaders manager Declan Caddell. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

MANAGER'S VIEW: Declan Caddell feels Crusaders star was 'best I've seen him'

Larne manager Gary Haveron. (Photo by INPHO/Jonathan Porter)

MANAGER'S VIEW: Larne will 'look at what we do' after red card call

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

FULL-TIME VERDICT: All you need to know - Crusaders 0 Larne 3

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

‘It’s not a time for being nervous' - Irish League boss refusing to panic

Bangor manager Lee Feeney. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

Bangor's Lee Feeney out to avoid 'another pat on the back'

Michael Halliday celebrates with the Irish Cup after scoring a winning goal for Glentoran in 2004. (Photo by Pacemaker)

Former striker on retirement at 46 - and why coaching 'wouldn't be for me'

Crusaders manager Declan Caddell

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

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

Irish League new must become Portadown normal for David Jeffrey

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

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

Fraser Bryden left Crusaders for Chesterfield during the summer. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Chesterfield chair details 'amenable' Crusaders negotiations over Fraser Bryden

Crusaders manager Declan Caddell with new signing Robbie McDaid. (Photo by Crusaders FC)

Ex-Linfield striker backed to bring 'strength, quality and depth' to Crusaders
Former Linfield and Glentoran striker Robbie McDaid has been backed to “add even more strength, quality and depth” to Crusaders’ squad after joining the Premiership outfit on a two-year contract.
Johnny Morton

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

Ruaidhri Higgins confident goals will start to flow for 'natural-born finisher'

Brandon Downey joined Portsmouth from Crusaders in 2025. (Photo by Portsmouth FC)

Former Crusaders teen loving life at Portsmouth after making senior impact

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

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

Linfield's Kitt Nelson (right) celebrates his goal in victory over Crusaders. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

David Healy's 10-man Linfield 'professional' and 'disciplined' in home victory

Lyndon Kane has agreed terms on a new two-year deal to remain at Coleraine, with the club holding the option of triggering another year

North-west derby is 'a really dangerous game' for Coleraine: Higgins

Linfield welcome Crusaders to Windsor Park in the Premiership on Saturday

Crusaders clash a big game after dropped points at Portadown: Healy

Former Crusaders striker Fraser Bryden joined Chesterfield ahead of this season. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

Ex-Crusaders striker hailed as 'such a nice kid' after opening club goal account

Oran Kearney reflected on Ballymena United's 1-1 draw at home to Carrick Rangers

IRISH LEAGUE ROUND-UP: Wins for Crusaders and Limavady as pair share the spoils

Coleraine delight after Lewis McGregor's last-gasp winner over Glentoran. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

‘It was heartbreak’ – Coleraine with late winner plus Portadown's first point

Crusaders manager Declan Caddell. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

Declan Caddell won't make 'rash decisions' after league loss

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

Irish League manager feels he has 'one of the best strikers in the Premiership'

Crusaders manager Declan Caddell. (Photo by Desmond Loughery/Pacemaker Press)

Crusaders star has 'started well' - but 'we can't rely on individuals'

Alfie Gaston (left) has impressed during his loan move from Coleraine. (Photo by Desmond Loughery/Pacemaker Press)

'His ceiling is so high': Irish League teenager tipped for move across water

Crusaders manager Declan Caddell. (Photo by Desmond Loughery/Pacemaker Press)

MANAGER'S VIEW: Declan Caddell clear Crusaders 'can't just rely on individuals'

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

MANAGER'S VIEW: Paul Owens relishing 'trying to fly plane while we build it'

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

FULL-TIME VERDICT: All you need to know - Crusaders 1 Limavady United 2

Crusaders say an outstanding balance in respect of LPS has already been discharged in full

Crusaders confirm outstanding rates bill has been ‘discharged in full’

Declan Caddell says Crusaders will quickly forget about their loss at the Coleraine Showgrounds

Coleraine defeat quickly forgotten about as Crusaders host Limavady United

Ruaidhri Higgins admits he loves working with striker Matthew Shevlin

Coleraine boss Ruaidhri Higgins 'mad about' striker who keeps finding the net

Michael Mulholland celebrates scoring for Crusaders at just 15-year-old against Coleraine

How 15-year-old who scored on Irish League debut is 'destined for big things'

Jay Henderson (left) scored in the Bannsiders' home victory against Crusaders on Saturday

Coleraine ace on why Scottish players are coming over to the Irish League

Crusaders manager Declan Caddell

MANAGER'S VIEW: Declan Caddell reflects on 'nightmare' start at Coleraine

Coleraine manager Ruaidhri Higgins

MANAGER'S VIEW: Ruaidhri Higgins pleased with fast start in Coleraine home win

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

Ex-Portadown boss has 'no doubt' David Jeffrey will 'turn it around soon'

Adam Brooks (right) and Fraser Bryden both made six-figure summer moves after impressing at Crusaders. (Photo by Stephen Hamilton/Inpho)

Meet the man who played a key role in the Irish League's biggest summer deals

Adam Brooks could make his Coleraine debut against former club Crusaders on Saturday after a record-breaking deadline day move. (Photo by Pacemaker Press)

Ex-manager clear 'exceptional finisher' will take record move in his stride

Adam Brooks joined Coleraine from Crusaders on transfer deadline day. (Photo by Pacemaker)

Former Coleraine star feels Adam Brooks has to ignore 'big fee' noise

Conor McMenamin departed Coleraine after just over two months at the club. (Photo by Coleraine FC)

Why shock Conor McMenamin exit has 'probably worked out well for both parties'

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