Jonny Tuffey

Goal hero Kieran Offord celebrates the Crusaders victory. (Photo by Pacemaker)

Kieran Offord goal extends perfect Crusaders start under Declan Caddell

Crusaders players dejected last night as a memorable Europa Conference League fightback from 3-0 down on aggregate to 3-3 finished in defeat on a penalty shoot-out by 8-7 against Wales’ Caernarfon Town. (Photo by Stephen Hamilton/INPHO)

Crusaders eliminated from Europe after penalty shoot-out defeat at Seaview

Former Larne and Crusaders youngster McKenzie Pauley has joined MUFL Intermediate A side Banbridge Rangers. PIC: Banbridge Rangers FC

Former Larne and Crusaders goalkeeper ready to grasp senior opportunity

Jonny Tuffey has signed a new two-year deal with Crusaders

Crues stopper Jonny Tuffey excited for future both on and off pitch

David Fisher celebrates scoring for Glentoran. PIC: INPHO/Presseye/Stephen Hamilton

STORY OF THE MATCH: Crusaders 1 Glentoran 2

Philip Lowry's first-half strike helped Crusaders to victory against Carrick Rangers. PIC: INPHO/Stephen Hamilton

Philip Lowry strike helps Crusaders return to winning ways

Matthew Fitzpatrick (left) and Joel Cooper grabbed the goals as Linfield defeated Crusaders with a convincing 2-0 win at Windsor Park. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Matthew Fitzpatrick opens Linfield account to see off Crusaders

Ben Wilson (right) made it 3-0 for Cliftonville against Crusaders. (Photo by Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker)

Convincing Cliftonville claim bragging rights away to Crusaders

​Crusaders goalkeeper Jonny Tuffey is drawing on every available resource in a bid for glory. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

IRISH LEAGUE PREVIEW: Jonny Tuffey thinking outside the box for Crusaders edge

Crusaders players celebrate equalising after a deflected shot from Billy Joe Burns during their Europa Conference League qualifier against Rosenborg of Norway at Seaview, Belfast. PIC: Andrew McCarroll/ Pacemaker Press

Stephen Baxter ranks European showing as one of Crusaders' best ever

Crusaders' Paul Heatley celebrates his goal during the Irish Cup final against Ballymena United

'We constantly have to prove ourselves,' says Crusaders ace Paul Heatley

Paul Heatley levels in injury time

Paul Heatley strikes late to secure derby point for Crusaders

Andy Ryan celebrates after opening the scoring for Larne at Seaview

BREAKING: Larne win Premiership title following victory over Crusaders

Jordan Forsythe celebrates his goal against Glentoran in the quarter-final of the Samuel Gelston's Whiskey Irish Cup.

Team selection gave Stephen Baxter 'sleepless nights' ahead of Crues victory

Goal handball controversy as Glentoran march on past Crusaders

Ballymena United’s Kym Nelson celebrates scoring the decisive goal in victory over Crusaders.

Kym Nelson nets winner with superb Ballymena strike over Crusaders

Ballymena United boss David Jeffrey punched the air in delight after watching his team edge three vital points against Crusaders at Seaview.

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Rory Brown has impressed since joining Glenavon

Gary Hamilton delighted to finally have Rory Brown between the sticks

Leroy Millar celebrates his equaliser for Larne against Crusaders. Pic by Pacemaker.

Leroy Millar goal levels game for 10-man Larne against Crusaders

Crusaders manager Stephen Baxter. Pic by PressEye Ltd.

Crusaders finish Europa first-leg tie down by two goals against 10-man Basel

Jordan Forsythe was on target for the Crues at Victoria Stadium

Crusaders slip to defeat in Gibraltar

Declan Caddell and Billy Joe Burns lift the Irish Cup following their win over Ballymena United. Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press

Stephen Baxter pays tribue to Crusaders legend Declan Caddell

Jonny Tuffey celebrates with the Irish Cup

Cup win helps erase memories of last year says Jonny Tuffey

Josh Robinson celebrates his equaliser

Josh Robinson delighted to play his part from the bench

Ballymena United players are dejected after Johnny McMurray’s winner for Crusaders

Irish Cup defeat was ‘cruellest moment’ for David Jeffrey

Johnny McMurray celebrates his late winner

Late, late show by Crusaders to win Irish Cup

Jonny Tuffey celebrates at the final whistle

Billy Joe Burns delighted with Jonny Tuffey's Irish Cup redemption

Ben Kennedy celebrates Crusaders' Irish Cup semi-final success over Cliftonville. Pic by PressEye Ltd.

Pain turns to glory as Crusaders battle back for Irish Cup semi-final joy

Crusaders boss Stephen Baxter last night punched the air with delight after watching his team book a slot in the Samuel Gelston’s Whiskey Irish Cup final with a 2-1 triumph.

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Ben Kennedy curls home a fine strike to increase Crusaders’ advantage over Glenavon. Pic by Pacemaker.

Paul Heatley bags Irish Cup double as Crusaders knock out frustrated Glenavon

Jonte Smith heads home his extra-time winner last night against Crusaders to secure Ballymena United a spot in the next round of the BetMcLean League Cup with a 3-2 victory. Pic by Pacemaker.

Jonte Smith double delight as Ballymena defeat Crusaders in extra-time

Eoin Bradley celebrates scoring for Coleraine at Seaview in the 2-0 victory over Crusaders across the Danske Bank Premiership. Pic by Pacemaker.

Eoin Bradley and Josh Carson goals bag Coleraine full points at Crusaders

Jonny Tuffey is dismissed by referee Shane Andrews

Crusaders protest dismissed by Challenge Cup committee

Referee Shane Andrews issues a red card to Crusaders goalkeeper Jonny Tuffey in Tuesday's Irish Cup semi-final. Pic by Pacemaker.

No extra pressure on Irish Cup final officials after ‘impeccable’ referee work

Crusaders keeper Jonathan Tuffey is sent off during a penalty shootout in the Irish Cup semi-final against Larne at Mourneview Park in Lurgan. Picture: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker

Irish FA yet to receive complaint from Crusaders over shoot out drama

Crusaders keeper Jonny Tuffey trudges off after being dismissed at Mourneview Park

Crusaders take action after Irish Cup defeat

Crusaders boss Stephen Baxter remonstrates with referee Shane Andrews

Penalty drama as Larne progress after Jonny Tuffey's dismissal

Crusaders keeper Sean O'Neill

Sean O'Neill agrees new deal with Crusaders

Matthew Shevlin celebrates scoring for Coleraine against Crusaders. Pic by PressEye Ltd.

Coleraine cut the gap as Matthew Shevlin and Aaron Jarvis grab goals

Crusaders' Jordan Owens celebrates his goal. Pic Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker

Crusaders keep pace with win over Glentoran

Crusaders new boy Jonny Tuffey

Crusaders complete deal for Jonny Tuffey

Jonny Tuffey is set to leave Glenavon at the end of the season

Glenavon confirm Jonny Tuffey set to leave the club

Glenavon goalkeeper Jonny Tuffey. Pic by Pacemaker.

Jonny Tuffey’s hope for positives over player abuse and youth support

Glenavon's Jonny Tuffey (right)

My Top 10 Players: Jonny Tuffey

Danny Purkis heads off to celebrate his goal for Glenavon against Glentoran. Pic by INPHO.

Gary Hamilton’s praise as Glenavon team tactics and individual magic combine for...

Danny Purkis heads off to celebrate his goal for Glenavon against Glentoran. Pic by INPHO.

Gary Hamilton’s praise as Glenavon team tactics and individual magic combine for...

Navid Nasseri scoring his second goal for Glentoran against Glenavon. Pic by INPHO.

Penalty pain for Glentoran’s two-goal Navid Nasseri

Navid Nasseri scoring his second goal for Glentoran against Glenavon. Pic by INPHO.

Penalty pain for Glentoran’s two-goal Navid Nasseri

Glenavon and Glentoran finished with honours even at Mourneview Park.

HOW IT HAPPENED: Glenavon 2 Glentoran 2

Conor McCloskey heads over to the Glenavon dug-out following his winning goal against Crusaders at Mourneview Park. Pic by INPHO.

Supersub Conor McCloskey highlights backing from the Glenavon bench before his l...

Conor McCloskey heads over to the Glenavon dug-out following his winning goal against Crusaders at Mourneview Park. Pic by INPHO.

Supersub Conor McCloskey highlights backing from the Glenavon bench before his l...

Glenavon feeling the pain but Gary Hamilton staying positive going into Carrick ...

Robert Garrett's deflected shot secured victory for Glenavon over Linfield. Pic by Pacemaker.

Robert Garrett’s slice of good fortune seals gritty Glenavon win over Linfield

Glenavon manager Gary Hamilton. Pic by INPHO.

Glenavon pain game as Warrenpoint Town target more home success

Jonny Tuffey produced a number of strong saves to help Glenavon defeat Crusaders.

VIDEO: Jonny Tuffey on Glenavon's dramatic victory over Crusaders

Action from Glenavon's dramatic 2-1 victory over Crusaders. Pic by Pacemaker.

Glenavon: Sammy Clingan’s injury-time penalty seals dramatic victory over Crusad...

Linfield's Jamie Mulgrew and Glenavon's Aaron Harmon

Linfield boss David Healy wants Blues to bounce back after Glenavon defeat