Loughgall

Loughgall have enjoyed a solid start to life back in the Premiership and take on Portadown in a Mid-Ulster Cup semi-final this evening. PIC: INPHO/Stephen Hamilton

Dean Smith: Qualities that helped Loughgall achieve success are still there

Dungannon Swifts manager Rodney McAree. PIC: INPHO/Declan Roughan

Rodney McAree praises 'exceptional' star after setting up Premiership victory

Loughgall manager Dean Smith. PIC: David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press

Dean Smith: Irish League is a great product but officials have to improve

Dungannon Swifts manager Rodney McAree. PIC: David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press

FULL POST-MATCH REACTION: The view of Dungannon Swifts manager Rodney McAree

Dungannon Swifts defeated Loughgall at Lakeview Park on Saturday: PIC: INPHO/Stephen Hamilton

STORY OF THE MATCH: Loughgall 1 Dungannon Swifts 2

Ethan Devine celebrates with Leo Alves after netting for Dungannon Swifts in last weekend's win against Newry City

Loughgall's energy is frightening, says Dungannon Swifts chief Rodney McAree

Glenavon manager Stephen McDonnell takes his side to Newry City this evening. PIC: INPHO/Stephen Hamilton

Stephen McDonnell wants to maximise Glenavon potential before looking to market

Annagh United's BMG Arena was seriously impacted by recent flooding, but they've been able to find a temporary solution to return. PIC: Annagh United

Dean Smith delighted to see Annagh United return home after severe flooding

Glenavon's Isaac Baird celebrates his goal during Saturday's game against Loughgall at Mourneview Park, Lurgan. PIC: David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press

Stephen McDonnell predicts 'big future' for Glenavon's teenage star

Glenavon's Robert Garrett battles with Loughgall's Tiernan Kelly. Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press

Stephen McDonnell hails 'fabulous footballer' after role in Glenavon victory

Andrew Hoey played his 200th game for Loughgall on Saturday. PIC: Pacemaker

Dean Smith praises Loughgall's longest-serving player after milestone moment

Glenavon's Jack Malone celebrates with his team-mates after his goal during this afternoon's game at Mourneview Park in Lurgan. PIC: Alan Weir/Pacemaker Press

FULL POST-MATCH REACTION: Stephen McDonnell on Glenavon's win against Loughgall

Loughgall players dejected after they fell to a 2-0 Premiership defeat against Glenavon at Mourneview Park, Lurgan. Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press

FULL POST-MATCH REACTION: Dean Smith on Loughgall's loss to Glenavon

Glenavon's Jack Malone celebrates his goal during this afternoon's game at Mourneview Park in Lurgan. PIC: Alan Weir/Pacemaker Press

STORY OF THE MATCH: Glenavon 2 Loughgall 0

Loughgall manager Dean Smith takes his side to Glenavon this afternoon. PIC: INPHO/Stephen Hamilton

Dean Smith praises positivity of Loughgall striker who is a 'super person'

Paul Heatley celebrates his last minute winner against Loughgall. PIC: INPHO/Stephen Hamilton

Crusaders goal hero Paul Heatley happy to put side before self
Crusaders match-winner Paul Heatley was more than happy to put side before self after fighting through the pain barrier to ensure Stephen Baxter’s men earned a crucial three points against Loughgall.

Paul Heatley celebrates scoring his last minute winner for Crusaders in their 2-1 victory over Loughgall at Lakeview Park. PIC: INPHO/Stephen Hamilton

Stephen Baxter praises Paul Heatley for answering Crusaders' call

Loughgall players disappointed after Paul Heatley scored a 93rd minute winner for Crusaders. PIC: INPHO/Stephen Hamilton

Dean Smith: Frustration shows how far Loughgall have come

Loughgall’s Pablo Andrade celebrates scoring their equaliser against Crusaders. PIC: INPHO/Stephen Hamilton

FULL POST-MATCH REACTION: The view of Loughgall manager Dean Smith

Crusaders' Paul Heatley celebrates his last minute winner. PIC: INPHO/Stephen Hamilton

FULL POST-MATCH REACTION: The view of Crusaders manager Stephen Baxter

Crusaders' Ross Clarke celebrates scoring. PIC: INPHO/Stephen Hamilton

STORY OF THE MATCH: Loughgall 1 Crusaders 2

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

Stephen Baxter apology to Crusaders fans and call for 'real' response

Ballymena United manager Jim Ervin admits he has a selection dilemma ahead of today's visit of Glenavon

Jim Ervin left with selection headache ahead of Glenavon clash

Linfield boss David Healy receives his Manager of the Month prize for October

Linfield boss David Healy named NIFWA Manager of the Month for October

Loughgall’s Benji Magee has scored eight Premiership goals this season. PIC: INPHO/Matt Mackey

Benji Magee's red-hot form doesn't come as surprise to Loughgall boss Dean Smith

Loughgall manager Dean Smith. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

Loughgall not here to 'sightsee' as Dean Smith calls for 'dogged' return

Coleraine boss Oran Kearney. (Photo by INPHO/Stephen Hamilton)

End product over praise for Coleraine's Oran Kearney
Coleraine boss Oran Kearney is happy to put points over performance for this weekend’s clash with Crusaders.

Larne manager Tiernan Lynch. PIC: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker

Tiernan Lynch insists Larne are still very much in Premiership title race

Loughgall's Pablo Andrade (right) with team-mates after his goal on Saturday in Windsor Park during the Sports Direct Premiership game against Linfield. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker)

Linfield in 'internal investigation' after allegation of racist abuse from crowd

Matthew Clarke celebrates scoring Linfield's second goal in their 5-1 Premiership victory over Loughgall at Windsor Park, Belfast. PIC: INPHO/Presseye/Brian Little

David Healy confident there's still more to come from table-toppers Linfield

David Healy has been in charge of Linfield for over eight years. PIC: INPHO/Phil Magowan

David Healy: It's a privilege and I'm blessed to continue leading Linfield

Newry City manager Gary Boyle. PIC: INPHO/Presseye/Declan Roughan

Gary Boyle looking to see "best version" of Newry City against Loughgall

Carrick Rangers striker Curtis Allen scored twice in their Premiership victory over Loughgall last weekend. PIC: INPHO/Stephen Hamilton

Curtis Allen and Danny Purkis partnership producing the goods almost a decade on

Jordan Gibson, pictured in action for Ballymena United, has returned for a second spell with Loughgall. PIC: INPHO/Presseye/Stephen Hamilton

Dean Smith confident Loughgall's latest recruit can have big impact

Loughgall manager Dean Smith. PIC: David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press

Dean Smith looking to move on quickly from "bad day at the office"

Carrick Rangers striker Curtis Allen scored twice in their 4-3 victory against Loughgall at Lakeview Park. PIC: INPHO/Presseye/Stephen Hamilton

Stuart King hails Carrick's attacking triple threat after starring in win

Loughgall manager Dean Smith. PIC: David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press

FULL POST-MATCH REACTION: The view of Loughgall manager Dean Smith

Carrick Rangers manager Stuart King. PIC: Andrew McCarroll/ Pacemaker Press

FULL POST-MATCH REACTION: The view of Carrick Rangers manager Stuart King

Curtis Allen scored Carrick Rangers' second goal against Loughgall. PIC: INPHO/Presseye/Stephen Hamilton

STORY OF THE MATCH: Loughgall 3 Carrick Rangers 4

Carrick Rangers are the visitors to Lakeview Park this afternoon as they face Loughgall

Carrick Rangers boss Stuart King pleased to see injured players return

Lewis MacKinnon has joined Carrick Rangers following his release from Rangers

Carrick Rangers announce the signing of former Rangers trainee Lewis MacKinnon

Loughgall manager Dean Smith credited his players after the 1-1 draw against Cliftonville at Solitude

Good start has helped us, says Loughgall manager Dean Smith

Larne midfielder Dylan Sloan celebrates his goal during the 4-0 victory against Glenavon at Mourneview Park

We are looking for little opportunities to improve, says Larne's Tiernan Lynch

Loughgall supporters backing the club across this season's Sports Direct Premiership programme. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker)

WATCH: Loughgall's dream story celebrated with visit by BBC for 'Football Focus'

Cliftonville will hope to maintain their good run of form as they face Loughgall in the Sports Direct Premiership this afternoon

'Collective effort' helping Cliftonville register clean sheets, says Magilton

Loughgall fans have been loving life in the Sports Direct Premiership. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Online Loughgall joy at 'one of the greatest performances in the club's history'

Loughgall manager Dean Smith during their game against Linfield at Lakeview Park, Loughgall. Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press

Loughgall boss Dean Smith opposed to Irish League summer switch

Linfield's Jack Scott celebrates his first goal during their victory at Lakeview Park, Loughgall. PIC: David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press

Birthday brace acts as perfect present for Linfield's Jack Scott

Loughgall manager Dean Smith during their game against Linfield at Lakeview Park, Loughgall. Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press

Loughgall boss Dean Smith feels Linfield defeat will be 'massive learning curve'

Linfield's Jack Scott celebrates scoring his second goal at Lakeview Park, Loughgall. Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press

David Healy praises Jack Scott after brace from the bench

Loughgall manager Dean Smith during today's game at Lakeview Park, Loughgall. Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press

FULL POST-MATCH REACTION: The view of Loughgall manager Dean Smith

Loughgall have been the surprise package of this Premiership season so far. Here they celebrate after scoring against Crusaders. PIC: INPHO/Stephen Hamilton

Loughgall boss Dean Smith embracing Linfield challenge

Andrew Hoey takes in the applause after putting Loughgall 3-1 up away to Ballymena United. PIC: Pacemaker

Andrew Hoey enjoying dream start to life back in the Premiership

Pictured in July 1980 at the Killinchy Show is Anna Erskine on Windy on her way to a clear round. Picture: News Letter archives/Darryl Armitage

Local bulls are put through their paces at Armagh testing centre (1983)

Loughgall players celebrate BenjI Magee's equaliser against Crusaders at Seaview

10-man Loughgall fully deserved draw at Seaview, says Dean Smith