Premiership

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

David Healy celebrates winning his second league title in 2019 - Linfield had finished fourth the season before. (Photo by INPHO/Brian Little)

Would winning title this season stand as David Healy's best at Linfield?

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

Jordan Stewart has signed a contract extension with Glentoran. (Photo by Glentoran FC)

'I like that in a player' - Duncan Ferguson celebrates Glentoran signing boost

Linfield manager David Healy celebrates his side's victory over Coleraine. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

Former Linfield star hails 'remarkable' job of 'fully dedicated' David Healy

Matty Lusty scored during Larne's recent Premiership defeat to Cliftonville. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

'You're not going to replace him': Ex-Larne ace calls for collective goal effort

Linfield manager David Healy with goalscorer Rhys Brennan. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

Ex-Linfield ace on David Healy's role in 'maximising squad to full potential'

Linfield's Adam Frizzell celebrates scoring against Coleraine. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

Former Coleraine star highlights area which 'could be a problem'

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'

Ballymena United manager Oran Kearney. (Photo by Desmond Loughery/Pacemaker Press)

Star striker's red card decision 'hard one to take' for Oran Kearney

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

Rodney McAree hails bench impact as Dungannon Swifts end winless Premiership run

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

Rangers' Ryan Naderi scores the openin goal from the penalty spot in Saturday's 2-0 victory at St Mirren. (Photo by Steve Welsh/Press Association)

Derek McInnes praise for Ryan Naderi as Rangers end winless run on road

Aberdeen manager Stephen Robinson. (Photo by Steve Welsh/Press Association)

Northern Irish boss under increased pressure as he's told to 'walk away'

Linfield's Kitt Nelson celebrates his goal against Coleraine. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

David Healy delight as 'tactically very good' Linfield seal statement win
Linfield boss David Healy just couldn’t wipe the smile off his face after watching his boys dismantle title pretenders Coleraine 3-0 in their Premiership showdown at Windsor Park on Saturday night.
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Former Irish League star James Knowles with wife Camille and baby Jasper. (Photo by James Knowles)

Retired Irish League star on becoming a dad - and not missing football

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

Rodney McAree explains absence of key duo - and calls for 'same desire'

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

Oran Kearney hopes to see greater Ballymena United goal rewards

Rangers goalkeeper Ivor Pandur has earned praise from manager Derek McInnes. (Photo by Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)

Rangers boss Derek McInnes salutes impact of Ivor Pandur

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

Rangers' Findlay Curtis insists he is there for the long run at Rangers and Scotland. Photo by Andrew Milligan/Press Association.

Findlay Curtis eager to become Rangers regular under Derek McInnes

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

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

Former Glentoran boss clear 'there's no risk' in Duncan Ferguson appointment

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

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

'Blessed and fortunate' reminder as Irish League side on rise from bottom
Bangor’s current campaign gained a significant step forward thanks to long-serving striker Ben Arthurs – with boss Lee Feeney warning his players after the 1-0 win to embrace the present.
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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

Donal Rocks enjoying the moment with Crusaders team-mates after scoring against Limavady United. (Photo by Desmond Loughery/Pacemaker Press)

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

Kevin O'Hara heads off after firing Larne in front on Friday against Portadown across the Boyle Sports Premiership. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Irish League team gains thanks to striker milestone 'trying to be more selfish'

Ballymena United star highlights 'big reason' behind Linfield exit

'You need a wee bit of X-Factor': Duncan Ferguson's full match verdict

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

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

Linfield manager David Healy. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

Former Linfield star clear club 'definitely title contenders'

Duncan Ferguson will take charge of his first match as Glentoran manager against Coleraine on Friday night. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press)

'Puts Irish League on the map': Glentoran star on working with Duncan Ferguson

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'

Will Patching enjoyed a superb maiden season in the Irish League last season and ended with a spot in NIFWA's Team of the Year. This term, no midfielder has made more passes than Patching (581) while team-mate Ben Doherty and Adam Frizzell (both 22) are the only two players with more key passes than the Coleraine ace (21). With three assists, Patching sits behind only Doherty, Frizzell and Paul Heatley (all four) on that chart.

RANKED: Every Premiership club's top performer this season so far

EXCLUSIVE: Irish League star set for Coleraine return in title bid boost

Larne manager Gary Haveron. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

Gary Haveron says Larne have 'to be bouncing' into Limavady clash

Glentoran manager Duncan Ferguson watching Coleraine tackle Crusaders at Seaview on Saturday. (Photo by Desmond Loughery/Pacemaker Press)

'Sideshow' goal to spoil 'fantastic fella' Duncan Ferguson debut party

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

The weekend Irish League football programme has featured early postponements due to a Storm Boelo weather warning. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

STORM BOELO: Duncan Ferguson debut off and Irish League pitch inspections called

Former Bangor manager Eric Halliday celebrating trophy success with the Irish League club. (Photo by Bangor FC)

Irish League tributes honour 'absolute gentleman' Eric Halliday

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

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

Irish League bottom side 'greater mentality' behind boss looking up

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

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

David Jeffrey frustrated as Ports fail to take chances in BetMcLean Cup defeat

Linfield's Ethan McGee scored the winner in Tuesday's 2-1 victory over Larne at Inver Park. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/ Pacemaker Press)

David Healy praise for Linfield after comeback win at Larne

Duncan Ferguson (left) worked as assistant manager Carlo Ancelotti at Everton. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Glentoran hero feels Duncan Ferguson 'might be just what is needed'

Duncan Ferguson previously served as Everton's interim manager. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP via Getty Images)

Duncan Ferguson appointment 'going to be a wake-up call for some people'

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

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

Rangers were held to a 2-2 draw by Dundee at Dens Park on Saturday. (Photo by Andrew Milligan/the Press Association)

Derek McInnes and Rangers left feeling deflated after Dundee draw

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

Rodney McAree 'massively proud' of Dungannon Swifts efforts in 'not a classic'

Paddy McCourt and Tim McCann have been leading Glentoran for the past month. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

'I love being part of this club': Paddy McCourt view amid Duncan Ferguson talk

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