Johnny Morton

Rory McIlroy’s former Ryder Cup team-mate Lee Westwood has hit back at the Northern Irishman following his comments questioning the value of LIV Golf players – saying it was “typical of Rory, really - it wasn't well thought out”.

Shea Charles “hopes to really kickstart my Premier League career” after becoming Northern Ireland’s most expensive player of all-time following his £30million move to Fulham.

Bangor manager Lee Feeney hopes Scottish star Lucas McRoberts can emulate the success of countryman Fraser Bryden in the Premiership this season – and believes the Irish League provides the perfect platform for young talent to shine.

League of Ireland outfit Derry City have parted company with former Larne manager Tiernan Lynch after just under two years in the role, thanking him for his “professionalism, commitment and hard work” at the Brandywell.

Cliftonville have confirmed the loan signing of Ollie Samuels from Middlesbrough – with the defender making a first club outing during Tuesday’s friendly win over Warrenpoint Town.

Northern Ireland’s Darren Clarke feels The Open Championship is still “the biggest and best tournament in the world” with memories of practicing to become a Champion Golfer at home in Dungannon as a child flooding back.

Crusaders manager Declan Caddell feels Adam Brooks “has come back absolutely flying” for pre-season preparations ahead of the upcoming Premiership campaign.

Larne manager Gary Haveron wants to replicate the atmosphere from a European night that “will stay with me forever” as the Inver Reds aim to create club history by sealing Champions League progression for the first time against Tre Fiori on Tuesday evening.

The News Letter understands reports suggesting David Healy is in “preliminary talks” to take over at League of Ireland club Shelbourne have come as a surprise to Linfield.

Following a “positive” meeting with Northern Ireland Football League (NIFL) CEO Gerard Lawlor earlier this week, Glenavon say the two parties “have agreed to move forward amicably” after the Lurgan Blues lodged an appeal regarding their relegation.