Johnny Morton

Carrick Rangers have allayed fan fears after their Taylors Avenue ground was put up for sale by Mid & East Antrim Council – saying it has no impact on the club’s future due to entering a 75-year lease in 2011 which transfers to new ownership.

Bangor star Reece Neale insists the Seasiders are “here to cause a bit of trouble” after enjoying a dream return to life back in the Premiership – and admits they’ve used predictions of their immediate relegation as motivation.

There was a great atmosphere in Belfast on Monday evening as German fans marching to Windsor Park for a World Cup qualifier were met with chants of “we’re going to win the group” from their Northern Ireland counterparts.

Ruaidhri Higgins admits he’s using the criticism Coleraine have received as fuel to drive their pursuit for success – declaring people were “saying silly stuff” after a recent defeat to Bangor.

Caleb Sweeney has been labelled “one of the best ball-playing midfielders in the country at his age” after completing a move from Larne to Danish outfit Brondby.

Portadown have confirmed two key members of Niall Currie’s backroom staff – assistant manager Cliffy Adams and coach John McAllister – are leaving the club with immediate effect amid links to the current managerial vacancy at Dundela.

A number of Irish League matches have been postponed due to adverse weather as Storm Amy hits Northern Ireland on Friday afternoon – but Linfield’s home clash against Crusaders is set to go ahead after an agreement between both clubs.

Cliftonville manager Jim Magilton branded former player Ben Wylie an “absolute disgrace” after he was one of three shown a red card in unsavoury scenes during Portadown’s dramatic 2-1 Premiership victory at Solitude – but Ports coach John McAllister feels “we maybe have to get that looked at”.

Coleraine owner Henry Ross insists the Irish League club “must be prepared to evolve” in their pursuit of success after confirming the appointment of Dale Pryde-MacDonald as CEO.

Seagoe chairman Nigel Magee insists former Irish League star Tony Bell departs the Mid-Ulster outfit as “the greatest manager this club has ever had” following confirmation of his exit after six years in the job.