Johnny Morton

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.

Glenavon manager Paddy McLaughlin is hoping for “some positive news in the next couple of weeks” regarding the potential injury return of talisman Peter Campbell.

Crusaders manager Declan Caddell hailed teenage midfielder Josh Williamson for delivering an “exhibition” during their 3-0 Premiership win over Dungannon Swifts – and labelled their showing at Stangmore Park as “the complete performance”.

​Twenty years on from his unforgettable winning goal in Northern Ireland’s famous 1-0 triumph over star-studded England at Windsor Park, David Healy admits “that moment will live with me forever”.

​Instonians are targeting a silverware treble as they round out their 2025 campaign with an All-Ireland Twenty20 Cup final showdown against Cork County at Stormont on Sunday.

The involvement of Irish League clubs in European competition ended for another season on Thursday evening after Linfield were defeated in a Conference League play-off by League of Ireland champions Shelbourne.

Bristol Rovers have entered the race to sign Larne midfielder Dylan Sloan with the League Two outfit interested in making a move ahead of the transfer window closing on September 1.

West Brom head coach Ryan Mason feels Northern Ireland international Isaac Price has “a very high ceiling” after he continued his stunning form with a brace in their Championship win over Wrexham – and he’s confident they’ll be able to keep hold of their star man.

Enniskillen Rangers have retired the shirt number of former player and manager Michael Kerr following his tragic passing in June, holding a presentation on Saturday afternoon for “a man who exemplified everything that the club stands for”.