Maxie Swain

Stevie O’Donnell is adamant St Luke’s will continue to thrive as a community club in defiance of the neighbouring sharks which continue to circle his best players.

Early signs good for Rosemount, says boss Cathcart, after derby rout of Ards Rangers

LANCE Shields reckons his high-flying St Matthew’s are proving they belong at this level as they go gunning for Comber Rec’s scalp in the Intermediate Cup on Saturday.

DEAN Annett admits Islandmagee must be sick of the sight of him after he extended his purple patch in front of goal with four in East Belfast’s 5-2 Intermediate Cup win on Saturday.

Former Portadown star Darren Murray says it’s refreshing to be back enjoying his football after a sparkling start to life at Immaculata.

Amateur footballer Eamon Rea insists the comeback will be stronger than the setback after a freakish run of serious injuries that would have lesser mortals waving the white flag and retiring from sport.

Stevie O’Donnell has told Eamonn McCarthy he won’t want for quality after the former Crewe United and Newington boss was appointed manager of St James’s Swifts.

Stephen Cockcroft has revealed his reasons for leaving East Belfast last month – admitting he felt himself falling out of love with the game.

“What do you think of my city, it’s beautiful, huh,” quipped our white-haired taximan Amado, his elderly, sun-kissed face lit up with pride.

It was barely 9.30 on a Sunday morning but the bus to Dublin was buzzing.