Ballymena United club captain Jim Ervin is backing Adam Lecky to shake off the distraction of Glentoran’s transfer interest and deliver in Sky Blues colours.
Andy McGrory is hoping a change of challenge can result in a change of form when Ballymena United face Cliftonville tonight in the Toals County Antrim Shield final.
Glenavon head into the festive fixture list bolstered by double delight on the pitch and triple joy off it - thanks to back-to-back league wins and a January hat-trick of signings.
Ballymena United secured victory following a thrilling second half at The Showgrounds as Andy McGrory's penalty kick proved decisive over Dungannon Swifts.
Andy McGrory and Kris Lindsay will share the Showgrounds stage this weekend on opposite sides of the white line but having each made the journey in search of fresh career chapters.
Ballymena United boss David Jeffrey is relishing the visit of defending Danske Bank Premiership champions Linfield - despite his side’s current struggle for form.
Ballymena United boss David Jeffrey considers the club in “a challenging period” in the aftermath of a midweek League Cup exit which proved painful on a number of fronts.
Ballymena United boss David Jeffrey was in a rush to leave Windsor Park following Saturday’s final whistle but it had little to do with the 2-1 loss to Linfield.
Ryan Harpur’s role in the Ballymena United side may focus more on protection over progress but the experienced midfielder is hoping his weekend goal can spark a period of sustained forward momentum.
Rhys Marshall’s short-term position on the pitch and long-term position at the club may both be open to debate but his status as one of the Irish League’s brightest talents remains without question.
Jordan Jenkins’ progress off the Glenavon production line has yet to attract the level of outside attention afforded to team-mates past and present with a similar pathway.
Glenavon recovered from Cathair Friel's early effort to secure full points on a 3-1 victory over Ballymena United thanks to Rhys Marshall, Steven McCullough's own goal and a Jordan Jenkins finish.
