Linfield boss lifts lid on what he and his players admitted had to change if they wanted to be part of the title picture

Belfast Telegraph

By: Graham Luney

22 October 2026 at 19:45

David Healy celebrates with Ethan McGee following Linfield’s win at Larne © INPHO/Stephen Hamilton

Bangor boss explains why wounded Larne ‘will not look forward to’ playing his side following successive second-half collapses

Belfast Telegraph

By: Alex Mills

22 October 2026 at 19:30

Lee Feeney believes Bangor can cause problems for Larne © David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press

David Jeffrey outlines reasons for Portadown’s uptick in form and takes swipe at schedulers over Friday night tussle with Linfield

Belfast Telegraph

By: Stuart McKinley

22 October 2026 at 18:00

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Portadown manager David Jeffrey during today's game at Shamrock Park, Portadown. Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press © David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press

Irish League Weekend Guide: Can star power in the dugout inspire Glentoran for first assignment of new era?

Belfast Telegraph

By: Graham Luney

22 October 2026 at 17:00

The time for talking is over as Duncan Ferguson prepares for his first game as Glentoran manager

‘It didn’t work out for me at Everton but glory days with Glentoran mean I’ve no regrets over returning home’

Belfast Telegraph

By: Alex Mills

22 October 2026 at 12:00

Gerry Mullan poses alongside a picture of himself from his playing days at Glentoran © Martin McKeown

Delighted Warrenpoint Town boss pays tribute to ‘excellent’ hat-trick hero after claiming Crusaders’ scalp in BetMcLean Cup

Belfast Telegraph

By: Stephen Looney

22 October 2026 at 09:32

Gary Boyle was full of praise for Warrenpoint Town’s hat-trick hero against Crusaders Rory Powell © INPHO/Press Eye/Declan Roughan

Crusaders suffer a major shock in the BetMcLean Cup as Warrenpoint Town book spot in next round

Belfast Telegraph

By: Stephen Looney

21 October 2026 at 22:31

Warrenpoint Town 5 Crusaders 2 (after extra-time)

Declan Caddell’s Crusaders side exited the BetMcLean Cup at the hands of Warrenpoint Town © INPHO/Brian Little

‘You need the right type of character’: Coleraine ace explains why big-spending Bannsiders also have an abundance of the qualities money can’t buy

Belfast Telegraph

By: Graham Luney

21 October 2026 at 21:00

Coleraine’s Matthew Shevlin battles with Linfield’s Isaac Baird © INPHO/Stephen Hamilton

‘It’s about character and resilience’: Larne star calls on champions to get back to basics after defeats to title rivals

Belfast Telegraph

By: Graham Luney

21 October 2026 at 20:00

Larne’s Dan Bent with Linfield’s Rhys Brennan during the Invermen’s defeat © INPHO/Stephen Hamilton

‘We’re not getting ahead of ourselves’: Linfield ace explains why it’s too early to talk about a title charge

Belfast Telegraph

By: Graham Luney

21 October 2026 at 19:00

Linfield’s Ethan McGee celebrates his goal against Larne © Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press

Coleraine goal machine insists Duncan Ferguson’s Glentoran move is a big win for Irish League but no threat to Bannsiders

Belfast Telegraph

By: Graham Luney

21 October 2026 at 17:00

Coleraine striker Matthew Shevlin © Andrew McCarroll/ Pacemaker Pres

‘We made hard work of it’: Dungannon Swifts midfielder on nerve-churning cup win

Belfast Telegraph

By: Alex Mills

21 October 2026 at 15:00

Dungannon Swifts man Kealan Dillon © David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press

Jim Magilton hails old Premier League foe Duncan Ferguson as ‘unplayable’ but vows Cliftonville will be no pushover

Belfast Telegraph

By: Stuart McKinley

21 October 2026 at 14:00

Duncan Ferguson won the FA Cup with Everton in 1995 © Hulton Archive

‘He must get ready for a League like no other’: Glentoran hero excited to see how Duncan Ferguson adapts in NIFL Premiership

Belfast Telegraph

By: Graham Luney

21 October 2026 at 11:00

Duncan Ferguson’s appointment has sent shockwaves through the Irish League © Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press

‘It’s a great coup for Glentoran and big for the Irish League as well’: Northern Ireland hero on his former team-mate Duncan Ferguson’s arrival

Belfast Telegraph

By: Steven Beacom

21 October 2026 at 06:00

New Glentoran boss Duncan Ferguson with owner Ali Shams Pour at his unveiling © INPHO/Stephen Hamilton

Jim Magilton hails Cliftonville’s ‘fantastic’ work ethic after cup win at Shamrock Park

Belfast Telegraph

By: Stuart McKinley

20 October 2026 at 23:28

Portadown 0 Cliftonville 2

Cliftonville’s Alex Bannon celebrates after scoring his team’s first goal © INPHO/Brian Little

‘Heavy weather’ but job done as Rodney McAree’s Dungannon Swifts edge Bangor in cup thriller

Belfast Telegraph

By: Alex Mills

20 October 2026 at 23:21

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Kealan Dillon netted Dungannon Swifts’ winning goal against Bangor © Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press

‘I always knew we had enough in that dressing room’: David Healy hails Linfield’s resilience after fight back win over Larne

Belfast Telegraph

By: Graham Luney

20 October 2026 at 23:04

Linfield manager David Healy with coach George McCartney © ©INPHO/Stephen Hamilton

Linfield’s brilliant night contrasts with a brutal week for Larne... and Invermen have no time to drown in their sorrows

Belfast Telegraph

By: Steven Beacom

20 October 2026 at 22:52

Linfield players celebrate Ethan McGee’s late winner at Inver Park infront of the Blues travelling away support

Larne left to rue another blown lead as Linfield come from behind to taste victory at Inver Park

Belfast Telegraph

By: Ian Cahoon

20 October 2026 at 21:54

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