‘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

Bangor 1 Dungannon Swifts 2

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

Larne 1 Linfield 2

Ethan McGee celebrates scoring Linfield’s winner against Larne © INPHO/Stephen Hamilton

Half-time ‘rocket’ from Stephen Baxter sparks Carrick Rangers’ three-goal turnaround against Newry City

Belfast Telegraph

By: Stephen Looney

20 October 2026 at 23:41

Carrick Rangers 3 Newry City 0

Danny Gibson was on target for Carrick Rangers © Andrew McCarroll/ Pacemaker Pres

BetMcLean Cup wins for Ballymena United, Glenavon and Limavady United

Belfast Telegraph

By: Graham Luney

20 October 2026 at 22:44

Ballymena United’s Igor Rutkowski scored against Newington © Desmond loughery Pacemaker press

Gerard Lawlor criticises clubs for weak response to NIFL’s summer football review: ‘We need meaningful engagement’

Belfast Telegraph

By: Keith Bailie

20 October 2026 at 18:10

NIFL CEO Gerard Lawlor © Phil Magowan / Press Eye

Portadown boss has ‘no doubt’ Cliftonville will have revenge in mind for BetMcLean Cup opener

Belfast Telegraph

By: Alex Mills

20 October 2026 at 07:00

David Jeffrey’s side claimed full points against Cliftonville at the weekend © David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press

Pigeons and policemen: Inside the press conference that formally heralded the legendary Duncan Ferguson’s Irish League arrival

Belfast Telegraph

By: Steven Beacom

19 October 2026 at 21:00

Duncan Ferguson was inebullient form during his first press conference as Glentoran manager

Linfield chief reveals what left him ‘shocked and surprised’ during Larne scouting mission

Belfast Telegraph

By: Alex Mills

19 October 2026 at 20:30

Linfield manager David Healy © David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press

Glentoran owner explains why managerial vacancy wasn’t advertised and rationale behind taking time over Duncan Ferguson appointment

Belfast Telegraph

By: Steven Beacom

19 October 2026 at 19:30

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