WHEN Jim Magilton settled into the Cliftonville hot seat, identifying talent to fit around his philosophy was first on the agenda and the opportunity to bring in Sean Stewart was one too good to turn down.
LINFIELD’S Irish Cup win in 2021 was bittersweet for Kyle McClean - delighted for his team-mates, but also disappointment that injury had left him watching from the stands.
CLIFTONVILLE boss Jim Magilton admits that his team selection for Saturday evening's clash with Linfield was dependent on Monday night’s game between Linfield and Larne.
CLIFTONVILLE boss Jim Magilton is hoping that his side can sign off from Solitude with a victory that would be recognition for their fantastic backing all season.
IT may be a dead rubber in terms of the destination of the Gibson Cup, but with North Belfast bragging rights up for grabs, Crusaders and Cliftonville will still be highly motivated when they meet at Seaview this evening (7.45pm).
TWO weeks after defeating Larne in the semi-final of the Irish Cup, Cliftonville suffered humiliation at the hands of the league champions as the 10-men were thumped 8-1 at Inver Park on Saturday evening.
GOALS from David Fearon in each half and a late third from James Doyle capped a good day for Crumlin Star as they breezed past Immaculata to narrow the gap at the top of the NAFL Premier Division.
CLIFTONVILLE missed the chance to seal European qualification on the field after they surrendered a 2-0 lead in their 2-2 draw with Coleraine at the Coleraine Showgrounds on Saturday afternoon.
OVER the past couple of decades, the face of professional soccer has changed. Players can seem aloof towards fans, while there is a perception the bank balance or share value of a club may seem of greater importance to a Board of Directors than results on the pitch.