You are now at Arbroath, who won SPFL League One last season. With the new Championship starting soon, how much have you enjoyed your time at the club and how excited are you to be back at Championship level? “I have loved my time at the club so far. “Last season was brilliant. We hadContinue reading “Aidan McAdams on Arbroath, His Journey Through the Leagues and Looking Ahead to the New Season”
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NIFL Premiership 2025/26 Season Preview: Five Clubs To Watch
As the new NIFL Premiership season draws closer, anticipation is high following a summer of intriguing transfer moves and changes of ownership at several clubs. As ever, multiple teams across the league will be eyeing silverware – many of whom will be buoyed by Dungannon Swifts’ Irish Cup success last season, which proved that youContinue reading “NIFL Premiership 2025/26 Season Preview: Five Clubs To Watch”
The End of a Glorious Era: Kenny Bruce Sells His Shareholding in Larne FC
A pivotal chapter in the modern history of Larne Football Club and Northern Irish club football has come to a close. Kenny Bruce, the man whose vision and ambition transformed the club from a lower-league outfit into a powerhouse of Northern Irish football, has officially stepped down from his role as majority shareholder. His 50%Continue reading “The End of a Glorious Era: Kenny Bruce Sells His Shareholding in Larne FC”
Irish Premiership 2024/25 Season Review: Every Team Graded
By Dr Grant Campbell As another gripping season in the Irish Premiership comes to a close, I reflect on the highs, lows, surprises, and disappointments from across the league. From historic European achievements to title glory and the low of relegation, here’s how each of the 12 clubs fared, complete with their end-of-season grades. LinfieldContinue reading “Irish Premiership 2024/25 Season Review: Every Team Graded”
Five Potential Successors to Tiernan Lynch as Larne Manager
Tiernan Lynch has been a transformative figure for Larne, guiding the club from the NIFL Championship to the UEFA Conference League in seven and a half years. With Lynch now set to depart for Derry City, Larne will need a strong replacement to sustain their upward trajectory. Here are five potential candidates who may backContinue reading “Five Potential Successors to Tiernan Lynch as Larne Manager”
Ciaran Caldwell on his playing days, Newry experience and managerial aspirations
You were most recently at Newry City as first team coach under Barry Gray. How do you reflect on your time at the club? “Firstly, I am grateful for the opportunity to work at a higher level within the game. Moving into the role of first-team coach was an invaluable experience, even if, ultimately,Continue reading “Ciaran Caldwell on his playing days, Newry experience and managerial aspirations”
Exclusive: Albert Watson on Carrick Rangers, Larne, coaching and facing Spanish legend Raùl
How would you evaluate your experience with Carrick Rangers since joining the club in 2023? “Ever since I came in, I’ve had a fantastic time. In my first year, we achieved the highest finish the club has ever seen, with the highest points total and position. “We qualified for the European play-off, whichContinue reading “Exclusive: Albert Watson on Carrick Rangers, Larne, coaching and facing Spanish legend Raùl”
Exclusive: Larne Chairman Gareth Clements on Conference League Qualification
How would you summarise the significance and pride of being the first Northern Irish club to reach the UEFA Conference League? “It was surreal when it happened. Within 24 hours, we were on a whirlwind journey through Dublin, Paris, Nice, and Monaco. In the cold light of day, when you sit down and reflectContinue reading “Exclusive: Larne Chairman Gareth Clements on Conference League Qualification”
Larne Football Club: From second tier struggles to securing European football
Larne Football Club, a team that once languished in the lower tiers of Northern Irish football, made history on Thursday evening by qualifying for the UEFA Conference League. This remarkable achievement, following their victory over Lincoln Red Imps in the playoff round, is a testament to the transformative leadership of manager Tiernan Lynch and theContinue reading “Larne Football Club: From second tier struggles to securing European football”
Andy Ryan on Larne and his hopes for the new season
You joined Larne 18 months ago, and it has a been really successful time for you with lots of goals and league titles. Just how proud are you of your achievements at the club so far? I have loved my time at the club so far. You know, if I had a vision of howContinue reading “Andy Ryan on Larne and his hopes for the new season”
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