Exclusive: Matthew Tipton on management, player development and his next steps

Reflecting on your managerial career to date, you have managed at Warrenpoint, Portadown, and Ards, what are the key lessons that have you taken from these experiences? “Reflecting on my managerial career so far, I’ve had some really enjoyable and successful spells, particularly at Warrenpoint and Portadown. Starting chronologically, my journey began at Warrenpoint shortlyContinue reading “Exclusive: Matthew Tipton on management, player development and his next steps”

Matthew Tipton on scoring goals in England, Irish League memories and representing Wales at international level

Reflecting on your playing career as a striker, during which you represented clubs like Oldham, Macclesfield, Mansfield, and Bury in English football, what are some of your standout memories or defining moments from that period? “Honestly, all of them. People often ask, “How can you have only good memories? There must have been some toughContinue reading “Matthew Tipton on scoring goals in England, Irish League memories and representing Wales at international level”

Exclusive: Gary Hamilton on Blackburn Rovers, Irish League playing days and Northern Ireland

As a player, you had an incredibly successful career, particularly in the Irish League with standout performances for Portadown and Glentoran.    You won the league title at Portadown and added to that success by winning the Irish Cup, before going on to achieve further accolades at Glentoran, including league titles, League Cups, and CountyContinue reading “Exclusive: Gary Hamilton on Blackburn Rovers, Irish League playing days and Northern Ireland”