A new manager, Billy Reid, was appointed on 1 May but only lasted until late October, resigning after citing he could not devote enough time to the job and control of team affairs went back to committee. "Make no mistake about it, it's going to be a very tough game. The one-off competition was played in 1952 to coincide with the Festival celebrations throughout Great Britain, and the trophy still resides at the Showgrounds. However, despite these new players and an Irish Cup semi-final appearance United suffered in their first season finishing a disappointing tenth in the League, their lowest finish to date. A third-place finish that season had many believing that United would pick up where they left off, becoming the biggest provincial side in the country; Having been the first team outside Belfast to win the County Antrim Shield. I couldn't be any happier because I'm satisfied we have prepared as well as we possibly can. 1,406 talking about this. 8 games ended up winning, 7 draws. Cliftonville won 29 direct matches.Ballymena United won 13 matches.10 matches ended in a draw.On average in direct matches both teams scored a 3.37 goals per Match. Nicknamed the 'Braidmen' or 'Sky Blues', latterly because of the colour of the home shirts, Ballymena have a rich history in Irish Cup, having won the competition six times – the most for a provincial club outside of Belfast except for Glenavon and Coleraine. "Barry Gray has strengthened his squad tremendously well. "So, for me, it's a wee bit too soon about people beating the drum in terms of us having to get points.". Even though WW2 ended in time for the commencement of the 1945–46 season it was not until the following term that Ballymena United made their comeback into the Irish League. Former Northern Ireland manager, Nigel Worthington was transferred to Notts County for a club record £125,000 fee after the Irish Cup win; United had also lost influential midfielder Gerry Mullan to Everton earlier in the season. In 1955 the club was forced to launch an appeal to clear its mounting debts – the Ballymena people responded – debts were paid and a small amount was left over to go into the club's coffers. Get players' names, positions, nationality, and more. Roster Despite a first round exit to Linfield in the Irish Cup, the game attracted a record crowd of 9,067 and was a real end-to-end affair which afterwards saw the transfer of Frankie Houghton to Newcastle United for £6,000 – which was quite a considerable sum back then. Cliftonville in actual season average scored 1.47 goals per match. Russell failed to take the Sky Blues to the next level, despite bringing Northern Ireland goalkeeper Jim Platt back home and also seen the late George Best turn out for the Sky Blues in a Friendly against Scottish side Motherwell. 1,406 talking about this. 2020-07-31. Unfortunately despite their Championship form they rose from bottom to fifth in the table, only 8 points behind eventual winners Belfast Celtic. Shay Hamill took charge for the final of the Irish News Cup, but for the second consecutive season Ballymena lost the final this time to Johnny Speak's Finn Harps. The managerial merry-go-round continued when local man Gary Erwin was appointed in October 1994 in a vain attempt to secure a place in the Premier League, despite a famous win against Linfield, he failed miserably and was shown the door in March 1995. McCrae was then brought back to end another period of failure at the Warden Street Showgrounds. If the previous season was one to forget, any hope that 1936–37 would bring any cheer where dashed during the close season with the departure of Jock McNinch to Sligo Rovers. Ballymena United vs Glenavon predictions, football tips and statistics for this match of Northern Ireland IFA Premiership on 10/11/2020 Ballymena United vs Glenavon football predictions and stats - … The Irish League came up with the idea of promotion and relegation, and decided that they would combine the places of the 1993–94 and 1994–95 seasons to form a total score, on which to base a league upon. "They said they were embarrassed with their level of performance. Match Schedule: Ballymena United vs Carrick Rangers Live Stream. 2020: Ballymena United: Glentoran: 26.12. In 37 matches scored 37 goals, an average of 1.00 goals per game. However, with his predecessor's aging side starting to break up and with little money to finance quality replacements; it was little surprise when Best's team struggled badly during the 1999–00 campaign. By Steven Crawford Tuesday, 8th December 2020, 10:50 pm He brought instant success to the Braid, as Ballymena finished third and won the Irish Cup in 1957/1958. Ferguson was sacked in 2016 following a concerning slide in form that threatened the club's Premiership status. Live Events Ballymena United vs Carrick Rangers. Alan Fraser was relieved of his duties for failing to meet the ambitions of the United board just hours after the final League game of the season, which also proved to be long-serving Dessie Loughery's last game as he made a controversial move to Coleraine after 11 years at the Braid. The Braidmen joined the Irish Regional League in its final season before the return of the Irish League the following season and finished a respectable sixth in what was a topsy-turvy season which included a semi-final appearance in the Irish Cup. 1996–97's crop of players finally brought a League Championship to the Ballymena Showgrounds for the first time, albeit the First Division, which Alan Fraser's side impressively won at a canter. Leading players Ballymena United in all leagues is: Cathair Friel 8 goals, Andy McGrory 7 goals, Jude Winchester 3 goals, Leroy Millar 3 goals, Jonathan Addis 2 goals, Ryan Harpur 2 goals, Ross Lavery 2 goals, Adam Lecky 1 goals, Andrew Burns 1 goals, James Knowles 1 goals. "It's very early in the season to start talking about games you need to win," said Jeffrey. In June they defeated Faroese team NSI Runavik at the Showgrounds 2–0 and progressed to the next round after an away scoreless draw. Russell was sacked as a result of the team's poor performances and in came Billy Johnston. Watch this game live and online for free. L # Pos. In July they played in the UEFA Europa League qualifying rounds 2019 and were defeated by Malmö FF 7–0 away and 0–4 at the Showgrounds. Explore Ballymena United team stats on FOXSports.com. "Warrenpoint Town will be saying exactly the same. Home team Score/Time Away team ; Wed: 08/01/20: PDL: Larne U20 4 - 1 Ballymena United U20 More info: Sat: 11/01/20: PDL: Ballymena United U20 10 - 2 Dungannon Swifts U20 More info: Wed: 22/01/20: PDL: Glenavon U20 This was the last 'proper' Irish Cup before province wide football was suspended due to World War Two. The following season, the Sky Blues were only two points away from winning the Irish League for the first time – finishing third in 1961–62. United lost the 1978 Irish Cup Final 3–1 to Linfield at the Oval to complete a league and cup double. Following the demise of Ballymena Football Club at the end of the 1933–34 season, three men, Simon McCrory, William McNeice and T. Moore, set about forming a new club in Ballymena with a view to seeking admission to the Irish League as Ballymena's replacement. Ballymena United finished bottom of the Irish League for the first time, after managing only four league wins over the course of the season. His debut as manager was a 1–1 draw with champions Crusaders and his team won a series of games before going on a losing run, failing to enter the Europa League Play-Offs following a 0–2 defeat to relegation-threatened Portadown. players" The following 103 pages are in this category, out of 103 total. This also ensured promotion to the top-flight after two seasons in the First Division as 21 wins from 28 games meant an astounding 15 point gap between United's nearest challengers, Omagh Town, in second place. Ipso, An INM Website The 1935–36 season was to be just as disheartening for United supporters as the club finished tenth again in the League table, and failed to progress in the majority of the cup competitions. Team profile page of Ballymena United FC with squad, recent matches, team details and more ... Ballymena United FC Ballymena Utd 1 : 1, 3 : 1 P Coleraine FC Coleraine. Kirk Millar gives Linfield an early lead. 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Menu Next came a colourful time in United's history as one of the most 'colourful' and arguably one of the most talented of United's players – Sammy Frickelton was appearing at the Showgrounds to the delight of many fans. He went on to make a record 559 appearances for the club and was a member of the team that won the Irish Cup in 1958. The next year, with another impressive team marched onto another Irish Cup final (their eighth final); the Sky Blues were expected to beat Glenavon in a Windsor Park final. Following a squad revamp of nine players coming through the doors in the summer transfer window the club had a good season reaching the league cup final and finishing second in the league. On the field Jimmy Martin was the major sensation as his goals brought United's best performance in the ill-fated Texaco Cup – where the Sky Blues lost to Scottish side Airdieonians at the semi-final stage 1972, who went on to lose to Derby County in the final. However, after becoming the first United player to win a full International cap since 1933 – he unceremoniously left to take up the managers role at bitter rivals Coleraine. Leroy Millar and Jude Winchester celebrate Ballymena United scoring in the Europa League With a direct lineage dating back to April 1928, Ballymena United are considered by many as the biggest side never to have clinched the Irish League title despite several rich periods of success in the 90+ years that have followed. United then lost the final of the Gold Cup to Coleraine the subsequent year and Arthur Stewart was dismissed after a good service to the club, particularly in the early seasons of his five years in the notoriously unstable Ballymena hotseat. They carried this disastrous form into the following season when they suffered a record defeat to Derry City (1–9) and losing the next six games before the board appointed Steve Mitchell as player-manager – he instantly turned things around as Ballymena won 14 of their next 17 games. Welcome to the Official Facebook page of Ballymena United Football Club. Soon after this, tragedy struck the Braid and the Irish League as Brian Crockard, United's outstanding young defender died tragically whilst on holiday, Crockard, a former United player of the year, is still remembered to this day having the player's lounge named after him at the Showgrounds. The club is managed by David Jeffrey. Ballymena United FC Ballymena Utd 1 : 2, 0 : 1 P Glentoran FC Glentoran. The competition took the place of the Ulster Cup for one year as part of the Festival of Britain celebrations to mark the end of the war and the revival of Britain. Home friendlies early in 1946 were arranged against Belfast Celtic and Linfield but both were cancelled because the Showgrounds complex was not ready following the removal of the troops who were stationed there. Navid Nasseri doubles the lead with a super strike. ... Irish Football Association and NIFL thank National Lottery Players for their support : Youth talent promoted Ballymena United are delighted to promote four of our young talents to the senior squad. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. Click on any players image or name for stats: 1: Ross Glendinning: Goalkeeper: Bill Hamill, Broughshane: 18: Jordan Williamson: Goalkeeper: Christie Colhoun, Ballymena: 4: Jonathan Addis: Defender: McCurdy Fuels and Haulage, Broughshane (028 2568 4221) 19: Kofi Balmer: Defender: Morrison HVAC, Dargan Court, Dargan Road, Belfast: 21: Jim Ervin: Defender: Douglas Craig, Hamilton, Scotland Home team Score/Time Away team ; Sat: 18/01/20: PRE: Ballymena United 0 - 3 Glenavon View events: More info: Tue: 21/01/20: CAS: Cliftonville 2 - 1 Ballymena United … Despite this hunt for success manager after manager failed, as the Braidmen constantly finished mid-table in the Irish League, with only one trophy in the 1960s. Ballymena United made a blistering start in their first season in the Premier League in 1997–98 and looked to be genuine title challengers by Christmas time as they topped the table after a stunning 4–3 victory over reigning Champions Crusaders – which also meant one of the biggest crowds in years at Warden Street for the Boxing Day derby against Coleraine; with an estimated 7,000 strong crowd packing into the Showgrounds. "It's a part of our game we've got to eradicate. ", The Belfast Telegraph is a member of IPSO and subscribes to its Editors' Code of Practice Ballymena United Football Club Squad Details - Trai Hume (2020-21) Name = Trai Hume, Position = Midfielder, Squad Number = 20, Sponsor = Ronnie McDowell All Competitions (All Statistics Are For This Season Only) Starting Appearances = 4 During the 1978–79 season Johnston made way for the arrival of Alan Campbell and he moulded arguably one of the best United teams of recent years, who would constantly challenge for honours and even came second in the Irish League in 1979–80. All scores of the played games, home and away stats, standings table. McNinch was leaving the club after 315 games and with him the last remaining link to the 'old' Ballymena side. Roster Shiels was given the finance to attempt to bring the Gibson Cup to Mid-Antrim for the first time and signed a number of quality local players in Rory Hamill, Gary Smyth, Gordon Simms and Tim McCann but his team did not produce a return on his investment and eventually cost Shiels his job after four and half seasons at the helm.
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