Irish Cup Final: Extra-time after Cliftonville hit last gasp leveller against ten-man Dungannon Swifts
The Clearer Water Irish Cup Final sees holders Cliftonville take on Dungannon Swifts at Windsor Park.
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European defeat 'fuel' for league season
Cliftonville manager Jim Magilton has urged his side to use the disappointment of their European campaign as "motivation" for the new domestic season. The Reds became the first Irish Premiership team to bow out of the 2025-26 Uefa Conference League qualifying rounds with a 5-4 aggregate loss to St Joseph' Jesslen netted the winner for the Gibraltarian side during extra time at Solitude last month."We were all bitterly disappointed," Magilton told BBC Sport NI."Over the course of two games if you go down to 10 men, you don't expect to win and that's the disappointing bit as I felt we had them in our grasp, the second game especially, and it's a huge disappointment that we couldn't go on and finish the game."We were very competitive right to the death, but we couldn't get it over the line and I would like to think we will use that as motivation and fuel for what is coming next."It could be a huge season for the Reds, whose club members recently voted to accept a takeover proposal from the Toronto Investment takeover by the Canadian consortium could see the north Belfast club move to a full-time model and lead to their Solitude home receiving a facelift, with Magilton saying that the takeover is currently "in the hands of solicitors"."Cliftonville know where we are in the pecking order for getting players. The takeover isn't in place yet, it's in the hand of solicitors," added the former Northern Ireland midfielder. "If that were to happen and we were given investment, it gives us a better opportunity to get quality players into the club. We are always very careful with who we bring in because financially we can't compete and that's just a fact and we acknowledge that. "We always look to bring in players that are going to fit into the programme and bring that quality."
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Reds call on IFA to change process after Burrows case
Cliftonville have called on the Irish Football Association (IFA) to review its process of how suspensions are communicated after Reds captain Kelsie Burrows was cleared of assaulting a match official. On the IFA's website, Burrows' ban was listed as 16 matches for "assault on a match official (whether or not causing bodily harm)" after Cliftonville's Women's Premiership win over Glentoran on 25 Northern Ireland defender was shown a red card by referee Simon Bickerstaff after the incident involving one of his she was cleared of the initial charge after Cliftonville's successful 'obvious error challenge' to the County Antrim FA disciplinary a result, Burrows' red card still stands and she now faces a shorter two-match ban on a reclassified Tuesday, Burrows said "the stress of being accused of something I knew I didn't do was incredibly emotionally difficult". While Cliftonville said the club were "pleased" that their 'obvious error challenge' was successful, they asked the IFA to review "how such matters are communicated on their website"."We believe that only the final outcomes of the disciplinary process, once exhausted, should be reported," added the club's statement. "Issuing lists of offences and associated sanctions while a process is under way gives a misleading impression, particularly when such serious offences are stated, as was the case in this instance. "Publishing what appears to be a final position can lead to issues beyond football for the person concerned, both in their personal life and work environment. We ask the IFA to give this due consideration."The IFA has been approached for comment. 'Incredibly emotionally difficult' Burrows, who represented Northern Ireland at the 2022 Euros, said she was "relieved and appreciative" that Cliftonville's challenge was successful. "The original sanction was not only going to affect my ability to play the sport I love, but it also took a significant toll on my mental and social well-being," added the former Blackburn and Linfield player. "The stress of being accused of something I knew I didn't do was incredibly emotionally difficult, and it placed strain on my relationships both on and off the pitch."I'm proud to represent both Cliftonville and Northern Ireland, and I've always tried to conduct myself with professionalism and respect for the game. "I'm thankful the challenge process acknowledged the full context of the incident, and I now look forward to moving on and continuing to give everything for my club and country."
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Gossip: Preston in for Cliftonville youngster Reid
Preston North End have agreed a deal to sign 17-year-old forward Shay Reid from Irish Premiership club has also been linked with Aberdeen, Celtic and Luton Town. (Belfast Telegraph), externalWant more transfer news from the EFL? Take a look at Wednesday's gossip column here.
