Keith Gillespie says Bangor should have one main objective on top flight return

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5 days ago

Keith Gillespie has welcomed Bangor's return to the Irish League's top flight as he said their objective for next season should be very clear.
The Seasiders ended a 16-year wait to get back into the Irish Premiership again when they won the Championship last season.
It completed a remarkable journey for Bangor as only eight years ago they were embarking on a very different path as they were preparing for life in the Ballymena and Provincial Football League.
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Under boss Lee Feeney and their ambitious board they have climbed the ranks to get back in the big time once more.
Former Northern Ireland international Gillespie is delighted to see them back amongst the big boys again but he says Bangor should have one aim for next season.
"They have really got the club back to where it should be. It is going to be difficult next season as a promoted club and with not having been in the league for such a long time," he said.
"You look at the money clubs have now it can be quite difficult to compete, but it's great to see them back as it's been a long time.
"That first year is going to be about consolidation. It doesn't matter if you finish third bottom you just have to stay in the league and potentially kick on the year after.
"I went to quite a few games last season, I always try to get down and support them. They had a great cup run last season as well. I was at the semi-final at Seaview.
"Lee has done a great job but the people behind the scenes are important as well. It is going to be hard but it is good to see them back up there.
"I'm sure there will be a few new faces coming in now which you have to do as you're going up another level."