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BBC News
3 days ago
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Callacher signs for Carrick after Crusaders departure
Jimmy Callacher has joined Carrick Rangers after his departure from fellow Irish Premiership side 33-year-old left the Crues upon the expiration of his contract after two years with the made 43 appearances for the north Belfast side, scoring suffered a serious knee injury four games into the 2023-24 season which saw him miss the remainder of that centre-half started his career at Glentoran before enjoying a successful nine-year spell at Linfield, where he won five Irish Premiership titles and two Irish 2019 Ulster Footballer of the Year follows Billy Joe Burns and Adam Lecky in reuniting with former Crues boss Stephen Baxter at Gers have signed five players so far this window and boss Baxter said that Callacher is "an outstanding player and leader"."A no nonsense defender but also very comfortable on the ball, Jimmy will add power, strength and big game experience as we move forward," Baxter told the club's website."Jimmy had several options open to him but chose Carrick Rangers as his new home."Crusaders, meanwhile, have signed former Glentoran midfielder Finley Thorndike on a two-year 23-year-old English midfielder played 29 times for the Glens last season, helping the club win the County Antrim Shield during his sole season with the east Belfast side.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
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Ross Glendinning departs Carrick Rangers as club lodges bid for new 'keeper
Carrick Rangers are on the lookout for a new goalkeeper as Ross Glendinning departs the club after three years at Taylors Avenue. The experienced stopper, who has made over 100 appearances for the Gers since making the switch from Glentoran in 2022, is set to move on to pastures new following the expiration of his current deal. Belfast Live understands Glendinning is attracting interest from a number of clubs with the 32-year-old currently weighing up his options. READ MORE: Gary Haveron makes his feelings known as Nathan Rooney returns as Larne manager READ MORE: Conor Bradley points to family sacrifices as he prepares to lift Premier League trophy Glendinning's impending departure leaves Carrick without a recognised first choice goalkeeper after Jack McIntyre also left the club at the end of the season. Boss Stephen Baxter is trying to address the situation as quickly as possible with the club reported to have lodged a bid for Nathan Gartside. The former Cliftonville and Derry City stopper is keen to remain in the Premiership following Loughgall's relegation to the Championship. Gartside informed the Villagers of his wish to move on following the end of the season with the club placing him on the transfer list. Carrick though will have to meet Loughgall's valuation for the player with Glenavon another side rumoured to be keen on recruiting the 27-year-old. It has been a busy few weeks for Carrick boss Stephen Baxter with the signings of Billy Joe Burns and Adam Lecky from his former club Crusaders. Luke O'Brien and Cian O'Malley have also agreed contract extensions at Taylors Avenue after joining the club last season. There have been departures as well though as David Cushley announced his retirement and Kurtis Forsythe moved on to the Crues.
Belfast Telegraph
22-05-2025
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New striker plotting European Play-Off bid with Carrick Rangers: ‘I don't see why we can't push to get sixth or seventh'
Adam Lecky is targeting a top-half finish with Carrick Rangers after reuniting with Stephen Baxter at Taylors Avenue. The big striker will join the club upon the expiration of his contract at Crusaders and has set the bar high as he targets both a European Play-Off place and a Cup run in east Antrim.
BBC News
21-05-2025
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Carrick Rangers' 2024-25 season in review
2024-25 league position: 11thPlayer of the year: Danny GibsonIt was a difficult season for Carrick Rangers, who won the promotion/relegation play-off against Annagh United to retain their top flight status and end a tumultuous campaign on a performances in both legs of those games, a 5-2 triumph away and a 3-1 home win were probably their best of the season and demonstrate the quality within the Gers won just seven of their 38 league games, with Stephen Baxter succeeding Stuart King in October after Carrick had a run of nine defeats in 11 games in all competitions to start the Gibson was Carrick's standout player, registering 15 goals in all competitions and Baxter will hope to build around the striker as they look to once again avoid the drop next year.2025-26 signings so far: Aidan Steele (Ards), Billy Joe Burns (Crusaders)2025-26 departures so far: Kurtis Forsythe (Crusaders), Curtis Allen (retired)
Yahoo
21-05-2025
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Burns joins Carrick Rangers after Crues departure
Defender Billy Joe Burns will join Carrick Rangers upon the expiration of his contract with Crusaders. The former Crues captain spent 11 years with the Seaview club, making 423 appearances and scoring 33 goals after signing for the north Belfast outfit in 2014. Burns played a key role in helping the club secure three Irish Premiership titles, three Irish Cup victories and two County Antrim Shield triumphs. The 36-year-old also picked up personal accolades, collecting the Ulster Footballer of the Year and NIFWA Footballer of the Year in the 2015-16 season. Before that, Burns spent eight years at Linfield where he also won three Premiership titles and three Irish Cups. His playing time has been restricted by injury in recent seasons, but he will be reunited with former Crues boss Stephen Baxter at Taylors Avenue, something he said attracted him to the club. "I've worked with Stephen for so long, he knows a lot about me, I know a lot about him, so that was quite simple," he told the club's website. "I've spoken with players who have been here before and everyone has had nice things to say, so it was quite an easy decision. "I'm excited for a fresh challenge, something new after a long period at Crusaders, I can't wait to get started." Burns becomes Carrick's second summer signing after another former Crusaders midfielder Aidan Steele arrived from Ards. Elsewhere, Ballymena United have announced the signing of striker Ryan McNickle on a two-year-deal. The 25-year-old arrives from Newry City after scoring 20 goals in the Championship as his side suffered relegation.
