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6 days ago
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Loan watch and ex-Blues: mixed fortunes on duo's debuts
There were mixed fortunes for Carlisle United's loan players in their first competitive outings this weekend. Will Patching was on the winning side for Coleraine but Freddie O'Donoghue's Queen of the South debut ended in defeat. Midfielder Patching was in the Coleraine XI as they faced Larne on the opening weekend of the Sports Direct Premiership in Northern Ireland. The 26-year-old, who is on a season-long loan with the Bannsiders, played the full game as Ruaidhri Higgins' side struck late on to win 1-0. Joel Cooper's 86th-minute goal made it a winning start for Patching and his team-mates at the Coleraine Showgrounds. Next up for the Blues loanee is a trip to Cliftonville next weekend. Teenage frontman O'Donoghue was a substitute for Queen of the South against Hamilton Academical a day after joining Peter Murphy's Scottish League One side on a half-season loan. He was introduced from the bench in the 64th minute when the Doonhamers trailing 4-1. O'Donoghue came close to scoring soon after coming on but Murphy's side – who also featured Taylor Charters – could not turn the tide and suffered a 4-1 defeat in their second league game of the campaign. Next for the young Blues prospect and his team-mates is a Challenge Cup trip to East Kilbride tonight. A number of ex-Blues were in the thick of the weekend action, meanwhile. League Two saw both Omari Patrick and Kristian Dennis on the scoresheet for Tranmere Rovers as they thrashed Shrewsbury Town 4-0. In League One, Jack Diamond claimed a goal and an assist for Stockport County as they won 2-1 at Wycombe Wanderers, with Owen Moxon also in the Hatters' XI. Cumbrian keeper James Trafford made his first Manchester City first-team outing as Pep Guardiola's side defeated Palermo 3-0 to win the Anglo Palermitan trophy in pre-season. And Dean Henderson saved two Liverpool penalties to help Crystal Palace claim shoot-out success to win the Community Shield. In National League North, Adam Murray enjoyed a winning start as Kidderminster Harriers boss as they defeated Scarborough Athletic 1-0. In the same division, Andy Preece's Chorley started with a 3-2 win at Darlington. And Ian Watson's first league game with South Shields was also a successful one thanks to a 1-0 win against Marine. National League South saw Angelo Balanta on target in Hornchurch's 3-2 win over Weston-super-Mare. In the Northern Premier League Premier Division, Darren Edmondson's first competitive game back as Workington Reds manager saw a 2-1 defeat at home to Gary Liddle's Whitby Town. Carlisle City's unbeaten start to the Northern League Division One season continued with a 3-1 win at West Allotment Celtic on Friday night, Keighran Kerr notching the third goal for Dan Kirkup's second-placed side. Jason Blackburn was one of two players sent off for Horden CW in their 4-0 defeat at Birtley Town. In the North West Counties League First Division South, meanwhile, Ben Marshall hit the winner for Eccleshall in their 1-0 victory over Allscott Heath. North of the border, meanwhile, two former Carlisle bosses went head to head in the Scottish Premiership, as Steven Pressley's Dundee took on Rangers, where Mike Williamson is first-team coach. Pressley's side came close to winning at Ibrox but a late penalty from the Gers' James Tavernier cancelled out Ryan Astley's opener to force a 1-1 draw.
Belfast Telegraph
13-06-2025
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- Belfast Telegraph
Former Derry City favourite excited to link up with former boss at Coleraine: ‘I'm just buzzing'
Former Derry City hero Will Patching can't wait to link up with his old boss Ruaidhri Higgins at the Coleraine Showgrounds. The talented midfielder has signed a season-long loan with the Bannsiders from League Two club Carlisle United.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
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What channel is Coleraine vs Cliftonville today? TV and live stream info for the game
It all comes down to this as Coleraine and Cliftonville fight it out for the last remaining place in Europe. Both sides have had their ups and downs this season but they have a chance to finish off on a high by securing a place in the qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League. The Bannsiders saw off Crusaders in Wednesday night's semi-final while the reds edged out Glentoran. READ MORE: Inside Christine Lampard and husband Frank's luxury £10million London mansion READ MORE: Ruaidhri Higgins in call to Coleraine fans as he makes Irish League powerhouse assertion But who will be celebrating today? Here's more info on the game and how to watch it: The game is being played at the Coleraine Showgrounds on Sunday, May 11. The game kicks off at 2pm. The game is being shown live on the BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport NI website. Yes, Belfast Live will be providing live updates from the game. Check out our social media channels and website nearer the time. Coleraine 6/5 Cliftonviile 9/5 Draw 9/4 Sign up to our free sports newsletter to get the latest headlines to your inbox
BBC News
10-05-2025
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- BBC News
'Winner takes all' - Coleraine and Reds ready for Euro showdown
Irish Premiership European play-off final: Coleraine v CliftonvilleVenue: The Coleraine Showgrounds Kick-off: 14:00 BST Coverage: Watch live on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website or follow live text commentary on BBC Sport NI website Cliftonville boss Jim Magilton says that he is going to "ask" his players for one more big performance as they take on Coleraine in Sunday's European play-off Reds bounced back from their Irish Cup final defeat against Dungannon Swifts to beat Glentoran 2-0 at the Oval on Wednesday in the play-off will now face Coleraine in the final at the Showgrounds after the Bannsiders overcame Crusaders 1-0 in their is hopeful the Reds can end a difficult campaign on a high and secure European football for a second successive season."Given the season that we've had, it's an unbelievable group of players that have shown resolve," he said."We lost a teammate [defender Michael Newberry died suddenly in December]. We won a League Cup, we lost an Irish Cup on penalties and then we've had to win away at the Oval, which is always a difficult place to come. "I can only commend the players, their attitude and their application. Now we go to Coleraine and it's winner takes all." Bannsiders hope to make home advantage count The Reds boss added that if his side managed to qualify for Europe, it would be one of the club's "great achievements"."We know it will be a huge task, lots of good players, new manager and we tend to like to do things the hard way, so we'll be ready, as will Coleraine."Coleraine have failed to beat Cliftonville in three league meetings this season, with the Reds winning once and the other two ending in boss Ruaidhri Higgins, who won his first game in charge against Crues, is hopeful the new manager bounce can continue for his side on are looking to secure European football for the first time since 2022 and will hope to make home advantage count."It would be a brilliant achievement if we could secure it [European football]," he added."Obviously, we're playing against a really good side in Cliftonville, but we'll be ready and looking forward to it."We're home again, so, fingers crossed we can put in a really good performance."
BBC News
07-05-2025
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- BBC News
Glentoran vs Cliftonville and Coleraine vs Crusaders - Irish Premiership European play-off semi-finals
FULL-TIME Coleraine 1-0 Crusaders Coleraine register their first win against Crusaders this season as Ruaidhri Higgins' reign as Coleraine manager gets off to a winning start. The Bannsiders will welcome Cliftonville to the Coleraine Showgrounds on Sunday for the European play-off final.
