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Belfast Telegraph
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
‘It felt a bit crazy'… Michael O'Connor hits out after he lost his Coleraine job ahead of the European Play-offs
Michael O'Connor has voiced his anger and disappointment after being axed by Coleraine just before the European Play-Offs. The former Northern Ireland midfielder also took a swipe at Coleraine's executive chairman and majority shareholder Henry Ross.
Belfast Telegraph
10-05-2025
- Business
- Belfast Telegraph
Why Euro Play-Off Final has become one of the Irish League's most important duels
The European Play-Offs are the Irish League equivalent of the California Gold Rush as it is a lucrative gateway to untold riches. A cool £275,000 is the minimum either Coleraine or Cliftonville will earn from prize money as they do battle to become 49ers at The Showgrounds on Sunday.
Belfast Telegraph
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
‘They looked dead on their feet' – George McMullan on what Cliftonville must do in Play-Off battle against Glentoran
Former Cliftonville star George McMullan believes the Reds must find more energy if they want to progress in the European Play-Offs. They play Glentoran at The Oval on Wednesday night after losing the Irish Cup Final on penalties to Dungannon Swifts last Saturday, with the Play-Off decider to be played this Sunday.
Belfast Telegraph
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
Cliftonville add some welcome clarity to end-of-season Play-Off picture after sealing seventh spot
Cliftonville suffered no late stumbles in their bid to claim a contingency spot in the European Play-Offs as a Joe Gormley double teed Jim Magilton's side up for a comfortable victory at Loughgall.
Belfast Telegraph
26-04-2025
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
Linfield will ‘assess' squad in summer after back-to-back losses to end season, admits David Healy
Coleraine moved up to fifth in the Premiership table ahead of the end-of-season European Play-Offs after Rhyss Campbell's firecracker edged out champions Linfield at The Showgrounds. In a low-key first-half, it was brought to life on 43 minutes when Campbell's half volley from 25 yards left visiting 'keeper David Walsh with no chance.
