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Yahoo
02-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Lowry joins Limavady United from Crusaders
Midfielder Philip Lowry has left Irish Premiership club Crusaders to join Championship side Limavady United. After stints at Linfield and League of Ireland side Derry City, the 35-year-old moved to Crusaders in 2016 and was a key player under Stephen Baxter and Declan Caddell. Advertisement Lowry's time at Seaview has now come to a close, and he will now join his brother, Stephen, at the Limavady Showgrounds. In his time with Linfield and Crusaders, Lowry won four league titles and six Irish Cups, as well as three County Antrim Shields. "To bring someone of that quality to our club is a massive coup," said Limavady manager Paul Owens. "I feel Philip is still one of the top midfielders in the country. "It's clear he is still as hungry as ever for success and we can't wait to welcome him to the group." Lowry helped Crusaders to a fifth-place finish in the Irish Premiership, while Limavady came fourth in the Championship.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Rhys Marshall reflects on career highlights as he hangs up his boots
Rhys Marshall says "a combination of things" has led him to call time on his footballing career. The 30-year-old Glenavon star announced on Thursday that he was retiring after making 299 appearances for the club. Marshall assured supporters there was no issue between himself and current boss Paddy McLaughlin saying it was "the right time" to hang his boots up as he reflected on some of his highlights for the Lurgan Blues. READ MORE: New stained glass window at Belfast City Hall honours pivotal moments in LGBTQ+ history READ MORE: Irish qualified Kiwi leaves Ulster as Richie Murphy signs Wallabies star 'There is no single reason for my decision. It has been in my mind for a while, but I think now is the right time,' Marshall told the Glenavon website. 'I have nothing but respect for Paddy. He has done a great job since he was appointed. However, I stepped back from full time to go part time, and an extra session was added which made things difficult. 'I have had one or two knocks in the last few years which have restricted my availability. Last season it was much harder to recover after training, let alone, games, than it was five or ten years ago. "That is another factor, but, as I have said, it is a combination of things.' Two Irish Cup wins with Glenavon and scoring on a famous night in Europe as they beat a Molde side featuring Erling Haaland are just some of the memories that will stick with Marshall. 'The two cup successes are the highlights of my career,' he explained. 'I was young and probably didn't fully appreciate how special those moments were. "There was also the fact that we were a top side at that time. It wasn't a big surprise when we defeated Linfield. But, looking back, to win two Irish Cups in three years was a great achievement. 'When I scored [against Molde], I didn't imagine that it would be the springboard for us to go on and win the match. It was an amazing performance and result.' Marshall paid a heartfelt tribute to his former boss Gary Hamilton and the late club chairman Adrian Teer and the rest of the board at Mourneview Park as he said his goodbyes. 'Gary gave me my debut. I am grateful to him for that,' he said. 'He worked out very early the type of person I am and how best to get the best out of me. He gave me the freedom to be more than a defender and get forward when I wanted to. That was a big part of my game. 'They were all good to me. I was always made to feel wanted. I am sorry that I cannot continue but I leave with some fabulous memories.'
Belfast Telegraph
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
Carrick Rangers boss Stephen Baxter reunited with former player: ‘He is simply star quality'
The 36-year-old defender will be reunited with manager Stephen Baxter. The pair won three Irish League titles and three Irish Cups during their time together at Seaview.
Belfast Telegraph
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
Crusaders skipper to leave club after 11 years at Seaview: ‘He's a leader and a winner'
The defender made an impressive 423 appearances for the Crues, scoring 33 goals in the process. During that time, the north Belfast club won three Irish League titles and three Irish Cups.
Belfast Telegraph
27-04-2025
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
Half a century on, I'm proud to reminisce about incredible Irish Cup triumph with special Coleraine side
On Saturday, Coleraine's Irish Cup-winning team of 1975 were very kindly welcomed back to The Showgrounds for a celebratory dinner to mark 50 years since our trophy triumph. I was lucky enough to win a couple of Irish Cups with the Bannsiders, with the first of those coming in '75. As my mind clicked into gear on Saturday, I suddenly recalled who had played in that team and, believe me, that was a bloody good side – in fact, that particular era was probably the best Coleraine side I ever featured in.
