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BBC News
21-05-2025
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- BBC News
Cliftonville's 2024-25 season in review
2024-25 league position: 7thPlayer of the season: Joe GormleyAfter the 2023-24 season culminated with the euphoria of ending a 45-year wait for the Irish Cup, Cliftonville hoped to mount a challenge for the league title. Inconsistency prevented that from happening, though, as they finished the regular season in Reds secured the second trophy of the Jim Magilton era by beating Glentoran in the BetMcLean Cup decider and dedicated the win to defender Michael Newberry, who died in May, a penalty shootout Irish Cup final to Dungannon Swifts was a bitter pill to swallow, but after being thrust straight back into action, the north Belfast side secured a spot in Uefa Conference League qualifying with victories over Glentoran and Coleraine in the was a significant season off the pitch, too, as club members voted to accept a takeover proposal from the Toronto Investment Group at an extraordinary general meeting in April. What that brings remains to be seen, but Cliftonville fans will certainly hope 2025-26 produces more silverware and improved league form. 2025-26 signings so far: 2025-26 departures so far: Ruaidhri Donnelly (unattached), Destiny Ojo (unattached), Kris Lowe (Glenavon)


BBC News
17-05-2025
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- BBC News
Gormley extends Cliftonville stay
Cliftonville's record goalscorer Joe Gormley has penned a one-year contract extension at 35-year-old, who has scored 294 times in 527 games for the club, was the Irish Premiership's top scorer this season with his 20 goals as he helped the Reds qualify for Europe. The former Plymouth Argyle striker also scored the winning goal in his side's 1-0 victory over Glentoran in the BetMcClean Cup final in March. Gormley had previously thought this season would be his last but will now play on for at least another year and receive a testimonial from the club.


Belfast Telegraph
28-04-2025
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- 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
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- Belfast Telegraph
Cliftonville ensure no Play-Off slip-ups with dominant display against Loughgall
Leading through a Joe Gormley goal at the break, the Reds — who needed a point to guarantee seventh spot in the Premiership — doubled their advantage through Gormley three minutes after the interval before Eric McWoods laid the third on a plate for fellow substitute Alex Parsons.


Belfast Telegraph
25-04-2025
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- Belfast Telegraph
Joel Cooper faces stiff competition for NIFWA Player of the Year gong
The Coleraine-bound winger has been nominated for the Irish League's most prestigious individual award along side Dungannon Swifts midfielder Gael Bigirimana and Cliftonville legend Joe Gormley.