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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
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.
Belfast Telegraph
20-05-2025
- Business
- Belfast Telegraph
Linfield boss David Healy reveals why he wants long-term future resolved as soon as possible
David Healy has revealed the sooner his long-term future at Linfield is sorted out the better after collecting the Manager of the Year prize at the Ulster Footballer of the Year awards. The Belfast Telegraph disclosed last week that there had been little movement on a new deal for Healy over two months on from the Blues claiming the League title and at Tuesday's awards ceremony at the Audi showroom in Belfast, Northern Ireland's record goalscorer confirmed that remained the case.
Belfast Telegraph
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
I can't wait to play for Ruaidhri Higgins, says Coleraine-bound Joel Cooper after Ulster Footballer of the Year delight
Coleraine-bound star Joel Cooper has spoken of his excitement at the prospect of playing under new Bannsiders boss Ruaidhri Higgins — and the winger will go to The Showgrounds with an extra spring in his step after being named the Ulster Footballer of the Year following a spectacular season with Linfield.
Belfast Telegraph
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
I wouldn't be the player I am without mum's influence, says Footballer of the Year Danielle Maxwell
Mum's the word for Northern Ireland ace Danielle Maxwell who has added the Women's Ulster Footballer of the Year award to all her other achievements over the past 12 months.
Belfast Telegraph
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
Matthew Orr reveals former Linfield ace he wants to emulate on path to the top after picking up Young Player prize
Linfield teenager Matthew Orr has described former Blues defender Trai Hume as an inspiration to him after being named the top Young Player in the 2024/25 season at the Ulster Footballer of the Year awards. Orr was overjoyed to claim the coveted prize following his first full season in men's football in which he also won the Premiership title and attracted interest from across the water.
