Graham Luney

Derry City legend Felix Healy says he was surprised by Tiernan Lynch’s bold claim he wanted to make the Candystripes “the biggest club on the island of Ireland” given the size of the task he has ahead at the Brandywell.

Former Northern Ireland international Daniel Lafferty is not sure if it’s a good time to face Larne this weekend but hopes that Tiernan Lynch’s departure has put a chink in their armour.

Bangor chairman Graham Bailie says he expects Lee Feeney’s managerial career to progress at a significant pace as he oversees a Seasiders revolution.

Coleraine chairman Colin McKendry says he’s confident the club will swiftly resolve issues that have left their stadium at risk of closure.

Coleraine chairman Colin McKendry says he’s confident the club will swiftly resolve issues that have left their stadium at risk of closure.

Carrick Rangers winger Paul Heatley has been hit with a three-match ban by the Irish FA in the second retrospective suspension dished out by the Association this season following the same sanction handed to Ballymena United’s Josh Carson.

New Glenavon manager Paddy McLaughlin couldn’t help but laugh at the irony of it all.

Rohan Ferguson says he wasn’t surprised by Tiernan Lynch’s departure from the club but he’s confident the squad is strong enough to make it business as usual at Inver Park.

Conor Pepper feels Cliftonville are in a strong position to take advantage of any further stumbles from Larne or Linfield in the title race.

Coleraine coach Dean Shiels feels the players would benefit from having a winter break but insists the Boxing Day derby games are too important to lose.