Patrick Van Dort

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WHAT THE MANAGER SAID: Niall Currie aware derby 'terrible on the eyes' but delight at end to four-game losing run

Oct 12, 2024 | newsletter.co.uk | Patrick Van Dort

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowSteven McCullough’s free-kick goal left Portadown back on song after four consecutive defeats with a 1-0 derby success over Loughgall. Here’s the verdict of Portadown manager Niall Currie:PERFORMANCE... "I'm sure that game was terrible on the eyes but sitting in situations like that you just what to see it out. "First and foremost you want to get back to the basics we showed at the start of the season.
'Last year whatever we hit went in and whatever we do this season seems to have the opposite effect'

Oct 12, 2024 | newsletter.co.uk | Patrick Van Dort

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowLoughgall, the Premiership’s bottom-of-the-table side, lost out to derby rivals Portadown by 1-0 off a Steven McCullough free-kick. Here’s the verdict of Loughgall boss Dean Smith:PERFORMANCE... "I thought we were brilliant...every bit as good, if not better, than Portadown. Loughgall manager Dean Smith.
STORY OF THE MATCH: Portadown 1 Loughgall 0 - Steven McCullough's early free-kick magic seals derby

Oct 12, 2024 | newsletter.co.uk | Patrick Van Dort

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowSteven McCullough’s early free-kick finish proved decisive in the derby as Portadown got back to winning ways after a four-game losing streak with a single-goal success over Premiership basement side Loughgall.
'We've chopped and changed a wee bit just to try and see if we can get that flow again to the team'

Oct 12, 2024 | newsletter.co.uk | Patrick Van Dort

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowPortadown’s four-game losing streak cannot take away the long-term faith of Clifford Adams in a squad he still declares “winners” entering this evening’s derby date with Loughgall.
Co Antrim Shield, Mid-Ulster Cup and North West Cup round-up with rare defender's brace, manager's winning return, seven-goal semi-final and derby joy

Oct 8, 2024 | newsletter.co.uk | Patrick Van Dort

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowA rare goal double from defender Jarlath O’Rourke left Crusaders celebrating Toals.com Co Antrim Shield quarter-final success over Linfield at Seaview. Harry Franklin steered the Crues in front before O’Rourke’s decisive double – with Linfield on target off Chris Shiels and Liam Burns in the 3-2 clash.
'Winning the title is a just reward to the players and the management team for their hard work and dedication'

Oct 8, 2024 | newsletter.co.uk | Patrick Van Dort

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowCliftonville Ladies stand two wins away from a perfect league campaign and trophy treble. With the VBet Women’s League Cup already on show in the Solitude club’s silverware roll of honour, Cliftonville Ladies wrapped up a title triumph in style over the weekend by beating rivals Glentoran Women by 6-0.
Northern Ireland turn to Mansfield's Christy Pym for first call-up following goalkeeper issues

Oct 8, 2024 | newsletter.co.uk | Patrick Van Dort

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowMansfield Town’s Christy Pym will get his first taste of senior international football to help aid Northern Ireland’s goalkeeper concerns. The 29-year-old – who qualifies for Northern Ireland via his Belfast-born grandmother – has been drafted in by boss Michael O’Neill following confirmation on Monday of first-choice shot-stopper Bailey Peacock-Farrell’s injury withdrawal.
Carrick confirm Stephen Baxter appointment with boss back in Irish League 82 days on from Crusaders farewell

Oct 7, 2024 | northernirelandworld.com | Patrick Van Dort

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowStephen Baxter has described his return to Irish League management after just 82 days away ‘a very easy decision’ following confirmation as Carrick Rangers boss. Baxter stepped down in the summer from a 19-year association with Crusaders but has made a swift comeback in the aftermath of Stuart King’s exit from Carrick last Tuesday.
Seven Irish League clubs on show in Northern Ireland's Victory Shield squad for Scotland

Oct 7, 2024 | newsletter.co.uk | Patrick Van Dort

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowNorthern Ireland’s latest bid for a third Victory Shield title triumph will kick off today in Wales. Under 16s head coach Kris Lindsay, a former Irish League player and manager, has selected a 20-strong squad for the three-game schedule as Northern Ireland bid to build on past schoolboys glory over the 2000/01 and 2018/19 campaigns under the format established in the 1940s.
Carrick confirm Stephen Baxter appointment with boss back in Irish League 82 days on from Crusaders farewell

Oct 7, 2024 | newsletter.co.uk | Patrick Van Dort

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowStephen Baxter has described his return to Irish League management after just 82 days away ‘a very easy decision’ following confirmation as Carrick Rangers boss. Baxter stepped down in the summer from a 19-year association with Crusaders but has made a swift comeback in the aftermath of Stuart King’s exit from Carrick last Tuesday.

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11 Apr 25

Darren Murphy hope for favours from Best Man and two long-term football friends over Loughgall's Premiership farewell run https://t.co/rgb7Z7TPbN

Patrick Van Dort @pvd_jpimedia

4 Apr 25

'Harry's living at home...I doubt we'll be travelling to the game together' - father v son for Murphy family as boss makes Loughgall debut against Glenavon https://t.co/QWsAjyfQAa

Patrick Van Dort @pvd_jpimedia

4 Apr 25

Portadown 'we won't stop' message to fans for final Premiership push https://t.co/iGXOSLoT8b

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Articles

WHAT THE MANAGER SAID: Niall Currie aware derby 'terrible on the eyes' but delight at end to four-game losing run

'Last year whatever we hit went in and whatever we do this season seems to have the opposite effect'

STORY OF THE MATCH: Portadown 1 Loughgall 0 - Steven McCullough's early free-kick magic seals derby

'We've chopped and changed a wee bit just to try and see if we can get that flow again to the team'

Co Antrim Shield, Mid-Ulster Cup and North West Cup round-up with rare defender's brace, manager's winning return, seven-goal semi-final and derby joy

'Winning the title is a just reward to the players and the management team for their hard work and dedication'

Northern Ireland turn to Mansfield's Christy Pym for first call-up following goalkeeper issues

Carrick confirm Stephen Baxter appointment with boss back in Irish League 82 days on from Crusaders farewell

Seven Irish League clubs on show in Northern Ireland's Victory Shield squad for Scotland

Carrick confirm Stephen Baxter appointment with boss back in Irish League 82 days on from Crusaders farewell

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