On the pitch too United experienced more problems – going 13 matches without victory at one stage. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. McMillan was replaced by the experienced Walter Rickett after two seasons. Alan Fraser was brought in at the end of the 1994–95 season, in order to prepare for the forthcoming First Division campaign. The league campaign was particularly sickening, despite promotion, for Ballymena fans as they were leading the table for many weeks, only to capitulate to Dungannon Swifts during the final run-in. Media attention also circled around starlet striker Shea Campbell who bagged 38 goals and a Northern Ireland Under-21 cap as he was being hawked to moves across the water and also in the Irish League before committing himself to the Sky Blues. The final nail in the coffin was the Irish Cup semi-final defeat to minnows Larne at the Oval, as the Braidmen finished a disappointing eighth after a season that had promised so much. The following season, The Sky Blues had a relatively good season, spending a lot of time in the top six and they reached the League Cup final against Carrick Rangers after beating rivals Coleraine 3–0 after extra time. 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Shay Hamill took charge for the final of the Irish News Cup, but for the second consecutive season Ballymena lost the final this time to Johnny Speak's Finn Harps. Team profile page of Ballymena United FC with squad, recent matches, team details and more ... Ballymena United FC Ballymena Utd 1 : 1, 3 : 1 P Coleraine FC Coleraine. His debut as manager was a 1–1 draw with champions Crusaders and his team won a series of games before going on a losing run, failing to enter the Europa League Play-Offs following a 0–2 defeat to relegation-threatened Portadown. Saturday 5th December v. Portadown - Danske Bank Premiership - k.o: 3:00pmPortadown vs. Ballymena United : Updates start at 3:00pm The club has also won the County Antrim Shield on six occasions and the Northern Ireland Football League Cup. The new club took an unprecedented step by appointing a manager which was a departure from the previous practice of team selection by committee. Pages in category "Ballymena United F.C. Ballymena United live score (and video online live stream*), team roster with season schedule and results. Following Walker's sacking, United asked permission from Lisburn Distillery to speak to their first team coach Glenn Ferguson and they successfully appointed him in June 2011. The managerial merry-go-round continued when local man Gary Erwin was appointed in October 1994 in a vain attempt to secure a place in the Premier League, despite a famous win against Linfield, he failed miserably and was shown the door in March 1995. Ballymena United vs Glenavon predictions, football tips and statistics for this match of Northern Ireland IFA Premiership on 10/11/2020 Ballymena United vs Glenavon football predictions and stats - … 2020: Ballymena United: Glentoran: 26.12. Ballymena United vs Glenavon predictions, football tips and statistics for this match of Northern Ireland IFA Premiership on 10/11/2020 Ballymena United vs Glenavon football predictions and stats - … The following season, Ballymena United won the Festival of Britain Cup, beating Crusaders 3–0 at Solitude. Crusaders were also applicants for the vacancy, but at the League's annual general meeting on 20 June 1934, the new club known as Ballymena United was chosen unanimously.[1]. Ballymena United is playing next match on 12 Dec 2020 against Dungannon Swifts in Premiership.When the match starts, you will be able to follow Dungannon Swifts v Ballymena United live score, standings, minute by minute updated live results and match statistics. The other interesting point is that it was the first Irish Cup Final with substitutes – Nicholl filled that role for United. 2020-07-31. Ballymena United live score (and video online live stream*), team roster with season schedule and results. They won the league cup against carrick rangers following goals from Allan Jenkins and Conor McCloskey. Norman Kernaghan took over as player-manager and after a moderate first season he finished his second campaign as Irish Cup finalists and County Antrim Shield winners in 1950–51 – beating Cliftonville in the final. He brought instant success to the Braid, as Ballymena finished third and won the Irish Cup in 1957–58. Jimmy Brown took the reigned from the departed Campbell in May 1985, but despite two full seasons in charge at Warden Street he could not turn the team's fortunes with only a single County Antrim Shield Final appearance to show for his troubles, he resigned in September 1987 after a humiliating defeat to Larne. Former Northern Ireland and Ballymena United goalkeeper Tommy Wright took over as manager on a full-time basis – a first for the club. After a shaky start from Hagan, he was replaced by former Glentoran-boss Tommy Jackson, who fared no better. Pages in category "Ballymena United F.C. Former Northern Ireland manager, Nigel Worthington was transferred to Notts County for a club record £125,000 fee after the Irish Cup win; United had also lost influential midfielder Gerry Mullan to Everton earlier in the season. The former Ballinamallard United man has signed a three-year contract with the north Belfast outfit. McKay guided Ballymena United to an impressive third place in the Irish League. 2020: Ballymena United Team profile page of Ballymena United FC with squad, recent matches, team details and more ... Ballymena United FC Ballymena Utd 1 : 1, 3 : 1 P Coleraine FC Coleraine. This was to be the pinnacle of the success as teenage sensation Johnny Flynn was sold to Blackburn Rovers and Wright was linked with a move to Norwich City. After Ian Russell's departure, it was Jim Platt who took over as player-manager at the Showgrounds and United, inspired by Sion Mills teenager Johnny Speak, defeated Carrick Rangers in the Irish Cup Final in 1984. No matter what you do, no matter how hard our work in training, if you make errors, you'll be punished. Next came a colourful time in United's history as one of the most 'colourful' and arguably one of the most talented of United's players – Sammy Frickelton was appearing at the Showgrounds to the delight of many fans. "The reality is, we need to be getting something out of every game. United entertained top Belgian side SK Beveren, losing 3–0 and the score was repeated two weeks later in Antwerp, as the Braidmen fell 6–0 on aggregate. He added: "Scot is out long term with cruciate, through surgery, while Andy has an achilles problem. Click on any players image or name for stats: 1: Ross Glendinning: Goalkeeper: Bill Hamill, Broughshane: 18: Jordan Williamson: Goalkeeper: Christie Colhoun, Ballymena: 4: Jonathan Addis: Defender: McCurdy Fuels and Haulage, Broughshane (028 2568 4221) 19: Kofi Balmer: Defender: Morrison HVAC, Dargan Court, Dargan Road, Belfast: 21: Jim Ervin: Defender: Douglas Craig, Hamilton, Scotland We met as a group in midweek and the players were very open. Following a squad revamp of nine players coming through the doors in the summer transfer window the club had a good season reaching the league cup final and finishing second in the league. Explore Ballymena United team stats on FOXSports.com. Fraser's aging side failed to push on the following season and the money was beginning to dry up restricting suitable replacements being brought in. Russell barely lasted six months at the Showgrounds before being sacked by the trigger happy board. Morale is where is should be, because they are an excellent bunch of young men. The season did not end trophyless as a 2–1 victory over Linfield in May 1948 brought the County Antrim Shield to the Ballymena Showgrounds for the first time in the club's history – that game saw the competitive debut of Eric Trevorrow, a 20-year-old signing from Glasgow junior club, Parkhead Juniors. Home team Score/Time Away team ; Sat: 18/01/20: PRE: Ballymena United 0 - 3 Glenavon View events: More info: Tue: 21/01/20: CAS: Cliftonville 2 - 1 Ballymena United … Finishing an agonising five points behind Belfast Celtic in the league race and a fourth Irish Cup final saw a third defeat to Linfield in the showpiece event, this time a 2–0 defeat at Solitude. Incidentally this was Linfield's last game at Solitude for over a quarter of a century, due to civil unrest. Home team Score/Time Away team ; Fri: 25/10/19: PRE: Glentoran 3 - 1 Ballymena United View events: More info: Tue: 29/10/19: LEC: Ballymena United E 1 - 2 E: Crusaders View events: More info: Sat: 02/11/19: PRE: Ballymena United The following year, United reached the semi-final of the Irish Cup before being defeated 3–1 by Portadown at The Oval. In 37 matches scored 37 goals, an average of 1.00 goals per game. Ballymena United 1958 Irish Cup Winners: In 1957, Scottish born Alex McCrae took over as player-manager of Ballymena United – he had been a successful inside-forward for Charlton Athletic and Middlesbrough in his playing days. Frustrated Ballymena United manager David Jeffrey has a strong message for his players ahead of tonight's league outing against Glenavon at the Warden Street Showgrounds - … Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. The 1935–36 season was to be just as disheartening for United supporters as the club finished tenth again in the League table, and failed to progress in the majority of the cup competitions. "The Glenavon game was a real kick in the teeth to us. Ballymena United finished bottom of the Irish League for the first time, after managing only four league wins over the course of the season. 2020: Dungannon Swifts: Ballymena United: 19.12. However, United won the Gold Cup – beating Glentoran 3–2 with Quentin McFall, Dessie Orr and Jimmy Brown scoring for the Sky Blues for the first and only time in the competition's prestigious history. Watch this game live and online for free. Goals, assists, clearances, interceptions, chances created and more. In 1957, Scottish born Alex McCrae took over as player-manager of Ballymena United – he had been a successful inside-forward for Charlton Athletic and Middlesbrough in his playing days. Despite the fact that the Irish League had not left Celtic Park between 1936 and 1948; Belfast Celtic were forced to leave the Irish League and Ballymena benefited by grabbing some of their talented players, including a new player-manager Billy McMillan. "Warrenpoint Town will be saying exactly the same. The one-off competition was played in 1952 to coincide with the Festival celebrations throughout Great Britain, and the trophy still resides at the Showgrounds. This was the last 'proper' Irish Cup before province wide football was suspended due to World War Two. Last updated on 26 May 2011 26 May 2011. Fleming grabbed an early goal which proved United's un-doing as they then mistakenly tried to sit back and defend out the remainder of the game. However, in that season Ballymena suffered what the press described as "One of the most embarrassing results in the club's history" – losing in both legs to Maltese minnows Ħamrun Spartans in the First Round of the Cup Winners' Cup. Alan Fraser was relieved of his duties for failing to meet the ambitions of the United board just hours after the final League game of the season, which also proved to be long-serving Dessie Loughery's last game as he made a controversial move to Coleraine after 11 years at the Braid. The 1934–35 also seen the introduction of the Reserve side at the Showgrounds. Ballymena United TV WE'RE delighted to announce that the new live streaming service from Ballymena United is live and ready for Saturday's home game against Crusaders. Ballymena United have opted out of this season’s County Antrim Shield due to the timing of the opening rounds and ongoing financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic. "I've said to the players, you've worked hard, you've prepared well, so let's go and give it our best shot.". I typical fashion it all went off the rails for Alan Fraser's side as he splashed out a club record fee of £20,000 for Crusaders striker Glenn Hunter but the goals never came and the in-form Barry Patton also saw his goals dry up as Ballymena finished sixth in the table – missing out on a top half finish on goal difference. Ivan Murray took over from Alan Campbell who resigned in January 1982, but failed to reproduce the team's best form and was duly dismissed to be replaced by former Crusaders boss Ian Russell – who many thought would definitely bring success back to Warden Street. Fraser's talented side also were close to a 'double' when they cruelly lost the final of the County Antrim Shield to Cliftonville on penalties after being on top for most of the game. United picked up the City Cup in 1971 for the only time in their history; Bobby Averill scored the goal as the Sky Blues picked up a long overdue trophy against Ards at the Oval. Cliftonville won 29 direct matches.Ballymena United won 13 matches.10 matches ended in a draw.On average in direct matches both teams scored a 3.37 goals per Match. Soon after this, tragedy struck the Braid and the Irish League as Brian Crockard, United's outstanding young defender died tragically whilst on holiday, Crockard, a former United player of the year, is still remembered to this day having the player's lounge named after him at the Showgrounds. Russell was sacked as a result of the team's poor performances and in came Billy Johnston. 22 defeits. Despite a slow start, he stamped his authority on the side bringing a number of new players in including a young Scottish striker Kevin Kelbie, whose goals in the second half of the season almost fired United to their first trophy in 17 years when they agonisingly lost the County Antrim Shield final to Linfield at Seaview. However United's bad luck struck again as they failed to beat Glenavon, only drawing 1–1 and were defeated 2–0 in the replay. He brought instant success to the Braid, as Ballymena finished third and won the Irish Cup in 1957/1958. Home team Score/Time Away team ; Sat: 18/01/20: PRE: Ballymena United 0 - 3 Glenavon View events: More info: Tue: 21/01/20: CAS: Cliftonville 2 - 1 Ballymena United … The search began for a new manager at Warden Street and a new era awaited. I couldn't be any happier because I'm satisfied we have prepared as well as we possibly can. Ballymena United in actual season average scored 1.00 goals per match. 1,406 talking about this. "Make no mistake about it, it's going to be a very tough game. In 19 (95.00%) matches played at home was total goals (team and opponent) Over … Home team Score/Time Away team ; Sat: 18/01/20: PRE: Ballymena United 0 - 3 Glenavon View events: More info: Tue: 21/01/20: CAS: Cliftonville 2 - 1 Ballymena United More … The Sky Blues form picked up, with them beating champions Crusaders 2–0 before beating Linfield in the County Antrim Shield final at Windsor Park. In January 2001, former Coleraine manager Kenny Shiels took the reins of the Showgrounds side with the sole aim of keeping the Braidmen in the Premier League. McCrae was then brought back to end another period of failure at the Warden Street Showgrounds. However, one year on Ballymena United went one better by lifting the 1940 Irish Cup after a 2–0 win over Glenavon in which Sclater and Moore. 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