Assistant boss Peter Thompson on what Carrick must do amid Irish Premiership's ‘two-tier system'

Carrick Rangers' new assistant boss Peter Thompson has outlined why he left Crusaders and how he feels his club are now fighting in a two-tier Sports Direct Premiership.

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North Wales Crusaders' Eaves has lofty league aims

Leader Live

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North Wales Crusaders' Eaves has lofty league aims

With more than half of the season now completed, Crusaders are the top side in the division and they are well set to maintain their title push during the next few months. Following the 14-4 win in their top-of-the-table clash with Midlands Hurricanes earlier this month, leaders North Wales are three points with eight games left to play. Asked if North Wales could go all the way this season, Eaves told CruCast: 'We'd like to think so. Obviously, internally, we've spoken about it. 'We had a few chats in pre-season. We knew looking round in that changing room and the playing group that we've got pretty much class all over the field. 'Obviously, there's Championship experience, Super League experience and that. So, we know what we can do as a playing group and I think the only people who's going to beat us this season is going to be ourselves. 'Obviously, you've seen that in the Swinton game, we beat ourselves more than anything and I think... if there's going to be a downfall, it's going to be ourselves this year.' Eaves, who started his career off with Super League St Helens, is here for the long haul and he has signed a new two-year deal with the club. This will keep him in North Wales until the end of the 2027 season. A product of the St Helens' academy system, and with Super League appearances to his name, Eaves has also featured on loan at Whitehaven followed by moves to Newcastle and Swinton respectively, prior to linking up with Carl Forster's side this season. Having never dropped below the Championship before this season, Eaves has played a pivotal role in North Wales' rise to the top of League One so far in 2025, leading to a new two-year-deal being signed. Head coach Forster told the club's website: 'With clubs now allowed to speak to played in the final year of their contracts, it's been important for us to begin the conversations with our lads. 'Josh is an outstanding player, he may not always grab the headlines, but both on and off the field he's a vital piece of the puzzle and his ability to move us around the field is second to none. 'I'm delighted that Josh has extended his stay here by a further two years, and I'm confident that together we can achieve some great things.' There are no League One games this weekend and Crusaders are next in action at home to second-placed Workington Town on Sunday, July 6.

Belfast Telegraph

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Belfast Telegraph