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BBC News
01-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Carrick Rangers sign forward Waide from Loughgall
Carrick Rangers have completed the signing of striker Ryan Waide from 25-year-old, who previously had a loan spell at Carrick, made 45 appearances for the Villagers, scoring 11 goals after joining from Ballymena United in January had joined Ballymena in the summer of 2020 and played 140 times for the Braidmen, scoring 18 forward is delighted to be returning to his hometown club, this time on a permanent basis."The last time I was at the club I was still a young kid, 18 years of age, but I've played a lot of games in the Premiership since then and I'm still only 25."I've matured a lot within the game and understand the game in the Premiership a lot more as I have a couple of hundred games under my belt."As soon as I knew it was a possibility to come back home and play for my hometown club it was a no-brainer and I made it very clear from the start that this was a deal that excited me and something I wanted to get done as quickly as possible."Carrick manager Stephen Baxter commented: "Ryan is a local boy who I believe has yet to reach his full potential."I know his excellent ability to take people on and score goals will flourish in this new environment and show everyone what he's all about."
Belfast Telegraph
23-06-2025
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
Giant-killing boss who knocked Linfield out of Irish Cup takes assistant role at Carrick Rangers
Carrick Rangers have confirmed that giant-killing former Queen's University boss Peter Thompson has come on board as assistant manager to Stephen Baxter for the 2025/26 campaign, while club stalwart Mark Surgenor has taken up the role of first-team coach. Thompson spent a decade in charge of Queen's and famously masterminded them to one of the most memorable shocks in Irish Cup history when his Students knocked David Healy's Linfield out of the Irish Cup in January 2020.
Yahoo
15-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Heatley signs one-year deal with Carrick Rangers
Paul Heatley has signed a one-year contract extension with Irish Premiership side Carrick Rangers. The 37-year-old has extended his stay at Taylors Avenue after helping Carrick retain their top-flight status with a play-off win over Annagh United. Advertisement Twelve years after initially leaving the club, Heatley rejoined Carrick in August after winning three league titles and three Irish Cups with Crusaders. "To be asked by the Club to give another year was incredibly flattering," said Heatley. "Carrick are an incredible club, full of fantastic people so it was an easy answer. I'm excited about what the future holds for the club and if they feel I am able to help next season then of course I will happily offer all I have to offer." Elsewhere in the top flight, forward Jordan Jenkins and midfielder Charlie Lindsay have agreed new two-year deals with Glentoran. After leaving Carrick at the end of the season, goalkeeper Ross Glendinning has signed for Loughgall as the Villagers look to secure an immediate return to the top flight.
BBC News
15-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Heatley signs one-year deal with Carrick Rangers
Paul Heatley has signed a one-year contract extension with Irish Premiership side Carrick Rangers. The 37-year-old has extended his stay at Taylors Avenue after helping Carrick retain their top-flight status with a play-off win over Annagh United. Twelve years after initially leaving the club, Heatley rejoined Carrick in August after winning three league titles and three Irish Cups with Crusaders."To be asked by the Club to give another year was incredibly flattering," said Heatley. "Carrick are an incredible club, full of fantastic people so it was an easy answer. I'm excited about what the future holds for the club and if they feel I am able to help next season then of course I will happily offer all I have to offer."Elsewhere in the top flight, forward Jordan Jenkins and midfielder Charlie Lindsay have agreed new two-year deals with leaving Carrick at the end of the season, goalkeeper Ross Glendinning has signed for Loughgall as the Villagers look to secure an immediate return to the top flight.
BBC News
03-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Callacher signs for Carrick after Crusaders departure
Jimmy Callacher has joined Carrick Rangers after his departure from fellow Irish Premiership side 33-year-old left the Crues upon the expiration of his contract after two years with the made 43 appearances for the north Belfast side, scoring suffered a serious knee injury four games into the 2023-24 season which saw him miss the remainder of that centre-half started his career at Glentoran before enjoying a successful nine-year spell at Linfield, where he won five Irish Premiership titles and two Irish 2019 Ulster Footballer of the Year follows Billy Joe Burns and Adam Lecky in reuniting with former Crues boss Stephen Baxter at Gers have signed five players so far this window and boss Baxter said that Callacher is "an outstanding player and leader"."A no nonsense defender but also very comfortable on the ball, Jimmy will add power, strength and big game experience as we move forward," Baxter told the club's website."Jimmy had several options open to him but chose Carrick Rangers as his new home."Crusaders, meanwhile, have signed former Glentoran midfielder Finley Thorndike on a two-year 23-year-old English midfielder played 29 times for the Glens last season, helping the club win the County Antrim Shield during his sole season with the east Belfast side.
