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Belfast Telegraph
7 days ago
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- Belfast Telegraph
H&W Welders boss Paul Kee on what newly-promoted sides must do to compete in the Premiership
H&W Welders boss Paul Kee has shared his thoughts on the gap between the Playr-Fit Championship and the Sports Direct Premiership and the challenges facing promoted clubs.


Belfast Telegraph
19-07-2025
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- Belfast Telegraph
Bangor goal ace reveals what he's looking forward to most when Seasiders take on top flight
Bangor dangerman Ben Arthurs says he can't wait to have a run at Sports Direct Premiership defences next season. The 27-year-old scored 24 goals as the Seasiders sealed a return to the top flight for the first time since 2009.


Belfast Telegraph
30-06-2025
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- Belfast Telegraph
Trailblazing official Louise Thompson set to oversee more Premiership games following promotion to senior refs panel
History making official Louise Thompson will take charge of more Sports Direct Premiership matches next season after being promoted to the senior referees' panel.


Belfast Telegraph
27-06-2025
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- Belfast Telegraph
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.


Belfast Telegraph
27-06-2025
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
Northern Ireland international released by Heart of Midlothian
Beattie joined Hearts 12 months after impressing in the Sports Direct Premiership for Glentoran. The 22-year-old made just 11 appearances for the Jambos, scoring two goals before joining Aberdeen on loan in January. In a statement, the club said: 'Everyone at the club would like to wish Kerry all the very best for the future and thank her for her efforts in maroon.' Beattie has scored four goals for Northern Ireland since making her international debut in 2011. She previously enjoyed a stint at Glasgow City before returning to Glentoran in 2022.