Ards manager John Bailie has rubbished the notion the gap between the Sports Direct Premiership and Playr-Fit Championship is ...

Ethan Devine pulled one back for the Premiership hosts but Ards held firm to earn a place in the sixth round. "It's a ...

Ards manager John Bailie has challenged his players to use the stunning Irish Cup win at Ballymena United as a springboard to more success at the club.

Lee Newell’s finish and an Aidan Steele penalty fired Championship-based Ards into a commanding lead at The Showgrounds before Premiership hosts Ballymena cut the gap off Ethan Devine.

Twelve league spots across two divisions divide top-flight Ballymena United and second-tier Ards – but John Bailie rejected any talk of an “upset” after Saturday’s Irish Cup fifth-round scalp.

Hopefully we can get through.” Ards manager John Bailie felt his team were good value for their victory at Ballymena. He said: “We played really well. Moyola or Belfast Celtic will get the ...