REDS NEWS:

MAY:

Scanell named in N.I squad

21.5.99

Cliftonvilles' promising left back Ronan Scanell has been named in Roy Millars' Northern Irish under-21 squad for the first time. Scanell who just turned 21 last week, is the only new cap in the 20-man squad for the forthcoming Presidents Cup tournament to be played between 29May-2 June, The youngsters' sterling performances in the Cliftonville defence last season have already alerted a number of English clubs of his potential. Glentoran have also been rumoured to be keeping an eye on his progress.

4.5.00

Tabb offered job

Defending stalward Marty Tabb has been offered a coaching role at Cliftonville after announcing his retirement. The 40 year old, has enjoyed sucess for 16 years spanning Coleraine and Cliftonville. A suberb defender and played a sumbline performance is both the play-off matches against Ards. Ifluential with his experience, he will hopefully play a major role in coachioing Cliftonville with years to come. Good Luck Marty!!

4.5.00

REDS STAY UP

Cliftonvilles season has ended on the back of two wins out of two as they survive from relegation in the play-off against Ards. A Chris Scanell goal was enough to give the Reds another season in the Premier. A feverent Solitude crowd was patient for 5 minutes before Chris Scanell doubled his tally intwo games by giving Cliftonville a 3-0 lead on aggregate.

3.5.00

Strollers "banned"

The Cliftonville Strollers have ben banned form next years IFA youth cup after an incident at the presentation of the cup to Linfield involving a Cliftonville player. The Reds lost the match 3-1 against Linfield Rangers, and subsequently when a Cliftonville player was presented with his "losers" medal he threw it onto the ground in anger, Such Sportsnamship will not be accepted from Cliftonville Football Club said a spokesman. As a result of this outburst, the Cliftonville Strollers have been banned from the IFA youth cup next year.

2.5.00

Reds defeat Ards

The Reds defeated Ards tonight in the relegation/promotion play-off match with Ards with a 2-0 win away from home.  Keith Mulvenna and Chris Scanell with the two goals and Peter Murray missing a penalty were the best highlights in a tight game. The Reds play Ards again on Thursday which hopefully ho injuries have occured as Premier staus is vital for the North Belfast club as we hopefully "Finish off" the play-off as a whole by defeating Ards infonrt of the Solitude crowd . (match report here) Surely with a two goal cushion, the Reds will maintain Premier status for next season, and can rebuilt the club as reguards playing staff and hopefully can challange for honours next season.