Challenging season for Ballymena Utd comes to an end
Ballymena United's season concluded with a ninth-place finish, marked by inconsistency throughout. New manager Oran Kearney successfully integrated striker Igor Rutkowski, who made a significant impact by scoring nine goals in 11 appearances. Looking ahead, Kearney faces pressure to improve the team's standing and avoid relegation threats in the upcoming season.
- ▪Ballymena United finished the season in ninth place, just three points above the relegation play-off zone.
- ▪Oran Kearney, the new manager, brought in striker Igor Rutkowski, who scored nine goals in 11 matches after joining in January.
- ▪Kearney emphasized the challenge of coming in midseason and the importance of maintaining distance from relegation threats.
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| Publication time | Mon, 18 May 2026 08:07:45 +0000 |
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