Jol’s Pre-Crusaders Interview

A really, really interesting interview with Martin Jol on the official website and a revealing one too. In it he talks of the revelation that is Matty Briggs (and the possible left-sided combination he could form with Riise), how Schwarzer is the best keeper...

Early Team News: Riise To Make His Debut

Two bits of early team news today. The first is that Jol has said that John Arne Riise will make his first full start in tomorrow’s game against the Crusaders. After a 60 minute cameo for the Reserves last saturday he has clearly been deemed fit enough to play...

Hughes Warns Of Crusaders Complacency

Aaron Hughes has spoken to the Official Website today talking about how the second leg of the Crusaders tie on Thursday will be just as tough as the first, despite leading 3-1: “They [Crusaders] did extremely well last week, and we should expect more of the same on...

Jol Happy To Have Zamora

Jol used the post match press conference on Thursday as an opportunity to shower praise on our Bobby Zamora: “He’s a great targetman. We are not 100% fit yet but he is scoring goals – and as long as he is scoring goals I am happy with him. “If he doesn’t we’ve...

Baird Concedes Crusaders Game Was ‘Tough’

A few words on the official website by defender Chris Baird on his return to Belfast. He says: “It was a hard game for us and they certainly made it tough. We’re delighted to get a 3-1 win and be able to take them back to the Cottage next Thursday. “The Manager told...