Ballynure OBs' cup game falls victim to weather

Players and officials of Desertmartin had made the long journey from County Londonderry for this quarter-final tie, but the referee ruled that following a heavy shower, parts of the ground, were unfit for play.

Meanwhile at league level, with five games to play to complete their programme, a ding-dong battle is raging between Ballynure and Newtowne for the title. The Limavady lads are two points ahead, but they still have to come to Ballynure, and the outcome of this clash could well decide the destiny of the silverware. Gary Burns’ brother, Ronnie, also had no game at the weekend, when his side, Ballyclare Comrades Reserves, had a free weekend. This weekend’s match is against Cookstown RBL at Antrim Forum.

l Grange Rangers are on the lookout for a new manager, and are keen to have him installed before the end of the season. Following the departure of Stephen King in January, Jason Leitch has been holding the fort in a temporary capacity, but he isn’t prepared for the long haul in the Amateur League Division 2C. Anyone interested in this post should contact Ivan Higgins on 07989697304. On Saturday, Rangers were beaten 5-0 by St Teresas at Whiterock Leisure Centre. This weekend’s match is at Foundry Lane against Castlewellan Town.

l Clough Rangers Athletic 4, Larne Olympic 2: This was a welcome win for Clough but a dent in the Larne title aspirations. Ross Steele scored on the 13th minute putting Clough in front then and own goal concede by Larne on the 17th minute put Clough two goals in front. Robbie Sutherland made it three nil for Clough on the 57th minute followed by Richard Ross making it four nil on the 64th minute.

Larne hit back with Elliott Hayes scoring on the 64th minute but it was late in the game when Daniel McWilliams scored their second on the 84th minute.

l Man United Lotto

There were no winners in this week’s Larne ManUnited SC lotto. No one predicted the numbers 9, 18 and 23. Next week’s prize is £300. No meeting next week due to club trip.