Coleraine FC has thanked the Friends of Coleraine FC following two special presentations to the club at the match against Crusaders on Saturday, September 5.

The first presentation was a cheque for £30,000 towards a project that will make significant improvements to the home terracing on the south side of the stadium.

The second presentation was three new seating units for the club’s new fanzone behind the Railway End, which opened for the first time for the match against Crusaders on September 5.

Speaking on behalf of Coleraine Football Club, CEO Dale Pryde-MacDonald, said: “Firstly we thank Friends of Coleraine and their members for supporting the ongoing projects at the club.

Coleraine FC extends its gratitude to Friends of Coleraine FC following two special presentations to the club at the match against Crusaders on Saturday, September 5.

placeholder image — Coleraine FC extends its gratitude to Friends of Coleraine FC following two special presentations to the club at the match against Crusaders on Saturday, September 5.

“Our community is a vital part of what we are trying to build upon and these donations are imperative to allow the club to develop and grow to meet the demands of the club in 2026.

"Friends of Coleraine are working extremely hard to build for the future and we are delighted to be strengthening our relationship with them.

“The key to success at Coleraine FC is everybody working together and pushing in the same direction, completing the projects that we have with the support of Friends behind us is a great platform for us all to work from and to continue driving the club to the highest levels on and off the pitch."

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Speaking on behalf of the Friends Committee, chairman Peter Morrow, added: "We are delighted to make a significant contribution towards a project that will see the south side of the stadium transformed into a space that significantly enhances health and safety, increases our ground capacity, provides a safe and welcoming environment for all Bannsiders and lays firm foundations for the broader redevelopment of the stadium.

"We hope that the new fanzone seating units will act as a catalyst for the further development of this area into a space we can all be proud of and enjoy for many years to come."

Friends membership continues to grow with a significant spike in recent months.

Find out more about Friends of Coleraine FC and how to join at https://www.friendsofcolerainefc.org/