FOOTBALL: Rangers appoint new chairman

Irish League Premiership new boys Carrick Rangers have announced Peter Clarke as their new chairman, the Times can reveal.
David Hilditch and first-team coach Gary Haveron with the Intermediate Cup - one of three trophies the club won last season.David Hilditch and first-team coach Gary Haveron with the Intermediate Cup - one of three trophies the club won last season.
David Hilditch and first-team coach Gary Haveron with the Intermediate Cup - one of three trophies the club won last season.

As part of a boardroom shuffle, Clarke takes over the role from David Hilditch, an East Antrim MLA, who is now Rangers’ secretary.

Adam Simpson is Carrick’s new vice-chairman, and Andy McDowell is general manager.

Keith Norris joins the board and Sam Woodside has been appointed as media officer.