Long-standing United fan Willie-John honoured

ONE of Ballymena United’s longest-standing supporters was honoured by the club at the weekend.

Willie-John McLaughlin, a founding member of the Paramount United Suporters’ Club in 1976, was awarded life membership of the club at Saturday’s pre-match corporate lunch.

Don’t miss this week’s Ballymena Times for full coverage and a picture special from the event.