VIDEO: Ferguson hails players’ ‘desire’ in cup win

Ballymena United manager Glenn Ferguson praised his players’ “desire, passion and energy” in the second half of their Irish Cup replay win over Harland & Wolff Welders.
By Stephen Alexander
Published 23rd Jan 2014, 09:43 BST
Ballymena's Gary Thompson celebrates scoring against H&W Welders during Tuesday nights Irish Cup fifth round replay at the Showgrounds. Press Eye.Ballymena's Gary Thompson celebrates scoring against H&W Welders during Tuesday nights Irish Cup fifth round replay at the Showgrounds. Press Eye.
Ballymena's Gary Thompson celebrates scoring against H&W Welders during Tuesday nights Irish Cup fifth round replay at the Showgrounds. Press Eye.

Gary Thompson’s goal 15 minutes from the end finally took the Sky Blues past the stubborn challenge of the Championship side.

Ferguson says the players are now relishing the sixth round tie away at Linfield next month.

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