Simms nets twice as Reds avoid the drop

ANDY Simms was the toast of town when he netted twice against Ballinamallard United on Monday night to keep Ballyclare Comrades in Championship 1 for another season.
By The Newsroom
Published 6th May 2010, 10:54 BST
Updated 6th May 2010, 10:58 BST

Manager Gordon Chambers lined up an attacking formation on Bank Holiday Monday at Ferney Park, where the 2-0 win lifted the Reds four points clear of Coagh United, who join Armagh City in Championship 2.

Andy's goals came in the second half courtesy of two stunning free kicks from the edge of the box. In the 55th minute he rifled the first from the right-hand side low into the far corner, well out of the reach of the keeper to give his side a deserved lead.

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Midway through the second session he repeated the feat from a similar position, but this time he curled the ball round the wall to beat the keeper at the near post

Full story plus manager's reaction in this week's Newtownabbey Times