United snippets

ANDY Smith may have played his last game of the season for Ballymena United.

The former Northern Ireland striker hobbled off in Saturday's win over Institute with a badly-gashed shin and was taken by ambulance to Antrim hospital where he had around 15 stitches inserted in the wound.

“It looks as though Andy won't play again,” confirmed Roy Walker, ahead of tonight's (Tuesday) rearranged trip to Newry City (7.45pm).

“We have Gary Muir and Kevin Kelbie fresh to come in for Tuesday night and we'll need them because we effectively finished the game on Saturday with nine men.

“Albert Watson ended up playing up front because he had a muscle pain in his hamstring and posterior area and Michael came off with a bash on the ankle so we want to see how that settles.

“We have picked a squad for Tuesday night which has four or five younger lads in the squad so there will be opportunities,” added Roy.

Striker James McLaughlin might have been in contention for a start at Newry but he began a two-match ban on Monday following a recent red card for the Reserves.

United play their final home game of the season when they entertain Lisburn Distillery this Saturday (3pm).

Kenny steps down from post

KENNY Whitbread has stepped down as United's company secretary, after a number of seasons in the post.

The Ballymena man has served his hometown club in a number of capacities over the years, including a spell as youth team manager.

A club spokesman said: “The club wish to place on record their thanks to Kenny for his excellent work for the club during his time with BUFC.”

Reserves play on Wednesday

UNITED Reserves are in George Wilson Cup action this Wednesday, April 21, when they take on Linfield Swifts at Midgeley Park.

Colin Sewell's side completed their league campaign with a 2-2 home draw with Lisburn Distillery II last week, when Nathan McConnell and David Cushley were on target.

Towers SC to hold awards

SEVEN Towers Supporters’ Club holds its end-of-season awards in the Social Club at 5.15pm this Saturday, following the home game against Lisburn Distillery.

Michael Smith has been named as the Towers’ Player of the Year.