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Derg skipper insists the same attitude is required Posted: 8:59 am May 7, 2021
By Tommy Nethery
Dergview skipper Blaine Burns insists he and his team-mates must adopt the same attitude against St James’ Swifts as they did in defeating rivals Ballinamallard United in the first round of the Irish Cup last weekend.
The Castlederg outfit defeated the Mallards 9-8 on penalties to land a home tie against Ballymena and Provincial League side Swifts. The intermediate side received a first round bye because HW Welders pulled out of this year’s competition and they are considered the lowest ranked team left in the premier cup tournament.
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Injury concerns for Derg boss Sproule Posted: 9:57 pm April 22, 2021
By Tommy Nethery
DERGVIEW boss Ivan Sproule has cancelled an in-house bounce game this coming weekend to give some of his injured players time to recover for next Saturday’s Irish Cup clash with Ballinamallard United.
Andy Sproule and Sean McCarron both limped off during Saturday’s 2-1 friendly victory over the PSNI with the pair rated extremely doubtful to be fit to face the Mallards at Ferney Park.
Skipper Blaine Burns and Philip Wallace are also facing a race against time to be ready for the competitive return with a number of other players carrying minor knocks.