Ballymena United manager David Jeffrey and Crusaders boss Stephen Baxter are good pals. They have been firm friends since they both donned the blue of Linfie.
CLIFTONVILLE’S treble hopes were dashed by North Belfast rivals Crusaders after the Shore Road men came from behind to beat their near-neighbours 2-1 in the semi-final of the Samuel Gelston’s Irish Cup at Windsor Park on Friday evening.
Any game between Cliftonville and Crusaders is usually a lively affair. Down the years the north Belfast rivals have served up some incredible tussles in lea.
Crusaders are through to the Samuel Gelston's Whiskey Irish Cup final for the first time since lifting the trophy in 2019 following a slender victory over ne.