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We are asking Ards supporters, the people of Newtownards and all football fans to join our journey home.
With costs mounting on our planning application we're seeking donations to help our dream of a new ground in Newtownards become a reality.
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Ards Football Club are delighted to confirm that we have appointed Matthew Tipton as our new first team manager.
Matthew’s first game as Ards manager will be Tuesday night’s trip to Lakeview Park to play Loughgall.
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Yesterday we held a minute of silence in memory of baby Ziggy, son of TJ Murray.
The thoughts of everyone at the club are with TJ and his partner Catherine at this difficult time. ❤💙
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2015: Aaron Macrory celebrates a
@craigmcllen
goal.
2021: Aaron Macrory makes first team debut alongside Craig McMillen.
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🥇WELL DONE RHYS🥇
Our club ambassador Rhys McClenaghan is an OLYMPIC CHAMPION!
Congratulations to Rhys for finishing first place in the men’s pommel horse final, we can’t wait to welcome you and your gold medal back to Newtownards!
#RABA
🔴🔵
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Here's some images of our proposed new stadium. 🥰 ❤️💙
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Ards Football Club is saddened to learn of the passing of Craig McMillen's mother, Linda.
Our thoughts are with Craig and his family at this difficult time.
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New manager Matthew Tipton and his assistant David Miskelly met the Ards players at Londonderry Park tonight. ❤💙
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Congratulations to Ards striker Mark Kelly who was named Player of the Month for October by the Premier Ards Supporters' Club.
He collected his prize from club secretary Andrew McCullough.
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Ards supporter Andrew McCullough has recreated Castlereagh Park using blocks of lego.
Incredible effort,
@andrewfromards
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We are pleased to announce the signing of goalkeeper Brian Neeson from Cliftonville.
Neeson won the Championship during a stint with Carrick Rangers. Welcome to the club Brian.
#raba
#welcomebam
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Full time, it's finished 3-0 and we are going up as CHAMPIONS!
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Congratulations to Ards legend Craig McMillen who made his 350th appearance for the club on Saturday.
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Warren Feeney has appointed Craig McClean as his new assistant manager.
He will join our coaching staff that includes first team coach John Bamford and goalkeeping coach Darren Fox.
The former Crusaders man will continue to play for Ards.
#raba
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Legendary Ards player Craig McMillen has joined Dundonald.
Craig played 352 times scoring 62 goals. He won two Championship titles and a Steel & Sons Cup winners' medal.
He will go down in club history as one of the most popular players to pull on the red and blue stripes.
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John Bailie has appointed former Donegal Celtic manager Nicky Maye as the club's first team coach.
The ex-Loughgall coach has a UEFA A Licence.
The club would like to thank Raymond Campbsll for his help at the tail end of last season.
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We are devastated to learn of the death of former Ards youth team player Brandon Thompson.
Brandon played for both our U16s and U18s as well as our Academy 2003s. He was much loved by his teammates and coaches.
Our thoughts are with his family at this dreadful time.
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Caretaker manager Craig McClean will take charge of our next two first team games. Full details are on our website.
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Look who's back?
Greg Hall has rejoined Ards after a spell at Portadown.
In his first stint with Ards, Greg played 174 games and won two Championship titles.
Welcome home, Greg.
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The players and staff at Ards Football Club have organised a special lunch for the NHS workers at the Ulster Hospital in Dundonald.
The boys have also donated food and supplies to the club's Newtownards Foodbank campaign.
Here's first team player Craig McMillen with the details
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The Premier Ards Supporters' Club selected Mark Kelly as Player of the Month for February. He collected his prize from PASC Chairman Ronnie Bailie on Saturday.
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Ards Football Club is delighted to confirm it has signed a long-term lease on six acres of the Floodgates land on the Portaferry Road in Newtownards.
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We have some good news for you this afternoon. Craig McMillen has signed up for the 2021/22 season.
Craig first joined Ards in 2006. He has made an incredible 343 appearances for the club and scored 62 goals.
We can't wait to see Wack back on the pitch.
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Last night, 15-year-old Jay Dalzell became the youngest player to play for Ards since Maurice Drury in 1963.
Congratulations Jay.
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We are delighted to confirm that Michael Ruddy was released from hospital this morning.
Michael would like to thank everyone for their help and well wishes.
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Ards Football Club is delighted to announce that Warren Patton is the club's new chairman.
Warren will replace Brian Adams, who has served as chairman since 2004.
Please see for more.
#welldonewarren
#thankyoubrian
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We would like to send our condolences to Ards Under 20s captain Matthew Torrens.
Matthew's father Sam passed away earlier this week.
A minute of silence was observed at last night's NIFL Development League match. Bravely, Matthew played in the game.
#ardsfamily
#raba
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Well said Ruairi 👏
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Our actions...
✅ The players arranged a lunch for the staff at Ulster Hospital
✅ Our foodbank appeal was supported by players, fans & directors
✅ John Bailie contacted some of the club's supporters for a chat
✅ The club are willing to run errands for fans who need a hand
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Following Warren Feeney's departure, Craig McClean will take charge of first team affairs on a temporary basis.
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On Saturday Ards players remembered their teammate Jerry Thompson.
Our thoughts at this terrible time remain with Jerry's family. ❤💙
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We can confirm that Ards FC will play a
@RangersFC
XI at the Bangor Fuels Arena on Tuesday July 18. More details to follow.
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Ards Football Club are delighted to announce that our new manager is John Bailie.
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We have signed midfielder Gary Donnelly from Ballyclare Comrades.
Donnelly, 24, previously played for Cliftonville.
Welcome to the club, Gary.
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Ards FC is excited to announce a Pre-Application Public Event at 6pm on Thursday 9 June at the Sports Club.
At the information night we will unveil plans for a new stadium on the Portaferry Road.
All Ards supporters and local residents are welcome to attend.
#JoinTheJourney
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Today our thoughts are with the family of former Ards player Jerry Thompson, who passed away one year today.
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Ards fan Will Fleming donated his Ards away shirt to the Jordan Sinnott Shirts campaign.
Hundreds of football shirts from across the United Kingdom have been collected in memory of the Matlock Town play who died earlier this year after an assault.
#jordansinnott
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It's done!
We have signed Benny Igiehon from Dergview. The striker has already scored 14 goals in the Championship this season.
Here he is with a copy of our five-year plan.
Welcome to the club, Benny.
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Craig McClean has left the club.
Craig played 42 times for Ards scoring a memorable goal against Crusaders. The defender also served as our assistant manager and interim manager.
We would like to thank Craig for all his efforts and wish him well for the future.
#thankscraig
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Ards Football Club is saddened to learn of the death of Junior Patton. Junior was a former Ards player, a lifelong supporter and the father of the club's vice chair Warren Patton.
Our thoughts are with Warren, Harvey and the whole Patton family.
#ardsfamily
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Ards Football Club is sorry to learn of the death of Alderman Jimmy Menagh. Jimmy was a keen supporter of sport in the Ards area and often attended Ards games.
Our thoughts are with Jimmy's family at this difficult time.
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Club legend Ronnie McAteer is currently in the Ulster Hospital.
Everyone at Ards Football Club has Ronnie and his family in their thoughts at this time.
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Tonight, we have some good news for you.
John Bailie has agreed a new two-year deal to stay on as our manager.
#JBlovestheards
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Everyone at the club would like to wish Under 20s player Finlay Keenan a speedy recovery following his heart operation.
Get well soon, Finlay.
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We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Our thoughts are with the Royal Family at this time.
The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.
The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.
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Ards forward
@Jonny_Frazer_7
has opted to move to Australia and will not play for the club again this season.
Jonny played 51 games and score 11 goals for the club.
We would like to thank Jonny and wish him all the best for the future.
#hooroojonny
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Ards Chairman Brian Adams has confirmed that Warren Feeney has agreed a two season deal with the club.
#ArdsAwards
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Yesterday, our manager John Bailie laid a wreath in memory of the fallen while our players observed a minute's silence. Lest we forget.
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We are delighted to announce that Conall McGrandles has agreed to sign a two-year deal with the club.
McGrandles is 27 and has previously played for Cliftonville, Warrenpoint Town and Portadown.
We look forward to seeing Conall in Ards colours.
#welcomeconall
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Ards Football Club is saddened to learn of the death of Denis Guy.
Denis was a vital member of our four-trophy winning team from the 1973/74 season. He scored in our famous victory over Ballymena United in the Irish Cup final of 1974.
Rest easy, Denis.
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Our captain TJ Murray and partner Catherine spoke to the Newtownards Chronicle about the loss of their son Ziggy.
Our charity partner for this season is
@SANDSNI
who helped TJ and Catherine during their time of loss.
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Congrats to Ards legend Craig McMillen, who is making his 300th appearance for the club tonight.
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Joshua Kelly and Jonah Mitchell have been selected to attend a
@NorthernIreland
Under 21 training camp next month.
Congratulations and good luck.
#raba
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Ards Football Club is saddened to learn of the death of football writer Jim Palmer.
Jim reported on Ards games for the Newtownards Chronicle for nearly 30 years. Our thoughts at this difficult time are with Jim's family.
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Calvin McCurry scores his first goal for Ards.
Ards 3 Ballyclare 0
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We didn't get the result we wanted last night, but how good was it to see this man back on the pitch?
On Tuesday, David McAllister played his first competitive game for Ards since March 2020.
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John Bailie has appointed legendary Ards goalkeeper Paul Kee as his new goalkeeping coach. Welcome home, Paul.
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Everyone at Ards Football Club would like to wish Rhys McClenaghan good luck for the Olympics.
We know you will do Newtownards proud in Tokyo,
@McClenaghanRhys
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Our man John Wilton will act as
@NorthernIreland
's kitman for tonight's big game at Windsor Park. Good luck to John and the entire squad.
#raba
#gawa
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We are delighted to announce the signing of Eamon Scannell from Linfield on a two-year deal.
Scannell, 22, has enjoyed loan stints at Carrick Rangers, Warrenpoint Town and Portadown.
Welcome to the club, Eamon.
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We're delighted to announce that Eamon Scannell has signed a new contract that will keep him at Ards until 2024.
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Michael Ruddy is in hospital receiving treatment after he suffered an injury whilst playing for Ards tonight.
Ards Football Club would like to thank the paramedics that tended to Michael, and Institute physio Leah McCready for her help on the pitch.
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He's back! David McAllister scores. Institute 0 Ards 2
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Jim McDonald has died at the age of 98.
Dickie, as he was known to his friends, was a life long Ards fan pictured here at his beloved Castlereagh Park .
The thoughts of all at Ards are with Dickie's family and wider circle at this sad time.
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Congratulations to our midfielder Jonah Heron who played his first match for Ards in 17 months last night. Jonah missed the entire 2019/20 season due to an ACL injury.
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22-year-old defender
@2reece_G
will join us from
@OfficialBlues
on loan until the end of the season.
#DeadlineDay
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We're pleased to announce that Luke McKendry has joined us on loan from Dungannon Swifts.
Defender Luke, 20, has previously played for Coleraine and Swansea City.
Welcome to Ards, Luke!
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Ards fan Ronnie Bailie celebrated his 80th birthday with an Ards cake this afternoon. Happy birthday Ronnie.
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Ards Football Club are devastated to learn of the death of former player Jerry Thompson.
Jerry enjoyed a brief stint at the club before signing for Carrick Rangers in August.
We would like to send our condolences to Jerry's family and all at Carrick Rangers.
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THANK YOU
Ards Football Club would like to thank all our sponsors, volunteers and supporters for their backing this season.
It's been a difficult year for our club but we will regroup and, with your invaluable backing, return stronger for next season.
#raba
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Warren Feeney will remain as first team manager of Ards Football Club.
He has agreed a two-year deal that will keep him at Ards until 2021. Feeney arrived at Ards in February of this year and claimed 13 points from nine league games.
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The club's Development Squad Director Daryl Phillips will act as interim manager until a new first team manager is appointed.
Phillips will take charge of next weekend's Irish Cup game with Newry City.
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Before Friday night's game at the Brandywell, Ards director John Wilton and first team captain Michael Ruddy made a presentation to Institute physio Leah McCready.
Leah assisted Michael earlier this season after he suffered a nasty head injury.
Thank you, Leah
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The partnership between Ards Football Club and
@worthingtonssol
is now longest running shirt sponsorship deal in Irish League football!
The new deal for 2022/23 takes the partnership into its 19th consecutive season. ❤️💙
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Happy 90th birthday to Ards fan Alec Gibson. Here's a photo of Alec with his favourite ever Ards player, Billy McAvoy.
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