CLUB NEWS
Jim Ervin has agreed a new contract at the Showgrounds until 2028.
Ballymena United Football Club are pleased to announce that Jim Ervin has agreed a new contract, keeping him as our First Team Manager at the Showgrounds until 2028.
This new agreement allows Jim to work full-time, enhancing his ability to foster closer ties with our Ballymena United Youth Academy and create a clearer pathway for young players to progress within the club. It also provides the opportunity to build stronger relationships with our Women and Disability Teams. The new role will give Jim more opportunities to engage with the community, enabling the expansion of youth development programs, community events and working with our business partners. This will help strengthen the bond between local schools and the club, while fostering the growth of the next generation of fans, players and coaches in Ballymena.
Jim’s commitment, determination and dedication to Ballymena United Football Club have been invaluable, and we are confident he will continue to drive the club forward. We are excited to work together as a Management Team and Board of Directors to develop the club and its future.
We look forward to a bright future at Ballymena United Football Club and the opportunities that lie ahead for Jim and his backroom team.
Downey family celebrate with Sports Bond win
Sports Bond loves to hear about happy stories and this week we were involved in one. Margaret Downey runs a Friends and Family agency and this week she had a £50 Major winner with son Jonathan Downey (A7210) .However Jonathan had a lot more to celebrate than just a Sports Bond win. You could say he hit the Jackpot when his partner Samantha presented him with a Baby boy called Jack. The Downey family are celebrating the birth of Jack and we send our Congratulations to Jonathan and Samantha. To Margaret and Husband Tommy we also send our Congratulations on becoming Grandparents again.
Down the road from Portglenone where the Downey family live we had a Major winner in Randalstown. It was more success for Sherrie Murray (A3792) who is a member on the agency of Alastair Shaw. Sherries had been a £50 Major winner only a few months ago.
Cullybackey also had Sports Bond success on the agency of Elaine Dempster. This time it was a First win for George Houston (A6218).This meant that all the Major winners were from outside Ballymena
The £10 Minor winners were all Ballymena based and they were Mary McDonnell on the agency of Patricia Thompson (A0752) and William Montgomery (A5135) on the agency of Alex Beverland. Mark Noble (A4117) a direct payer was the remaining minor winner.
The Jackpot was not won with the Jackpot numbers 8 12 19 28 and is £650 for this week's Jackpot draw .Join Sports Bond now on 07831 803970.
Agents News
As we have already mentioned there was great News for Sports Bond member Jonathan Downey and partner Samantha with the the birth of the birth of a baby boy called Jack.
First Score
On Saturday Aaron Jarvis scored his goal on 75 mins (74 mins 23sec).The winner was Sports Bond agent Sammy Bones who is a massive Sky Blue supporter. Sammy received £50 for his winning card. There are only two games left for the opportunity to win on First Score. Next up is Mourneview on Saturday when the Sky Blues travel to take on Glenavon.
Player Sponsor
There are a few players who are available for Sponsorship. Please contact Gary McConnell on 07730 06 48 46 for details and benefits.
Ballymena United Cash Call
Trevor Robinson was presented with his winning prize of £1000 by Club Chairman Chris Selwood on Saturday. The lifelong Ballymena United supporter was welcomed to the Boardroom to receive his cheque. This was the first time Trevor had ever been in the Boardroom and he thoroughly enjoyed his visit.