Ballymena United Manager Kearney Hails Strong Work Ethic After Linfield Win

Ballymena United Manager Kearney Hails Strong Work Ethic After Linfield Win

Ballymena United manager Oran Kearney praised his team's strong work ethic after their 3-0 win over Linfield, attributing their success to honesty and a real graft in the group. The team's performance was a testament to their hard work and dedication, with Kearney stating that they have a real honesty and a real work ethic in the group.

What Happened?

The match saw Ballymena United take an early lead, with Chris McKee scoring in the 10th minute. The team then went on to score two more goals, with McKee hitting a 'Goal of the Season' contender in the second half and Success Edogun scoring a beauty from the edge of the box.

Why it Matters for Ballymena United

The win was a significant boost for Ballymena United, who are currently 10th in the Northern Ireland Premiership with 34 points from 33 games. They are 39 points behind leaders Larne and have a goal difference of -11. The team's recent form has been LLDWD, with their last result being a 1-1 draw against Glenavon FC.

What Comes Next?

Ballymena United will look to build on their win when they face Crusaders FC away on August 15. The match will be a tough test for the team, but they will be confident after their impressive performance against Linfield.

League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 10th in Northern Ireland Premiership, 34 pts, 9W-7D-17L from 33 games, recent form LLDWD. Goals this season: 39 scored, 50 conceded (-11 goal difference). Title race: 39 points behind leaders Larne. Last result: Glenavon FC 1-1 Ballymena United (2026-08-01). Recent form (last 5): 0W-2D-3L (DLLLD, most recent first). Next fixture: vs Crusaders FC (away, 2026-08-15) (11th in the table).