Ballymena United manager Oran Kearney is pleased with the work done during the off-season.

What's Happening at Ballymena United?

The team has signed eight new players, including David Walsh, Scot Whiteside, Charlie Allen, Josh Archer, and Chris McKee from Linfield. These signings bring a winning mentality to the team.

Transfer Activity

The new signings have led to the exit of 13 players, as Kearney shapes the squad for the new season. | Player | Former Team | | --- | --- | | David Walsh | Linfield | | Scot Whiteside | Linfield | | Charlie Allen | Linfield | | Josh Archer | Linfield | | Chris McKee | Linfield |

Pre-Season Preparations

Kearney is focused on integrating the new players and getting everyone on the same page. The team is currently in pre-season, with a focus on getting as many miles as possible with few injuries. As of the current season, Ballymena United is 10th in the Premiership with 34 points from 33 games, having scored 39 goals and conceded 50. Their recent form has been LLDWD, with their last result being a 3-2 loss to Crusaders FC on 2026-04-25.