Ballymena United manager Oran Kearney has expressed his support for the new Irish FA President Colin McKendry.

What did Oran Kearney say?

Kearney described McKendry as 'a football man', emphasizing his suitability for the role.

Why is this important for Ballymena United?

This endorsement comes as Ballymena United sits 10th in the Premiership, with 34 points from 33 games, and a recent form of LLDWD. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 10th in Premiership | | Points | 34 | | Games played | 33 | | Recent form | LLDWD |

What's next for Ballymena United?

The team's last result was a 3-2 loss to Crusaders FC on 2026-04-25, and they are currently 39 points behind leaders Larne. With 39 goals scored and 50 conceded, Ballymena United has a goal difference of -11. As the season progresses, Kearney's support for McKendry may have implications for the team's future performances.