Cliftonville struggle during 'really poor season'
Cliftonville's season has been marked by disappointment and turbulence. The team finished fifth in the Irish Premiership and faced multiple penalty shootout losses in key cup competitions. Manager Jim Magilton expressed concern over the financial implications of missing out on European competition.
- ▪Cliftonville finished fifth in the Irish Premiership this season.
- ▪The team experienced penalty shootout defeats in the County Antrim Shield final, BetMcLean Cup quarter-final, and Irish Cup semi-final.
- ▪A proposed takeover by the Toronto Investment Group was accepted but later withdrawn, leading to significant changes in club leadership.
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