Larne lift Gibson Cup for third time in four years
Larne has won the Gibson Cup for the third time in four years after a successful season in the Irish Premiership. Despite finishing 22 points behind Linfield last season, Larne made significant improvements and maintained strong performance throughout the campaign. Coach Gary Haveron expressed pride in the team's resilience and highlighted the importance of retaining key players for future success.
- ▪Larne finished the season with an impressive campaign, lifting the Gibson Cup.
- ▪The team had a strong start and maintained their performance throughout the season.
- ▪Matt Ridley was named Football Writers' Player of the Year, contributing to Larne's defensive strength.
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