Colin McCurdy and Norman Kelly have got straight down to business by signing up Marc Whitford, Stephen Whiteside and Ryan Mann for next season.

It is hoped that more signings will follow in the days ahead.

Bangor Ladies, the ladies section of Bangor Football Club welcomed neighbouring Newtownards side 1st Bangor to Clandeboye Park on Tuesday (26th) evening in what had been billed in the local press, as a top of the table “derby” – both teams putting their NIWFA unbeaten records on the line in this one.

In a tense game Bangor came back from a 1st half penalty to draw 1-1 with a goal from teenager Lauren McAteer (pictured) and stay on top of the league table.

More Info at www.BangorLadiesFC.co.uk

Bangor FC are pleased to announce the appointment of Colin McCurdy as their new manager. Colin had been acting in a caretaker capacity since the departure of Marty Quinn in January, just after Bangor had announced that they would not be re-applying for the Domestic Licence required to compete in the Premiership.

After the trauma of last season, the Board recognised that it was important to have some continuity on the playing side as the Club drops down into the second tier of local football. Colin has impressed the Board with his experience and plans to build a team that will compete in the Championship next season. He also hopes to re-create some of the success enjoyed by the Club when he was the assistant to Nigel Best during the glory years back in the early nineties.

Assisting Colin in his task will be Norman Kelly who had previously been employed as a scout for Linfield FC.

Both Colin and Norman have signed a one year contract and hope to get down to business immediately.

BANGOR FC - OFFICIAL CLUB STATEMENT

"The Board of Directors are in negotiations as regards to permanently filling the position of first team manager at Bangor Football Club and it is hoped that an announcement will be made before the end of May."

Bangor  Ladies recorded another impressive victory on Tuesday evening - beating Rossglass from Downpatrick 5-1 at the Dunleath Playing Fields.

The Ladies currently sit on top of the NIWFA 3rd Division, but they will face a tough match on Tuesday 26th when 1st Bangor (who are also unbeaten in the League) are the visitors to Clandeboye Park.

OTHER NEWS  - END OF SEASON AWARDS
At last Friday night's players evening held at the BFC Social Club, the awards were issued as follows:
Player's Player of the Year:
1. Jim McMenamin 2. Andy Morrow 3. Dean Youle
Clandeboye BFCSC Player of the Year Award:
Andy Morrow
NAP Bangor SC Player of the Year Award:
1. Jim McMenamin 2. Andy Morrow 3. Dean Youle

AWARDS EVENING PHOTOS (featuring DJ Dom) - by Darran Gilpin

Bangor Ladies continued their winning start to the season with a 4-0 win over Ballyvange Ladies at Clandeboye Park on Tuesday evening.

More Info: www.bangorladiesfc.co.uk

FINAL SCORE FROM CLANDEBOYE PARK:

BANGOR 1-1 BALLYMENA UNITED
An injury time goal from Ballymena's Paul McNeill denied Bangor a winning end to the season. Man of the Match Mark Magennis looked to have given manager Colin McCurdy his first win, but McNeill's goal deep into stoppage time rescued a point for Ballymena.

MATCH PHOTOS by Darran Gilpin
MATCH PHOTOS by Gary Carson

Bangor Ladies made it two wins out of two in the League with an emphatic 6-1 away victory over Killyleagh on Thursday night. Dee Savage (pictured left) hit a hat-trick for the Seasiders.

Bangor Ladies will be in action again on Tuesday evening (5th) when they take on Ballyvange Ladies at Clandeboye Park - Match Kick Off 7:30pm.
More Info: www.bangorladiesfc.co.uk

BRUCE BOXES:
Members of the NAP Bangor Supporters Club will be on hand at today's match against Ballymena United to collect their "Bangor Bruce" Boxes.