Carrick Rangers manager Stephen Baxter said it would "mean the world" to win Tuesday's County Antrim Shield final against Cliftonville (19:45 GMT). "The fact that Carrick haven't been in the final and now have the chance, that will mean the world to everyone. The final will take place at Seaview, a ground that Baxter is very familiar with after being Crusaders manager for 19 years. During his time in north Belfast, the 60-year-old led the side to three County Antrim Shield successes as well as three Irish Premiership trophies. "A team that hasn't been in a final for a long time and a team that is used to playing big finals, so let's see what all has to unfold."

Source: BBC January 20, 2026 17:44 UTC