Ballymena captain Jim Ervin says his side will be "fit and raring to go" against NSI RunavikBallymena United captain Jim Ervin says his side's Europa League preliminary round tie against NSI Runavik from the Faroe Islands looks "evenly balanced". The Irish Premiership runners-up are at home in Thursday's first leg, with the second leg being played a week later. It looks a fairly balanced and even game," said Ervin before the Showgrounds encounter. Last month Uefa cleared Ballymena Showgrounds to host the first leg, with the Braidmen having been forced to play their home game against Norwegian side Odd at Seaview two years ago. "Credit to the club for making sure the tie could be played at Ballymena.

Source: BBC June 24, 2019 15:17 UTC