Last updated on .From the section IrishTipton has placed a big emphasis on bringing through players from the youth ranks to the Ports senior squadPortadown manager Matthew Tipton has agreed a five-year contract extension with the club as the job becomes a full-time position. Tipton, 40, was appointed Ports boss in 2018 and guided the club to the Championship title last season. During his time in charge, he has placed an emphasis on bringing the club's young players through and 18 have progressed to the senior squad. "It goes without saying I'm delighted that the club has seen fit to reward myself with this deal. "I'm more impressed in the vision that the board is showing and the way that they see the club moving forward.

Source: BBC May 09, 2021 09:33 UTC