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Depleted leaders face Blues test

Crusaders have four players suspended for Tuesday night's Carling Premiership title tussle against Linfield at Windsor Park.

Seaview ref feared for his safety

Irish League referee Adrian McCourt says he was concerned for this safety after sending off five players and a manager in the Crusaders v Cliftonville match.

Baxter criticises referee McCourt

Manager Stephen Baxter is scathing in his criticism of referee Adrian McCourt after four Crusaders players are sent-off against Cliftonville.

Five off as Crues fall to Reds

Crusaders have four players and their manager sent-off as they lose 2-1 at home to 10-man Cliftonville.

Crusaders v Cliftonville latest

Score updates from the only Carling Premiership game to survive the wintry weather.

Distillery face winding-up action

Lisburn Distillery chairman Jim McGrory and several board members have resigned with the club facing court action over a huge rates bill.

Five Premiership games postponed

Five Carling Premiership matches are called off because of the wintry weather conditions.

Coleraine fans asked to pitch in

Coleraine ask supporters to help clear snow off the Showgrounds pitch in an attempt to enable the Boxing Day match with Ballymena to go ahead.