Daily Mirror (Northern Ireland)
Struggling Crues Bax on course
CRUSADERS boss Stephen Baxter was always confident his players would get back to winning ways after their recent blip.
The champions hit Institute for four at the Brandywell on Saturday after suffering back-to-back defeats to Glenavon and Dungannon Swifts.
Goals from Rory Patterson, Jordan
Owens, Colin Coates and Jordan Forsythe from the halfway line eased the Crues back into the top six.
“I always felt it would turn for us,” said Baxter. “There’s been a lot of talk from outside, but nobody is panicking in our dressing room.
“Our second half performance was excellent and it was important to come away with three points because you don’t want to lose too much more ground in the league.”
are still seeking a first win under new boss Rodney Mcaree after Saturday’s 1-1 draw at home to
City led through Declan Carville but the Bannmen, who have drawn their last FOUR league games, drew level through Aaron Burns.
ace Joe Gormley equalled Kevin Mcgarry’s all-time record of 170 goals with a brace in a 3-1 win over
Ards led through a long range dipper from Michael Mclellan before the Reds hit back through Gormley, Conor Mcmenamin and Gormley again at the death.
Ten-man drew 1-1 with
Ciaron O’connor cancelling out John Herron’s opener.