BALLINAMALLARD UNITED FC

We are delighted to say that after a 2 and a half hour operation on Monday in Musgrave Park Hospital to replace his ankle, Harry McConkey is on the road to recovery. Harry is hoping to return home on Wednesday evening and he will be in plaster for 2 weeks with no weight bearing before wearing a protective air boot for a further 4 weeks. "I am pleased to have the surgery behind me now and whilst I must be especially careful over the next few weeks, I intend to return to the tr

Defender Matthew Smyth, who picked up our Young Player of the Year Award last season, has agreed terms with Harry McConkey to remain a Ballinamallard player. Upon this announcement a thrilled McConkey commented, "This is a real bonus for myself and Ballinamallard United FC, as Matthew is a quality centre half with a great future in the game. Steve, Craig and myself are looking forward to helping him develop his game and confidence further, as he was simply superb for me at th

Midfielder Gary Henderson has agreed terms with Harry McConkey to sign with Ballinamallard for the 2018/19 season in the Championship. Henderson was previously on the books of Institute as a youth and was most recently Captain of Intermediate side Strabane Athletic. "I wish to express my thanks to Eamon Curry, manager at Strabane Athletic, who gave me permission to speak with Gary and then kept me informed throughout our negotiations. Gary is another important piece of my jig

Harry McConkey has today confirmed that he has agreed terms with Richard Clarke to remain a Ballinamallard player for the 2018/19 season. Clarke was McConkey's Vice-Captain, but with James McKenna's retirement, the midfielder will role take on the role of Captain for the season ahead. "To have Clarkie on board is a great boost for this club" commented a delighted McConkey. "Both Glentoran and Institute showed an interest in the player and held talks with him over the past 3 w

Captain James McKenna has decided to hang the boots up after a successful career spanning Junior, Intermediate and Senior football. The 33 year old suffered a Collar Bone break twice within six months but fought back to fitness to finish the season wearing the Captain's armband and has now decided that the time is right to finish his career. Having enjoyed a successful spell with Enniskillen Town, McKenna signed back to Ballinamallard in the summer of 2008, having previously

Defender Colm McLaughlin has confirmed with manager Harry McConkey that he will not be returning to the Club due to major difficulty in juggling work and travel commitments. The Buncrana native originally joined the Mallards on loan from Sligo Rovers in January 2013 before having a short spell with Institute. He then re-signed for us ahead of the 2014/15 season and made his 100th appearance for the club back in January of this year. A hugely talented footballer, he Captained

Midfielder Aaron Arkinson is the latest player to join up with his old manager Harry McConkey at Ballinamallard. The diminutive and tricky winger has been on the Mallards radar in previous summers but has been a loyal servant to Dergview. Despite suffering ankle ligament damage last season 'Arko' is now back to full fitness and at 27 years of age he is ready for a fresh challenge and is excited about joining up with Ballinamallard for pre-season. McConkey was thrilled to have

Harry McConkey has been busy negotiating with several of last years playing staff and expects confirmed answers by the weekend on some of their futures. "Both Institute and Glentoran have held talks with Vice Captain Richard Clarke. He is a quality player with a terrific attitude. When we met in early May I was impressed by his hunger to stay in the Premier League and continue to test himself. That is exactly the type of attitude I want in my changing room. If he moves on, he

Ryan 'the Rocket' Campbell has returned to Ballinamallard for a fourth spell at the Club. The striker was originally brought to the the Mallards back in 2005 when Harry McConkey signed him on loan from Linfield and he had another spell in 2009 before joining Dergview. Ryan then rejoined us in 2012 for our first year in the Premier League and remained with us for 4 years. He scored 34 goals in 170 appearances, rarely missing a game and finishing top goalscorer every season eit

The following games have been confirmed as part of our pre-season programme; Institute (Home) - Saturday 14th July at 3pm Newry City (Away) - Saturday 21st July at 3pm Cliftonville (Away) - Thursday 26th July Dungannon Swifts (Home) - Saturday 28th July Enniskillen Rangers (TBC) - Saturday 31st July