Ballymena United looks to build on positive start against Glentoran

Ballymena United manager Oran Kearney aims to capitalize on a positive season start with an upcoming match against Glentoran on Friday. The team secured a surprising 3-0 victory over Linfield in their opener but faced a setback with a 2-1 loss to Crusaders. Kearney is optimistic despite a significant roster overhaul, having welcomed 11 new players over the summer. He acknowledges the tough challenge ahead against Glentoran, a title contender, and stresses the team's goal of improved competitiveness compared to last season. Ballymena aims to regain momentum with a strong performance in this match, which will be available for streaming on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport app.

• 12:22 PMYahoo Sports — Ballymena start has been 'positive' -Kearney