Cliftonville prepares for 2026-27 season after disappointing campaign

Cliftonville is set to begin the 2026-27 season after a disappointing 2025-26 campaign that saw them finish fifth. Manager Jim Magilton described the previous season as 'a really poor season,' with the team losing the County Antrim Shield final on penalties and getting knocked out of the European play-off semi-final by Dungannon Swifts. The Reds have made eight new signings heading into this season and are hoping for a turnaround. Additionally, fans are hopeful that discussions regarding a potential investment from the Toronto Investment Group will progress after previous talks stalled earlier this summer. Cliftonville's first five fixtures include matches against Crusaders and Linfield.

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