Coleraine's Ruaidhri Higgins aims for more success in Premiership
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 9:11 AM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Coleraine manager Ruaidhri Higgins expressed ambitions for greater achievement in this year's Irish Premiership following their Irish Cup victory last season. The team secured second place in the league, losing out by three points. Higgins highlighted the competitive nature of the league this year, noting the quality signings made by various clubs. Despite recent losses, including an 8-0 aggregate defeat by HJK Helsinki in Europe, he remains optimistic about Coleraine's squad and their goals for the Premiership.
- •Coleraine won the Irish Cup last season and finished second in the league.
- •Higgins cites strong signings across the league as a challenge.
- •Coleraine has struggled early in the season with recent defeats.
- •Investment in the team aims for competitive success this year.
- •Higgins emphasizes embracing expectations for the season.
- 9:11 AMYahoo Sports — 'Premiership will be stronger this year' - Higgins
"Coleraine manager Ruaidhri Higgins said his side want "more success" in this year's Irish Premiership.
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