Canning parts ways with Ballinamallard Utd


Ballinamallard Utd has this evening confirmed that manager Tommy Canning has resigned. In a post on Facebook the club said; “Tommy has informed the Club that due to his work commitments and travel distance it is challenging to fulfil the role. We thank Tommy for his services to the Club and wish him well for […]


No ‘crisis’ insists Canning after defeat


Disappointing goals and spurned opportunities told the story for Ballinamallard United boss Tommy Canning as he reviewed Saturday’s ‘unacceptable’ defeat at home to Bangor. The Ducks’ form at Ferney Park had read well before bumping into the promotion-challenging duo of Portadown, and now Bangor, as those two defeats either-side of a draw at Dergview terminated their top-six hopes for this season. […]


Mallards to host league leaders


Ballinamallard United welcome league leaders Institute and former player Jamie Dunne back to Ferney Park on Saturday after an eventful end to the January transfer window for both sides. Dunne played in 22 league matches for Ballinamallard this season but left to rejoin Kevin Derry’s side – from where the pacy attacker arrived at the […]


Canning hoping they can make it three on the trot


Ballinamallard United manager Tommy Canning praised his side’s ‘all-round top performance’ after they avenged the defeat to Welders in December by returning the favour on Saturday. Forward Josh McIlwaine was the star of the show, scoring a hat-trick, and James McGrath followed up his winner against Ards with another quality finish, but the application of […]


Canning ready for Dundela debut


NEW Ballinamallard United manager Tommy Canning says that taking on league leaders Dundela is the ‘perfect game’ as he makes his debut as manager at Ferney Park. On Tuesday night, Canning was appointed as manager and he stood in as assistant manager on Saturday when the Mallards beat Knockbreda 2-1 at Breda Park. The new […]