Darren at the double on dream debut for high-flying Crusaders
New boy stars in 3-0 win over Carrick
A dream double from Darren Murray on his debut last night for Crusaders fired his new side clear at the top of the Danske Bank Premiership.
The ex-Warrenpoint striker, one of the big shock local moves of the January transfer window, was the star performer in the Crues 3-0 win over Carrick Rangers.
That leaves Stephen Baxter’s side three points ahead of Coleraine – and is just the pick-me-up needed after being dumped out of both the Irish and League Cup competitions.
There were two other league games last night with Linfield winning 3-1 away to Warrenpoint and Glentoran beating a Ballinamallard side, reduced to nine men, 2-1.
Meanwhile, Glenavon lifted the Mid-Ulster Cup with a 3-1 victory over championship side, Newry