It's the last game of 2023 and Crusaders play Carrick Rangers at Seaview on Saturday 30th (3pm) Both sides lost on Boxing Day but they will want to end the year on a high and set their sights on targets in 2024 so it should be a good open game given the the fact that they both need a result.
Crusaders will have Paul Heatley back after suspension and possibly Adam Lecky and Philip Lowry should both be passed fit for selection. The team showed fight and determination against Cliftonville and “bossed” the game but even in defeat they where magnificent given the team injuries and supporters appreciated it. Stephen Baxter will send the side out again asking more of the same fight they showed at Solitude and to finish the year on a high. Rory McKeown and Jimmy Callagher remain long term injuries and will not feature for a quite a while yet.
Carrick Rangers go into the game in 7th place in the Sports Direct Premiership. It has been an up and down season for Stuart Kings team and it is inconsistency that has been there problem this season. They will be out
It is the last game of the year so why not come down and enjoy the game. Get behind the team and show them we are all in this together. Tickets can be bought at www.crusadersfc.com anytime, Harry D's until 1pm and then the ticket office inside the McDonald Centre from 1.30pm to kick off. Keep the Faith. C'mon the Crues.