Leaders Coleraine prepare to face rejuvenated Cliftonville

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Coleraine Manager Oran Kearney

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Coleraine manager Oran Kearney has moved to strengthen his injury-hit squad by signing former Kilmarnock midfielder Martin Smith.

The Sunderland-born 22-year-old joins the league leaders on a short-term contract and international clearance is being processed.

After losing to Crusaders in the cup mid-week, Coleraine are back in north Belfast on Saturday to take on rejuvenated Cliftonville.

Winger Josh Carson returns from a three-match suspension.

Boss Kearney says it's a timely boost as they bid to stretch their 10-match unbeaten run in the Danske Bank Premiership.

Goalkeeper Chris Johns is also welcoming reinforcements as the club sits five points clear at the top.

The weekend Premiership action kicks-off on Friday night with Ards hosting Warrenpoint Town (8pm).

The North Down side are in 10th place, just above Matthew Tipton's men on goal difference. 

The Point manager says his team needs to follow up last Friday's win over Ballinamallard with another victory.

Mallards manager Gavin Dykes considered quitting following the defeat at Milltown, but has been urged to stay on by club officials.

He's hoping for a first victory in 11 matches when Carrick visit Ferney Park on Saturday.

In the other Saturday games, second-placed Glenavon entertain Ballymena and Dungannon welcome Glentoran for a 5.30pm kick-off at Stangmore.

The rest start at 3pm.

The final fixture of the long weekend is the big one on Monday night - champions Linfield against the team they pipped to the title, Crusaders.

 

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