Deal moment

Cliftonville Football Club are pleased to announce that Jay Donnelly and Levi Ives have signed new contracts.

Football Development Centre product Donnelly, who scored 25 goals during the 2017/18 season, has made 160 appearances for the Reds since being handed his debut in the Charity Shield victory over Ballymena United in August 2014, while Ives – who joined in October 2015 following a spell with Torquay United – has netted five times in 119 outings for the Club.

Manager Barry Gray and Jude Winchester have, meanwhile, come to a mutual agreement that sees the 25-year-old midfielder depart Solitude, while the Club can confirm that no further talks will be held with Tomas Cosgrove.

The Club thank Jude and Tomas for their services over an accumulated 360 appearances since the summer of 2012 and wish them well for their respective futures.