Ard nut to crack

Cliftonville Under 16s will face Ards in the Semi Finals of the Under 16 Academy League Cup.

The Wee Reds, who were handed a bye in the First Round before recording a 3-1 victory over Ballymena United in last month’s Quarter Final, will take on their North Down counterparts on Saturday, February 23, with the winners progressing to tackle either Linfield or Glentoran in the Final.