Train check

Cliftonville reported for pre-season training this morning as the countdown to the 2024/25 campaign officially got under way.

Jim Magilton and his players – who are, of course, making preparations for their forthcoming involvement in the UEFA Conference League – returned to the pitch against the backdrop of the Club’s Family Fun Day, which afforded young supporters a welcome opportunity to see their Irish Cup heroes being put through their paces.

With the Reds’ opening friendly against The New Saints just 12 days away, the team will be back for further duty in the week ahead as they bid to sharpen up for next month’s eagerly anticipated European action.