Three thinkers

Cliftonville Ladies kick their 2025 campaign off with the first game in their defence of the VBet League Cup later this week.

John McGrady’s side have lifted the trophy in each of the last two seasons and their bid for a third consecutive triumph gets under way when they host Derry City Women in a Group A showdown on Friday night (8pm).

Admission to Solitude is set at £5 for Adults and £2 for Concessions, with free entry to members of our Girls Academy.