Stuart King Resigns as Carrick Rangers Manager

Stuart King has departed as manager of Carrick Rangers by mutual consent following a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Queen's University in the BetMcLean Cup, marking the club's ninth loss in ten matches across all competitions. Under King's leadership since June 2021, Carrick achieved their highest-ever league finish and reached European play-offs last season, but have struggled this year, currently sitting at the bottom of the Irish Premiership after eight consecutive league defeats. King expressed gratitude towards the board, staff, players, and fans in his farewell statement, highlighting the challenging season and the support he received. He acknowledged the pressure he faced due to the club's poor performance, stating that he had