Rangers refuse to get carried away as Crusaders lie in wait

Rathfriland Rangers aren’t daring to dream just yet.
By Gareth Hanna
Published 17th Dec 2015, 12:40 BST
Darren McGrath in action for Rathfriland Rangers. Pic: Rathfriland FCDarren McGrath in action for Rathfriland Rangers. Pic: Rathfriland FC
Darren McGrath in action for Rathfriland Rangers. Pic: Rathfriland FC

Last Tuesday’s Irish Cup draw handed the locals a potential dream trip to North Belfast to face current Danske Bank Premiership champions Crusaders.

That potential could become a reality on Saturday afternoon when Rangers travel to Millisle to take on Abbey Villa (kick-off 1.30pm).

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However, manager Clifford Sterritt says he isn’t thinking any further ahead than this weekend’s fixture against the early NAFL Division 1A pace-setters.

“I’m not even looking at (the fifth round draw),” he said. “We have to go to the league leaders and they are going to put it up to us.

“Of course, it would be massive for the club and going to Seaview to play the Premiership champions is a great incentive but I don’t want to go into it and get carried away. Abbey Villa will be extremely tough to beat.”

Rangers are six points behind their opponents in the league table with three games in hand.

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