We are delighted to announce that Club Captain Cillin Gilmour has signed an 18 month contract at Ballyclare Comrades running through to June 2026.

Cillin Gilmour, “I’m delighted to have been given the opportunity to commit to the Club for the next 18 months. I think it’s a massive step in the right direction for both me personally, but also shows the ambitions that the Club have and shows that they want to commit to me as a player. I can’t wait to help drive this team forward over the next 18 months and see where we can take the Club to. It’s been well documented that we have a lot of new players in and now it’s time to get them all settled and I’m confident they’ll be able help us kick on.”

First team manager Barry Baggley had this to say, “Ciliin is our club captain and someone who leads by example on and off the pitch. He is well respected by all his teammates, he sets high standards in the changing room. We are delighted he has committed his future to the Club as we feel he is coming into his peak as a player and this can only benefit Ballyclare. It’s just reward for Cillin for his performances and a sign of intent from the club that we were keen to keep him as he had interest from other clubs.”

Chairman Jamesy Kirk also expressed his thoughts, “Cillin’s attitude and leadership during a really difficult period for the club these last 2 weeks has been highly commendable. Cillin will be instrumental in working to gel in all the new players to get this great club back on track. We had no hesitation in offering Cillin an extended professional contract for his commitment shown. The Club is delighted that Cillin has agreed to stay and lead us through at least the next 18 months.”