CARRICKFERGUS: Michael Gilmour looking at squad's long-term gains

By The Newsroom
Published 15th Jun 2018, 01:42 BST
Updated 19th Jun 2018, 16:49 BST
Carrick's Michael Gilmour.Carrick's Michael Gilmour.
Carrick's Michael Gilmour.
As Carrickfergus approach an important double header this weekend, it is clear that their future is very bright.

They welcome CSNI in the Premier League tomorrow before an Irish Senior Cup tie against Leinster on Sunday.

Four of their squad have been included in the Emerging Knights squad for a two-day game against MCC next week which will be played at Middle Road.

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Matthew McCord will captain that side - while Jack Burton, Max Burton and Harry Warke have also been selected, adding to Alex Haggan’s inclusion in the Northern Knights squad to face Munster last week.

Burton, in particular, has been in impressive form, hitting 83 in the last league game against Armagh adding to his 87 in the Irish Senior Cup first-round win over Coleraine last month.

Captain Michael Gilmour says it is fantastic to see the youth stepping up this season, especially with professional Pat Botha missing games through injury.