History for ’Hinch as Con humbled

YET again, Ballynahinch showed scant regard for reputation as they powered to a fully deserved AIB Cup final triumph at Dubarry Park yesterday.

More than 1,000 supporters made their way south to see history made as Ballynahinch became the first Ulster and the first Division Two club to win the trophy, grabbing the title enthusiastically from an injury-hit, but lack-lustre Constitution side.

The second-half loss of both half-backs, Jeremy Manning and Chris Nolan, might have hurt Constitution’s ability to rescue this match, but it certainly wasn’t a key factor in their defeat.