Cliftonville FC have confirmed chairman Keiran Harding has stood down from his role at the north Belfast club. Directors David Begley and Adrian Keenan have also resigned from their roles. The announcement follows the news that the Toronto Investment Group (TIG) had withdrawn their investment proposal to complete a takeover of the Irish League club. "Cliftonville Football Club confirms the resignation of Chair Kieran Harding, Facilities Director Adrian Keenan and co-opted Director David Begley from the Management Committee," it read. Harding became chairman of the north Belfast club two years ago, replacing Begley, after both played and managed in the Irish League.

Source: BBC February 08, 2026 05:26 UTC