Bangor manager Lee Feeney has taken full responsibility for the football club's poor start to the new season. The Seasiders boss made the frank admission ahead of his team's upcoming Northern Ireland Premiership fixture at Clandeboye Park this week.
Feeney's comments were reported by the Belfast Telegraph following a difficult opening period for the club. Bangor finished eighth in the final 2025 Premiership table with 36 points from 33 games, recording 10 wins, 6 draws and 17 losses. Their recent form showed five matches without a victory, ending the campaign with a LLDDD sequence.
What did the Bangor manager say?
Lee Feeney did not mince words when assessing his team's early struggles. "That’s all down to me. It’s my fault," the Bangor boss stated clearly. He added that "I must reflect after difficult start to season," showing a willingness to examine his own approach.
This self-critical stance comes as Bangor prepare to host Ballymena United at their Clandeboye Park ground on Saturday at 3pm. The Seasiders ended last season with a negative goal difference of -19, having scored 38 goals while conceding 57. They trailed eventual champions Larne by a substantial 37 points in the final standings.
What is the immediate challenge facing Bangor?
The immediate focus shifts to this weekend's match against Ballymena United. Stephen Looney also featured in the Belfast Telegraph's reporting, though his specific comments were not detailed in the available facts. Bangor will be looking to improve on their home form from last season as they welcome opponents who finished tenth in the table.
Fans can check the full schedule of upcoming matches on the club's fixtures page. The next away fixture after this weekend's home game sees Bangor travel to face Ballymena United again on October 31, 2026, in what will be their second meeting of the season.
How does last season's performance set the context?
Last season's statistics provide important context for understanding the current challenge. Bangor's 36-point total placed them in the bottom half of the Premiership table. Their defensive record proved particularly problematic, with those 57 goals conceded representing one of the league's leakiest records.
The club's attacking output of 38 goals scored also left room for improvement. Supporters can examine the detailed team statistics on our dedicated stats section. Current league standings will begin to take shape once the new season gets properly underway following these early fixtures.
What comes next for Bangor after this match?
Following Saturday's encounter with Ballymena United, Bangor face a return fixture against the same opponents at the end of October. That October 31st match will be played at Ballymena's ground rather than Clandeboye Park. The scheduling means these two clubs will become very familiar with each other in the coming weeks.
Manager Lee Feeney's reflective period will need to produce tangible improvements on the pitch. His willingness to accept responsibility represents a clear starting point for addressing the issues that hampered Bangor throughout much of the previous campaign. The Seasiders face Ballymena United away on October 31, 2026.
