Tommy Kincaid has announced Darren Nixon as his replacement for departing captain Andy McDonald.

Darren Nixon

Defender Nixon will wear the armband for the coming season and he is sure to prove a popular choice with his team-mates and supporters alike.

Nixon enters the fourth year of his second spell with the club this season and having played over 200 games for Ards, he is the longest-server in the side.

In 2007/08 he was voted as the club's Player of the Season, while during his first stay he picked up a Young Player of the Year award.

During his time away from Ards he had spells with Carrick Rangers and Dundela, and the Newtownards resident can point to Ards legend and uncle Billy Nixon among many in a well-known sporting family.

29th June 2010