The trio of Aaron McKee, Jimmy McIlhagga and David Cully will all return in Ards colours next season, after choosing to extend their stays with the club.

Midfielder Aaron has committed to another season with Ards, having returned to the club last summer. He spent two years with Ards from 2007-2008 and was club captain for a time, before moving to Bangor. He made his return before the start of last season and after a time in and out of the side, he finally cemented a spot in the starting line-up in the second half of the season.

His midfield partner Jimmy McIlhagga is also returning for another year - his third with the club. The former Carrick Rangers player signed for Timmy Kincaid in July 2008 and was voted as Directors' Player of the Year at the end of his first season.

Aaron McKee	Jimmy McIlhagga	David Cully

The popular David Cully will look to reclaim his place in the side next season, after finishing this campaign on the injured list. David missed the last two months of the season following an operation on his ankle but will return in time for pre-season training. It will be the defender's fourth season with Ards since signing from Portavogie Rangers and one in which he'll hope to finally making the right-back slot his own.

3rd June 2010