Defensive pair sign on

Gary Spence

Ards' defence will take on a similar look again next season with the news that Darren Nixon and Gary Spence have signed new deals.

The defensive duo, who contributed much to Ards' watertight back-line this season both agreed new contracts for manager Tommy Kincaid last week.

Spence has indicated he will remain with the club for a third season by signing a one year deal. The former Distillery player was the club's Young Player of the Year last season.

Darren Nixon

Local player Nixon still had a year to run on his current deal but was keen to extend his stay further and has agreed to new contract that will run for the next two years.

Darren has played just short of 200 games for Ards over two spells and was the choice of the Premier Ards Supporters' Club as Player of the Year last season.

20th April 2009

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