Under the spotlight
Gareth has been in a rich vein of form recently, not only ensuring Oran Kearney's men are water-tight at the back, but also chipping in with vital goals at the other end.
Name: Gareth McConaghie
Age: 21
Position: Centre-half
Home town: Dervock, Ballymoney
Club: Limavady United
What clubs have you previously played for?
Ballymena United
Left-footed or right-footed:
Right-footed
What team do you support?
Leeds United
What is your favourite away ground?
Dungannon
Who is your footballing idol?
Rio Ferdinand.
Any pre-match superstitions?
None, I'm not a superstitious person
Who is the best player you have played with and against?
Played with would be Jonny Evans at county level. Best against would be Glen Ferguson
What is the best advice you have been given by a manager?
No excuses
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Hide AdIf you could introduce one thing to your sport what would it be?
It would be video replays to help referees and officials
Who do you think will win the league and World Cup?
I think Man Utd will win the league - but I hope I'm wrong! And it would be nice to see England win the World Cup
Who is your ideal WAG?
It has to be my girlfriend Amanda
Who has been the greatest influence on your football career?
That would have to be my dad. He has always encouraged me to do the best I can
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Hide AdIf you could invite three players for a pint who would you invite?
Steven Gerrard, Rio Ferdinand and Jermaine Beckford. With those three I wouldn't have to put my hand in my pocket!
I'd have to ask Jermaine what it felt like to score the winner against United to put them out of the FA Cup!
Who is the best dressed in your changing room?
So far nobody has taken over from Vincent Sweeney since he left the club
Who does the most moaning on the pitch?
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Hide AdToo many to say but I could narrow it down to three. They would be Damien McNulty, Trevor Hutchinson and..me!
Who's your team's best and worst trainers?
Worst trainer is Matthew McGraw as he's never there and the best is Paul Owens
Who is your team's biggest show pony?
Trevor McKendry - he never has a hair out of place and is always dressed to the nines! I'd be amazed if he got any dirt on him when he was playing! Apparently he was a real Kevin Keegan lookalike back then!
What has been the highlight of your football career?
Playing for Northern Ireland Under 16, 17 and 18
What has been the low point of your career?
Tearing ligaments in my right knee, coming back for one match and tearing the ligaments in my left knee
Who is the best team you have played this season?
Loughgall