Statement by TUV Braid councillor Christopher Jamieson:
“As someone involved in grassroots football, I welcome the outcome of Loughgall’s appeal upholding the right of clubs to refuse to play on Sundays and believe the statement issued by Ballymena United reflects an attitude to this matter which is widespread locally.
“The judgement in favour of Loughgall was an important victory for religious freedom. The powers that be in local football should recognise that this is a line in the sand which means that in future people’s fundamental rights and freedoms are respected.”