The midfielder first joined the Club in 2014, playing under Gary Haveron and winning a treble of the Championship title, Steel & Sons Cup and Intermediate Cup in his first campaign, while also being part of the side that dramatically secured Premiership safety through Miguel Chines’ overhead kick on the final day of the following season.

Cherry would then move to Ards where he spent three years before returning to Carrick in 2019, one of Niall Currie’s first additions to his squad following Rangers’ return to the top flight.

Now under the tutelage of Stephen Baxter, the 31-year-old continues to prove his worth with his impressive and reliable performances in the middle of the park, making his 250th appearance for the Club in the process.

Pleased to have penned the extension to his deal, Kyle Cherry said,

“I am delighted to stay for another two years, it was a very easy chat with the gaffer and the Chairman.  I’m really enjoying my football at the moment, I've been here a long time playing over 250 games for the Club and I've loved every minute.

The Club is progressing on and off the pitch and I’m looking forward to continuing playing my part.”

Happy to confirm the news of Cherry’s extension, Stephen Baxter added,

“I am very pleased to announce that Kyle Cherry has agreed to sign a contract extension which is brilliant news for everyone at Carrick Rangers.

Kyle has been excellent in our midfield since my arrival and his quality talent and experience will be invaluable going forward.”