Ballymena United boss Jim Ervin relieved that tough season had a happy ending

Ballymena United manager Jim Ervin

Stephen Looney

Relieved Jim Ervin is glad the 'emotional rollercoaster' of a 'crazy' season is over after his Ballymena United side retained their Sports Direct Premiership status by the skin of their teeth on Friday night.

Championship club Institute carried a 1-0 lead from the first leg of the Premiership play-off into last night's game at The Showgrounds and kept Ballymena at bay until late in the game.