# Higgins supports summer football for Irish League

An influential figure in Northern Irish football, Higgins has voiced strong support for switching the Irish League to a summer schedule. He argues that the change would improve the quality and competitiveness of the league. His endorsement could sway discussions about the future of the sport in the region.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c5y40nzxy4lo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 22:29:51 GMT
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/ced4lq94ldvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:17:17 GMT