NEWTOWN JUNIORS
Plenty of football last weekend as the rain took a break and the sun shone.
The under-8s travelled to take on Arklow United Stars and after a series of games there was only a couple of goals in the difference in the end.
Among the goals were David, Leighton, Ryan, Leon and Lucas.
The under-9s made the short trip to St. Anthonys were there was a couple of excellent individual performances. Among the goals were Mikey, Sebastian, William and Aidan while Dylan and Frank did very well.
The under-10s had an excellent display away to Greystones where they arrived home with a 5-0 win. Goals from Jake Robertson (2), Cormac Chance, Cathal O’Toole and a screamer from PJ Duffy sealed the win. Best were James Allcock and new signing Rose Kelly Tynan.
The 11s had their usual humdinger against Arklow Town Black where they trailed 3-nil, fought back to restore parity thanks to a Mason Melia hat-trick but were edged out in a seven-goal thriller by a last minute Arklow goal. Well done to both sets of players. Best for Newtown were Jack Coughlan in goal, Aaron Cawley and Paudie Gammell.
It was cup semi-final action (first legs) for both the 13s and 15s at home last weekend and after two games with plenty of drama both ties are very much alive. The 13s had to come from behind to take a narrow advantage into the second leg after conceding just before half time.
With 10 minutes remaining Bobby Dowling scored from close range after a Martin Kelly cross wasn’t cleared. With five minutes remaining Fionn O’Reilly made a yard of space for himself and drove the ball into the bottom corner from 10 yards.
On the day, among the players who starred for Newtown were Rebecca Gillan and Darragh Heffernan.
A goal with virtually the last kick of the game from Ben Moran gave our 15s a share of the spoils at home to Enniskerry and left it all to play for in the second leg in a couple of weeks.
On the day though there was lots of honest effort the team will admit themselves that they can play better and will probably have to do so if they want to make the final.
The following are the fixtures for the weekend of April 8 and 9: Under-8s away to St. Anthonys Green, ko to be confirmed; Under-9s away to Wicklow Rovers White, ko to be confirmed; Under-10s home to Rathnew, ko to be confirmed; Under-11s Free Weekend; Under-13s, game to be confirmed; Under-5’s - Free Weekend.
Two players from the club celebrate a birthday in the coming week and they are Jamie Fitzgerald from the under-11s and Alex Kelly from the under-15s. Happy birthday lads from everyone at Newtown Juniors F.C.
The Development Squad is back in action and they practise every Saturday morning 10-11am. Cost per player each week is €2. The teams have confirmed their training times for the week beginning Monday, April 3.
Dev. Squad on Saturday, April 8 - 10-11am; Under-8s on Wednesdays 6-7pm; Under-9s Thursdays at 6-7pm; Under-10s on Tuesdays 6-7pm; Under-11s Wednesdays at 7-8pm; Under-13s Wednesdays at 5-6pm; Under-15s Thursdays at 7-8pm.
With a bit of a stretch in the evening now, all of our teams will be shortly going outside for their training. Their respective coaches will notify all players.
Our latest Last Man Standing competition will be going into Week 4 with 14 players still standing after we lost a total of 27 players in Week 3.
The selection of league leaders Chelsea did the majority of the damage as 17 players exited after selecting the champions elect.
Week 4 fixtures will be for the weekend of Saturday, April 8 to 10. Many thanks to everyone for their continued support.
The club would like to convey their sincere condolences to the family and friends of Marion Carolan who sadly passed away last week. May she rest in peace. For further information on all matters Newtown Juniors please contact the secretary at 087 6987653 or by email to hughienolan@gmail.com and you can also follow the club on our Facebook and Twitter pages.