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WICKLOW ROVERS
The senior men went down 2-1 away to Mid Sutton Sportslink, the lads were short of players for one reason or another on the day and great credit has to be given to the players on duty in this game as they gave it 100 per cent. Riain Sweetman Burke nabbed his fifth goal since coming into the side recently.
The under-17s went down 4-0 at home to Greystones Utd and to say it was a bad day at the office was an understatement as the lads never really got going in this game.
On Thursday night the under-13As maintained their assault on all three local competitions when they defeated local neighbours Rathnew under the lights at the Whitegates.
Top scorer Jordan Younger nabbed his sixteenth of the season, Callum Gibney made it twelve for the season and Sean O’Meara scored his eleventh in all competitions to send the lads into the semi-final with an excellent 3-0 win.
Saturday’s junior action saw the 12Bs continue their excellent run when they made it eight wins on the bounce after defeating last season’s league champions Greystones Utd 2-0 at the Whitegates.
Robbie Dover’s charges were excellent and are really on a fantastic run at present. Charlie Phelan fired home his eleventh of the season with Mikey Nolan finding the net for the sixth time of the campaign in what was a great all round team performance.
The 14Bs got back to winning ways with a good 2-0 victory over Greystones Utd, the first goal came in the shape of an own goal with a first of the season for Harry Broxsan ensuring all three points were secured for the lads.
A very much under strength 15As travelled to take on Arklow Town and returned with all three points in a battling performance from every player on duty. Chris Mabuza headed home his third goal of the season to capture an excellent win for the lads.
Sundays action saw the under-13 girls good run come to an end when they went down 7-0 to unbeaten Maynooth Town, the girls gave it their all on the day with Rachel Cox standing out on her return to the team.
The 14As suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat away to Coolboy Rangers in what was a closely fought encounter, Samuel Bishop scored his fourth of the season for the lads and were unlucky not to get something from the game.
The 14Cs went down 3-1 to Arklow Celtic, the lads can consider themselves a little unlucky not to get something from the game, Adam Shepherd fired home his fourth of the season.
Our 16B’s recorded an excellent 5-3 win away to Arklow Town in a thrilling game, Nathan Wynne notched a brace to make it fourteen for the season, Nacho Garcia moved onto eleven for the campaign when he also hit two with a first of the season for David McNabb completing the scoring.
The club are running an Easter Camp from Tuesday, April 18 to Friday, April 21. It runs from 10 am to 2 pm daily in the Whitegates. The cost of the camp is €45, a ball will be given to all participants at the start of the camp and a medal will be presented on the final day.
There is also a reduced rate for
The clock has gone forward and the evenings are lengthening and the bowlers are all coming out of hibernation.
The season was launched last Saturday in Crumlin when the traditional unfurling of the flag took place and Denis Patrick took over as President of the BLI.
Bray were represented by Roddy O’ Leary and Frank Devlin. Next Saturday sees the visit of Donaghadee from Co. Down to play a mixed rinks friendly game against Bray so come on down circa 2.00pm to see some top class bowling.
Bray Wanderers Lotto - There was no jackpot winner on March 26. Numbers drawn were 6, 16, 22, and 29. €30 lucky dip winners Tommy Kiely c/o Bray Lakers, Dara Prendergast (Limerick)c/o Bray Wanderers match ticket, Ann Coogan c/o John Keating, Liz O’Toole c/o V. Walsh, Ray Stanz c/o M. Duffy. Next week’s jackpot is €9,050.
Lotto tickets can be purchased in the club shop at home games or you can play the Bray Wanderers Lotto on line at our web site www. braywanderersfc.ie.
Lotto tickets are also printed on the rear of match tickets. Simply fill in the ticket and drop it into the club shop at home games.
Fixtures - Bray Wanderers are away to Derry city Friday, March 31.
The match will be played in Maginn Park in Buncrana. Kick off is 7.30pm.
Underage teams - The under-19s had a 1-0 win over St. Patrick’s Athletic in a friendly last Saturday. They are back in league action on Saturday, April 1, when they host Shamrock Rovers. Kick off at the Carlisle Grounds is 2.00pm.
The under-17s had no game this week-end and are back in action on Sunday, April 2, when they host Cabinteely. Kick-off is 2.00pm. Venue to be decided.
Paul McMahon wins FAI award - Former Bray Wanderers under-19 player Paul McMahon was the winner of the Football For All International Player of the Year at the recent FAI awards. Paul played with Bray Wanderers under-19s in the 2016 season.
Season Tickets - Bray Wanderers 2017 season tickets are now on sale from the Carlisle grounds. Adults €200, Senior citizen/Student €120. Child €50 (includes free home or away jersey and membership to the Young Gulls Club). Season tickets can also be purchased on line through the club web site.
Seagulls Members Club - The new Seagulls members club is now taking applications for membership. 2017 Season ticket holders get free membership.
Membership is €10. Membership forms will be available in the club shop at Friday’s home game. Members will get discount on buses to away matches, vote for Player of the month & year, and be eligible to attend Bray Wanderers Stakeholders meetings.
Pat O’Toole Division 2: Rathnew 0, Avonmore 4 - A Callum Pursey hat-trick ensured we came home with the three points in this top of the table clash in Shamrock Park and put us in pole position. Wezo O’Toole chipped in with his 8th of the season.
Yet again an outstanding team performance, best of luck now lads in the Scott Cup next week.
Lineup: 1. Denis Heffernan, 2. Mikey O’Toole, 3. Donal Phelan, 4. James Byrne, 5. Danny Byrne, 6. Scott Doran, 7. Fiachra Ryan, 8. Bren Gahan, 9. Cian O Hannain, 10. Callum Pursey, 11. Wezo O’Toole. Subs used: 12. Ger Byrne, 13. Callum Busher.
Avonmore Under-10s v Greystones Under-10s - What a performance today by Avonmore under-10s.
We were playing a strong Greystones team. Right from the start our lads were first to everything and went 1-0 up early in play. We were pegged back and Greystones actually went 2-1 up.
Our lads again lifted themselves and got a few quick goals leading at the break 6-2.
The second half was much the same our lads dominant throught the pitch.
Our best performance of the year every single player played their heart out and a thoroughly deserved win of 11-3. Well done, lads. Newtown Under-11s v Avonmore Under-11s yellow - Newtown v Avonmore under-11s yellow: We suffered our heaviest defeat of the season today as we travelled to Newtown.
After beating them well earlier on in the season we knew it would be a tough return match.
A much improved Newtown team started strong, scoring some early goals.
Avonmore were not at the races today however, second to the ball and having to deal with some excellent passages of play from the opposition.
Ethan Tarmey who was avonmores best player today was desperate to get on the scoreboard but was denied time after time.
Not our day today lads, but still a great little team.
Avonmore Under-15s v Wolfe Tone Under-15s: Avonmore 3, Wolfe Tone 2: Another great win from our lads especially when we only had nine players special mention to the three Under-12 players who helped us out today they were great.
They were excellent lads defended great and attacked well. Goalscorers were Cormac McGraynor 2, and Kealan Busher who was excellent along with Cody Reid and Francho but in fairness everyone put in a shift proud of the lads.
All our SSG teams were in action last weekend and all the teams performed very well.
The Under-8s hosted Wicklow Rovers White where Albie Chance, David McCormack and Aaron Nolan all scored goals in a very good contest.
The Under-9s travelled to play Wicklow Town and just edged the home side by four goals to three. Aidan Heffernan (3) and Frank Lang scored the goals while William Valentine and Sebastian were among the players who starred.
The Under-10s won 7-0 at home to a gallant Glencormac team where the goals came from Mason Melia (3), Cormac Chance (2), Matthew Doyle and Evan Fahey. Among the players who starred were Dylan Dunleavy and Jack Daly.
The Under-11s produced their best all round team display of the season and a first clean sheet with a 6-nil home win over Avonmore Yellow.
There were six different goalscorers and another player who reached the milestone of scoring his first ever goal, namely Martin Reinhardt. Well done, Martin.
The other goals came from Aaron Cawley, Mason Melia, Ryan McMahon, Keira Farrelly and Jack Coughlan.
Congratulations to two of our Under-15s team i.e. Josh Odlum and Andrew Waters who have been selected for the WDSL Kennedy Cup Squad that will be played in Limerick later on this summer.
They follow in a long line of star players from the club who represented the WDSL down the years.
Also a shout out to Martin Kelly, Darragh Heffernan, Bobby Dowling and Jason Carthy who played for Wicklow in the Inter-League against North Dublin last weekend. Jason had the honour of scoring the Wicklow goal against the “Dubs”. Well done, lads. The following are the fixtures for the weekend of Sat.1st/Sun.2nd April 2017,
Under 8’s away to Arklow Unit- ed Stars ko to be confirmed
Under 9’s away to St. Anthonys Green ko to be confirmed
Under 10’s away to Greystones ‘A’ ko to be confirmed
Under 11’s at home to Arklow Town Black ko to be confirmed
Under 13’s at home to Aughrim Rangers ko Saturday to be confirmed (Cup S/F 1st Leg)
Under 15’s at home to Enniskerry ko Saturday @ to be confirmed (Cup S/F 1st Leg)
Two players from the club celebrate a birthday in the coming week and they are Max Roche from the Under 9’s and Andrew Waters from the Under 15’s. 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 27th March 2017
Dev. Squad on Saturday 1st April 10-11am; Under 8’s on Wednesdays 6-7pm (29th March).; Under 9’s Thursdays @ 6-7pm (30th March); Under 10’s on Tuesdays 6-7pm (28th March); Under 11’s Wednesdays at 7-8pm (29th March); Under 13’s Wednesdays at 5-6pm (29th March) -
Under 15’s Thursdays at 7-8pm (30th March) -
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 3 with 41 players still standing after we lost seven players in Week 2.
Week 3 fixtures will be for the weekend of Sat.1st/Sun.2nd April. Many thanks to everyone for their continued support.
On a sadder note the club extend their sincere condolences to the family & friends of Liam Woolley from Killiskey, Ashford who sadly passed away last week. May he rest in peace.
For further information please contact the Secretary at 0876987653 or by email to hughienolan@gmail.com and you can also follow the club on our Facebook and Twitter pages.