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The senior ladies kicked off their season in style with a 5-0 home win over Terenure last week. Natasha Fitzgerald put them in front after 13 minutes.

On the half hour, Niamh O’Brien made it 2-0 with Natasha Fitzgerald adding a second and Rovers third before the break.

The girls continued their dominance in the second half with Niamh O’Brien adding her second and Natasha Fitzgerald completing her hat-trick to round off a clinical display from the Rovers twin strike force to give them their 5-0 win.

It was an impressive all round team performance from the girls but a special mention goes to Valentine Lenoir and Rachel Bolger who put in a great shift in the engine room of the team.

The senior men went down to a disappointing 5-0 defeat to CIE Ranch last Friday night, to say it was a poor performance is an understatement as the lads never really produced any threat to the visiting team. The away keeper was never troubled throughout the 90 minutes something the lads are going to have to improve on.

With no junior games at the weekend due to the Easter break, we were curtailed to midweek action, on Tuesday our 11As and 12As came into direct opposition with each other in the under-12 Premier league. It was a very entertaining game with both sides producing some excellent football. The 12s ran out 3-0 winners at the final whistle with Kai Fitzsimons hitting a brace and Sam Greene netting a single.

On the same night, the 12Bs cemented their place at the top of their league when they defeated second place St Patricks 2-0 in their own backyard.

The lads were short of a couple of regulars but that didn’t stop them winning their eighth league game in a row and their tenth on the bounce. Ryan McConnell and Charlie Phelan hit their goals on the night to put them in a very strong position.

The 16Bs went down 3-0 to Avonmore in the second leg of their cup semi-final to lose out 11-1 on aggregate. In truth, this was a much improved performance from the first leg as the lads were unlucky on the night not to get a couple of goals themselves as they battled well throughout.

On Wednesday, the 13Bs went down 5-1 to a strong Roundwood side. The lads never really got going in this game with the away side been the more clinical in front of goal. Sam Christie nabbed their consolation goal on the night.

The 16As went down to a disappointing 8-1 defeat at home to Greystones in the first leg of their cup semi-final.

In a game where the team never really got going, and probably turned in their most disappointing performance of the season, Nathan Sullivan snatched a consolation goal but the lads now have a mountain to climb in the second leg.

The remaining game in midweek was our under-15As as they took on Coolboy Rangers. The lads lost 2-1 in what was a closely fought encounter. It was a game that could have went either way but it wasn’t to be and if there’s one team who need a

The long wait is over and as you read this the first game of the new season will have been played with our Division 4 team under the stewardship of Brian Dodd playing host to Sportslink last night (Tuesday).

All three Vets teams are in action this coming Thursday with Vets 1 at home to Kenilworth at 11.00am, Vets 2 at home to Skerries also at 11.00 am and Vets 3 away to Aer Lingus. Vets 2 having finished runners up last year are hopeful of going one better this year.

Next Saturday sees our Division 1 team under the captaincy of Dave McMahon play at home to CYM at 2.30pm and our Division 2 team with Robert MacClancy in charge take on CYM away in Terenure.

This is a tough start for Division 2 as CYM have won the league in the last two years. Details of all the games will be provided next week. Best of luck to all for the coming season and especially to the new members who will be making their competitive debuts over the next few weeks.

Due to it been the Easter weekend there were very few games and only the under-9s and 10s saw action as both teams participated in the East Coast Soccer Blitz in aid of Wicklow Cancer Support.

Though there was a couple of showers on the day both teams refused to let that dampen their day and they both enjoyed their couple of hours of football. Well done to Butch Doran and all his helpers and to both Wicklow Town and Wicklow Rovers who both hosted the games.

The following are the fixtures for the weekend of Thur.20th - Sun.23rd April 2017,

Under 8’s away to Ashford Rovers ko to be confirmed

Under 9’s at home to Roundwood ko to be confirmed

Under 10’s away to Greystones ‘A’ ko to be confirmed

Under 11’s away to Enniskerry Red ko to be confirmed

Under 13’s vs Wicklow Rovers ‘A’ ko Sunday @ 11.30am (Premier Shield Final)

(Venue: Vartry Park Roundwood)

Under 15’s away to Enniskerry ko Thursday 20th @ 6.45pm (Cup S/F 2nd Leg)

Under 15’s at home to Wicklow Rovers ‘B’ ko to be confirmed

We have three players from the club celebrating a birthday in the coming week and they are David Mackey from the Development Squad, Padraig Gammell from the Under 11’s and Ben Moran from the Under 15’s.

Happy birthday lads from everyone at Newtown Juniors F.C.

The Development Squad are back training this coming Saturday (22nd April) starting at 10am in the top pitch. The teams have confirmed their training times for the week beginning Monday 17th April 2017

Under 8’s on Wednesdays 6-7pm; Under 9’s Thursdays at 6-7pm; Under 10’s on Tuesdays 6-7pm; Under 11’s Wednesdays at 7-8pm; Under 13’s Wednesdays at 5-6pm; Under 15’s Tuesday at 6.30pm.

(Please check with respective team coaches regards training times as they may change!)

Our latest Last Man Standing competition will be going into Week 6, as nine of our Players have advanced to Week 6. We lost three players on Saturday as their selection West Ham could only manage a draw with Sunderland. Nine could become ten if Arsenal improve on their display in Monday’s match. Week 6 fixtures will be for the weekend of Sat.29th April - Monday 1st May. There are no fixtures for this coming weekend due to the FA Cup Semi-Finals. Many thanks to everyone for their continued support.

On a sadder note we extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Nancy Martin from Ballinahinch who sadly passed away last week. May she rest in peace.

For further information on all matters “Newtown Juniors F.C.” 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.

Bray Wanderers Lotto - There was no jackpot winner on April 16. Numbers drawn were 13, 27, 28, and 29. €30 lucky dip winners Ray Stanz c/o Michael Duffy, Robbie Kavanagh c/o D. Crinion, Linda Cooke c/o Billy Cooke, Marie c/o V. Walsh, Joe Morris c/o D. Crinion. Next week’s jackpot is €9,275.

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 at home to Shamrock Rovers on Friday 21st April. Kick-off is 7.45pm. Supporters can now purchase Bray Wanderers match tickets in advance online at http:// braywanderersfc.ie/tickets-info/ . Simply print off your match ticket at home and avoid queues on match night.

Tickets can also be purchased online by using any mobile/tablet devices and can be presented directly at the turnstiles on your mobile/tablet device with no printing of tickets required. Ticket prices for the 2017 season are Adults €15, Students / OAPS €10, Children u12 €5. Students should note that proof of student ID will be requested upon entry at the stiles.

Player of the Month - Gary McCabe was voted the seagulls Club Player of the month for March. Gary will be presented with his award at Friday’s game.

Underage teams - The under 19s and under 17s both have home games against Limerick FC this week-end. The under 19s play on Saturday 22nd at 2.00pm while the under 17s game is on Sunday 22nd at 2.00pm. Bith games will be played at the new Bray Wanderers/ St. Josephs Boys academy in Carrickmines. The Bray Wanderers/St. Joseph’s Boys Academy is situated at SJB Academy, Glenamuck Road, Carrickmines. Dublin 18. D18 W2X6. It is opposite the entrance to Wayside Celtic) between the Golden Ball and Carrickmines.

Jerseys - 2017 home and away jerseys are now in stock in the club shop. Adults €50 and child sizes are €40.

Celtic Legends - Henrik Larsson, Stiliyan Petrov, Tom Boyd and Alan Stubbs plus many more Glasgow Celtic Legends will grace the Carlisle Grounds on Saturday 29th April for a Charity football match between 1888Fitness 11 and Glasgow Celtic Legends.

The match in aid of Ger Doolin who is a close friend of our first team coach Graham Kelly and was the victim of a serious unprovoked assault last July leaving him in a coma with a fractured skull and three bleeds on his brain.

All money raised from the game will go to the Ger Doolin rehabilitation fund to continue to help him on his long road to recovery.

Tickets priced only €5 are available from the Carlisle Grounds from Monday to Thursday from 10am to 3pm and also in the club shop at all home games.

Tickets are only €5 and now available online http://braywanderersfc.ie/tickets-info/

Supporters bus to Cork - The next away game is against Cork on Friday, April 28.

The Seagulls club will run a bus to this game. Seats can be booked by text to 087 9968969.

Bus will depart 2.30pm from the Carlisle Grounds. Fares for Seagulls Club members are Adults €25, Student (Age 15-17) €15, Schoolchild (under 15) €10. Nonclub members €5 extra.

(Opposite entrance to Wayside Celtic) between the Golden Ball and Carrickmines.