CLUB CALL
WICKLOW ROVERS
The senior ladies ‘A’ team kicked off their season with a 1-1 draw away to last year’s league winners Donnycarney.
Niamh O’Brien put the girls in front but the home side fought back and levelled in the second half to ensure the spoils would be shared.
This was a good solid start from the girls who were more than happy with their performance.
The ladies ‘B’ team went down 5-1 to Knockmitten in their second game; a lot of the girls would never have played football before so it will take a while for them to get into the swing of things.
The good thing is they played with a smile on their faces and were rewarded with a consolation goal from Charmaine Higgins.
Our 17As drew 1-1 with Aughrim Rgrs at Whitegates on Tuesday.
Gary O’Connor scored what looked like for a long time was the winning goal but, unluckily for the lads, Aughrim snatched a last minute leveller.
The 17Bs claimed all three points when they beat Arklow Town 5-2 on Wednesday evening, Conor Collier helped himself to a brace with Jack O’Gorman, Nicky Kearney and Joseph O’Shea all scoring one apiece.
Junior action was curtailed in the club last week with only a handful of games been played due to the Bank Holiday weekend.
On Tuesday, the 15As made it three wins on the bounce without conceding a goal when they beat Lourdes Celtic 1-0 away from home.
Having defeated the same opposition on the Saturday at Whitegates it was always going to be tough to win back to back against them but that the lads did.
Ross Quinn found the net yet again for number seventeen of the season to ensure the lads stay firmly in the title race.
The 15Bs produced a great performance away to Arklow Celtic in the second leg of their Premier Jako Cup semi-final.
Trailing 2-0 from the first leg, the lads dominated the game but found a tough Celtic rearguard hard to breakdown.
The game ended 1-1 with the lads losing 3-1 on aggregate. They threw everything at the home side and in the words of their manager: “One of the best matches I have ever been involved in’’.
Their goal came from a deflection off an Arklow defender.
On Wednesday, our under-12As recorded a magnificent victory when they defeated Dalkey Utd on penalties in the semi-final of the DDSL Hillary Cup.
The match itself ended 1-1 after extra-time, Dalkey took the lead midway through the first period but the lads powered back in the second half with an equaliser from Brian McCaul.
The lads did have the chances to win the game before the dreaded penalty shootout but a couple of good saves from the away custodian and some wayward finishing from Rovers meant it was all down to who would hold their nerve.
Dalkey led after the first series of spotkicks, but a couple of coolly struck penalties from Brian McCaul and Josh Butler coupled with a brilliant save from Adam Doyle put Rovers in the driving seat. Dalkey’s last penalty struck the post and bounced away to safety which meant the lads were through to the final where they will now meet Peamount Utd. Well done Dixie, Ian and the lads and good luck in the final.
Team of the week goes to our 15Bs, if you want proof that commitment, hard work, dedication and persistence pays off, then have a look at our 15Bs.
Season after season this bunch of young men turned out on the training ground and on match day hail, rain or snow.
They suffered defeat after defeat but they didn’t let it dent their enthusiasm for the sport, they kept going when it would have been so easy to walk away.
Major credit goes to the whole squad for their efforts and they are duly seeing the rewards this season.
Another person who deserves all the plaudits that come his way is Fred Boxall their manager, he has also shown commitment, dedication, hard work and persistence with this squad of players and deserves all the success that is coming his way.
Having already claimed the Interim cup they added the under 14/15 Challenge Cup on Saturday when they defeated Arklow Celtic 5-2 in Celtic Park in Arklow.
Keevan Doyle and Adam Shepherd both scored a brace with Tom Flood nabbing a single.
It was an excellent performance from every player involved. Congratulations to Fred and the lads, if any team deserves success it is this group of young men.
A magnificent achievement from everyone involved.
The clubs annual summer camp dates having been released, Week 1 - Monday, July 2, to Friday, July 6; Week 2 - Monday, July 9, to Friday, July 13.
The camp will take place in Whitegates and will run daily from 10am to 3pm.
The camp is for children from four years old to 13 years old, the cost is €70 per child and €120 for two children from the same family. For early booking its €65.
For registration forms or further information please contact Johnny Dunne 087 7802098, Robbie Dover 087 1768264 or any committee member.
Registration forms can also be downloaded from club website at www.wicklowrovers.com.
Every participant will receive a ball, jersey and medal. All participants should bring a packed lunch, drink, rain jacket, football boots and shin guards.
BRAY BOWLS
The week got off to a good start with Bray C (Division 4) beating visitors CYM of Terenure on Monday by 5 points to 1.
The next evening gave us the senior matches postponed from Saturday.
While the Division 1 side were well beaten on their visit to champions, St James’s Gate, Bray B pulled off a much-needed 6-1 victory at home to Crumlin.
On Wednesday, our ladies Division 1 side excelled themselves, winning 1-6 away at Skerries in a tight match.
That evening the men’s Division 6 team succumbed to a 1-3 defeat by their visitors from Greenhills.
The following day Vets 1 and 3 did the double at home against two Westmanstown sides but Vets 2 lost at Blackrock on a tricky surface.
Star man for Vets 3 was Paddy Pegman who led the charge from 0-11 down to win 17-15 - a game of two halves! There were no Saturday matches due to the bank holiday.
Following the bank holiday, Tuesday, June 5, seen the men’s Division 4 side make the rush-hour trip to the wide-open spaces of Westmanstown.
The following day (Wednesday) our senior ladies host struggling Blackrock while the men’s junior side have the privelege of visiting Crumlin’s manicured sward.
On Thursday, Vets 1 and 2 are away respectively to St James’s Gate and Clontarf while Vets 3 stay at home to face neighbours, Greystones.
There is another ladies’ match on Saturday morning, June 9, when Bray face Crumlin at home. In the afternoon the senior men are in action with Bray A hosting Leinster and Bray B having a challenging trip to St Jame’s Gate.
No rest for the wicked with Sunday afternoon seeing Round 2 of the men’s cups.
In the Open Cup (Division 1) Bray A travel to Kenilworth. In the Crumlin Cup (Division 2) Bray B welcome Westmanstown. Finally the Shott Cup (lower divisions) hands Bray a difficult visit to Sportslink of Santry.
The club lotto winner this week was John Dunne.
NEWTOWN JUNIORS
Only our under-14s were in action last week and they made it two wins on the spin with victory at home to Roundwood.
They had to do it the hard way by coming from behind after been 3-2 down at the break to run out 7-3 winners with an excellent second half display.
Hat-tricks from Shane Dunleavy and Jason Carthy and a single from Charlie Sullivan accounted for the scores in a good team display.
While one swallow never made a summer it’s certainly a step in the right direction. Well done, everyone.
There are also a couple of slots on all our teams at the moment so if there are any girl’s or boys who would like to join the club please contact our secretary, Hughie, at 087 6987653 and he will provide you with all the information you will need.
From our recent ‘Golden Goals’ coupons the winners were as follows:
Chelsea vs Manchester United €60, 22nd minute: Josephine O’Toole c/o Rory;€20, 21st minute: Hughie Nolan c/o Self; €20, 23rd minute: To be confirmed. Real Madrid vs Liverpool €60, 51st minute: Carlo Duggan c/o Dave; €20, 50th minute: Lucy Nolan c/o Stephen; €20, 52nd minute: Rory Hackett.
Details of winners will be on our Facebook and Twitter pages. We will be putting out some coupons for some of the upcoming World Cup games and they can be purchased off any club coach or committee member.
Congratulations to Newtown United F.C on their Wicklow Cup final victory against Glencormac United in the Carlisle Grounds from everyone at Newtown Juniors F.C.
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 draw - There was no jackpot winner on June 3. Numbers drawn were 12, 21, 25, and 30. €30 lucky dip winners were Charles & Casey c/o D. Crinion, Breda Mulhall c/o Hibo, Scott Howard c/o D. Crinion. Next jackpot is €9,475.
Lotto tickets are on sale in the club shop at all home games and you can also play the Bray Wanderers lotto online through our website.
Fixtures - Bray Wanderers are away to Shamrock Rovers on Saturday, June 8. Kick off at the Tallaght Stadium is 7pm.
Match Tickets - To beat the queues on match night 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 2018 season are adults €15, students/ OAPS €10, children under 14 €5. Students should note that proof of student ID will be requested upon entry at the stiles.
World Cup competition - The Seagulls members club are running a world cup competition based on goals scored at the 2018 World Cup.
Full details are on the club website and available from the club shop at Friday’s home game against St. Patricks Athletic.
Merchandise - 2018 season jerseys are now in stock. They are available in adult sizes: small, medium, large, xlarge and xxxlarge. Price is €45.
A new range of items are now available from the club shop and our on line shop. Black training tops (€30), black rain jackets (€40) and crew tops (€40) are available in adults sizes: small, medium, large and xlarge. Merchandise can also be purchased from our on line store on the club website.
All the latest club news is on our website www.braywanderersfc.ie.