CLUB CALL
WICKLOW ROVERS
Our Senior ‘B’ team were back in action at the weekend when they travelled to take on Aughrim Rangers in the Wicklow Cup.
A very youthful Rovers won 4-3 on penalties after the teams were all square at 1-1 after extra-time. Stuart Cox gave Rovers a 1-0 halftime lead from the penalty spot.
The home side levelled also from the spot to send the game to extra-time.
This failed to produce a winner so it was on to the dreaded penalty shootout.
Stuart Cox, Robert Talaga, Hugh Humby and Adam Cuddihy were all successful with their spotkicks with Colin Smullen producing a vital penalty save to see Rovers progress to the next round.
The executive committee would to wish all our members and friends in sport a very happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. We hope you all have a great 2019.
Two dates have been scheduled for open training sessions for our under-12s (born 2007) and under-16s (born 2003), the under-12s will take place at Whitegates on Saturday, January 19, from 10am to 11.30am with the under-16s open session taking place on Wednesday, January 9, in the Rocky Road from 7pm to 8.30pm. New players are welcomed to attend.
If you’re interested in playing at the age groups above and are unable to attend you should make contact with the following people, for the under-12 age group you should contact Enda Dunne by email at enda@thesportsroom.ie.
For the under-16s you should contact Jerry Lewins at 0868943302 or Fred Boxall at 0868518282.
Our under-14 DDSL Major team will be holding an open training session this Saturday, January 12, at Whitegates.
It starts at 12 noon and is open to all players born in 2005. Existing and new players welcomed to attend, if you want to be considered and are unable to attend you should contact Keith Earls at 087-2837042.
Wicklow Rovers AFC promote soccer for schoolboys/girls, youths and seniors men and ladies in the community. Our club is growing all the time and any assistance with the help of running the club would be very much appreciated.
At present we have a very hard working committee but we are always on the lookout for people interested in helping out.
The club are always on the lookout for people who are interested in getting involved in soccer, whether its coaching and managing or on the executive committee or a subcommittee.
Maybe you would just like to help as an assistant manager, help with fundraising or help just around the grounds or in any way at all, don’t hesitate, get involved, anyone interested in helping out the club in anyway can contact any committee member.
So, if you’re interested in doing some work around the club please contact any of the following committee members, John Frazer, Paul Delaney, Johnny Dunne, Jimmy Nolan, Jason Harris or Louise Clarke, contact numbers can be found on the club website or alternatively you can private message our club Facebook page.
The club’s weekly junior soccer academy continues every Saturday morning (weather permitting) under the watchful eye of senior club coach Johnny Dunne.
The academy takes places on the all weather pitch on the club grounds at Whitegates and is open to all kids from the age of three years to eight years.
The academy starts at 11am and finishes at 12. There is no need for registration so you can come along to any week that suits.
Come along and learn the skills of football while having fun and enjoyment, it’s a great way of meeting new friends as you learn the skills as you get prepared for the introduction to participate in organised league football in the coming years.
Everyone at Wicklow Rovers AFC were shocked and deeply saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Siobhan Dunne (nee Franey) recently, everyone at the club would like to extend their sincere sympathies to the Dunne and Franey families at this sad time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with her husband and best friend David (Daithi), her children Cormac, Callum and Kacey, sisters Elaine and Glenda, brothers Brian and John, her mother in law Nancy and the extended Dunne and Franey families, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
Also, the club would like to extend their sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Anthony (Tony/Scutcher) Delaney who sadly passed away recently.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his children Lisa, Tonya, Elizabeth, Alan and Sophie, grandchildren Danielle and Lilly, great grandchild Emily, his partner Sheila, brothers Paddy and Liam, nephews and nieces, extended family and friends at this sad time, may he rest in peace.
Anyone with anything for our club notes, Facebook page, club website or our weekly online newsletter can contact me by email at jimmy.nolan09@hotmail.com or by text to 087-9108706.
For all news regarding the club, check out our club website at www. wicklowrovers.com or the club Facebook page.
BRAY WANDERERS
Lotto draw – There was no winner of the lotto jackpot on Sunday, January 6. Numbers drawn were 4, 10, 14 and 22. €30 lucky dip winners were Yvonne McWilliams c/o Declan Crinion, Geraldine Maloney c/o V. Walsh, Shay and Alice c/o Hibo. Next jackpot of €6,925.
You can play the Bray Wanderers lotto on line through our website.
Any club or individual interested in selling Bray Wanderers lotto tickets on a commission basis please email admin@braywanderersfc.ie for further information.
2019 season tickets - 2019 season tickets are now on sale. Adults €140, student (third level) €90, student/teens tickets (second level school) €60, OAP/Senior citizen tickets €75, children (under-12) free (online registration only). Tickets can be purchased online on our website or from the Carlisle Grounds.
Club shop – The club office/ shop will be open weekdays on Monday to Friday from 10am - 4pm.
Fixtures - The 2019 SSE Airtricity League First Division will begin on Friday, February 22, when Bray Wanderers travel to face Cabinteely FC.
Wanderers first home league game of the season is on Friday, March 1 against Limerick FC. Bray Wanderers have been drawn away to Cabinteely in the fourth round of the Leinster Senior Cup.
Date and venue to be confirmed. Wanderers will face Waterford FC in a pre-season fixture at the Regional Sports Centre in Waterford on Saturday, February 2. Kick-off is 3.00pm
For the latest club news visit our web site at http://braywanderersfc.ie.
NEWTOWN JUNIORS
It’s great to get back to the nitty gritty thought on field action will be scarce for a while as the new WDSL season won’t be up and running until the end of February.
However, there will be Futsal for some of our teams at the end of January/beginning of February. Our Development Squad will be back training after the festive break on Saturday, January 19, in the Community Centre 10-11am. In the coming weeks we will be announcing details regards FAI. NET, Soccer Sisters Programme, Presentation Day and A.G.M.
After a couple of weeks of a break we need to catch up on some birthday wishes so here goes, the following players are all celebrating their birthdays around this time, Scott O’Toole and James McDermott from the Development Squad, David McCormack from the under-8s, Alex Ryan from the under-9s, Sebastian Anton from the under-10s, Naoise Lowe and PJ Duffy from the under-11s and last but not least Laragh Davis from our under-14s.
Happy birthday to every player from everyone at Newtown Juniors F.C.
Our next Last Man Standing competition will start back in January 2019 (date tbc), so if you would like to take part please let any committee member or coach know and they will fill you in with all the information you require.
On a sadder note the club would like to extend their deepest sympathies to the families and friends of Hannah Kavanagh (Sycamore Drive), Michael Healy (St. Patrick’s Rd), Joe Delaney (Brittas Bay), John Franey (Rathnew) and Siobhan Dunne (Wicklow/Rathnew) who all sadly passed away recently. May they all R.I.P.
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.