I posted on boards.ie looking for a game of soccer and i saw your post. i was wondering if you could put me in contact with any clubs? im 26, male from Galway and am looking to get/keep fit and have fun too.

Thanks,

Tomas

tomaschonnie@gmail.com

Click below for full list of completed applications received to-date for U 17 and Youth teams for season 08-09.
Final Reminder: Closing date for receiving applications is Friday 25th July.

Tony.

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Issued 11.07.08

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Wilton United, Mall Tav LC winners May 80
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WILTON UNITED A

Wilton United’s aim at the start of the season and regularly re-stated as the campaign went on was to win the title in Premier A league and get to the Premier.

“And the lads did it,“ said a delighted team trainer Pat Rocks. “Great credit is due to all the players, most of whom have come up through the ranks at Wilton.”

“Our captain for the year was the evergreen Anthony Buckley who had a great year and showed countless times during the season why he is a top player and a great leader. Also we had three of the top six goalscorers in the league: Paul O'Mahony leading the charge with 21, and Pakie O’Connor and Shane O'Neill close behind. These three players firing in goals made the difference over the season.”

“We conceded only 15 goals all year. Again, our back line was outstanding, from the Players’ Player of the Year, our great “Italian Import” Alberto Palermo, in goal, to our defenders Phil Haly, Brian Kelly, John O’Mahony, Kevin Walsh and the classy rock that is Fergal Giltinan. Overall the squad as a whole trained hard during the year and they got their rewards.”

“The targets next year for the gaffer John Leonard and his assistant Brendan O’Sullivan will be to keep them up there in the Premier League, get themselves established and maybe get a good cup run with it. But, as Grattan proved two years ago, it possible to come up and cause an upset and win it. With a couple of additions on the way and the hunger and attitude of this group of players you never know!!!”

“The title was won on the back of 12 straight wins and that is a great record in anybody’s book. The lads have already asked when is pre-season and we are all keen to get in there and mix it with the big boys.”

The squad was: Alberto Palmero, Brian Kelly, John O'Mahony, Carl Daly, Connie Leahy, Phil Haly, Kevin Walsh, Brian Leonard, Anthony Buckley, Shane O’Neill, Mark Ryan, James McCarthy, Maurice Fitzgerald, Phil Smith, Phil Haly, Fergal Giltinan, Paul O'Mahony, Pakie O’Connor, Edmond Quirke, Connor O’Neill and Sean Blake.

“As with any good side, all these players played their part and everyone of this squad was vital in the league success,” concluded coach Rocks.

VILLAGE UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB REVIEW 2007-08

The Village United club didn’t have a bad year at all with both teams pushing for promotion to the end. Chairman Kevin O’Sullivan: “The Premier A side had a good start and were then hit by injuries but were still there with five to go. However fair play to Blarney Street and Wilton. They beat us when they had to and we finished third for the second year running. But we hope to go better next year. Highlight of the season was Killian Burns winning the Golden Boot Award with Wilton’s Paul O’Mahony.”

“The B team too just fell short at the end. With 5 games left they were also still there but injuries to keeper Thomas Butler and a few others meant they just came up short also but Declan Healy and Declan Cronin have a young squad and they too will be back next year.”

RATHCOOLE ROVERS

Without doubt, this has been the most successful season ever for double winning Rathcoole Rovers. This memorable year they managed to do what they had been trying to do for the past 8 seasons and went and won 1A.

For Rathcoole home form was a major factor, along with a few wins on the road. Every member of the squad played his part but special mention though for top goalscorer Tadhg Browne, who in a fine season, bagged 33 goals in total, 23 of them in the league.

Captain for the year was Alan Guerin who had the pleasure of holding two trophies aloft as Rathcoole got to the final of the Corinthians Cup where they defeated Ballincollig 2-0 at The Cross and where top defender Tommy McAuliffe won the Man of the Match Award. Highlight here came from Adrian Nash who scored a spectacular goal on the night to clinch the victory.

In 1994, after playing in various guises in the West Cork and Kerry Leagues since 1979, Rathcoole came “home” and entered a team in Division 3 of the Cork AUL – Rathcoole Rovers.

Success came quickly, gaining promotion in their first season and narrowly losing the Division 3 title after a play off. However this joy was short lived as Rathcoole Rovers were relegated the year after. After a period of consolidation in Division 3 the title was finally won in 1999. More success was to follow in 2000 as promotion to Division 1 was achieved after again losing a play off for the Division 2 title.

1999 was a great year for Rathcoole as the U-17 team won the U-17 Cup Final, defeating a highly fancied Leeside team in the final played at Turners Cross. Current Panel members Gerald O’Connell, John A. Browne, Tadhg Browne and Tim Cleary were members of that victorious U-17 squad.

They set out last August with the goal of winning promotion to Premier A and pipped Glanworth with one game left to play. They remained unbeaten at home until they lost the final game 3-2 to Park Utd.

When one talks of Rathcoole Rovers one man springs to mind – the manager Alfie Cooney. Some players say he is a lunatic while others say he is a genius but all agree that without his drive, energy and dedication there would be no Rathcoole Rovers. Publicly the players say they have just word to say to Alfie Cooney and it is – thanks!

Club sponsors include Lucey Motors Sharpeville, Boherbue Co-Op/Super Valu Boherbue, McAuliffe Bros, Lyre and D’Outback Bar. Rathcoole spokesman and player Tim Cleary: “We thank you for your support and look forward to your continued support over the coming years. We would like to thank all our followers and friends for the loyal support over the years and we’re delighted to give you something to celebrate by bringing two cups to Rathcoole!”

POSTAL CELTIC

2007-08

Postal Celtic achieved their aims this season as Brian Newman explains: “At the beginning of the season we set out our stall to consolidate our newly won Division 1 status and hopefully have a bit of success in one of the cups. It was mission accomplished.”

“True we had a poor start in the league, the worst performance a 2-0 away defeat to Lee Rangers in November. That was a turning point and we went undefeated after that game for about 12 weeks, racking up the points that saw us safe in the end.”

“Our cup run also materialised when we reached the final of the St Michael’s Cup in April. Unfortunately on the night we were beaten by a better team, Carrigtwohill. Our best performance of the season was probably away to St John Bosco’s in the semi-final when we won 3-1. This is the type of display that we will be looking for on a more consistent basis next season.”

Leeds, AOH semi 1984
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LEEDS TOP 3A

Leeds’ new third division team were “extremely happy with our first season in the league”. And why wouldn't they be? They won Division 3A and also reached the final of the President's Cup, the knockout competition for third division teams.

The highlight of the season was beating Los Zarcos on the final Sunday morning to wrap up the league and the low point was losing to season long rivals Coachford twice in the space of 10 days, once in the President’s Cup final at Turner’s Cross and once in the league (their only league defeat).

Kevin McGee captained the side and chipped in with a few goals from midfield. Stephen Nolan and Don Kelleher managed the team and were delighted with how the team performed.

Nolan: “We had top performances throughout the season from Kevin Murphy at the back, David Buckley in midfield, and the Nolan brothers, Mark and Gary up front. Gary was top scorer with 28 goals and he was followed closely by Jonathan Cooney.”

“We hope to continue our progress in the second division next year and we hope to make better progress in the cup competitions. We scored 80 goals in the league and conceded only 15 which is a remarkable achievement in our first season.”

The full Leeds panel was: Stephen Nolan, Richard Leahy, Keith Molloy, Kevin Murphy, Stephen Hegarty, Trevor Sheehan, Tomas McCarthy, Kevin McGee, Terence Buckley, David Buckley, David Dennehy, Jonathan Cooney, James Fogarty, Tony O’Sullivan, Freddy Morris, Shane Kelly, Gary Nolan and Mark Nolan.

Kanturk Recruiting

Kanturk AFC are looking to strengthen their squad for the forthcoming season in the Premier A division.
All interested players please give us a call on 087 6963461
Paul Nagle

YOUTHS UPDATE

by Tony Fitzgerald

At management committee meeting 2nite (Thursday), it was decided that application forms will not be accepted after Friday 25th July. There is no excuse for not returning completed forms so do so now.
The management committee have also decided that all outstanding fines must be paid immediately.
Next Delegate meeting will take place on Monday 18th August In Ballyphehane Community Centre @ 8 P.M.

Tony.

YOUTH NEWS
Tony Fitzgerald


Management Committee meet Thursday 4th July and a closing date for applications will be set.
I will send e-mail to clubs I have e-maill addresses for of the closing date and late applications will not be accepted.
All outstanding player and club fines must be paid and teams will not receive fixtures if fines are not paid when season commences.
I am setting up my new e-mail address and I need every team to forward their e-mail address to me a.s.a.p.
Tony.