With so few games played last weekend, it is of no surprise that this week’s coverage in the Meath Chronicle features only one report, our senior 1st team’s cup victory over Division 1 side Boca Rovers.
It was also a memorable day for father and son, Dave and Mark Grumley, on the occasion of becoming the first ever father and son combination to represent Johnstown FC.
Not many fathers can say they are lucky enough to have shared the same pitch as their son in competitive action. This honour befell 36 year old Dave Grumley today when he entered the fray as a 70th minute substitute in our Tully Bookmakers Challenge Cup clash.
His son Mark, who plays for our U18 NDSL side, played the full 90 minutes after he had been drafted into the side due to our current injury crisis.
This is the first time in the history of Johnstown FC that a father and son have shared the same pitch.
Congratulations, Dave and Mark, on your little piece of history today.
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This week, the Meath Chonicle have really out done themselves, giving us a full half page coverage.
Reports of both senior teams, the U15s and U12s with team photos of the senior 1sts (admittedly from the opening weekend of season) and U12s means a “Good Weekend for Johnstown Teams” can be relived all week!
Another fine weekend for Johnstown FC this weekend with huge wins for both the U12s and U13s being the highlight.
U8 All Stars had a mixed day winning one game while losing narrowly in their other. Read full report here While the U8 Tigers also won 1 and lost the other of their 2 games this weekend, both against Park Celtic Summerhill. Read full report here
U9 Tigers won both their weekend outings on Saturday beating Trim Celtic and Kells Blackwater. Read full report here
U10 Hawks ran out comfortable winners over Trim Celtic in their game. Read full report here
U11 Sharks had a comprehensive win over Navan Town. Read full report here
Our U12s started their SFAI Cup campaign with a resounding victory away to Donacarney Celtic on Sunday morning progressing into the 3rd round with 13-0 win. Read full report here
Equally as impressive were our U13s who disposed of Borora Juniors by 13-1. Read full report here
A fine performance by our U15 to overcome both a very strong Oldcastle side and poor weather conditions by 4 goals to 2. Read full report here
Following heavy defeats in the last couple of weeks, the Senior Reserves drew at home to Torro Utd thanks to goals by Derek Killion and Shane Conroy. Read full report here
Our Senior Firsts returned after their short journey to Robinstown after coming from behind to earn a point in a game that could of gone either way. Read full report here
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As we mentioned here last week, our club has featured in the Meath Chronicle every week this season. This week, that coverage continues with our Senior 1sts’ victorious trip to Lourdes Celtic and our U12s unfortunate defeat away to league leaders Enfield Celtic.
With friendlies, coaching and competitive league games, we had 17 ties packed into another busy weekend for Johnstown FC.
2 games this weekend for the U8 Tigers ended with mixed results, with 1 win and 1 defeat but illustrating the concept of the this level of football perfectly. Learning and enjoying the game regardless of result. Well done to Phil and his team. Read full reports here
The U9 Tigers fell to 2 narrow defeats this weekend at the hands of Longwood/Knightsbrook and Torro Utd. Read full reports here
Both our U10 sides, the Eagles and the Hawks, picked up good wins. Read full reports here
The U12s faced a daunting trip to league leaders Enfield Celtic. Despite playing really well and limiting their hosts to very few chances, Johnstown went down to a 3-1 defeat, their first of the season. Read full report here
Our U13s hosted Torro Utd at the MDL on Saturday morning and thanks to a goal by Ben Ryan ran out 1-0 winners. Read full report here
On Saturday afternoon, our Senior Reserves lost heavily away to Electro Celtic.
Starting the weekend’s action, and conversely finishing this round up, our Senior 1st team travelled to Drogheda for the 2nd time in 5 days. This time they brought all 3 points back to Johnstown with them thanks to goals by Daniele Gismondi and Jonathan Forde. Read full report here
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