Category: Announcments

Seniors 1st Team
by Julian Lee

Fitzsimon Cup Final Preview

Johnstown return to the final of the Fitzsimon Cup for the first time since winning this competition following their 2-1 victory over Kingscourt Harps in 2011, a season which also saw them lift the Division 3 title.

Johnstown’s opening tie was against Kilmessan, with the home side prevailing in a comfortable 4-0 win thanks to goals from Peter Dempsey, Arnold Ruksenas, and a brace from Lee Fahy.

Next up, was Dunshaughlin Youths. Following the abandonment of the 1st tie due to a severe snow shower, the game was refixed for the NEFL complex in March. Johnstown needed extra time to see off the challenge from Dunshaughlin, eventually running out 3-2 winners thanks to a hat trick from top scorer Ruksenas.

The quarter finals saw the visit of Trim Town to the complex last week. Another hotly contested encounter between these two sides saw Johnstown emerge victorious with a 3-2 scoreline, thanks to goals from Arnold Ruksenas and a brace from Shane Conroy.

On Sunday, only Rossin Rovers stood between Johnstown & the final. A tight game saw Johnstown edge through 2-1 thanks to goals from Lee Fahy & Shane Conroy with the winner.

In Friday’s final await Athboy Celtic. The division 2 champions will hold no fear for Johnstown, who have beaten them in both encounters this season. Athboy, on the other hand, will feel they have a point to prove.

All signs indicate another tight, exciting game in this year’s Fitzsimon cup at the home of Newtown United, a fitting venue for the final.

Come out and support our lads as they attempt to capture some silverware to crown an impressive season.

Come on Johnstown!!

Johnstown Fitzsimon Cup
Top Scorers
Arnold Ruksenas 5
Lee Fahy 3
Shane Conroy 3
Peter Dempsey 1

Seniors 1st Team
by Julian Lee

Johnstown Going Up

Congratulations to Johnstown’s Senior Men’s 1st team on their promotion from the NEFL John Gorman Motors Division 2.

An opening day defeat away to Torro Utd, which remains their only league defeat with 1 game left at the time of writing, followed by 2 draws in their next 2 games meant Johnstown had just 2 points from their opening 3 games. Far from an ideal springboard for the season to come.

September and October saw Johnstown rack up 6 successive wins, including their first win over eventual champions Athboy Celtic, scoring 28 goals among which was a club record of 6 goals in one game from Kacper Zeberek away to Newtown United, seeing them rise steadily up the division.

The end of October saw the return fixture against Torro and a chance to atone for the opening day defeat. A fractious encounter saw the home side reduced to 9 men but they managed to hold on for a point against the visitors who are the only side Johnstown have not beaten at least once in the league this season and are currently in line for a playoff.

With the winter break closing rapidly, it was important Johnstown did not let this draw disrupt their momentum. November saw them finish off the first half of the season with 2 wins and a draw at home.

As cup competitions took centre stage in the new year, Johnstown were limited to just one game a month in the league throughout January, February and March. Again, winning 2 drawing 1 but stretching their unbeaten league run to 15 games.

April began with a return trip to Athboy Celtic. A stunning free kick from Mark Grumley saw Johnstown complete the double and become the only team to stop the newly crowned division 2 champions from taking maximum points.

2 walkovers followed giving Johnstown the final 6 points necessary to secure promotion. While it would have been nice to clinch promotion on the field, no one can argue with their performances for the duration of the season.

Congratulations to all players involved this season and to manager Iain Sheridan and his assistant Christy Kavanagh in masterminding a successful league campaign and good luck in Wednesday’s Fitzsimon cup clash against Trim Town.

by Jonathan Purvis

Well Done Max

The NECSL have just announced their Galway cup squad and we are delighted to see that our Under 13s keeper Max has been chosen to represent the region on the squad and will play the Galway cup latter on in the year.

 

From all of us in the Club we would like to say Congratulations Max

 

 

Under 10 Girls
by Jonathan Purvis

Johnstown FC Girls

Building on our success this year of our first all girls team we are expanding.  Starting on Wednesday April 8th we will have training  in the MDL, running for 6 weeks.  For Under  14’s we train from 7-8pm and for under 17’s we train  8-9pm

All Welcome

by Jonathan Purvis

NECSL ID Card

The NECSL are introducing player ID cards for all grass playing games.  This coming Thursday the 12th of February all players from U11, 12, 13, 14 and 16 must be in the MDL from 7pm to get their ID photo taken.  Each players MUST bring with them a valid Passport or a Birth Cert and five euros to cover the cost of the card.  The card will be valid for two years and must be renewed on expiry.

The cards are being bought in to insure all players play with in their age groups.  It will insure that players only play at the correct age group and no children too old or two young play in a team they are not eligible for.  This is a positive step for all involved in Schoolboy Soccer in the NECSL.  From next year all players on grass must have an ID card for the ref to inspect at the start of a game.  The cards will be kept by the manager to avoid lost cards, as if a player has not got a card they will not be allowed play.

The company providing the cards to the NECSL are Age of Image they will be in the MDL to get the whole club done so please insure your child is there on time.  If you have any questions regarding the cards please ask any member of the club and we will be glad to advice.

by Jonathan Purvis

Congratulations Dylan

A massive well done to Dylan Connolly who today has been signed by Ipswich Town.

Its been a very exciting few weeks for Dylan who only last week won Outstanding Achievement award at the Meath Chronicle/Cusack Hotel Group Meath Sports person of the Year.  With today’s announcement Dylan will be starting the next phase of his career and we would all wish him the best of Luck in the world and we can still cheers “Come on the Town”