Tag: Under 14

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.

U14 2104-2105
by Jonathan Purvis

Under 14s Match Report 10th January 2015

An excellent all round performance by this Johnstown side this morning in a very windy MDL, a result that was long over due.
Johnstown started off very quick and played some very good football early on and it wasn’t long before we went ahead, the ball broke to Adam Cummins just outside the Athboy box, he took 1 touch before unleashing a great shot across the keeper into the far corner of the net.
Athboy got back into the game against the run of play after a bit of mis-understanding in the Johnstown defence and the ball was played into an empty goal.
Johnstown went ahead again after a great corner by Darren Finnegan which fell to Mark Dowdall who slotted the ball home. Johnstown scored their 3rd shortly afterwards, when the very impressive Darren Finnegan won a penalty for his team, which was slotted home calmly by Adam O’Connor.
Athboy responded well, won a penalty themselves and made it 3-2 at half time. Johnstown had a player sent off just before half time which led to a very tense 2nd half.
The 2nd half kicked off with Johnstown down to 10 men and playing against a strong wind, but the lads showed real determination and a great fighting spirit and inside 10 minutes we were 4-2 up, Adam O’Connor put in a great tackle on the Athboy right back, the ball fell to Adam Cummins who played a 1st time ball down the line for Mark Dowdall to run onto, Mark cut inside into the box and drew a number of defenders towards him, he then played a simple pass to Darren Finnegan who slotted the ball away for a well deserved goal.
Athboy pushed forward in the hope of getting back into the game but the Johnstown midfield and defence held strong and worked tirelessly for each other, the odd ball that did get beyond them was dealt with by Daniel Murphy in the Johnstown goal. At the other end Mark Dowdall was a great outlet for his team as he had the Athboy defenders very worried with his pace and strength.
This was an excellent result against a very good footballing side and showed everyone what this Johnstown team are capable. Well done lads, I’m delighted for you’s, it was a well deserved result, now lets push on from this and have a good go at the other teams in this league.
Johnstown Daniel Murphy, Darren Clarke, Glenn Sheeran, Sean McGinley, Adam Barrett, Darren Finnegan, Adam Cummins, Adam O’Connor(c), Sean Kavanagh, Mark Dowdall, Christy Dillon, Timi Sowunmi, Lorcan McKeever, Jack Martin, Luke Conn

U14 2104-2105
by Jonathan Purvis

Under 14 Recruiting

Yes indeed you heard it right our under 14 still have places in their squad.  So if you missed the start of the season and now you want to play here is your chance.

Our 14s Train every Thursday from 545pm to 7pm in the MDL and new players are welcome to come and train with us.  So why not  pop down to the MDL next Tuesday and join the team.