A disappointing result but a decent performance by this young squad. Scoreless at half time they started the second half stronger and took the lead through a Robbie Doherty finish but back came Tramore who peppered Paddy T’s goal and nicked an equalizer before snatching the three points when a horrible spin on the ball wrong footed Paddy T Murphy on goal.

Coaches will be happy as it was the first outing and a lot learned by both players and management.

WSFL Under 14D league

Park Rangers B 0 vs Mooncoin Celtic 6

Great start to the season in a very sunny Faithlegg with a noon Kick off today. Park Rangers started very strong and looked like they were going to punish us today. However a solid performance from Alex Bailey, Liam Hogan, Mikey Cronin & Ciara O’Keeffe kept out all the attacks in the first 10 mins.

We settled down and found our stride. Denis Kinsella was making a breakthrough down the left and was very unlucky not to score from a screamer of an effort. Eoin O’Callaghan was solid in the Centre of midfield and both covered every blade of grass.

New signing Daniel Roberts was very effective on the right wing both he and Brian Dunphy were making life difficult for the home side. We opened the scoring through that combination with a very well worked goal by Sam Hartwell.

Brian Dunphy added a real blow just minutes before half time to bring us in at half time 2-0 up.. After a few positional changes at half time we came out a totally different animal and gave Park Rangers little hope in the second half. Tom Conway moved to the left wing and Conor Dermody to Centre midfield.

Great play by both left Conor Dermody open to thread a sublime 60 yard pass to the toe of Brian Dunphy who stormed through to make it 3-0.. moments later Tom Conway played another long ball in the path of Sam Hartwell and Sam made it 4-0. Sam had switched to the right wing at half time and put in a second half performance that he can be really proud of and gave Park Rangers a roasting for a solid half hour and deservedly winning man of the match… we kept knocking on the door and Lee Freyne gave Tom Conway a great ball and Tom put it away to make it 5-0.

Lee Freyne opened up the defence moments later with a great goal to make it 6-0… Jake Moore was his usual self in goal and played a blinder.

The mooncoin defence didn’t put one foot wrong in the second half. Aaron Fewer and Matthew Morahan came in late in the game and played very well and Matthew was unlucky not to get on the scoresheet.. great to see loads of support from Mooncoin today.

Well done everyone!!!!

Today: u12 home to Tramore C, kick off 4pm
This squad will look to fly out of the traps in what will be the first competitive fixture for a lot of them.

U14 away to Park Rangers, kick off 12 noon.
A squad that only got going in the second half of the season last year, should start well this year with the experience gained from last year and should be confident going to Faithlegg.

Tomorrow: 4th division home to Park Rangers, kick off 11am.
The older lads kick their league campaign off tomorrow with a decent preseason under their belts and a few new signings to bolster the team.

Youths home to Tramore Rangers, kick off 2pm
Short a few starters last week against the same opposition, a full squad tomorrow should be well capable of turning over Rangers who nicked a 1-0 win last Monday evening.

Support for all teams would be very much appreciated.

2A away to Piltown, kick off 7pm
A derby away day with the lads looking to gather three points in what will surely be a very interesting encounter. Support for the lads would be most welcome.

Today saw the grass down on the new pitches so soon enough we’ll see a little bit of green rather than dust. A lot done…..but a lot lot more to do.

Our youths had there first game this evening , away to tramore Rangers and after a strong performance came out the wrong side of a 1-0 scoreline . Plenty of positives to take away from the game and this squad will only get better . Onwards and upwards

Youths away to Tramore Rangers, kick off 6.30
A difficult place to get a result but after a decent pre season, this squad will travel with confidence as they have a number of last year’s cup winning team involved along with a few new signings. The very best of luck to the squad and management.

With less than a week to go to our 50th anniversary dinner dance, we are urging all past and present players and members that dont have their tickets to get in touch.

A great night will be had with a 5 course meal followed by band and DJ. Get in touch with Michelle on 0863723163 to purchase your ticket.

One of our advertisers from our 20k drop event earlier this year would love to see families get out on Saturday and enjoy a good day out at the Iverk Show. The Show committee were very kind to the club with sponsorship earlier this year so we urge as many members to get yourselves up to Piltown on Saturday.

The best of luck to the organising committee on the day and fingers crossed the weather will be good.