After a week off from training the lads couldn’t wait to take to the pitch today. We welcomed Will Cuddihy back after his recent injury and he slotted straight into left back. We started the game well with some nice passing and link up play between the midfield and defence. As always the defence was solid out and kept Ferrybank to very little chances during the first half. Some great play by the attacking trio of Ben O’Hanlon Eoin O’Callaghan and Mike O’Keefe seen us create some decent chances in the first half and around half way thru the first half some great play from the 3 lads seen Mike O’Keefe take the ball down on the edge of the box and slot it into the far bottom left corner. The goal brought complete confidence to every player in the squad and even had Thomas O’Brien turn to me during the game and say “it was like we were watching Barcelona play” We started the second half like the first in complete control of the game and some good efforts from Captain for the day Ben O’Hanlon seen some decent saves from the Ferrybank keeper. It’s was only time until we got the second goal and with not long left on the clock the ever present Eoin O’Callaghan put the ball in the net to make it 2-0. Some great defending seen us keep a second clean sheet in a row. The delight of this win could be heard from the home dressing room after the game with the whole squad singing their hearts out. There will be no man of the match this weekend as all 12 players put in as much effort as each other. Roll on next Saturday as we take on Stradbally at home full of confidence.

This morning 26 of our u8s and u9s arrived in Ferrybank to compete in the clover tournament with high hoping making an impression. The C squad made up of 3 u9s and 5 u8s were in a tough group with strong Bohs and Southend teams and also Piltown who just nicked a late goal to beat them. Good experience gained with 5 of them eligible for next year’s competition. Unfortunately they exited at the group stage.

Our B squad were in a tricky group with Villa, De la Salle and Piltown A. With 2 u9s and 6 u8s in this squad, again a lot of experience gained for future competitions. Unfortunately a group stage exit again.

The A squad were grouped with De la Salle B, Ferrybank and Ballyduff and scored big victories against Ferrybank and De la Salle but got caught cold when Ballyduff turned em over. To qualify for a quarter final, the dreaded penalty shoot out play off took place where a south Kilkenny derby between ourselves and Piltown took place. Nerves of steel were shown by Luke Harrington, Ethan Owens and Eoghan Drennan to score the penalties to send us through.

Bohs B awaited the lads as they looked to advance to a semi finals but a really tired Mooncoin Celtic team came up short as they were punished for silly mistakes. A brilliant day was had by all with lots of goals, saves and wonderful skills displayed, with Luke Harrington’s wonderful piece of skill against Bohs leaving the watching crowd gasp in awe. Big thanks to Ferrybank for hosting today, to the parents for their support on the sidelines.

Thank you to the coaches for their time and efforts not just today but all season, the disappointment on their faces afterwards said it all. Final thanks goes to all 26 young players who entertained us all day.

Our teams from todays clover tournament in Ferrybank ⚽️ Great day had by all

Tomorrow U12 home to Ferrybank B, kick off 10.30
Derek’s squad who have been very unlucky the last month or so will look to get a win tomorrow to lift them up the table with a few games still to play.

U9s will play in the clover tournament in Ferrybank with 3 teams entered they will be gunning for glory in what is always a competitive competition.

Sunday:
U13 cup away to Bohs, kick off 1pm.
This rearranged cup match in poleberry will be hopefully the first step in a good cup run for Victors squad.
Best of luck to all teams and support is most welcome as always.

Our u9s who were training this evening in preparation for Saturday’s Clover tournament pictured with some of our Youth Cup winners and the cup itself.

Big thanks to Daragh, Kevin, Ben and Padraig for giving up their time.

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An early goal from Mick Dwyer after 2 minutes had hopes raised but Southend proved their worth as league champions and got a hold on the game. A golden chance fell Scobys way but the keeper saved. Gerry Walsh had a goal disallowed for offside which would have setting things up nicely but Southends persistence paid off with them forcing an equalizer through an og. Half time gave the lads a chance to recoup but again Southend dominated and wore the lads down to see out the game 3-1. A disappointing result but these older boys should be well proud of their season, more than holding their own in the league and also reaching a cup semi final.

Our 4th division team play their cup semi final this evening against league champions Southend. The youths proved on Sunday that this counts for little when they beat Ballinroad. The older boys would love your support Ozier Park this evening for 7pm kick off to spur them on. Please share this post and we get a bit of noise going behind the lads.

As predicted this morning a shock could have been on the cards and low and behold, the boys only went and beat the league leaders in their own back yard. A change in formation by the management mixed things up and everything started very well with Liam Quinn notching what proved to be the winner on 15 minutes. Comfortable throughout, the lads kept Ballyduff at bay with only one chance falling their way and Nathan Long stood firm to keep them out. The boys ran down the clock to secure the 3 points and blow the league race wide open. Confidence will be high going into the cup with the lads more than capable of beating anyone in the league.