Our U9 academy squad travelled into De la Salle this afternoon in bitter cold conditions but put on a brilliant display along with DLS in a series of 9 games. A good number of our u8s battled with the older lads for the first time and certainly showed how capable they were.

Goal of the day must go to young Ryan Sutton who got stuck in and got his just rewards with a goal in a 6-6 thriller, not bad for a younger academy player.

Credit to the parents for braving the cold and cheering on the kids. It does make that little bit of difference. Big thanks to Gavin Lonergan, Nicky McGrath and their young coaches in De la Salle for hosting us. Brilliant to see the younger coaches getting involved and taking charge from a young age.

We had a large crowd of kids at our academy sessions this evening with the girls group kick-starting their sessions under the watchful eyes of Dee Travers, Padraig Kirwan and Mary Delahunty. The u7 boys were kept on their toes by Mick McCarthy and Michael Reid which is no mean feat. The second session of u8 & u9 boys had over 30 lads but had Miguel, Colm O’Donoghue, John Hearne and Mike Molloy putting them through their paces. Over 60 kids between the 2 hours with plenty fun had. But without these guys giving up their time every Friday evening the academy would not take place. It is growing year on year and it is thanks to coaches volunteering for making this happen and keeping the show on the road. The club are extremely lucky and very grateful to all our coaches throughout the club. To each and everyone of ye, massive thanks.

All schoolboys and junior league games cancelled due to the poor pitch conditions.

Saturday, u12 home to Villa, kick off 10.30
U14 away to Carrick, kick off 2.15
4th division away to Dungarvan, kick off 2pm

Sunday: 2b away to De la Salle, kick off 11am
Youths away to Villa, kick off 2pm

Due to the wet weather all waterford junior league games tomorrow are called off . So out 4th division an youths have the day off .

Tomorrow: Academy girls away to Piltown, kick off 10.15
A little bit of history being made in the morning as our academy u8 girls play their first game as a girls only team. Hopefully this will be the start of something big as the girls show as much enthusiasm as the boys.
U11 Blue home to Seaview Celtic, kick off 10.30.
U11 Orange home to Park Rangers, kick off 12.15
It seems like an eternity since both these squads played and the weather has been very poor to even train. Hopefully tomorrow will kick-start both squads for the rest of the season.
U13 away to Park Rangers, kick off 10.30
Again, a long time since these boys kicked a ball and returned to training this week so they are as eager as ever and will look to build on recent good performances.

Sunday: 4th division away to Kilmacow, kick off 11am.
A local derby is just the ticket for the golden oldies who will look to consolidate their top half position with 3 points.

Youths away to Bohs B, kick off 2pm.
This squad have been very consistent the last couple of months and put in a very solid performance in the friendly last Sunday against Kilmacow. The change in effort and attitude will stand to the boys as they head into the plate section where 5 wins will see them top the plate section. No pressure. �Best of luck to all sides and as always support for all teams is most welcome.

Saturday
U11 Blue home to Seaview Celtic, kick off 10.30
U11 orange home to Park Rangers,�Kick off 12.15
U13 away to Park Rangers, kick off 10.30

Sunday
4th division away to Kilmacow, kick off 11am
Youths away to Bohs B, kick off 2pm

A good blow out for our youths in an entertaining game against our near neighbours. Daniel Fewer Ward with the goal in a very good team performance. The boys start their league plate away to Bohs B next Sunday afternoon. Thanks to Kilmacow for travelling over and the best of luck to them in their quest for league honours.

We welcomed Piltown academy u9s down to Ashgrove for a wee blitz to kick start the new year. Cold as it was, over 40 kids from both clubs put on a great show with goals flying in by the bucket load. Big thanks to Eddie and the lads for the games and also to parents of all the kids for braving the cold.