U11 league games:
Blue squad played Tramore B and done exceptionally well in difficult circumstances.
Orange squad travelled to play DLS and done really well with goals galore from both clubs. Special mention to few academy players who answered the SOS and more than held their own this morning
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Wishing Ciara O’Keeffe a speedy recovery
All in the club would like to wish U12/13 player Ciara O’Keeffe a speedy recovery from the injury suffered earlier in the week. A massive loss to both the U12 and U13 squad where she has been outstanding in defence all season. Opposition centre forwards at both levels can sleep easy for a few weeks knowing Ciara is out of action.
Fixtures for the weekend
Fixtures for the weekend:
Saturday: U11 Blue squad home to Tramore, kick off 10.30
This squad continue to grow in confidence with every game and were very impressive in their last outing in Ferrybank. U11 Orange squad away to DLS, kick off 12.15. Only the second game for this group who have been plugging away at training and helping out the other squad and a number of them have been playing u12, so rustiness shouldn’t be a problem.
U13 home to DLS B, kick off 12noon: One of these sides will break their duck this weekend as both sit pointless to date. The lads have shown glimpses of what they are capable of so hopefully tomorrow is the day they get off the mark.
Sunday: 2B home to DLS, kick off 11am. The boys will be looking to keep the run going with 3 points here after lasts weeks terrific win in Carrick. A couple of midweek additions to the squad will strengthen them aswell as they aim to stretch their lead at the top.
Youths away to Kilmacow, kick off 2pm A derby match for the boys who put in their best performance of the season last weekend. Little motivation will be required for this one in what should be a cracker. Best of luck to all teams this weekend.
The academy continues this evening in Carrigeen Astro turf from 6-7pm for the 2011-2013 group and 7-8pm for the 2009-2010 group. Anyone interested in helping out please pop down.
Finally the club are still on the lookout for coaches for u11 Orange squad. If you can spare 2 hours a week for training and a couple hours every 2 weeks for matches, then please get in touch.
Memory lane this day 20 years
A trip down memory lane today as its 20 years today November 15th that one of the most bizarre and entertaining games took place in the 3rd round of the FAI junior cup between ourselves and Rosegreen Rangers from Tipperary in McGrath’s field, Dournane. As stated in the report, an extraordinary game which was held up for nearly an hour due to a bad injury suffered by a Rosegreen player, will be remembered for a long long time.
The line up on the day was: Andrew Norris, Terence Coffey, Kevin Dobbyn, John Sauvage, Mark Dobbyn, Paul Brady, Stephen Walsh, Lee Kelly, Robbie Kelly, Ian Murray, Trevor Dunphy. Subs Eoin Hennigan, John Ryan, Liam Sutton. Can anyone name the finishing 7 is the golden question? Or it might be easier to name the unlucky 4 that were red carded. The team headed into the open draw in the 4th round and had an away trip to Harps FC of Carlow in early December but that’s where the fairytale ended unfortunately with a 3-1 defeat. Good day was had by all in Carlow town afterwards though.
Youths result: Mooncoin Celtic 5 Tramore Rangers 0
Youths result: Mooncoin Celtic 5 Tramore Rangers 0
A good all round performance and a clean sheet secured. Playing with the breeze from the off James Delahunty scrambled home the opener but wastefulness and bad luck prevented the lads from adding to it. The second half was a different story with the lads dominating throughout. Kevin Conneely scored a tidy second goal before Ben Keating rifled in a brilliant third. A scrappy fourth goal by Ben again finished Tramore Rangers and the icing was put on the performance when Ciaran Quilty eventually notched with a 25 yarder. A different attitude on show today with a proper shape and structure in place. A good day but more work needed. Kilmacow away next Sunday will test the lads to the max.
4th division result: Mooncoin Celtic 2 Crusaders 0
A solid display which was overshadowed by bad injury suffered by Gerry Walsh. Playing against a very strong breeze the boys boxed clever in the first half and led through a Mick O’Dwyer goal at half time. They owned the second half completely but missed several chances before Gerry Walsh finished off a great move. Good 3 points secured. We all wish Gerry Walsh a speedy recovery from the injury picked up.
U14 result Ferrybank B 2 Mooncoin Celtic 3
A reaction was required after the Carrick game and the boys produced a brilliant display and attitude today , 1-0 down after 15 minutes didn’t stop the lads from remaining positive, 1-1 at half time after Kieran Fagan converted from the penalty spot. Mooncoin started the 2nd half stronger and got their rewards when Liam Quinn brushed off a tackle and rounded the keeper to slot the ball home to make it 2-1. This woke Ferrybank up and they started to get back into the game and ten minutes later made it 2-2.
This team was not settling for a draw and Mooncoin pushed on again, and with 8 minutes left Aaron McLaughlin hit the net !
All round great team performance Nathan, Jack, Luke, Cillian & Alan were immense at the back and a rotating midfield of Robbie,Dylan, Kyle, Lee, Miguel,Adrian & Sean all played there part. A good all round squad performance in what was a tight, tough encounter in difficult conditions.
Derby day in 2 weeks when the lads face Kilmacow.
2B result: CARRICK UTD 1-3 MOONCOIN CELTIC.
Today our 2B side travelled to Carrick United knowing a win would take us top of table and following a 6 weeks with no fixture we got off to a slow start. For most of the first half Carrick retained possession but it was Mooncoin who were posing the most treat. Kevin Walsh gave us a great start after 15 minutes. A ball was whipped into the box by Synnott, met the head of Walsh who looped a header over the keeper and into the left corner of the net. By the half hour mark it was 2-0. Mooncoin broke away from deep inside their half, Synnott passed a ball across the box to Kevin Walsh and from 10 yards out made no mistake placing it into the bottom left corner.
Carrick clawed one back just before half time from a free kick. The ball was whipped into the box and headed home. In the second half Mooncoin found a foothold in the game. Substitutes Kavanagh, Doyle, R. Walsh and Savauge made positive impacts in the half.
It was Kavanagh who sealed the game at the death with a nice header from a free kick from Savauge to give us a fantastic result on what was a very murky afternoon in Tom Drohan Park.
Next up is De La Salle tomorrow week at home. TEAM: Tebay, L.Walsh, C.O’Hanlon, McGrath, J. O’Hanlon, Howley, Kelly, O’Brien, Synnott, K. Walsh, É. Walsh. SUBS: (all used) Kavanagh, Doyle, R. Walsh, Savauge, Moore.
U12 result: Mooncoin Celtic 1 Southend 1
A cracking game between 2 evenly matched teams. Eoin O’Callaghan continued his good form with another cracking strike to give Mooncoin the lead midway through the first half and they held firm with the defence led by David O’Shea and Ciara O’Keeffe leading by example. Jake Moore was a busy man in the second half with one world class save keeping Southend out but unfortunately the rebound was scrambled home. Eoin O’Callaghan went close with a couple of free kicks and Anthony Dunphy put in a superb shift up front with a non stop work rate.
A draw being a fair result but the improvement shown by this squad is testament to the hard work put in over the last couple of months by Derek Tebay and the kids themselves with slick passing and a never say die attitude standing to them in every game.
This squad face an away trip to Ferrybank in their next game in 2 weeks. Well done all.
Fixtures for the weekend
U8 away to Villa, kick off 11am, A lot of these kids are making their debuts tomorrow in the first of a number of games planned for the next few weeks.
U9 away to Ballyduff, kick off 11am. Miguel and his coaches will travel to Ballyduff after opening their season with a few promising displays against the villa the last day. Again, this squad will play a number of games over the next few weeks both home and away.
Tomorrow U12 at home to Southend, kick off 10.30. Derek Tebay’s side will hope to build on their first win of the season when they host a Southend team which contains a number of former Mooncoin players. Should be an entertaining tie for spectators.
U14 away to Ferrybank B, kick off 12.15
After the disappointing display against Carrick in their last outing, Dick and Connie’s side will be hoping for a positive reaction. Ferrybank will be no pushovers as last seasons encounters showed.
2B away to Carrick, kick off 2pm.
The lads kick off their season…… Sorry, the lads restart their season after a long break of 7 weeks. They travel for this top of the table clash in the first of 3 crucial fixtures which will go a long way to determine the outcome of their season. Credit to the squad, they have trained away in big numbers so fingers crossed they remain unbeaten and go back on top.
Sunday: 4th division, home to Crusaders, kick off 12pm. A noon kick off for the oldies who continue to train in big numbers. One goal will probably be enough in this one so hopefully with player manager Pedro Carroll returning from his Spanish travels the lads will secure 3 points.
Youths home to Tramore Rangers, kick off 2pm
With a change in management, we hope to see a change in attitude and results. A talented squad who haven’t fulfilled their potential yet this season will start afresh under the new management team who will hope to start with a win.
A very busy weekend on the playing front, all support is most welcome for our teams both home and away.