NCAFC Academy Results Round-Up
The Newry City AFC Academy were back in action last weekend:
Newry City u11 -v- Foyle Harps u11 Subway NIYFA u11 plate at Lisburn Rec 1B
Newry City Goal Scorer: Karol Oleszczuk
A very tough game for Newry City u11s against a well drilled Foyle Harps u11s. The game started evenly enough with the first 15 minutes being contested in the right manner. This changed when Foyle Harps scored their first goal from a long-range effort, Newry’s players heads dropped.
Even though they still battled away and scored the 1st goal after half time though Karol Oleszczuk – they couldn’t find a way back into the game and Foyle Harps came out deserved winners.
Team: Rory O’Hagan (GK), Max McKeown, Rio Carroll (captain), Lorcan Haughey, Deaglàn Finnegan, Daìthì Gorman, Noah Kearns, Rhys Hempkin, Harry Owens, Karol Oleszczuk, Reuben Bentley-McKevitt
Next fixture: Newry City u11s -v- Hillsborough Boys Jets (no location has been given yet for the fixture)
Newry City AFC U15s v Newcastle Saturday 19 October Barbour 2
Newry hit the ground running scoring inside the first 2 mins with a well takin goal from Daniel Linden (1st game of the season due to an injury).
Soon after that, Ronan McCann got the 2nd goal to settle down the game, they started to relax and play with freedom.
Newry scored with only a few minutes remaining in the first half, Daniel again getting on the end of some good work from the Newry midfield players. 3-0 at half time.
2nd half started again with Newry coming out the more confident with 2 early goals from Jamie Franks and Frankie Bradley.
Newcastle got 1 back after that, a great strike from well outside the box.
Newry dominated play and goal scoring opportunities hitting 3 more goals courtesy of Jamie Franks Jacob Toner, and Daniel completing his hat trick.
After a few hard weeks, it was good for the boys to get back to winning ways.
Hard to point out a single outstanding player when they all played so well as a team.
Next fixture: Newry City u15s -v- Crewe United 2010 Friendly at Ballymacoss 1 (Lisburn) 26/10/2024 9.30am
NCAFC Academy Results Round-Up
The Newry City AFC Academy were back in action last weekend:
Newry City AFC U9s enjoyed competitive fun games against Ashgrove.
Goal scorers: Dan, Arthur, Darragh, Luke, Odhran, Jacob, Fionn.
As the photograph shows the lads had great craic with each other!
ACFC Hawks 2014 v Newry City AFC u11s at Lisburn Rec 3a
Goal scorers:- Rhys Hempkin x 2, Noah Turley x 1, Karol Oleszczuk x 1, Deaglàn Finnegan x 1, Daìthì Gorman x 1
A great game from Newry City u11s against a battling ACFC Hawks 2014. The first half was quite scrappy with the midfield fighting for procession. That was until Rhys Hempkin broke free on the left to arrow a shot past the opposition keeper. Newry grew in confidence but despite continued pressure – the score remained 1-0 at half time.
After the break, Newry came out fast and really upped their game in terms of pressurising their opponents on the ball. Newry soon made it 2-0 with a well worked team goal again scored by Rhys Hempkin.
The work rate shown by the Newry players produced a very dominant display and further goals by Noah Turley, Karol Oleszczuk, Deaglàn Finnegan & Daìthì Gorman sealed an impressive 6-0 victory. Some brilliant football played and great goals scored – the pick of which was Deaglàn Finnegan scoring a fantastic lobbed effort after a great through ball from Daìthì Gorman.
Team:- Rory O’Hagan (GK), Max McKeown, Rio Carroll, Daniel Drumm, Noah Kearns, Deaglàn Finnegan, Daìthì Gorman, Karol Oleszczuk, Rhys Hempkin (captain), Noah Turley.
Next fixture: Warrenpoint Town 2014 v Newry City AFC 2014 at Milltown in the NIYFA U11s cup
Newry City AFC U12s put in their best efforts at the weekend, scoring first with an effort from Luke Dinsmore.
Unfortunately the game didn’t work out the way we wanted it with Brookvale finding an equaliser and going on to win the game 3-1.
A special mention to Leon on making his debut for the club and almost scoring!
We wish Brookvale all the best in the next round of the NI Cup.
Next Fixture: Newry City AFC U12 v Northend United Youth 2013 12/10/24 KO 10am at Lisburn Rec 2B
Newry City AFC U15 v Colin Valley Saturday 5/10/2024
Newry City AFC U15 suffered a tough 1-0 defeat against Colin Valley, despite dominating the game. The team faced several contentious refereeing decisions, including a disallowed goal and a penalty appeal that went unanswered. Despite a strong second-half effort and standout performances from Lee Devlin, Lee Clarke, Jacob Toner, and Tomás Devlin, Newry couldn’t find the net, and Colin Valley secured a 1-0 victory.
Next Fixture: Newry City AFC U15 v Lisdrum Youth FC 2010 11/10/24 KO 7pm at Bluebell Stadium Lisburn
Club Statement
Following the departure of Barry Gray, Newry City AFC are delighted to appoint Darren Mullen as First Team Manager along with Ray Byrne and Jervis McCaul as coaches.
Newry City AFC Chairman Martin McLoughlin commented “After a hectic weekend today became a day of change at NCAFC. Firstly, let me place on record our thanks to Barry, Mark and Ciaran for all of the hard work they have done during their tenure.
“I am well aware of the time that they have put in, in a bid to make the club a success and the sacrifices that they have made to try and make that possible. I have no doubt that circumstances beyond their control in particular injuries to key players has hindered their efforts.
“As a club our aim is to keep NCAFC in senior football and to challenge for league titles. Therefore, we feel it is crucial to appoint a successor who has knowledge of the league and especially the setup at the club.
“With the excitement of our new 4g training facility nearing completion we are in a great position off the pitch but need the results on the pitch that have so far been avoiding us.
“From previous experience of Darren and his backroom staff I know they will be under no illusion about the task ahead and will be keen to get the job started.
Hopefully this change will give us the boost we need and we can restart our season from here.”
Darren Mullen commented “This has all happened very quickly but I had no hesitation in agreeing to help the club. They say you should never go back in football but Raymond Byrne, Jervis McCaul and I all have a huge emotional attachment to this club.
“Results haven’t been good but I believe the squad that’s there is a lot better than the current league position shows. The fans have always been brilliant but we need to start giving them something to sing about. As a group we will be working hard to get Newry City back where they belong and that work starts this Tuesday night.”
Club Statement
The management committee of Newry City AFC can announce that we have parted ways with first team manager, Barry Gray. We would like to place on record our thanks to Barry for all of his hard work at the club during a very difficult time on and off the pitch. Barry leaves with our best wishes.
A further update will follow in due course.