Newry City AFC held a very successful reunion on Saturday night for the club’s 1987 County Antrim shield winning side. Photos from the event can be seen below. All photos are courtesy of Sean McKevitt.
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It is with deep regret and great sadness that we learn of the death of Sam McCullough on Saturday afternoon after a lengthy illness.
Sam, in his 89th year, was a lifelong supporter and true friend of Newry Town/City FC.
He was first elected Chairman of the club in the mid fifties when it was competing in the Irish Alliance League. As Chairman he played a leading role in the high profile transfers of Peter Watson (to Aston Villa FC) and Pat Jennings (to Watford FC) during the early sixties and later held the position of Club President for a long number of years.
We extend our deepest sympathy and condolences to his loving Wife Betty and the entire McCullough Family.
Every month throughout the season Newry supporters will vote on our website for the NCAFC player of the month. The first team management will then pick the winner from the three players with the most votes in the poll.
Thanks to all 229 people that voted on the September poll. Mark Lowry, Jimmy Walker and David Anderson received the most votes but after careful consideration the first team management chose Jimmy Walker for the inaugural award.
We spoke with first team manager Darren Mullen shortly after he presented the award to Jimmy on Tuesday evening.
“I would like to congratulate Jimmy on winning the first ever Newry City AFC player of the month award. He is a deserving winner for his performances throughout the month.”
“Jimmy’s ability in midfield suits our style of football and he has become a vital player in that area for us. There were other worthy candidates throughout the team and I’m sure Jimmy will be the first to acknowledge that his team mates played a big part in helping him with his performances.”
Newry City under 17s league game with Donegal Celtic has been brought forward to 8pm this Friday night. The match will now be played AWAY at Donegal Celtic.
In the latest instalment of Meet the Players, we met up with Stefan Martin. Stefan has been a regular in the Newry City AFC reserve team this season and has been included in the senior squad on a number of occasions also. He is equally at home at centre half or centre midfield and is certainly one to watch for the future.
Name: Stefan Martin.
Age: 18.
Occupation: Steel worker.
Previous Clubs: Damolly.
Honours: A few Norman brown cups is about the height of it!
Footballing Hero: Gazza, different class!
What are your interests outside of football? Socialising with my mates and watching all kinds of sport, including cricket. Also women!
If you could take 3 celebrities to dinner who would they be and why? Ally McCoist because he’s a legend, Floyd Mayweather because he’s the greatest boxer alive (hopefully he would buy it) and finally Gazza because he’s a hero of mine & he would also be a laugh!
What is the best ground you have played in? The Showgrounds!
What would you like to achieve by the time you hang up your boots? To play for Newry City in the Irish Premier League!
Who is the joker of the team? Neil Barr, Niall Crilly and Ian Curran!
Who is the best at training? Davy Anderson.
Who is the worst at training? Joel Annett! (Sorry mate)
Who has the worst dress sense? Cricky (Chris Smyth), because of all that Liverpool gear he wears!
One song that gets you pumped up for a match? Eminem – lose yourself.
Who is the best player you have ever played with? Jason Martin!
What one word would best describes you as a footballer? Committed.
And finally…a word for the fans? Absolutely different class!
