Author: Sean McKevitt

Sean is an avid supporter of Newry City AFC and will be bringing you all the latest news from the club.

Meet The Players – John Smyth

We recently caught up with Newry City AFC player John Smyth. John who comes from Dundalk currently plays on the left wing and has been involved in the club for a few years now. He was more than happy to answer a few of the questions which we posed to him.

Name: John Smyth
Age: 22
Occupation: General Labourer
Previous Clubs: Muirhevnamor, Dundalk, Woodview, Bellurgan
Biggest Achievement: Playing for my country, Republic of Ireland, from under 15s up to under 19s level.
Position: Left Wing/Centre Midfield/Left Back.
Footballing Hero: Cristiano Ronaldo
What are your interests outside of football? Spending time with my girlfriend Kate and going to the gym.
What is the best ground you have played in? Celtic Park
What would you like to achieve by the time you hang up your boots? Just as much as I can
Who is the joker of the team? Grandad Paul McElroy
Who is the best at training? Jervis McCaul
Who is the most skillful in the squad? Myself
Who has the worst dress sense? Chris McMahon
Who is the best player you have ever played with? Conor Clifford, who was on the books at Chelsea until this year. He now plays for Southend United.
What one word would best describes you as a footballer? Determined
And finally…a word for the fans? Amazing

Call for phones & Loose Change!

Have you any old mobile phones lying around the house you no longer use? The Club are hoping to raise funds through recycling old mobile phones. So why not clear out those old phones which we all have sitting around in at least one drawer or cupboard at home and help our club and the environment in the process!

You can drop them into the Club Shop or see Decky McParland at any home game.

The Club would also appreciate any contribution to the ‘Loose Change’ Collection Bottle which is placed on the counter in the Social Club. All money that is raised is put towards the running of the Youth Development. Thank You.

 

 

Newry City AFC Under 13 team trials

Newry City AFC Under 13 team trials will take place on the back pitch at the Showgrounds on Saturday 10th August, 10.00-11.30am.

The trial is open to anybody born in 2001. All trialists should be dressed to play with football boots and shinpads.

If you require any more information you can contact the Under 13 Team Manager Lee Kirrane on 07809 877 072 / leekirrane@me.com or Conlon Morrison on 07919592943.

Maynooth Town 1 Newry City AFC 0

Newry senior team travelled to Maynooth on Saturday for a pre-season friendly against Leinster League Division one side Maynooth Town FC. Although Newry lost the game 1-0, there were many positives to take from the game such as a solid display from debutant goalkeeper Peter Murphy and a Man of the Match performance from midfield dynamo Paul Daly.

Everyone at Newry City AFC would like to thank Maynooth Town FC and Brady’s Bar for their very kind hospitality. We wish you every success for the future.

Next up for Newry is another friendly, this time against Mid Ulster Division One team Ambassadors of Portadown. K.O is 2.30pm at the Showgrounds, Saturday 3rd July.

Some photos from Saturday’s match (Click on thumbnails to view larger images):

Player Sponsorship now available!

The Player Sponsorship Scheme is a popular and affordable way in which businesses and individuals alike can contribute that little bit more to the club without breaking the bank.

Sponsor a Player of your choice for just £50 and receive acknowledgement on our website for the full season! You can sponsor a player by yourself or, like many fans have done in the past, you can get together with friends and fellow fans and sponsor a player as a group.

Our Senior squad is due to be released within the next week – you can register your interest in sponsoring a player by contacting gary@newrycityafc.co.uk or give him a call on 07745112320.