St Mary’s vs. Celtic U14’s – Match postponed due to waterlogged pitch
Celtic U16 2-0 Donemana
Celtic U16s continued their current good run of form with a hard fought victory over a decent Donemana side at a freezing Cahore Park on Saturday. Credit must be given to Donemana for bouncing back after a mauling last week and making the Celts work for their 3 points. Draperstown made use of the wind and attacked from the off but they did not put Donemana under any real pressure. The Celts continued to try to play good football but Donemana got everyone behind the ball and closed down really well.
Celtic began to influence the game more and the wingers, Mulholland and Flanagan were a handful for the Donemana full backs. The breakthrough came when McKenna, showing good skill, dribbled his way into the box before being scythed down – McGuigan stepped up and drilled the ball down the middle to make it 1-0. Donemana tried to come back into the game but found the defence of McCabe, Young and the McAuley’s hard to break down. The Celts did have a nervous moment when a long clearance from the Donemana defence caught the Celts napping and a rash challenge from keeper McCloy took out the Donemana centre-forward. The referee gave the keeper the benefit of the doubt and awarded a free kick from just outside the box, which Draperstown dealt with well.
The second half began well for Donemana and they took the game to Celtic and had a couple of half chances which they failed to capitalise on. At this stage of the game it seemed only a matter of time to the Donemana equaliser but McCloy redeemed himself when he dived full length to grasp a cross with the Donemana right winger waiting to tap the ball home.
Draperstown rode out the storm and took a tighter grip of the game when the lively Tallon scored to make it 2-0. To their credit the visitors did not give up and continued to make the Celts work until the very end of the game.
All in all a difficult game for the Celts but they persevered and deserved the victory – another difficult game awaits them next week when they visit Moyola.
Team: McCloy, M. McAuley, McCabe, Young, C. McAuley, McKenna, Hegarty, Mulholland, Flanagan, McGuigan, Tallon
Subs: Scullion, Greenwood, McDevitt, Webb
Goals: McGuigan (pen) Tallon
Fixtures 20th November
U14 – Craigavon. Kick off 10.30am. Venue to be confirmed
U16 – Moyola U16. Kick off 11.00am @ Moyola
Celtic Club Shop
Draperstown Celtic are pleased to announce that our own Club Shop is now ready to receive orders. In association with Live 4 Soccer, Celtic have prepared a range of 12 products such as replica youth tops, hoodies, jackets etc with can be personalised with names and numbers. Order forms are currently being distributed and they can also be downloaded from the club website. The completed order forms and cheques for payment must be returned to Paul McCallion before Sat 27th November to guarantee delivery for Christmas. Order forms and further details regarding sizing, printing etc can be obtained by contacting Paul on 07841344253.
Draperstown Youth Teams
Draperstown Celtic has 2 youth teams competing in the following age groups.
Under 16 – Born on or after 01/01/1995
Under 14 – Born on or after 01/01/1997
If you are interested in playing for Draperstown at the above age groups or for any queries about youth football at DCFC, more information can be obtained by contacting the Youth Officer, Paul McCallion on 07841344253.
Training
Training for the U16 squad takes place every Wednesday at the Back Row Centre 3G pitch from 7.00 – 8.00pm. Cost £2.00 per session which goes to the hire of the facility and the running of the team for the season.
Training for the U14 squad takes place every Thursday at the Back Row Centre 3G pitch from 7.00 – 8.00pm. Cost £2.00 per session which goes to the hire of the facility and the running of the team for the season.
Youth Table Quiz
On Friday 03rd December Draperstown Celtic will host a Table Quiz in the Market Inn to raise funds for the Youth teams. All parents and supporters of the teams are very welcome. Further details to follow.
Sponsors
Thanks to our youth team sponsors – Brian McKenna Photography, McGirr Architects and SMC Builders Ltd. Please support our sponsors.
Website
Keep up to date with Draperstown Celtic at www.dc-fc.net or on Facebook.
