Draperstown Celtic endured a trek to play Enniskillen Rangers in the second game of the new season. It was a better performance from the young Celts and they did their goal difference with a thumping 11 – victory over the Fermanagh team.
The Celts went straight down to business and for the first 20 mins they just blew Enniskillen away. The first chance for DC arrived in the first minute when a clever pass from Flanagan found McLaverty and just as he was about to slam the ball home it took a wicked bobble and went for the goal kick. DC were not to be denied and two mins later Flanagan gave the young Celts the lead with a well taken goal. Straight from the kick off the Celts won possession and straight away went on the attack. On the right wing the impressive McElhone McLaverty who burst pass his marker and sent across a great ball which the onrushing Doole converted to further extend the lead.
A few minutes later Doole scored again to make it 3 – 0. DC were now rampant and the midfield of Doole, Convery, Flanagan, Scullion and McElhone destroyed Enniskillen. The fourth goal arrived on the 15 minute mark when McLaverty finished smartly. By this stage Enniskillen knew they were in for a long morning. DC continued their blistering start and when Flanagan picked the ball up about 25 yards out he struck a sweet shot into the top corner of the net. Another couple of minute later Convery decoded he wanted into the act as well and hit an absolutely stunning shot into the top corner. Enniskillen changed their shell shocked keeper and almost his fist piece of action was to face a penalty when Doole was cynically brought down. However the young replacement keeper saved the penalty. There was 1 lapse of concentration just before the half from DC and the Rangers forward capitalised to give his team a first half consolation goal .Half Time 1 – 6.
The second half did not bring about any luck for Enniskillen and they soon found themselves further behind when Convery scored his second of the game with a fabulous looping volley. DC piled on the pressure and Doole scored another 2 goals in a matter of minutes to put the result way beyond doubt. There was a moment of concern for DC when they had to replace their keeper Gallagher after he staved his thumb making a save. The young Celts continued to dominate and they scored their 10th when following a great corner from Flanagan, centre half McCloskey rose highest to power home a brilliant header. The home team did have 2 chances but replacement keeper Glass made 2 smart saves, the first with his feet in a 1v1 situation and then a magnificent diving save to his right. There was still time for another and it duly arrived when McLaverty powered down the right wing and hit an unstoppable shot off the crossbar to complete the annihilation. Final Score 1 – 11.
A much better team performance overall with some great individual performances including an impressive debut from new signing McElhone before he had to go off injured.
Thanks to the supporters who made the trip to Lurgan – as always it is much appreciated.
Thanks to John Doole for his continued sponsorship of the Energy drinks
Squad: Conor Gallagher, Odhran McGuigan, Roghan McCloskey, Peter Lagan, Mark Doole, John Eddie Convery, Ciaran Scullion (Capt.), Connlaoth McElhone, Adam McLaverty, Tiarnan Flanagan, Conor Glass, Eunan O’Kane, Pearse Grant, Jack Doherty, Roddy Mullin
Goals: Doole (4), Flanagan (2), McLaverty (2) Convery (2) McCloskey
Player of Week: Mark Doole
Next Fixtures
U15 – Sat 24th Sept – Moyola Park @ Cahore Park. KO time TBC
U14 – Sat 24th Sept – Dungiven U15 @ Cahore Park. KO TBC
Training
Under 15 training – Thursday night 7pm @ Back Row 3G pitch
Under 14 training – Wednesday night 8pm @ Back Row 3G pitch
Under 12 training (players born in 2000) – Friday night 8pm @ Back Row 3G pitch
Membership
The membership fee is £10.00 for the season and this will include insurance for the team. All Youth membership must be paid by end of Sept 2011. Also a £2.00 charge will be payable at each training session which will go to the cost of running the team.
Registration
To register a child as a player for the league Draperstown Celtic will require
• A photocopy of the birth certificate OR passport
• 2 passport sized colour photographs
• A signed registration form
Celtic Club Shop
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 can be downloaded from the club website. Forms and further details regarding sizing, printing etc can be obtained by contacting Paul on 07841344253 or visiting the merchandise page on the website www.dc-fc.net.
If you have any queries on youth football at Draperstown Celtic please contact the Youth Officer (Paul McCallion) on 07841344253
