http://www.nifootball.co.ukindex.php/_rss Latest news and match reports from the web's premier Irish Football website en scott.boyde@nifootball.co.uk Copyright 2013 Mon, 13 May 2013 14:32:35 GMT http://www.nifootball.co.uk/news/comments/nifootball-text-service http://www.nifootball.co.uk/news/comments/nifootball-text-service#When:14:32 For next season I will be testing a text service to help update @nifootball twitter page with live match scores.  This service will enable all non twitter users to send a text to me with the match score.  It should also help with getting the score out there when you can't get twitter connected but can still text.  I can then update all the twitter members about your teams score. If service proves successful I should be able to have a live score page on the site with regular updates of all the scores. To use the service just save the following number on your mobile 07797 805839 Send a text starting with one of the following codes. bdfl bpil bsml dawfl fwfl nafl niwfa safl Then add your message. example  text 07797805839 niwfa crues 3-0 allstars Any issues or questions email me enquiries@nifootball.co.uk 2013-05-13T14:32+00:00 http://www.nifootball.co.uk/news/comments/club-admin http://www.nifootball.co.uk/news/comments/club-admin#When:13:38 Once again I hope to have the club admin back to where it was a couple of seasons ago.  With limited funds and resources I have been unable to import much of the club admin into the new site.  But thanks to a new plugin I am now able to offer users of the site the ability once again to update their club and team details. You will be able to edit and update individual club and team details like colours, pitch, twitter and facebook accounts.  You can also add player details, this will enable you to record even more information i.e. team sheets, subs and goals. Each team will then have a record of how many games, goals each player has for that season. To sign up simply register on the site, and once you have logged in at least once, fill in this request form.  I will then enable your account to access the relevant control panel. 2013-05-13T13:38+00:00 http://www.nifootball.co.uk/news/comments/ballymena-provincial-league-round-up-19-01-13 http://www.nifootball.co.uk/news/comments/ballymena-provincial-league-round-up-19-01-13#When:23:23 Intermediate Division With no games played Saturday it’s time to have a look at how teams who appear to be in the best position for league honours at the end of the season. No doubt Cup games will play an important part and as the season progresses this could have an effect on results. Presently Magherafelt Sky Blues top the league table and are still in the O’Gorman Cup. Newtowne are undefeated in the league and are currently 2nd in the table are still very much alive in the IFA Intermediate Cup as well as the McReynolds, Crawford and O’Gorman Cups. Brantwood who have played the same number of league games as Newtowne are still in the McReynolds and Crawford Cups. Desertmartin who have played a league game more than both Newtowne and Brantwood are still in the O’Gorman and Crawford Cups. Dunloy are still in the McReynolds and Crawford Cups but have dropped ten league points up to now. Though the betting people would probably put their money on Newtowne, Brantwood or Desertmartin could see Magherafelt as the party poppers as the old saying goes a bird in hand is worth two in the bush. Junior Division One Ballyclare Comrades Reserves are back defending their title and still undefeated and are closely followed by Tobermore United Reserves, Desertmartin swifts and Cookstown Olympic. Ballyclare appear to have the edge at present but will do very well to go through the season undefeated. Similar to the Intermediate Division Cup games could play an important role in the final run in for the title. The Comrades are still in the Linda Welshman Cup and Canada Trophy as is Tobermore United Res and Desertmartin Swifts. Cookstown Olympic are in the Crawford Cup and Canada Trophy and it would appear to be a level playing field at present. No doubt a number of other teams will be looking to strengthen their positions and a capable of taking points from any team. Junior Division Two Woodlands are currently setting the pace at the top of the table with Castle Star, Chimney Corner Res, 1st Mossley YM and York Road Loughside ‘A’ in hot pursuit. York Road are undefeated in eight games and are still competing in the Irish Junior Cup as well as the Crawford Cup, Linda Welshman Memorial Cup and Canada Trophy. Chimney Corner are competing in the Crawford Cup, Linda Welshman Memorial Cup and Canada Trophy while Castle Star and 1st Mossley YM are still in the Linda Welshman memorial Cup and Canada Trophy. Again Cup runs could be decisive in the run in for the league title.  Junior Division Three Cookstown RBL sit in the driving seat at present but Rathcoole, FC Whiteabbey, Ballysillan Swifts and York Road Loughside ‘B’ are hot on their heels. Like the other divisions Cup runs could be a possible determining factor in the run in for the league title. York Road with their ‘A’ team competing in the cups leaves than a free run for league games. Cookstown are still in the Crawford Cup and Canada Trophy while FC Whiteabbey play in the Crawford Cup and Canada Trophy. Rathcoole have the easier cup run being only in the Canada Trophy. 2013-01-19T23:23+00:00 http://www.nifootball.co.uk/news/comments/ni-football-site-news http://www.nifootball.co.uk/news/comments/ni-football-site-news#When:12:25 Its been a while since I updated you all on whats been going on with the site, but with the recent addition of David to the NI Football family I have had my hands full.  One thing I had been working on was the  redevelopment of how the stats on the site where compiled and displayed.  Last season the site had quite a few problems with this part of the site and seariously needed an overhaul. Over the summer I had been exploring several options and had been in contact with several developers.  Unfortunately nothing came from those and luckily for me as I stumbled across a plugin that used some of the original code I had been using a few years ago.  I have now modified the main parts of this to suit NI Football's needs and from today I have started to use this new code. You will see some slight changes in the url's of the fixtures and standings pages but hopefully nothing that will affect browsing the site.  Also with the new code I was able to bring in the stats that I had on the original site from when it started.  SO we now have historical data back to 2006 when I first started.  There are many of these seasons though that I need to check over as some of the fixtures and results appear to be missing. The main leagues and divisions should all be right up to date with the results and I am currently working on the Leagues Cups.  I have started adding in the results for Cups like the Irish Junior and Senior Cups so please give me some time to add these. I will have made some mistakes during the updating stage so please if you see any mistakes in results, i.e. scores, any missing results even spelling mistakes in team names please drop me and email scott.boyde@nifootball.co.uk. This new system will make it easier for me to update the fixtures and results so you can get the updates quicker.  It will also enable me to provide better stats and over the next few weeks will be adding match previews so you can see how your opponents have been doing.  I am working on the player stats that I had on the site a couple of years back and will be looking for someone to help me test this, so if you have team sheets etc please drop me an email. If when using the new pages you see any errors or you think it is not working as expected again please drop me and email so I can get it fixed asap. Many Thanks Scott     2013-01-19T12:25+00:00 http://www.nifootball.co.uk/news/comments/south-antrim-football-league-round-up-03-11-12 http://www.nifootball.co.uk/news/comments/south-antrim-football-league-round-up-03-11-12#When:19:22 ORANGEFIELD OB III claimed the last spot in the Ironside Cup semi-finals when they beat Ballynafeigh YM 4-2 after extra time. They will now play last year's runners-up, Sporting Lisburn, in the semi-final while Glaston and Braniel YM meet to decide the other final place.   Glaston remain unbeaten at the top of the Premier Division after a 3-1 win over First Lisburn with Sean Connelly getting two of the goals. James Campbell scored twice in Sporting Lisburn's 5-0 win over Lambeg Star and Sandy Row came back from 1-3 down to beat Bloomfield III 4-3. In Division 1, Conrad McAleenan scored four and Stevie Matthews got a hat-trick when FC Utd Lisburn beat Roseville 13-0 and Johnny Phillips grabbed three of the goals in the 7-2 win for Glenavy III over Dunmurry Inn.  A late penalty earned Lisburn Athletic a 2-2 draw with Lisburn Rangers III and Alan Balfour got a hat-trick in Sporting Lisburn II's 8-2 victory over Cregagh Wanderers. Gareth Johnston got both South Antrim's goals in a 2-0 win against Belvoir FC II and Warren YM had a 4-0 win over Ballymacash YM II. Braniel YM beat Holywood III 5-2 in the County Antrim Shield round 2. 2012-11-07T19:22+00:00 http://www.nifootball.co.uk/news/comments/south-antrim-football-league-round-up-27-10-12 http://www.nifootball.co.uk/news/comments/south-antrim-football-league-round-up-27-10-12#When:10:45 TWO goals from Graham Phillips gave Sporting Lisburn a 2-0 quarter final victory over Lambeg Rangers, who had beaten Sporting in last year's Ironside Cup final.  Sean Armstrong scored both goals for Glaston when they beat Sandy Row 2-1 to set up an Ironside Cup semi-final with Braniel YM, who saw off a brave challenge from Division 1 team, South Antrim to progress 3-2. In the Premier Division, Ballymacash YM were pushed all the way before winning 3-2 against Bloomfield III, thanks to two goals for Colin Jamison. Belvoir FC came back from a goal down at half-time to draw 1-1 with Belvoir FC. There was a surprise in Division 1 where Cregagh Wanderers drew 1-1 with Lisburn Rangers III and the top game between the two challengers for the title, Orangefield OB III and Warren YM, ended 2-2. Warren came back from two goals down.  Colin Mack scored five goals in the 9-2 win for Ballymacash II over Dunmurry Inn, Sporting Lisburn II beat Belvoir II 3-2 and FC Utd Lisburn got a third successive victory, 4-1 over Lisburn Athletic. 2012-11-01T10:45+00:00 http://www.nifootball.co.uk/news/comments/south-antrim-football-league-round-up-01-09-12 http://www.nifootball.co.uk/news/comments/south-antrim-football-league-round-up-01-09-12#When:16:24 THE season opened in the South Antrim League with a rush of goals - 79 scored in 11 games. In the Premier Division Blaine McMillan hit five in Braniel's 9-3 home win over First Lisburn and Ryan Nixon hit the back of the net four times as Lambeg Rangers romped to a 10-0 win over Cregagh Wanderers.  Jason Hamilton got a hat-trick in Sporting Lisburn's 6-0 win away to Bloomfield III and Sandy Row started life in South Antrim with a 4-1 win at Belvoir FC. Champions, Ballymacash YM struggled to a 3-2 win over Lambeg Star.  Ryan Graham helped himself to five goals in Warren YM's 14-0 mauling of Glenavy IIIivision 1 and South Antrim beat Dunmurry Inn 9-1. Lisburn Rangers III were 5-0 winners over Roseville and FC Utd Lisburn started life in Division 1 with a 2-2 draw at home to Belvoir II. In the Ironside Cup, first round Glaston took a 3-0 half-time lead but missed scoring chances and almt paid the price when Colin Valley III came back to 3-2 with ten minutes left. Sporting Lisburn II won 3-0 in the Cup against Lisburn Athletic.   2012-09-02T16:24+00:00 http://www.nifootball.co.uk/news/comments/south-antrim-football-league-round-up-05-05-12 http://www.nifootball.co.uk/news/comments/south-antrim-football-league-round-up-05-05-12#When:22:00 BALLYMACASH YM clinched their second trophy of the season when they added the Supplementary Cup to the League title with a 3-1 win over Lambeg Rangers in the final.  Graham Phillips put the Young Men ahead but Ryan Nixon equalised before half-time. Lambeg had the ball in the net again but the goal was disallowed and 20 minutes from time Chris Richmond restored the Ballymacash lead and substitute, Simon Hull, added the third. South Antrim stayed on course for promotion from Division 1 when the only goal from Simon Freeburn in the second-half gave them victory over Lambeg Rangers II but Ballymacash YM II were held to a 3-3 draw despite Kenny Magill scoring twice at home to Orangefield OB III - a result which damages Ballymacash's title hopes. Chris Barnes scored twice in Moira Albion II's 3-2 win away to Braniel YM II and Craig Walker scored in the last minute to give Belvoir FC II a 3-3 home draw with Dunmurry Inn. In Division 1 on Saturday two goals in the opening five minutes from Luke Eastwood helped First Lisburn to a nervous 3-2 victory over Braniel YM II to stay top, while Colin Valley III beat Ballymacash YM II 2-1, thanks to a penalty miss by the Young Men with the last kick. 2012-05-05T22:00+00:00 http://www.nifootball.co.uk/news/comments/north-west-junior-round-up-05-05-12 http://www.nifootball.co.uk/news/comments/north-west-junior-round-up-05-05-12#When:19:30 Midweek games where a plenty as the season reaches its climax. On Tuesday Maghera defeated Drummond 5-0 in a big week for their title hopes. Christopher O’Kane, Stefan O’Donnell 2, Mark O’Donnell and Ryan Winton all netting. Burndennett defeated Dungiven by the odd goal in seven with Paul McGettigan getting a hatrick and Mark Doherty the other. Eglinton and Ballykelly played what could be a promotion decider and Eglinton won 2-0 thanks to Johnny Hume and Petie Doherty. Maghera continued their hunt for the title with a 3-1 win on Thursday. Jerome McKenna got 2 and an own goal was enough to see off  Newbuildings 3-1 who had Matty Smyth on target. Dungiven defeated Greysteel 4-1 with Conor O’Kane, Sean Boyd 2 and Emmett Duffy doing the damage. Harkin with Greysteel’s reply. In the Second Division Dungiven Thirds had an impressive 5-1 away win at Glendermott with Eoighan Quigg scoring all 5! Friday night was the City Cup final and the favourites Ardmore were defeated by Eglinton. Gareth Browne for Ardmore and Sean Whorskey, Petie Doherty and Johnny Hume the heroes for the Villagers. Saturday saw the two Premier title contenders both win. Lincoln Courts won 2-1 away to City Colts. Gary Nutt and Mark Hamilton again with the vital Lincoln goals and Eoghan Moore for Colts. Maghera also won defeating Burndennett 3-1. Jerome McKenna with another 2 and Declan McErlean the other for the Strollers. Ryan Duddy for Burn. Newbuildings won 2-1 at home to Drummond. Gary Kelly and Craig Culbert for Newbuildings. Paul Love with a penalty for Drummond. Also in the Premier. Sion and Dungiven drew 3-3. In Division three Roe Rovers Reserves finished their season with a 5-2 win over a youthful Dungiven Thirds. Brendan “Foxy” McGonigle opened the scoring with his 100th goal for the club. Niall Deehan, Fergus Irwin, Paul Ferris and Matty Hamilton with Rovers other goals. Eoghan Quigg was again on target for Dungiven. 2012-05-05T19:30+00:00 http://www.nifootball.co.uk/news/comments/ballymena-provincial-league-round-up-28-04-12 http://www.nifootball.co.uk/news/comments/ballymena-provincial-league-round-up-28-04-12#When:10:00 The destination of the Intermediate Title is still to be decided with Raceview and Newtowne sharing the points on Saturday. Raceview last league game is on Tuesday Night when they need to beat Carniny Amateurs to be crowned champions as any other result will see Newtowne claim the Title. On Friday night at Dixon Park Ballyclare 3rd Ballyclare Old Boys will meet near neighbours Mallusk Athletic in the final of the Canada Trophy with the kick off at 7.00pm. Forthcoming Fixtures: Tuesday 1st May 2012 Intermediate league Kilbride Swift’s v Clough Rangers Athletic @ Skegoneil Avenue. Belfast Raceview v Carniny Amateurs @ Knockan Road. Broughshane Kick off 7.00pm Friday 4th May 2012 Canada Trophy Final 3rd Ballyclare Old Boys v Mallusk Athletic @ Dixon Park. Ballyclare Kick off 7.00pm 2012-05-02T10:00+00:00