http://www.nifootball.co.uk/index.php/_rss Latest news and match reports from the web's premier Irish Football website en scott.boyde@nifootball.co.uk Copyright 2012 Sat, 05 May 2012 19:30:02 GMT 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 http://www.nifootball.co.uk/news/comments/south-antrim-football-league-round-up-28-04-12 http://www.nifootball.co.uk/news/comments/south-antrim-football-league-round-up-28-04-12#When:16:45 WARREN YM II came close to causing a big upset in the quarter finals of the Gordon Hanna Trophy, when they came back from 0-2 and 2-3 down to draw 3-3 with Belvoir FC, but they lost 6-5 on penalties. Colin Jamison arrived 15 minutes late at Braniel YM, but he scored all four goals when Ballyymacash came back from 0-2 and 1-3 down to earn a penalty shoot-out, which they won 5-4. In the other quarter finals, First Lisburn beat Belvoir II 6-1 and Lambeg Rangers won 5-0 against Ballymacash YM II. The Supplementary Plate semi-finals have also been decided with Braniel YM II playing First Lisburn and Warren YM II meeting South Antrim The final of the Supplementary Cup will be played at Stanley Park (Lisburn Rangers ground) with Lambeg Rangers, who beat Braniel YM 4-3 in extra time after being 1-3 down, taking on Ballymacash YM, who came back from 0-2 down to beat Glaston 4-2 with two late goals. In Division 1, South Antrim stayed in the title hunt with two late goals from Jamie Magill which ousted Orangefield OB III 2-1. Sporting Lisburn II beat Lambeg Rangers II 6-3 and Warren YM II won 6-1 against Dunmurry Inn. 2012-04-29T16:45+00:00 http://www.nifootball.co.uk/news/comments/north-west-junior-round-up-28-04-12 http://www.nifootball.co.uk/news/comments/north-west-junior-round-up-28-04-12#When:16:45 It’s the business end of the season and the busiest time with games coming thick and fast. Tuesday night saw Lincoln Courts edge towards the title with a 2-0 win over Dungiven thanks to Gary Nutt and Craig Simpson goals. Drummond held Challengers Maghera to a 3-3 draw with Chris McClean, Clint McClean and Mark Averill getting the goals. Gazza O’Doherty grabbed two and Mark O’Donnell the other to keep Maghera in the race. City Colts are finishing the season strong and defeated BBOB 5-1 with Daragh Duffy and Eoighan Moore both grabbing a couple and Micky McDaid the other. BBOB got a consolation own goal. Roe Rovers threw away a 2-0 lead with less than 10 minutes remaining as they drew 2-2 with Greysteel. Timmy Douglas grabbed both Rovers goals. McGuinness and O’Connor for Greysteel. One game outside the top Division saw new crowned Division One Champions Ardmore defeat Tullyally 5-2 thanks to Barry Gormley, Steven Melly, mark Mclaughlin, Gareth Brown and own goal doing the damage. On Wednesday Ballykelly’s promotion hopes took a blow when they lost 2-1 to Burnfoot. Gary Brady’s goal wasn’t enough as Burnfoot took all the points with Ross Elder and Willie McClenaghan on target for Wilson Tosh’s side. Greysteel Reserves defeated Lincoln Reserves 3-2. Greysteel had quite a week with their two teams having five games and remaining undefeated all week. Steven McGuinness grabbed two and Shan O’Doherty the other as they came from two down to win. Thursday Night saw Greysteel win 2-0 at home to BBOB with Doherty and O’Connor on target. City Colts defeated Drummond 2-1 with John McConnell and Darren Walker settling this tight game. Maghera defeated Newbuildings 3-2 to remain in tack with leaders Lincoln. Mark Olphert and Lewis Keys for Newbuildings and Friday Night saw a Cup upset as Eglinton defeated Roe Rovers in the semi final of the City Cup 3-0 at Wilton Park and they now face Ardmore this Friday in the Final. Saturday saw the premier title take another twist. Lincoln held 3-3 by Drummond due to Sean Boyd’s double and Mitchell Tommons goal. Lincoln had Gary Nutt grabbing two and Mark Hamilton for what could be a vital point. Maghera defeated Sion 5-1 with Mark O’Donnell and Stephen Merron both hitting the net twice and Jerome McKenna also scoring. Conor Carlin replied for Sion. City Colts defeated BBOB 3-0 with Liam Langan, Eoghan Moore and Daragh Duffy the scorers. Dungiven won 4-2 at home to Newbuildings with Barry Craig getting a brace. Anthony Cassidy and Conor O’Kane with the others. Craig Culbert and McCausland for NB. Ballykelly renewed promotion hopes with a 4-0 win over Tullyally with Paddy Logue, Johnny Duddy, Breffni King and an OG.  Gresyteel reserves completed a tiring week for their club with a 1-0 win over Dungiven Thirds, Decky Doherty the scorer. 2012-04-29T16:45+00:00 http://www.nifootball.co.uk/news/comments/ballymena-provincial-league-round-up-21-04-12 http://www.nifootball.co.uk/news/comments/ballymena-provincial-league-round-up-21-04-12#When:14:29 Newtowne win the McReynolds beating Brantwood the holders 3 – 1 on Friday Night at Allan Park Antrim. Saturday next will see Raceview host Newtowne in a Title eliminator when a win for either team will see them crowned league Champions. If the game was to end in a Draw then Raceview if they beat Carniny Amateurs in their final game of the season would be crowned champions. In Junior Division One Ballyclare Comrades Reserves can overtake both Killymoon Rangers Reserves and Ballymoney United reserves at the top of the league table if they win their final game of the season against Mallusk Athletic on Wednesday 2nd May. Forthcoming Fixtures: Wednesday 25th April Crawford Cup Semi-finals Brantwood v Ballyclare Comrade Reserves @ Skegoneil Avenue. Belfast Newtowne v Rasharkin United @ Limavady Showground’s Kick off 6.30pm Canada Trophy Semi-final Carnmoney FC v Mallusk Athletic @ The Valley PF. Newtownabbey Kick off 6.30pm Junior League Division One Chimney Corner Res v Tobermore Utd Res @ Allan Park. Antrim Kick off 7.00pm Division Two 3rd Ballyclare Old Boys v Red Star @ Foundry Lane. Ballyclare Kick off 7.00pm ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday 28th April Intermediate League Clough Rangers Athletic v Brantwood @ Tobar Park. Cullybackey Kilbride Swift’s v Carniny Amateurs @ Skegoneil Avenue. Belfast Raceview v Newtowne @ Knockan Road. Broughshane Kick off 2.00pm Junior League Division One Mallusk Athletic v Glebe Rangers Res @ BRA. PF. Mallusk Ballynure Old Boys ‘B’ v Moyola Park Olympic @ The Diamond. Rathcoole Kick off 2.00pm Division Two Red Star v Finvoy @ Woodburn PF. Carrickfergus 3rd Ballyclare Old Boys v Carnlough Swift’s @ Foundry Lane. Ballyclare Kick off 2.00pm Division Three Carnlough Swift’s v Antrim Rovers @ Stoney Park. Carnlough Kick off 2.00pm ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2012-04-24T14:29+00:00 http://www.nifootball.co.uk/news/comments/south-antrim-football-league-round-up-21-04-12 http://www.nifootball.co.uk/news/comments/south-antrim-football-league-round-up-21-04-12#When:14:28 THERE was an exciting finish to the group games in the Supplementary Cup after Lambeg Rangers drew 1-1 with Sporting Lisburn and Ballymacash YM were held to a 3-3 draw by Bloomfield III, which meant Lambeg topped Group B on goals scored.  Glaston beat Ballynafeigh YM 5-0 to head Group A from Braniel YM, which means Glaston play Ballymacash and Lambeg take on Braniel in Saturday's semi-finals at the Barbour Playing Fields, 2 pm. First Lisburn slipped up in Division 1 after being held to a 1-1 draw by Belvoir FC II, but the top game in the division between South Antrim and Colin Valley III was abandoned after a South player suffered a broken leg.  Ballymacash YM II had a 5-1 win over Lambeg Rangers II and Warren YM II continued their impressive winning run with a 4-1 victory over Braniel YM II. In the Premier Division Braniel beat Ashfield Athletic 7-1 and in a Supplementary Cup match Belvoir had a 2-0 win over Lambeg Star. 2012-04-24T14:28+00:00 http://www.nifootball.co.uk/news/comments/mid-ulster-fa-ivan-marshall-merit-award http://www.nifootball.co.uk/news/comments/mid-ulster-fa-ivan-marshall-merit-award#When:17:34 The Mid – Ulster Football Association are requesting nominations for the Ivan Marshall Memorial Merit Award. Nominations can be sent by individuals or clubs giving a detailed account & achievement of whom they consider has made an outstanding contribution to football in the Mid – Ulster Area and worthy of receiving the coveted award. Nominations should be sent to-: M.U.F.A. Secretary 18 Orior Road, Newry, Co.Down BT35 6EL. Or E-Mail to-: brianlarkin2009@hotmail.co.uk Before Friday 04th. May,  2012 2012-04-17T17:34+00:00 http://www.nifootball.co.uk/news/comments/ballymena-provincial-league-round-up-14-04-12 http://www.nifootball.co.uk/news/comments/ballymena-provincial-league-round-up-14-04-12#When:17:22 Brantwood and Newtowne will meet in the Final of the McReynolds Cup on Friday Night 20th April at Allan Park Antrim Kick off 6.30pm. On Saturday past Brantwood with an extra time win over Newtowne in the Semi-final of the O’Gorman Cup earned the right to meet Raceview in the Final. On the league front Raceview with a home win over Desertmartin kept in the hunt for Title Honours though they will have to win their three of their four remaining games and in the fourth share the points with Newtowne to lift the title. In Junior Division One Killymoon and Ballymoney have both finished on 50 points though Killymoon have a one goal better goal difference. Ballyclare Comrades Res with three games left to play can pip both Killymoon and Ballymoney by a point if they win all three games. In Junior Division Two 3rd Ballyclare can overtake Cookstown Olympic who are assured of second spot if they take four points from their remaining three games. Note: The Final of the McReynolds Cup which was planned for Friday 20th April has been cancelled due to a prior booking on Dixon Park Ballyclare and will now be re-scheduled for another Date. Fixtures Wednesday 18th April Intermediate League Kilbride Swift’s v Ballynure Old Boys @ Skegoneil Avenue. Belfast Raceview v Clough Rangers Athletic @ Knockan Road. Broughshane Kick off 6.45pm ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fixtures Wednesday 18th April Junior League Division One Chimney Corner Res v Mallusk Athletic @ Allan Park. Antrim Larne Olympic v Ballyclare Com Res @ Inver Park. Larne Tobermore Utd Res v Moyola Park Olympic @ Fortwilliam Park. Tobermore Kick off 6.45pm Division Two 3rd Ballyclare Old Boys v Antrim Rovers @ Foundry Lane. Ballyclare Kick off 6.45pm ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Friday 20th April McReynolds Cup Final Brantwood v Newtowne Allan Park. Antrim Kick off 6.30pm ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fixtures Saturday 21st April Intermediate League Kilbride Swift’s v Raceview @ Skegoneil Avenue. Belfast Ballynure Old Boys v Dunloy @ Mossley PF. Newtownabbey Rasharkin United v Desertmartin @ Drumbolcan Park. Rasharkin Clough Rangers Athletic v Carniny Amateurs @ Tobar Park. Cullybackey Kick off 2.00pm ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fixtures Saturday 21st April Junior League Division One Ballyclare Com Res v Tobermore Utd Res @ 3milewater PF. Newtownabbey Moyola Park Olympic v Ballynure Old Boys ‘B’ @ TBC Mallusk Athletic v Desertmartin Swift’s @ BRA. PF. Mallusk Kick off 2.00pm Division Two Red Star v Finvoy @ Woodburn PF. Carrickfergus 3rd Ballyclare Old Boys v Carnlough Swift’s @ Foundry Lane. Ballyclare Kick off 2.00pm Division Three Remo FC v Encore FC @ 3milewater PF. Newtownabbey Kick off 2.00pm 2012-04-17T17:22+00:00 http://www.nifootball.co.uk/news/comments/win-a-team-kit-for-your-club http://www.nifootball.co.uk/news/comments/win-a-team-kit-for-your-club#When:15:53 A couple of seasons ago I had the ability for members to add their team match reports on the site and administer club/team information themselves.  I am pleased to announce that this is now available again and to relaunch this feature on the site I am giving away a team kit.  All you need to do is add a match report for your team each week from now until the end of the season.  Then each week promote your reports by getting team mates to click the social bookmark buttons. They can like, tweet or share the report via the various other bookmark tools.  There is also a rating option available for members that are not using the social networks.  Don't worry if your team is finished or nearly finish this is not a problem you can still enter.  If you have match reports for your team just add them anyway and get your team mates to view and promote them. At the end of the season the team with the highest, likes, tweets and social shares will win the Football Kit.  To get started you need to register for Club Exec via this form ( You must be a registered member of the site) and once setup you can start adding match reports.  I will notify you via email with instructions on how to access the Club House for your club. PLEASE NOTE: Full details of the kit will be disclosed when it has been finalized. Competition rules: 1. The promoter of the competition is NI Football website. 2. The competition is open to all teams from all leagues currently viewable on the NI Football website. 3. The closing date for the competition will depend on when the season ends. 4. Only teams that add match reports with at least a few paragraphs will be included in the competition.  5. The prize must be accepted as offered. It is not transferable and no cash alternative is available. The promoter's decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. 6. No purchase is necessary to enter. 7. It is a condition of entry that the rules of the competition are accepted as final, that entrants agree to abide by the rules and that winners agree to appear in post competition publicity. 8. The name of the winner will be available 21 days after the closing date of the draw. 2012-04-15T15:53+00:00