Northend boys make flying start at Foyle Cup
The Ballymena club are represented this year by an U10 and U13 team who are both making their debuts in the competition.
But there were no signs of any nerves as the Blues sides produced some outstanding results, with the under-10s winning their opening two games, beating East Donegal Colts 3-0 and St Oliver Plunkett Colts 3-2.
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Hide AdThe under-13s were also in impressive form, thrashing Shankill Colts 7-0.
The two sides’ remaining group fixtures - prior to the knockout stages - are:
UNDER-10
Tuesday, July 22 - Northend v Clonmany Shamrocks (Leafair, 2.45pm).
Wednesday, July 23 - Northend v Culmore (Leafair, 11am); Northend v Bertie Peacocks Youth (Leafair B, 11.45am).
Thursday, July 24 - knockout stages.
Friday, July 25 - finals day.
UNDER-13
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Hide AdTuesday, July 22 - Northend v Institute (St Columb’s Park 2, 4pm).
Wednesday, July 23 - Northend v Derry City (Thornhill College, 3.45pm).
Thursday, July 24 - knockout stages.
Friday, July 25 - finals day.
SPONSORSHIP
The teams have received a number of donations for the Hughes Insurance Foyle Cup and the Club would like to thank the following sponsors for supplying match balls: McGroggan’s Newsagents and Ice Cream; Regent Taxis; The Grouse Bar and Nightclub; and Tower Signs.
Northend have also thanked the following sponsors for their produce: Norbev – Energy Drinks; Co-Op Dunvale – Energy Drinks.
NEW COACHES
Northend United have welcomed the following new coaches to the club: Alex McDonald, Leslie McCaughern, Gary Murphy, Gordon Patterson, Brian Martin and Brian O’Hara.