Three more of Shelbourne’s Under 19 Team have been called up
to Paul Doolin’s Under 19 International Training Camp.
Congratulations to Darragh Gannon, Ryan Robinson and Aaron Ashe, who have been called up to the Under 19 International Training Camp and Friendly Matches, taking place from today (26th) to Thursday, 29th.
These three join Jack Brady, who has been in the camp since last week and remains for this week.
Finn Harps 0
Shelbourne 3 (Bekombo 11′, Mukete 63′, Obhakhan 71′)
Martin Murray’s Shelbourne Under19’s travelled to the North West and brought all three points back.
Things didn’t start too well, losing influential centre back Conor Keeley to concussion last night, but as usual they just got on with it.
Playing with a strong breeze in the first half Shels started brightly, but it was very evident from early on, thatFinn Harps weren’t going togo toe to toe. They put men behind the ball and at every opportunity put the ball out of play,to break the game up – and a lack of a second ball didn’t help to speed things up. But on 11 minutes, Shelbourne got their reward when David Pakenham, was played in anda rash tackle in the box by Harps centre half led to Davy being up-ended and the awarding of a penalty,which Armstrong Bekombo duly despatched to the net. The rest of the half was as uninspiring, as Harps only had one objective – to stop Shelbourneby any means possible.
Second half kicked of and Shels midfield of Bekombo, Robinson and Grimes started to orchestrate the game, pulling the strings and putting both Pakenham and Obhakhan in. Eventually, in the 63rd minute, anexcellent move by Pakenham and Mukete, and with Pakenham putting in a precision pass for Mukete to finish to the net with a deft touch. At this stage, Shels were bombing at all angles and in the 71st minute, they put the game beyond Harps with that man Pakenham, again,working with Obhakhan and this timeAhu finished to the net.
Manager Martin Murray emptied his bench at this stage to give debuts to new signings, Glenn Carragher and Aaron Ralph -Cian Kennedy being the first of the trio, making his debut from the start.
It’s amazing too, thatthis Shels teamfinished with only one19 year-old on the pitch (man-of-the-match David Pakenham) and FOUR 16 year-olds (Eric Donnelly, Aaron Ralph, Luke Doyle and George Mukete) and a fifth – DylanGrimes – subbed.
Next up is a friendly against Leinster FA on Wednesday 28th Jan in the Garda Club, Westmanstown with a 6.15pm ko – and then, home to Letterkenny Rovers, in the League next Saturday (31st Jan) in Stella Maris ground (Richmond Road) with 2pm ko.
Shelbourne Team: Jack Brady (Eric Donnelly 80′), Andy Gorman, Cian Kennedy, Gavin Kearney, Luke Doyle, Armstrong Bekombo (Glen Carragher 75′),Aaron Robinson (Capt), Dylan Grimes (Aaron Ralph 80′), David Pakenham, Ahu Obhakhan (Ronan O’Flynn 70′) and George Mukete.
Management: Martin Murray, Ger Ralph, Anthony Kennedy, Mark Frazer, Ciaran Bizzell and Gary-Matthew O’Toole
Supporters: Bernadette Frazer and Enda Brady.
Shelbourne Under 19s Back in Action.
The u19’s are back in action this weekend with a scenic trip to Donegal to play Finn Harps in Finn Valley on Sat 24th with a 2pm ko.
It’s been a very busy month for manager Martin Murray with ins and outs: Aaron Robinson, Ryan Robinson and Darragh Gannon stepping up to first team along with Jack Brady. Sean McGrane and Paddy Obijuruhave departed fromthe club. Martin has used his magic wand to bring in Cian Kennedy , Aaron Ralph and Glen Carragher.
For tomorrow’s game Aaron Ashe in suspended, Eoghan Dempsey and Stephen Confrey injured with Andrew Ward doing exams, otherwise all others fit.
The 19s also have a game on Wednesday 28th Jan against Leinster FA in Westmanstown with a 6.15pm ko.
Manager Martin Murray confirms the signing of Glenn Carragher
from Home Farm U18 Super.
Glenn is a stylish midfielder who was with Home Farm, movedto Bohemians, before returningto Home Farm this season.
Glenn was close to been signed by Martin back in June (’14) but just missed the cut, so Murray was delighted to go back and offer Glenn the opportunity to sign for Shelbourne – an offerwhich he was delighted to take up.
Carragherwill wear the No.19 jersey.
Sincere Condolances to ex-Chairman of Shelbourne’s Youth Academy, Bob Doheny, on the death of his father William (Billy) Doheny.
The following Death Notice is reproduced from RIP.ie
Doheny, Ardfinnan, Co Tipperary – January 20, 2015, peacefully, at home, surrounded by his loving family, after a long illness bravely borne, William (Billy),formerly of South Tipperary County Council, predeceased by his beloved wife, Kate, loving father of Walter, Jackie, Billy, John, Bob, Alan, Dermot, Colin, Yvonne, Sophia,Trevor, andGary anddevoted grandfatherto hismuch loved26 grandchildren. Billy will be sadly missed by his loving family, brothers, sisters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighboursand friends.
Rest In Peace
Reposing this Thursday, January 22, from 4pm onwards at the Funeral Home, Lower Abbey Street, Cahir. Remains will be removed to his residence in Marlhill, Ardfinnan on Friday morning, January 23, for reposal. Funeralarriving to St Nicholas’ Church, Grange on Saturday, January 24, for 11am Requiem Mass.Interment immediately afterwards intheNewCemetery, Grange.Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to St Theresa’s Hospital, Clogheen.
U19s Manager Martin Murray Signs Aaron Ralph from Stella Maris
Martin Murray is delighted to announce the signing of Aaron Ralph from Stella Maris to the 19s squad. He has been trying to get Aaron into the club for the last 18 months – patience pays off!
Aaron is a talented midfielder who played in the Kennedy Cup with NDSL, losing in the semi final to the winners DDSL, before moving onto Home Farm last season and than Stella this season.
The pleasing thing isthat Aaronis available for another two seasons at Under 19 level.
He will play in the No.16 Jersey as Aaron Robinson take’s over the No.8 vacated by Sean McGrane.
Martin will have another signing before the week is out – he is just tying upsome loose ends.
Kevin Doherty Captures Jordan Keegan for Shelbourne
Despite Keen Interest from Premier Clubs
Manager Kevin Doherty has suceeded in obtaining the signature on Jordan Keegan for the new season. Jordan has been in talks with at least two Premier Division clubs, but has opted to stay with the Tolka Park club for at least another season.
Following his return from Southampton, Jordan Keegan joined Saint Patrick’s Athletic in 2011 and played his first game against Cliftonville in the Setanta Sports Cup in February. His time at St. Pat’s was short however and after playing in twelve games for the Inchicore club, he moved to Monaghan United in July that season.
He helped ‘the Mons’ to promotion, scoring four goals in twelve games, as well as both games in the Play-offs against Galway Utd.
Keegan featured in thirteen games for the Gortakeegan club, including one where he scored twice for United in the league game away to Dundalk – something that was to stand to him later in his career.
Monaghan withdrew from the Airtricity League in June 2012 and in the months that followed, Jordan played in a summer tour in Ireland for Scunthorpe United, obviously impressing – as he was signed by them in August. Things didn’t work out too well for him at his new club, playing in just a handful of games in August and September, and he returned to Ireland.
He signed for St. Patrick’s Athletic at the start of the 2013 season. Again, his time at Inchicore was not the happiest and he made just two substitute appearances, the final one being in late April and he was released by Pats in July.
With memories of his brace against them twelve months earlier, Dundalk were not slow to capture his signature, for the remaining months of the season. He made six appearances for the ‘Lilywhites’, helping them to get to second position in the league, behind St. Pats, but was released at the end of his contract.
In December ’13, Keegan signed for Cherry Orchard, but the draw of the Airtricity League was too great, resulting in him signing for the ‘Real Reds’last January, ahead of the start of the 2014 season.
Jordan made 21 league appearances in the 2014 season (19 starts, 2 subs) and 3 starts in the FAI Cup. He clocked up 4 goals in the league and one in the FAI Cup.
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David O’Callaghan, c/o Gary Murray
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Lucky Numbers
This Week’s Numbers – 7, 13, 40
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4 X €50 Draw Winners
1. Darren McGovern, c/o Brian Cole, Sally Glen Golf Club
2. John Copil, c/o Gary Murray
3. Michael Maher, c/o Metro Bar,Shelbourne FC
4. Anthony Fox, c/o Andy Fox, Knockmitten Utd FC
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Match Results
| Aston Villa | 0 | – | 2 | Liverpool | ||
| Burnley | 2 | – | 3 | Crystal Palace | ||
| Leicester | 0 | – | 1 | Stoke | ||
| QPR | 0 | – | 2 | Man Utd | ||
| Swansea | 0 | – | 5 | Chelsea | ||
| Tottenham | 2 | – | 1 | Sunderland | ||
| Newcastle | 1 | – | 2 | Southampton | ||
| West Ham | 3 | – | 0 | Hull | ||
| Man City | 0 | – | 2 | Arsenal | ||
| Fulham | 2 | – | 1 | Reading | ||
| Norwich | 3 | – | 2 | Cardiff |
