SHELBOURNE 3(Jamie Doyle 2, Gavin Boyne)

DROGHEDA UNITED 0

A Jamie Doyle double along with a close range Gavin Boyne finish gave Shelbourne all three points in what was actually a close game as Drogheda United would go on to rue missed chances.

Read the full report courtesy of Ferdia Fallon Verbruggenand extratime.ieHERE

Shelbourne: Greg Murray, Ryan Robinson (Adam O’Connor 53′), Robert O’Reilly, Darragh Gannon, Dylan Kavanagh, Lorcan Shannon (Alan Kehoe 87′), Jamie Doyle, Daire Doyle, Gavin Boyne, Carl Walshe, Sodiq Ogundola (James English 64′).

Subs not used: Mark Sandford, Conor Keeley, Robert Duggan, Jack Brady.

Drogheda United: Patrick Dunican, Lloyd Buckley, Niall Cooney, Stephen Dunne, Luke Gallagher, Sean Brennan, Derek Doyle (Mark Griffin 59′), Eoin Kirwan (Mark Doyle 79′), Alan Molloy (Joseph Jackson 82′), Adam Wixted, Aaron Ashe.

Subs not used: Kenneth Costello, Mark Jamie McGlynn, Stephen McGuinness.

The draw for the second round of the EA Cup was made this afternoon at FAI Headquarters at Abbotstown this afternoon.

Shelbourne were drawn at home against Bohemians in Pool 4.

The match will be played played on Monday, April 18th with a 7.45pm kick-off.

Full details of draw can be accessedHERE

SHELBOURNE 5 (Gavin Boyne 8′, Sodiq Oguntola 61′,66′,James English 76′,Mark Sandford 82′)

CABINTEELY 0

Sodiq Oguntola returned to haunt his former club for the second time in four days as he inspired Shelbourne to a 5-0 EA Sports Cup victory over Cabinteely at Tolka Park.

Read the full report courtesy of Dave Donnelly and extratime.ieHERE

Shelbourne: Jack Brady, Darragh Gannon, Conor Keeley, Dylan Kavanagh, Robert O’Reilly, Dylan Grimes (James English 70′), Robert Duggan, Gareth Coughlan (Alan Kehoe 58′), Gavin Boyne, Carl Walshe, Sodiq Oguntola (Mark Sandford 67′).

Substitutes not used:Greg Murray, Cian Kavanagh, Ryan Robinson, Lorcan Shannon

Cabinteely: Michael Kelly, Lloyd Cairns, Kevin Knight, Lee Mitchell, Andrew Wall, Oscar Brennan, Sean Burke, Ollie Hamzat (Stephen Hanley 63′), Troy Owens (Aaron Brilly 74′), Mark Slater (Joe Doyle 46′), Shane Heffernan.

Substitutes not used:Michael Brown, Karl Byrne, Cathal Gillen, Edward McDonagh.

Longford Town 1 (Jason Coughlan 90′)

Shelbourne 4 (Jordan Fox 26′, Sean Trimble 40′, Josh Scully 46′, 54′)

The new season started for Shelbourne’s Under 17s, managed by Stephen Finn, with a terrific four goals to one win away to Longford Town, in the SSE Airtricity U17 League, Northern Division.

Shelbourne were well worth their winning margin, having been on top from the first whistle and could have increased their goal tally on a number of occasions, notebly just before Longford got their consolation goal, literally with the last kick of the game.

Shelbourne Team: Kalen Gaffney, Ross Strong (Matthew McMenamin), Leo Tang, Arran Molloy, Sean Trimble, Sean Cronin, Callum Brummell (Ben O’Dowd), Jordan Fox, Brandon McCann (Leon Kennedy), Kaelyn Thompson (Jordan Carroll), Josh Scully.

SHELBOURNE 1 (Sodiq Oguntola 82′)

CABINTEELY 1 (Michael Brown 42′)

Shelbourne and Cabinteely played out a tense one all draw at Tolka Park on Friday night. A wonder free-kick by Michael Brown had given Eddie Gormley’s side the lead heading into the break only for a late Sadiq Oguntola goal to earn The Reds their first point of the season.

Read the full report courtesy of Harry Manning and extratime.ieHERE

Shelbourne:Greg Murray, Adam O’Connor, Aidan Collins(Robert O’Reilly 17), Ryan Robinson, Daire Doyle, Lorcan Shannon(Gareth Coughlan 65), Cian Kavanagh, Gavin Boyne(Sadiq Oguntola 46), Dylan Kavanagh, Jamie Doyle, James English

Subs not used:Carl Walshe, Darragh Gannon, Robert Duggan, Jack Brady.

Cabinteely:Michael Kelly, Karl Byrne (Sean Burke 85), Andrew Wall, Edward McDonagh, Kevin Knight, Joseph Doyle, Shane Boyle, Aaron Brilly, Michael Brown (Mark Slater 67), Stephen Hanley(Oliver Hamzat 89), Ben Hanrahan

Subs not used:Cathal Gillen, Shane Heffernan, Lee Mitchell, Troy Owens, Mark Slater.

The New Family Zone at Tolka Park having been launched at the Cobh Ramblers game, we would interested to hear any feedback from those who were here on the night (tofamilyzone@shelbournefc.ieplease) . We would love to see you – and your friends – here for the upcoming games against Cabinteely 18th and 21st, and again at the game with Drogheda United on Sat 26th (this one has a 7pm start)

For those of you who were not at that game, you may have heard that we had been busy during the close season working on our Family Zone concept which was open for the first time at the match against Cobh Ramblers on March 4th.

Please give the Family Zone your support and spread the word. We want to see as many families and young supporters coming to Tolka Park and to give them the best possible experience. In addition to the Family Zone, we have introduced a scheme where all Shelbourne players – boys and girls – will be given a free season ticket to acknowledge the important contribution that they make to our club.

Pre-match Activities

Starting 45 minutes before kick-off in the small function room (middle of the main stand), face-painting, puzzles and other activities will entertain our young supporters. Early-comers will also have the opportunity to have a photo taken in the dug-outs and players from both the Men’s and Women’s National League sides will call in to say hello.

Candy Hamper prize

Our friends at the Candy Cloud in Dublin Airport have kindly provided a fantastic hamper of treats (photo above) for each home game. One lucky young supporter will be presented with this prize on the pitch at half time

Family Seating

Part of Section B in the main stand has been designated as Family Seating. This area will be non-smoking and extra stewarding will be provided. Swearing and abusive language or behaviour will not be tolerated in the Family Seating area. New signage indicates the area clearly.

Snack Packs

Some great value kids’ snack packs will be available for €2.50 from the shop.

We are pleased to announce thatChris Sands’ wonderful new book of the 120 years of Shelbourne FC

SHELS – A Grand Old Team to Know

will be launched on two seperate occasions within the coming weeks.

The first will take place in Tolka Park on Wednesday next, March 16th at 8pm

The second event will take place in early April, details to follow once the venue and final arrangements have been firmed up.

All are welcome to either or both launches. Each promises to be a great occasion as the players of many generations, who have graced our great club are expected to be in attendance

Shelbourne’s U19s, managed by Martin Murray, opened their 2016 season with a 1-1 draw away to Longford Town in City Calling Stadium.

Shels took the lead after five minutes with a well worked move, ending with Cian Fogarty putting George Mukete in to score. Shels dominated a large portion of the first half, but failed to add to there lead.

Longford got a foothold in the second half and controversially equalised in the 63rd minute from a penalty that many thought was a free for Shelbourne. As much as they tried, the young Shels couldn’t get a winner.

Next up is Drogheda United onSaturday 19th Marchin AUL withnoonkick off.

Team; Matt Lyons, Andy Gorman, James Brown, Stephen Kelly, Fintan Devlin, Glenn Carragher ( Capt ), Ross Coyle, Cian Fogarty, George Mukete (Alex Barry 70min ), Gavin Balfe, Dayle Rooney ( Mikey Murphy 74min ).

Substitutes not used: Craig O’Connor, David Harper, Aaron Ralph, Sean Trimble.

Management; Martin Murray, Ger Ralph, Anto Kennedy, Mark Frazer and Richard Kyne

SHELBOURNE 0

COBH RAMBLERS 1(E. Galvin 53′)

Evan Galvin provided the only goal as Cobh Ramblers beat Shelbourne 1-0 in a lively encounter at Tolka Park on Friday night.

See full report courtesy of Philip O’Rourke and extratime.ieHERE