Downpatrick FC Notes For Week Beginning 23 January 2017

The first team are back in action this Saturday and after a two week break, they welcome Crumlin United to Rosconnor. This game kicks off at 2.00pm.

dn_screenThe Seconds are also back in action this week in the last 16 of the Harry Clarke Cup, they travel to play neighbours Drumaness Mills seconds at Meadowvale and this match kicks off at 1.30pm.

Training for the ladies continues on Tuesday nights, and all old and new players are welcome. Players are asked to report to the front of the Downshire at 8pm for fitness training. Please wear trainers and bring a bottle of water.

This Saturday sees the January’s 100 club draw in Murphy’s Bar draw taking place around 5.00pm. Can all those who take part in the draw please ensure that they have their money paid.

After last Saturday’s victory against Lisburn Rangers, the Under-19’s play Newry City this Saturday in Dromore. The match kicks off at 11.00am. Downpatrick defeated Lisburn Rangers by a score line of 3 – 2, the goals coming from Andrew McCoubrey, Callum Shields & Sam Kinnear. The Under-19’s are looking to recruit new players, so if you are interested in playing for them please contact Tony McShane 07716 853990.

The Under-16’s lost to Ballyclare last Saturday. Kyle McKeever scored Downpatrick’s goal with an unstoppable free kick. They will be hoping to get back to winning ways this Saturday when they play league leaders Shankill United in Ballymacoss. This match kicks off at 11.15am.

The Under-15’s travel to play Castlewellan on Saturday morning at the Bann Road pitches. The kick off for this match is 10.00am.

The Under-13’s will be looking to return to action on Saturday morning after last weeks came was called off due to a frozen pitch. This week they play league leaders Lisburn Distillery at Glenmore with an 11.15am kick off.

The 9-a-side development team are also in action on Saturday morning, they play Coney Island at 11.25am and Tollymore at 11.50am in Dunleath.

The Mini Soccer continues on Sunday morning. The coaches will contact the players about what times they play at.
Our Mini Soccer and Under 6 training also continues on Monday nights. The Under-6’s and kids born in 2010, 2009 and 2008 is from 6.00pm – 7.00pm and those children born in 2007 and 2006 is from 7.00pm – 8.00pm. Please note the Under-6’s training is indoor.