Northend United Youth sides prepare to return to action

All of Northend United Youth’s teams took a well earned break this week over the Easter holiday period but a number of the Club’s 11 teams are looking forward to getting back to playing football this weekend.
By The Newsroom
Published 24th Apr 2014, 13:00 BST
Northend U15's Michael McAuley turns away in celebration after scoring his team's goal in last week's game with Ballymena United. INBT 17-172CSNorthend U15's Michael McAuley turns away in celebration after scoring his team's goal in last week's game with Ballymena United. INBT 17-172CS
Northend U15's Michael McAuley turns away in celebration after scoring his team's goal in last week's game with Ballymena United. INBT 17-172CS

In the National League, the U17s get back into action when they travel to Greysteel on Friday night to play Foyle Harps, while the U15s travel to play Warrenpoint Town.

This will be the last competitive match for the U17s before their Plate Final against Linfield on the 10th May, a match all at Northend and Wakehurst are looking forward to.

U8 FRIENDSHIP LEAGUE

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Northend United U8s are entering both their development teams in an IFA sponsored, six week Ballymoney United Friendship League starting on Friday 25th April.

Team Manager Ally McGarry is looking forward to testing his Baby Blues teams against other teams from Ballymoney United, Ballymena United, Coleraine and Ballycastle United.

FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE

Northend United’s Football Development Centre recommences on Friday 25th April at the Ballymena North Centre for five weeks duration.

The Football Development Centre is open to all boys and girls aged 4 to 10 inclusive who are unconnected with any other Club and takes place each Friday night from 6.00pm to 7.30pm.

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For more information, or to reserve your child a place on the course, please call John Devlin on 07919 056834.

Application forms can also be printed off the Northend website www.northendunitedyouthfc.co.uk

WAKEHURST FC UPDATE

A third member of the U17s squad made their debut for Wakehurst FC at the weekend, when Niall Swann joined Jamie Speirs and Aodhan Tolan in the Wakehurst panel for the Irish League Championship 2 match against Armagh City.

Although the boys ended up on the losing team, all three picked up some invaluable experience, playing against the current League leaders.

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With a transition from youth football to Irish League football assured with the Northend United and Wakehurst partnership, it won’t be long before more of Northend’s youth team players make the transition to play for Wakehurst FC, with a number of the U17s already playing for Wakehurst Strollers.

Northend United are always on the lookout for new talented players and coaching assistants for each of their eleven youth teams and with this partnership, the Club can offer the benefits of local Irish League football, something other Clubs cannot offer.

If anyone is interested in a trial for a team for next season, they should get in contact with the following team managers:

U8s (2007) John Devlin Mob: 07919056834

U9s (2006) Ally McGarry Mob: 07779005441

U10s (2005) John Devlin Mob: 07919056834

U11s (2004) Robert Adams Mob: 07766257645

U12s (2003) David Wylie Mob: 07792887435

U13s (2002) Desy Metrusty Mob: 07912412234

U14s (2001) Mark Lecky Mob: 07792887435,

U15s (2000) Johnny Sayers Mob: 07563854345

U16s (1999) Mark Herbison Mob: 07850669727

U19s (1996-8) Phil Hanlon Mob: 07588353386

All coaching enquiries should get in contact with John Devlin on 07919056834.

BELFAST CITY MARATHON

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Northend United Youth FC will once again enter two relay teams of coaches and parents in this year’s Belfast City Marathon on Monday 2nd May to raise money for charitable causes.

The Club is supporting two local charities: Alzheimer’s Society and the Northern Ireland Cancer Fund for Children which will give vital support to the lives of young people diagnosed with cancer and their families.

Sponsorship forms are circulating amongst coaches and boys alike and all donations would be much appreciated for this worthwhile cause.

U19 TEAM FOR 2014/15 SEASON

Northend United and Wakehurst FC are excited to announce that they are forming an U19 team to compete in the NIFL Youth League next season.

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With training due to commence shortly, all interested players should get in contact with the Club. For more information, contact Phil Hanlon on 07588353386 or email: [email protected]

AWARDS NIGHTS

With the season drawing to a close, an important date for your diary is the end-of-season Northend United Youth FC Awards Nights.

The Junior Awards Night for the U8s, U9s, U10s and U11s will be held on Friday 30th May at the Michelin Club.

The Senior Awards Night for the U12s, U13s, U14s, U15s and U17s will also be held at the Michelin Club on Saturday 31st May