Shortened programme of weekend fixtures for Carniny Youth sides

The 12 s lost out to Glentoran with the 15s losing out to their league champions, Derry Colts by four goals to one

There were no games for the younger U9, 10s and 11 teams last Saturday but a few travelled to Larne to compete in the Annual Larne Soccer Sevens Event.

The Under 16s certainly do have something to look forward to this week with a trip to Premiership side Stoke City.

The Under 16s will head off to England on the 25th April as guests of Stoke City FC for a long weekend when they will get a tour of the famous Britannia Stadium which is renowned for its atmosphere and then receiving coaching from the Professional coaches at the club before the highlight of the weekend when they are present at the Premier League fixture as Stoke City entertain Tottenham Hotspur.

The boys will be picked up from Birmingham airport by coach before being taken to their hotel accommodation close to the ground. Other plans are in the pipeline for what will surely be a memorable weekend for the Ballymena ‘reds.’

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Carniny Youth 1, Glentoran 3: With 5 league games to go Carniny were sitting in fourth and hoping to climb up the table. Carniny had good success against the Glens in the past but this time it wasn’t to be.

Carniny started well and had most of the ball in the early part of the match. Their pressure told when young put in Mearns with a great pass. Mearns left the defence for dead and finished well into the corner to make it 1-0.

Anderson put his header over the bar from a corner and the Glens keeper made a great save after the ball was flicked on from a Lynn free kick.

Lynn then put another free kick over the bar. Carniny were made to regret not taking more of their chances when the Glens made it 1-1 just before half time.

Carniny looked to continue their pressure in the second half but with two injuries to an already depleted squad the Glens took control of the game.

After a defensive mix up it left the Glens striker with an easy finish to make it 2-1 and shortly after that a good cross from the left ended with an easy free header to make it 3-1. Carniny pushed to get something from the game but lacked anything creative up front.

Carniny now face Dungannon where they have an old score to settle and try once again to finish in the top three of the National League Premier Section.

Carniny: McNicholl, Young, Lamont, Robinson, Hamilton, Anderson, White, Moore, Lynn, Currie, Scullion, Mearns and Graffin

CLUB CONTACTS

Carniny Amateur and Youth FC are always on the look out for new players and coaches. Anyone interested in the club either as a player or coach should use the following contacts: 2006 and above (Football Development Centre) Davy 07803974402; 2005- Niall Greer 07920095385; 2004 - Davy Hanna 07791297755; 2003 - Jonny Wilson 07704550454; 2002 - Jason Hunter 07885899290; 2001 - Davy Parker 07835020446; 2000 - Davy Leetch 0773280858; 1999 – Darren McGall 07812604932; 1998 and coaching opportunities - Billy O’Flaherty 07850669666; Seniors Anthony 07708822793.

Further information on the club can be found on the club’s website - www.carninyyouthfc.co.uk or the club’s Facebook page or by following on Twitter @Carninyyouthfc

UNDER-19 VACANCIES

Carniny Amateur & Youth FC are also currently seeking expressions of interest for assistant coaches, support and playing staff at U19 level within the club for the 2014/15 season.

Assistant Coaching staff enquiries welcome. Interested players are also welcome to make contact. Ideally 1996 and 1997 players.

Coaching enquiries at any level in the club are also welcome. For further information please contact;

Billy O’Flaherty 07850669666 - carninybilly@hotmail.co.uk