This was a match that DUY had to win to keep up the challenge on the leaders and with a team like Cliftonville travelling to Dungannon it wasn’t going to be easy, the game started with DUY having all the play resulting in them taking the lead just after 10 mins with Jason Cluff running unopposed the full length of the pitch and struck a well directed shot that deceived the keeper into the back of the net. DUY kept up the pressure and duly got their second in the way of a penalty which was converted by Kevin Curran, with half time just mins away Cliftonville pulled one back with some mix up in the box a cliftonville player got his head on the ball and sent a looping ball over the DUY keeper. 2 – 1 Half time. The lads were asked to step up the pace in the second half which they did well with chances falling for Matty Montgomery, Kevin Curran and Rian McHugh coming thick and fast, it was only a matter of time till the third goal came and when it did it came from an unlikely source DUY’s right back Kyle Procter with what can only be described as a cross/shot which flew into the top corner leaving the keeper no chance. With the game coming to an end Cliftonville scored a consolation goal to make the score look more respectable. Manager Karle Farquhar said afterwards that the football being played by the lads is a pleasure to watch at present but that it isn’t going to be like that all season, he has asked that ALL the lads keep up the hard work and commitment at training week in week out.        Man of Match … Jason Cluff

Having to travel to Belfast for what could have been a tricky encounter was turned into a one sided affair. DUY took control from the very first whistle with chances coming thick and fast and after just 6 mins the first goal came with a well controlled pass by Matty Montgomery who duly slotted the ball into the net, With all the the pressure at the s.o.p.f.c end it was only a matter of time till the next goal came which was in the form of a penalty by Craig McMorris, 2 mins later DUY had another penalty which was slotted home by Jason Cluff. 3 - 0 half time.

At half time manager Karle Farquhar asked the players to up their passing game which they did to brilliant effect firstly with Sean Keenan scoring number 4 with a well placed shot into the bottom corner then came the goal of the day with 13 passes from keeper right through the team resulting in a great cross from new signing Craig Breen which was headed in by DUY goalkeeper Chris Johns who changed places with Sean Keenan outfield with 20 mins remaining. Managers Karle and Stephen said afterwards that they were well impressed with the second half performance and that the passing and movement they showed will set them up for a bigger test next week against Cliftonville.

M.O.M was Rian McHugh.

1.       Name: Naoise Martin

2.       Age: 10

3.       School: Derrylatinee St. Francis Primary School

4.       Principal: Mary McNeice

5.       Position: Centre Back

6.       Team Number: 5

7.       What do you like most about playing for Dungannon United Youth? Because they are the best team in Northern Ireland

8.       Who has been your biggest influence so far in your football life, on and off the pitch? Dixie Robinson

9.       What’s the best advice you’ve been given in football? See it and do it early

10.   Do you have a nickname? Neeshi

11.   What are your hobbies? Gaelic and PlayStation

12.   Favourite tv programme? Match of the Day

13.   Favourite food? Chicken, chilli and cheese panini

14.   Favourite team? Arsenal

15.   Favourite player? Arshavin

16.   What has been your best moment as a DUY player? Beating Linfield 2 – 0 in the Northern Ireland Cup Final last season.

 

 

1.       Name: Connor Murtagh

2.       Age: 11

3.       School: St Patrick’s Grammar School, Armagh

4.       Principal: Father Donaghy

5.       Position: Left wing

6.       Team Number: 11

7.       What do you like most about playing for Dungannon United Youth? The people that I play with and the matches

8.       Who has been your biggest influence so far in your football life, on and off the pitch? Dixie Robinson

9.       What’s the best advice you’ve been given in football? See it and do it

10.   Do you have a nickname? Junior

11.   What are your hobbies? Gaelic, Hurling and Xbox

12.   Favourite movie? I am Legend

13.   Favourite food? Chicken Stir fry

14.   Favourite team? Liverpool FC/Armagh County

15.   Favourite player? Stevie Gerrard

16.   What has been your best moment as a DUY player? Playing in and winning the Northern Ireland Cup last season.

1.       Name: Jordan Hazelton

2.       Age: 11

3.       School: Drumglass High School, Dungannon

4.       Principal: Mrs. Donnelly

5.       Position: Left back, up front, keeper

6.       Team Number: 17

7.       What do you like most about playing for Dungannon United Youth? The team mates I have and playing in the matches

8.       Who has been your biggest influence so far in your football life, on and off the pitch? Dixie Robinson

9.       What’s the best advice you’ve been given in football? “See it and do it” – Joe Mac and “Do the simple things well” – Mary Martin

10.   Do you have a nickname? Ginger George

11.   What are your hobbies? Xbox and football with my friends

12.   Favourite tv programme? Match of the Day

13.   Favourite food? Curry and rice

14.   Favourite team? Manchester United

15.   Favourite player? Scholes

16.   What has been your best moment as a DUY player? Playing in the Northern Ireland Cup Final and keeping a clean sheet against Linfield, beating them 2 – 0!

1.       Name: Paul Donaghy

2.       Age: 11

3.       School: St. Patricks Primary, Dungannon

4.       Principal: Mrs. Hampsey

5.       Position: Centre Back

6.       Team Number: 4

7.       What do you like most about playing for Dungannon United Youth? They are the best!

8.       Who has been your biggest influence so far in your football life, on and off the pitch? Dixie Robinson, Joe McAree and my dad, Paul Donaghy

9.       What’s the best advice you’ve been given in football? “See it and do it” – Joe Mac

10.   Do you have a nickname? Wee Man

11.   What are your hobbies? Gaelic and watching tv

12.   Favourite film? Rush Hour

13.   Favourite food? Pasta

14.   Favourite team? Manchester United

15.   Favourite player? Johnny Evans

16.   What has been your best moment as a DUY player? Apart from the NI Cup, getting joint player of the tournament and winning the Cup in Shrewsbury last summer.

1.       Name: Shea Gordon

2.       Age: 11

3.       School: St. Patricks Academy

4.       Principal: Mrs. Connolly

5.       Position: Centre Midfield

6.       Team Number: 6

7.       What do you like most about playing for Dungannon United Youth? Meeting and making new friends

8.       Who has been your biggest influence so far in your football life, on and off the pitch? Dixie Robinson

9.       What’s the best advice you’ve been given in football? “See it and do it”

10.   Do you have a nickname? Gooch

11.   What are your hobbies? Playing the Wii

12.   Favourite tv programme? Match of the Day

13.   Favourite food? Chicken Curry

14.   Favourite team? Manchester United

15.   Favourite player? Ryan Giggs

16.   What has been your best moment as a DUY player? Getting Man of the Match in the Northern Ireland Cup Final last season

1.       Name: Dalaigh Jones

2.       Age: 11

3.       School: St Patrick’s Academy, Dungannon

4.       Principal: Mrs. Connolly

5.       Position: Right back

6.       Team Number: 2

7.       What do you like most about playing for Dungannon United Youth? Being Northern Ireland Champions

8.       Who has been your biggest influence so far in your football life, on and off the pitch? Joe McAree

9.       What’s the best advice you’ve been given in football? Be better today than yesterday

10.   Do you have a nickname? Jonesy

11.   What are your hobbies? Football and Xbox

12.   Favourite tv programme? Match of the Day

13.   Favourite food? Chicken Curry

14.   Favourite team? Liverpool

15.   Favourite player? Stevie Gerrard

16.   What has been your best moment as a DUY player? Scoring my first goal for them

 

1.       Name: Daniel Kerr

2.       Age: 11

3.       School: St Patrick’s Academy, Dungannon

4.       Principal: Mrs. Connolly

5.       Position: Centre Midfield

6.       Team Number: 8

7.       What do you like most about playing for Dungannon United Youth? Spending time with all my friends

8.       Who has been your biggest influence so far in your football life, on and off the pitch? Dixie

9.       What’s the best advice you’ve been given in football? Do it early

10.   Do you have a nickname? Danny or Dan the Man

11.   What are your hobbies? Gaelic and Playstation

12.   Favourite tv programme? Father Ted

13.   Favourite food? Mince and potatoes

14.   Favourite team? Manchester United

15.   Favourite player? Paul Scholes

16.   What has been your best moment as a DUY player? Winning Northern Ireland Cup

 

Revenge was sweet when Dungannon United Youth Under 13 Nationals beat Crumlin this week 3 - 1. The Dungannon team met Crumlin in the Northern Ireland Cup last year and lost to them on that occasion. This time no mistakes were made with goals from: Conn Fitzpatrick, Stevie Corr and Connor Cullen.

Manager Pudgie Robinson said that his lads were playing well but there is still room for improvement for them to stay at the top and contend with the best teams in the league!

Well done boys and keep it up!