NORTHERN IRELAND BOYS F.A CUP COMPETITION 2009/2010

Competition Dates	Under 11	Under 12	Under 13	Under 14	Under 15	Under 16	Under 17
	1999	1998	1997	1996	1995	1994	1993
W/E 14/11/09			Preliminary
W/E 21/11/09			Round 1
W/E 28/11/09		Round 1			Round 1
W/E 05/12/09	Round 1			Round 1			Round 1
W/E 12/12/09			Round 2			Round 1
W/E 02/01/10		Round 2			Round 2
W/E 09/01/10			Round 3			Round 2
W/E 16/01/10	Round 2			Round 2			Round 2
W/E 30/01/10		Round 3			Round 3
W/E 13/02/10			Round 4			Round 3
W/E 20/02/10	Round 3			Round 3			Round 3
W/E 27/02/10		Round 4			Round 4
W/E 13/03/10			Semi Finals			Round 4
W/E 20/03/10	Round 4			Round 4			Round 4
W/E 27/03/10		Semi Finals			Round 5
W/E 10/04/10	Semi Finals			Round 5			Semi Finals
Wed 14th April 2010					Semi Finals
W/E 17/04/10			FINAL			Semi Finals
Wed 21st April 2010				Semi Finals
Mon 3rd May 2010	FINAL	FINAL		FINAL	FINAL	FINAL	FINAL
W/E 15/05/10			UK FINALS

LEAGUE TABLE

POS   P     W     D     L     PTS      1   Larne Youth    11    9    2    0     29      2    Linfield    10    9    1    0      28       3 S.O.P.F.C. 10 7 2 1 23 4  Ballinamallard  10  7  1  2   22  5    Dungannon Yth    10    7    0    3       21      6    Greenisland    10    7    0    3       21     7    Cliftonville    10    5    2    3       17      8 Oxford United 11 5 1 5 16 —- —————- —- —- —- —- —— 9    Sion Swifts   9    5    1    3       16      10    Carniny Youth    11    4    2    5       14       11    Glenavon    11    3    0    8        9      12 Ballymoney Utd  10  2 1 7  7  13   Limavady Youth    11    2    0    9        6  14    Bertie P. Youth    10    0    4    6        4   15    Maiden City    10    1    1    8        4 16    Ards Youth    10    0    0    10        0

DUY travelled away from home last Sunday to meet Limavady. As is the case with all the matches, Dungannon had to maintain their winning ways and take the three points from this match to stay in the top part of the National League table.

The Dungannon U12 boys were slow at getting into the match with their first touches letting them down enabling Limavady to steal the ball from them on too many occasions. The play was sloppy and Dungannon were not able to maintain possession and make their passes count during the first half. Shots on goal were wide, or easily controlled by the Limavady keeper and after hitting the post twice in the first half it looked for a while as if Dungannon was not going to have any luck on the day.

The second half saw an entirely different DUY appear. They controlled their passes better and played some brilliant through balls into the centre forwards. The attacks on goal were more convincing and Dungannon were rewarded two quick consecutive goals taken brilliantly by Deane Kane, who opened his goal scoring account for DUY. Dungannon finally put their foot on the ball and took control of the match. Some good play put the ball into the danger zone several times. It was during this period that DUY were awarded a corner and Daniel Kerr’s ball in rebounded in off a Limavady defender to make it three – nil to Dungannon.

Dungannon was awarded a free kick which once again fell to Daniel Kerr to take. He was rewarded for his phenomenal effort with Dungannon’s fourth goal of the match. The final whistle blew after Paul Donnelly managed to hit home the fifth goal.

Man of the Match was awarded to Deane Kane for his fantastic goals which opened the goal tally for Dungannon United Youth. Congratulations to Deane.

Manager Joe McAcree said “In the first half it took us too long to get into our stride and we didn’t make the most of the chances we created. However we did improve after Deane Kane had scored twice, we went on to play some decent football.”

DUY U12’s next match is away to Linfield.

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

 

1.       Name: Paul Donnelly

2.       Age: 11

3.       School: St. Patricks Annaghmore Primary School

4.       Principal: Master McGivern

5.       Position: Striker

6.       Team Number: 10

7.       What do you like most about playing for Dungannon United Youth? I love the players – they are good friends of mine

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

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

10.   Do you have a nickname? PD

11.   What are your hobbies? Snooker, sprinting at school, Gaelic and Hurling

12.   Favourite tv programme? The Simpsons

13.   Favourite food? Chinese or Christmas Dinner

14.   Favourite team? Arsenal

15.   Favourite player? Arshavin

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

1.       Name: Tomas Carney

2.       Age: 11

3.       School: St. Johns Kingsisland Primary School

4.       Principal: Mr. O’Neill

5.       Position: Left Back

6.       Team Number: 3

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

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

9.       What’s the best advice you’ve been given in football? Keep trying and always give 100%

10.   Do you have a nickname? Tommy

11.   What are your hobbies? Gaelic and X box

12.   Favourite tv programme? Match of the Day

13.   Favourite food? Chicken Curry

14.   Favourite team? Manchester United

15.   Favourite player? Michael Owen

16.   What has been your best moment as a DUY player? Scoring goals and getting man of the match

1.       Name: Gavin Corr

2.       Age: 11

3.       School: St. Joseph’s High School

4.       Principal: PJ Campbell

5.       Position: Centre Forward

6.       Team Number: 9

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

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

9.       What’s the best advice you’ve been given in football? Pass and move

10.   Do you have a nickname? Corky

11.   What are your hobbies? Gaelic and boxing

12.   Favourite tv programme? Top Gear

13.   Favourite food? Steak and chips

14.   Favourite team? Manchester City

15.   Favourite player? Stephen Ireland

16.   What has been your best moment as a DUY player? Setting up the first goal and winning the Northern Ireland Cup

 

 

1.       Name: Cian Murtagh

2.       Age: 11

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

4.       Principal: Father Donaghy

5.       Position: Striker

6.       Team Number: 21

7.       What do you like most about playing for Dungannon United Youth? The team spirit

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

9.       What’s the best advice you’ve been given in football? Enjoy the game

10.   Do you have a nickname? No

11.   What are your hobbies? PS3 and watching television

12.   Favourite tv programme? Match of the Day

13.   Favourite food? Spaghetti Bolognaise

14.   Favourite team? Liverpool

15.   Favourite player? Aquilane

16.   What has been your best moment as a DUY player? Scoring 2 goals on my debut

 

1.       Name: Samuel Haugh

2.       Age: 11

3.       School: Richmount Primary School, Portadown

4.       Principal: Mr. Hall

5.       Position: Right Wing

6.       Team Number: 7

7.       What do you like most about playing for Dungannon United Youth? Meeting new friends and playing in the National League

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

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

10.   Do you have a nickname? Sam

11.   What are your hobbies? Xbox

12.   Favourite TV Programme? Match of the Day

13.   Favourite food? KFC

14.   Favourite team? Liverpool FC

15.   Favourite player? Torres

16.   What has been your best moment as a DUY player? Scoring a hat trick and getting man of the match

 

DUY U12 National team played an away match last Saturday against Maiden City. A win was essential to put them back in contention for a top five place in the National League. The boys got off to a good start and put the home team under a lot of pressure. They pushed forward with some good play only to be denied in the penalty area by some excellent saves from the Maiden City Keeper. Against the run of play, the home team took the lead with a well placed shot which beat DUY goalie Tom McDermott, but it has to be said that the ball should have been cleared by the defence long before the striker had a chance to put it in the net. The Dungannon team continued to push forward in hope of an equaliser but by doing so, they were leaving themselves stretched in defence. It was  during this period of play that Dungannon got caught on the hop when an error at the back left the Maiden City striker clean through with a one on one against the DUY keeper. The travelling Dungannon supporters held their breath as they watched the striker take his shot only to be parried away by Tom McDermott into the path of an oncoming Maiden City player. A goal was certainly on the cards as the attacker struck the ball only to see it cleared off the line in spectacular fashion by centre back Naoise Martin. This seemed to be a turning point in the game as the DUY players raised their performances after this near escape. Unfortunately half time came too soon and the Dungannon boys went off 1 – 0 down.

Changes were made at half time when Manager Joe McAree replaced Paul Donnelly, Jordan Hazelton and Deane Kane with Connor Murtagh, Cian Murtagh and Samuel Haugh. The DUY team came out with the bit between their teeth and put an insurmountable amount of pressure on the Maiden City defence in hope of the much needed equaliser.

With ten minutes into the second half, it looked as if the DUY lads had drawn level after a long range shot from Naoise Martin was helped into the back of the net by Cian Murtagh, only to see it disallowed to the disbelief of the Dungannon supporters. Shortly after this the U12s got their just rewards when Gavin Corr beat the keeper with a well placed shot to bring the score level to 1 – 1.

Shortly after this Connor Murtagh found himself clear on goal with only the keeper to beat. Connor kept his cool and placed his shot superbly into the bottom right hand corner to give the Dungannon boys a deserved 2 – 1 lead. It was at this time Joe McAree replaced an injured Tomas Carney with his new signing Paul Newell who made an excellent contribution on his debut with some well placed passes into the danger zone. With being a goal up, the U12s did not sit back and kept pushing forward and with ten minutes of the match remaining a free kick was awarded to the Dungannon side just outside the oppositions penalty area. There was only one player to take this shot and with what is now becoming his trademark, Daniel Kerr scored an absolutely fantastic free kick into the top of the Maiden City net leaving their keeper rooted to the spot.

Even though Maiden City are below Dungannon in the league table, it was with a sigh of relief when the final whistle blew and an away victory was achieved. This match saw the Dungannon boys play with the determination and will to win that was so evident last year. Hopefully this will be a turning point in their season and with fire in their belly, the boys will go on to improve on this performance.

After the match Manager Joe McAree said “The players took a while to settle and several failed attempts to clear the ball on the edge of our own area gave Maiden City the opportunity to take the lead. However the boys showed good character and plenty of determination and deservedly won the game.” Joe also said that he was impressed with the performance of Paul Newell on his debut for the U12 team.

Assistant Manager, Tony Courtney added “I thought Gavin Corr when switched to centre forward played well today and worked hard for his goal. Connor Murtagh took his goal well, keeping a cool head to slot home the winner. Daniel Kerr, once again, had a great game and controlled the mid field from start to finish.”

Man of the Match was awarded to Daniel Kerr for his outstanding performance. Well done Daniel!

DUY U12s next match is away to Limavady.