Banbridge Town Juniors FC

The 2016 Lions ended up with a comfortable enough run out against a good Windmill Stars side in Lisburn on Saturday.

Windmill started the better of the 2 teams and took a deserved lead with a high press leading to a mistake at the back for Banbridge. Lions then got a foothold in the game after about 10 mins. A cultured finish from Brogan after good work from Alex levelled the game. Banbridge then were able to sustain attacks and eventually the pressure told, when the ball dropped to Charlie in the box and he finished expertly. The Windmill keeper made some excellent saves to keep them in the game but the boys then started to convert. Further goals from Charlie, who stole the show with a superb 4 goals including a fantastic header, Ollie who had a fine game on the wing with a brace and new recruit Noah, who has settled in really well, with a cheeky goal direct from a corner, completed an emphatic win for the boys. 🔴⚫️

Player of the week was an easy one this week - Charlie has made the step into his new surroundings seamlessly and his dynamic running has been a real asset to the team. A fantastic 4 goals and a ball of energy!

The 2019 Tigers put in amazing performances in all three games on Saturday morning 👏

The boys are really starting to move the ball with purpose, with some fantastic passing and, in particular, switching the play from the left wing to the right wing. This is creating the space they need to open up the opposition and convert those opportunities into goals. 🔥

The hard work and drills being put in at training are definitely starting to pay off, and that’s a real credit to all the coaches and parents involved. The boys are developing week by week and this age group will only continue to grow from strength to strength throughout the season. 💪

🏆 Man of the Match – Connor C

Connor worked incredibly hard throughout all three games and continues to improve every single week. His consistent effort, commitment and hard work at training are really starting to show on the pitch. A thoroughly deserved Man of the Match! 👏

Well done boys and keep it up 🔴⚫️

The 2019 Lions played three unbelievable matches against good opposition and the boys produced some outstanding football throughout the morning. 👏

The passing, movement and teamwork on display was fantastic. The boys moved the ball brilliantly from player to player, playing with incredible pace and creating some fantastic team goals 🔥

⭐ Player Highlights:

⚽ Aodhan was outstanding in the first game, putting in a brilliant performance at the back. His passing through the field was excellent and he was the starting point for some really well-worked team goals.

💨 Bobby produced the Goal of the Season! Constantly looking to thread a pass out wide, Bobby instead took on three players through midfield before deciding to add a little d**k over the keeper… an absolute WORLDIE! 🤩🔥

🏆 Man of the Match – Lorcan C
Fantastic throughout the day, an immense performance 💪 🔴⚫️

The 2017 Panthers played out an end-to-end match against Lisburn Rangers at Lisburn Leisureplex on Saturday morning, with the Banbridge lads coming out on top in an entertaining victory. 👏

The boys are showing real maturity in their play, building on the progress they made towards the end of last season. They’re starting to link up really well with their teammates and are working together across all areas of the pitch. 💪

⭐ Player highlights:

• ⚽ Matthew bagged himself a hat-trick, showing brilliant pace down the right wing.

• 💨 Brogain put in a great shift outfield in the second half, chasing down every ball and never giving up.

• 🧤 Adam made some outstanding saves in nets throughout the second half, keeping the team in the game when needed.

• 🏆 Man of the Match – Axel: Cool, calm and collected at the back. Axel wasn’t fazed by anything and put in a fantastic defensive performance.

A great team effort from the Panthers and another positive step forward for the boys.🔴⚫️

2018 Pumas

It was goals galore for the Pumas, as they had an entertaining morning in Lisburn.

First game against Colin Valley was an end to end classic. Finding their feet after a slow start, with Caelan in clinical form, grabbing all the goals.

Second game up against a good Rosario side was tough, but the boys stood strong, losing by a couple of goals.

With the boys tiring in the third game after a colossal effort in the first 2 games, they dug deep with another end to end encounter! Unfortunate to lost out by a fine margin, showing attacking flair and improved passing and movement. Goals from Rory, Caelan and Daniel not quite enough.

Well done Pumas! 🔴⚫

All the boys did us proud, with determination and tough tackling with the more experienced Rory, Captain Noah and Arlo leading the team forward.
Special mention to James, who never stopped and was a real team player.
Player of the match was Caelan, who was a constant thorn in the side of the opposition, bagging 7 goals.

⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️ Caelan
⚽️ Rory
⚽️ Daniel

A much improved performance today as the 2014 Tigers continued their development into 11 aside.

They unfortunately lost against an impressive Hillsborough boys, but plenty of positives to take away today.

Jamie got our only goal with an excellent finish into the top corner after a through ball from Lorcan. Second half the coaches asked for some more hard work and effort and they certainly got that.

POTM today was Seb for an excellent performance in a number of positions and was a great example of what we were looking for today. Keep going lads 💪

More Saturday morning skills on show from our 2020/U7 group in the Lisburn Castlereagh Junior League 3v3 program.

Excellent effort from our 2020 Lions, Tigers, Panthers and Pumas. Well done to the boys and their coaches
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BANBRIDGE TOWN 2018 TIGERS MATCH REPORT

What a performance from the Banbridge Town Tigers 2018s today! 💪⚽

The Tigers found themselves behind early on, but showed fantastic character, determination and team spirit to turn the game around.

The Tigers kept working hard and playing their football. The goals soon followed, with Ben, Daniel, Bryson and Ethan all finding the back of the net.

A fantastic result and a great display of teamwork, resilience and never giving up.

⭐ MAN OF THE MATCH — BEN ⭐
A brilliant performance from Ben, who scored, ran his socks off and some brilliant link up play!!!

Well Deserved Ben !!!

Banbridge 2019 Pumas hit the ground running in style this morning, bolstered by the welcome return of head coach Mikey. It was a dominant morning of football from the Pumas as they found their stride after the summer break and last weekend mixed bag. The goals were shared across two excellent team performances, with Jax finding the net in the opening match and Jenson scoring twice, before Luca and Nathan both scored in the final game.

To cap an outstanding morning, Luca was awarded the captain’s armband for the next series of games after achieving the rare double of a clean sheet in goal and a hat-trick at the other end during this morning’s round of fixtures.

Special mention must also go to Freddie, whose improvement and fine touches were clear to see; Leo, for his excellent ball skills; and superstar Luke at the back, tackling with the gusto of a seasoned pro. Most importantly, every player contributed with great energy, teamwork and determination a brilliant morning’s football from the Pumas! Onward and upward and pints to celebrate tonight 🍻

The 2017 Lions secured their second victory of the season in a good game with Lisdrum.

The most pleasing aspect of the performance was the boys’ fitness and physicality throughout the game.

The Lions created plenty of chances and, on another day, could easily have added to the four goals. Ollie and Jake were today’s goal scorers with Alfie taking home the MOTM after another dominant display in defence. Overall, it was a strong and positive performance from the Lions 🔴⚫