Clockwork Posted July 30, 2022 Author Share Posted July 30, 2022 Feels a bit empty today with the League openers in Scotland & England, whilst we wait another fortnight for new season to get started in the NIFL. Goals from Ben Tilney & Lloyd Anderson earn Carrick a comfortable pre-season win over neighbours Ballyclare Comrades at the Taylor’s though. (2-0). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 Linfield up against it in the second leg after going down 2-0 at home to Zurich. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62410135 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clockwork Posted August 7, 2022 Author Share Posted August 7, 2022 Crusaders take the Charity Shield at Windsor with a comfortable 2-0 win over Belfast neighbours Linfield. https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/62452798 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 21 minutes ago, Clockwork said: Crusaders take the Charity Shield at Windsor with a comfortable 2-0 win over Belfast neighbours Linfield. https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/62452798 Happy with that! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clockwork Posted August 9, 2022 Author Share Posted August 9, 2022 (edited) On 07/08/2022 at 12:20, Jacksgranda said: Happy with that! Doesn’t seem like David Healy was though, unusually critical of his players approach and attitude to the game, although a fixture they could probably have done without and not one that seems to create much interest as a ‘curtain-raiser’ these days. Understand from a Crus supporting pal that there was barely over a thousand there!! Very much looking forward to to the league openers this weekend though! First up - Larne Vs Glentoran @19.45 on Friday 12th August (live from Inver Park live on (BBC Northern Ireland/iPlayer. Edited August 9, 2022 by Clockwork 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 2 hours ago, Clockwork said: Doesn’t seem like David Healy was though, unusually critical of his players approach and attitude to the game, although a fixture they could probably have done without and not one that seems to create much interest as a ‘curtain-raiser’ these days. Understand from a Crus supporting pal that there was barely over a thousand there!! Very much looking forward to to the league openers this weekend though! First up - Larne Vs Glentoran @19.45 on Friday 12th August (live from Inver Park live on (BBC Northern Ireland/iPlayer. I quite like Healy, he seems well grounded, and not arrogant or condescending to the other teams. In fact, I can't really say any of the Premiership managers really get up my nose. Will have to work on that! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62458904 Healy gives his thoughts. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62438502 As does Mighty Mick https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62235155 The Beebs view of the new season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clockwork Posted August 12, 2022 Author Share Posted August 12, 2022 Europa League qualifying: Zurich ease into play-off as Linfield drop into Europa Conference League https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62493785Linfield comfortably beaten by FC Zurich in the EL & drop into the ECL. League opener at Inver Park tonight, great to get started again.[emoji106] 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clockwork Posted August 12, 2022 Author Share Posted August 12, 2022 A nervy tense opener with few chances other than Jay Donnelly’s effort. 0-0 about right. Don’t think Larne or the Glens will take much from that other than a scratchy point each! Awful viewing for the neutrals tbh! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 Institute's ground to be demolished. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-62404573 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clockwork Posted August 13, 2022 Author Share Posted August 13, 2022 Institute's ground to be demolished. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-62404573A real shame, but they were never going back there eh![emoji53] Would be great to see a new ‘Waterside’ on the east bank of the Foyle though![emoji106]. Could see them drawing a decent wee crowd with a permanent home over there? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clockwork Posted August 13, 2022 Author Share Posted August 13, 2022 https://www.instagram.com/p/ChNBUrbqo_Y/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Goal of the Season contender already? Tom Lockhart for Newry City at Taylor’s Avenue this afternoon. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clockwork Posted August 14, 2022 Author Share Posted August 14, 2022 (edited) The new season in the NIFL Championship kicked off with an impressive win for new boys Newington FC who raced into a 3-0 lead within the first 20 minutes against Dergview. The north Belfast outfit, (who ground share with Cliftonville at Solitude) had Patrick Downey, Richard Gowdy, and Darren Stuart to thank in getting the Swans off to a great start, before shell-shocked Dergview managed to pull one back through Calvin McCallion. Stuart then restoring the 3 goal lead with quarter of an hour to go. Will look forward to seeing how they get on next week down in Fermanagh at Ballinamallard. The Ducks travelled to Ballyclare yesterday securing a point in a cagey 0-0 draw with the Comrades at Dixon Park. Down in Craigavon, Annagh United enjoyed a comfortable start with a 2-0 win over Knockbreda at the BMG. Goals from Conor Mullen before the break and Stephen Murray in the closing minutes sealing the the 3 points. Dundela edged passed Institute at Wilgar Park with a solitary goal from Chris Rogers on the hour mark, whilst Welders, despite enjoying much of the possession went down 0-2 at home to Ards, off to a flyer with goals from Johnny Taylor and Pat Cafolla. Finally in rounding things up, Loughgall also won 2-0 at home to Warrenpoint, relegated from the top flight last term. The Villagers who will surely push again this season, scooping all the points with goals from Jamie Rae just after half time and Ben Magee in the closing minutes. Loughgall visit Ards in the first of next week's fixtures in the Friday night game from Clandeboye Park. Edited August 14, 2022 by Clockwork 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H Wragg Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 I see Linfield are playing Portadown today.Is Sunday football going to become a 'normal' thing now in NI?I thought it was still very much frowned upon in certain quarters. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 1 hour ago, H Wragg said: I see Linfield are playing Portadown today. Is Sunday football going to become a 'normal' thing now in NI? I thought it was still very much frowned upon in certain quarters. It still is, to some extent in certain quarters. I blame the NIP... Last season Linfield had a lot of games to make up because of European adventures, so maybe this is an attempt to circumvent that scenario. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatchetman Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 3 hours ago, H Wragg said: I see Linfield are playing Portadown today. Is Sunday football going to become a 'normal' thing now in NI? I thought it was still very much frowned upon in certain quarters. There's an attempt to play a few Sunday games this season on a trial basis I'm led to believe. Let's see how popular it is with fans. Can't say I'm overly keen myself and I'm the least religious person you'll meet. Linfield are still in Europe and it's in all our interests to see them doing well. No matter how much it sticks in our craw. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62548552 Naughty, naughty. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 Goals - Coleraine v Cliftonville. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/62535567 Ballymena v 9 man Glenavon. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/62535570 Crues crush Swifts https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/62536513 Carrick beat City. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/62536515 Report: Linfield beat Ports. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/football/62470541 Goals - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/62543608 Other reports: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62534387 And Mr Jeffrey is not happy - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/62536519 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clockwork Posted August 15, 2022 Author Share Posted August 15, 2022 1 hour ago, Jacksgranda said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62548552 Naughty, naughty. Any chance we can just take this shite right out of the game . It offers absolutely nothing for youngsters growing up and playing sport (not just football), across Northern Ireland? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 Just now, Clockwork said: Any chance we can just take this shite right out of the game . It offers absolutely nothing for youngsters growing up and playing sport (not just football), across Northern Ireland? I think clubs have done their best, fans aren't as blatantly sectarian as they used to be, the majority of fans would be protestant I suppose, although I've never seen a survey. A great deal of progress has been made since I first attended a match at the Coleraine Showgrounds 49 years ago. However, eejits like that among the players does nobody any favours. And a Larne player of all teams! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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