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Celebrating 25 Years of Success 1983-2008

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Merville United are hosting an Inaugural 2008 Photographic Competition, through this website and which has a prize for U18 and U12 categories. The theme this year involves a Football and Christmas, both of which must feature somewhere in the composition. All entries will be accepted only via the club email address, mervilleunited@eircom.net   No Digital re-mastering or editing, such as superimposing is allowed on any submitted photo, and only originals not entered for any other competition please. Entries only from registered members please.  The Closing Date for entries is Friday December 19th 2008. Winning Photos will be published in local media and here on the website. Judges decision will be final and no correspondence shall be entered into. Best of Luck to all who wish to enter!

 

25th November

Congratulations to the Merville United U14 Lions Squad on an excellent victory over Kilmurry of Mayo in the U14 Goosen Cup on Sunday last.  Inclement weather conditions threatened to spoil the contest, but an early breakthrough saw the game spark into a hard fought contest, settled only late into the 70 contested minutes.  The Lions now play Temple Villa in the next round on Saturday Next KO 2pm.

 

A Tight encounter was what was expected, and that exactly was what was delivered at the Showgrounds Mondo Pitch in the U12 Development League encounter between Merville United Hammers and Seaview on Saturday last.  The game had all the thrills and spills of a local derby, and valiant performances by both goalkeepers played no small part in the eventual stalemate that resulted in a no score draw. Congratulations to all the players involved.

 

Our thanks to the Committee and Members of Cliffoney Grange United for the successful hosting of the Under 10 Blitz in the Showgrounds on Sunday.  Excellent organisation resulted in several games for all our sides, and we look forward to the final series of games in two weeks time, organised by Strand Celtic, which will conclude the Autumn series of inter club events.  Selected U8 Academy members will be participating in the Pilot Futsal Programme this Saturday Morning, details of which will be given at Fridays session at the Showground’s

 

19th November

Merville United Youths resume the series of  fundraising Quiz Nights on Friday 28th November next.  Kindly Hosted by Mooneys Bar, this entertaining Trivia Quiz Night has questions to suit all ages, many of which are multiple choice format, so only need a guess at best! Tables of 4 only 20 euro.  Spot Prize Draw on the Night.

 

Well done to the Selection of our Under 10 Academy who participated in the Pilot Futsal Programme on Saturday 15th November last at the IT Aula Maxima. Our thanks to all who took part, and to Ryan Casey and the SL League Committee who organised the event. Notice of the next selection of players at Under 8 Level will be given at the Academy sessions on Friday next at the Showgrounds.

A Special Appeal to any players Under 14 in the Maugheraboy Area for our Lawnview Team, please attend Training at 5:15pm on Tuesdays or Thursdays at the Showgrounds for registration for part 2 of the League Campaign which will commence shortly.

Well done to our U14 Lions team who Defeated a high flying Moyne Villa of Headford, County Galway, in the Connacht Cup on Saturday Last.  An excellent performance over a side that counted Castlebar Celtic among the scalps of previous rounds, the Lions roared into the quarter finals with goals from Cian Foy (2), Eddie Connell and Kevin Coen. Congratulations also to our U16 Team who overcame a spirited Kilmurry of Crossmolina Mayo, also in the Connacht Cup. The Club also extends it congratulations to Paul Cook and the Sligo Rovers Squad on reaching the UEFA Europa League with victory over Bray Wanderers Last Weekend. Well done also to Former Merville United Player and Sligo Rovers Captain Conor O’Grady, who scored the final goal of an eventful and exciting campaign.

The Merville United 300 Club, which has raised seed funding for Development Projects at Merville, will have its draw night in December to cover the draws of 2008, which were delayed for technical reasons.  All members who still have standing orders will be included, as will those who paid annual subscriptions at the start of the year.  News of the results will be posted on the club website, and published in local media. Our thanks to all who supported this venture, and details of our development programme funded from this venture will be notified to each member at the end of the year.

 

 

sligo champion boys under 14 league

 

group 1

1

arrow harps

2

ballygawley innisfree

3

carrick town

4

manor rangers

5

real tubber

6

st johns/boyle celtic

 

 

 

group 2

1

cliffoney grange

2

gurteen celtic

3

merville  lions

4

strand celtic

5

yeats utd

6

ballisodare utd

 

 

 

division  1

 

group 1

1

ballymote celtic

2

merville celtic

3

western rovers

4

calry bohs

5

merville lawn view

 

 

 

division 1

 

group 2

1

coolaney utd

2

boyle celtic blues

3

dromore villa

4

glen view stars

5

st johns/boyle celtic

 

 

 

 

HERE ARE SOME REVISED DATES FOR COACH EDUCATION COURSES IN SLIGO FOR
2009



Kick Start 1 courses: 13th&14th February,

5th&6th of June,

18TH&19TH September



Kick start 2 course: 16th, 17th&18th October



Youth Cert: 24TH, 25TH, 26TH April(1st weekend) 22ND , 23RD&24TH May
(2nd weekend), assessment date TBC.



Kick Start 1 for Sligo IT : 13TH&14TH January



Groundskeeper workshop:2nd May



Referees Beginners course:7th March


 

 

5th October 2008

The Committee and Members of Merville United wish to extend our sympathy to the family and friends of local referee, Vinny McGuinn, who passed away last week after a short illness. May he rest in peace.

Congratulations to all the Merville United Players selected for the initial Sligo Leitrim Emerging Talent Squads, who have commenced training recently. Further opportunities for those players on the fringe will be available over the coming weeks, with details on the club website, and in local media.

The Club wish to thank all who assisted in the recent clean up of the Maugheraboy All Weather Facility, which is to be used as a extra winter training ground again this year, to accommodate the increase in membership and league participation this season. Our thanks to McCosker Wallpaper and Paints who provided paints for the renovation of the dressing rooms. Players will commence training at the facility this week, and will be advised by SMS.

All Players registered and paid in full for the Soccer 4 Kids Academy can collect their 2008 Club Jerseys from JAKO, with additional Names and Numbering at the discretion of players and parents. Now with over 80 members, the academy continue training each Friday at Sligo Rovers Mondo Facility. The first in a series of inter club fixtures will take place for U10s on Sunday 19th October, and continue on a regular basis until Christmas. Plans for a Inter Club Futsal Tournament for this Age Group are well under way, to commence hopefully at Sligo IT in December.

The Merville United Junior Squad have started their return season in fine style, sitting at the summit of the Ivor Parke Painters Division 2, after only one defeat in the first series of Matches. Primarily made up of Players who came through our Youth System, with a sprinkling of players with the guile and experience of this level, the team are now looking forward to the early rounds of the Connacht Junior Cup with interest, and the determination to make a impact. A Monster Fundraising draw is to be held shortly, with a substantial Charity element reflecting the ethos of our club within our community. Full Details will be announced over the coming weeks.


 

25th August

Our Junior team got their campaign off to a good start on Sunday when they took on Cliffoney Res in Merville.
Merville got off to the perfect start after 10 mins when Gavin Dykes struck the ball from the half way line and put the ball in the net, later in the half keeper Caoilin O Grady threw the ball out to left back Stephen Hallihan when he played the ball to Kian Mc Keown who then struck the ball and scored a great goal giving the Cliffoney keeper no chance. in the second half Cliffoney started the better of the two putting Merville under pressure for long periods of the game. after 8 mins in the second half Cliffoney scored then Merville replied with another goal this time from David Blain. Again Cliffoney responded with another goal. At this stage it was very tense with nothing between the sides. Merville dug deep and Kyle Kane got our fourth goal again Cliffoney responded and got their third. The game finished 4-3 to Merville. Merville Utd would like to thank  Cliffoney for a great game played in a very sporting manner.The Managers and team officials would like to thank all concerned with the Pitch Maintenance as the Pitch was in great condition, also thanks to the referee Rolf Zoscke 
Merville Utd: Caoilin O Grady, Paddy McGowan,Gavin Dykes,Philip Stallard,Stephen Hallihan,Alan Colum,David Blain,Kyle Gethins,Rory McGarry, Kian McKeown,Dillon Henry, Kyle Kane for Kian McKeown (65)

 
 

 

24th August

Training times for the next 4 weeks have been announced for our 9 Youth and Schoolboys league teams.  All sessions will take place at Merville Community Centre. Mondays and Wednesdays at 5pm, U12 Saints and Pirates, at 6pm U12 Hammers and Seaview and at 7pm Merville Junior Squad plus Under 18s. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5pm U14 Celtic and Lawnview, at 6pm U14 Lions and U16s Panel. All times are subject to change, and players will be informed by the SMS number they provided during registration.

Merville United Soccer 4 Kids, our very successful academy, resume for the Autumn Session with registration and some games on Friday 29th August. Please note that this session will take place at Merville, and all the action commences at 6pm.  New Players welcome for Under 10s, year of Birth, 1998 and 1999, and Under 8s, born in 2000 and 2001. A 50 euro Registration fee applies, which this year includes a Merville United Jersey, complete with crest. The First Sessions commence at the Showgrounds on Friday 5th September, at 5pm for the Under 8 Players, and 6pm for the Under 10s.

Merville United hope to relaunch Girls Football in the near future, but this can only happen with an involvement of Adult Supervision and organization specifically for this important fast growing sport.  Interested persons are asked to contact any member of the Committee urgerntly, with a view to calling a Parents Meeting shortly.

As part of our Green Football Campaign, Merville United will be having a football shirt Amnesty day on Saturday 13th September. All Players will be asked to donate any unwanted football shirts for our Partner Club in South Africa.

 

 

 

 

From Sligo Rovers Website

Friday, 22 August 2008
Active ImageIt proved to an entertaining affair in the challenge game between Sligo Rovers and Merville United on Wednesday night in the Showgrounds. This battle of the near neighbours was always going to be a one sided affair but Merville can take heart from their performance as they prepare for life back in the Junior Soccer league.
 
Rovers started fast and were five up after twenty minutes. Sean Doherty, Chris Butler, David McDaid and Danny Ventre all got on the score-sheet with Keith Coleman scoring an own goal. Doherty’s was the pick of the bunch as he struck home a sublime left foot shot from thirty yards. Merville got their first in the 25th minute. Mauro Almeida passed the ball back to Richard Brush with Merville’s Gareth Kelly blocking him down before going on to tap the ball into the empty net.
 
Merville enjoyed a good spell after this with Kelly forcing a smart save from Brush while Johnny Martyn went close with a long range strike. It was Rovers though who were next to score with Ventre getting his second in the 35th minute. A minute after that John Bellew set up Sean Doherty while Bellew turned provider again in the 39th minute this time playing in Richie Ryan. Rovers then won a penalty which Doherty stepped up to take but his kick was saved by Merville keeper Emmet Foley.
 
Merville had the last word in the half as Stephen Hallahan whipped in a corner from the right which was turned into his own net by Ventre under pressure from Caolan O’Grady. The second half saw Rovers change teams as the A team took the pitch. They soon continued were the first team left off with Paul McTiernan scoring twice either side of a goal from Steve Feeney. Bellew got his first of the night with Mikey Creane scoring the last of Rovers goals in the 71st minute.
 
Rovers manager Paul Cook came on himself in the second half and would have got on the scoresheet but for a top class save from Foley. It was Merville who wrapped up the scoring in the third when they awarded a penalty in the 90th minute which was confidently tucked away by Aaron Murren. This was the first of what will hopefully be an annual fixture and after the game there was plenty of post match discussions in Mooney’s Bar who sponsored the match.
 
Sligo Rovers: Richard Brush, Jason Noctor, Chris Butler, Danny Ventre, Mauro Almeida, Conor O’Grady, Brian Cash, Rafael Cretaro, David McDaid, Richie Ryan, Sean Doherty.
 
Subs Used: Pat Jennings, Ross McLoughlin, David Conwell, Steve Feeney, Mikey Creane, Gary Curran, John Bellew, Paul McTiernan, Niall Costello, Christopher Kelly, Danny Keohane, Paul Cook.
 
Merville United: Emmet Foley, Paddy McGowan, Stephen Hallahan, Michael Hanley, Philip Stallard, Johnny Martyn, Gareth Kelly, Caolan O’Grady, Raymond Colburn, David Blaine, David Martyn.
 
Subs Used: Keith Coleman, Alan Collum, Kyle Kane, Rory McGarry, Aaron Murren, Stephen Coen, Mark McGoldrick, Aaron Drummond, Stephen Hargadon.
 

 

 

15 August

A Prestigious Challenge Match has been Arranged for next Wednesday Night in the Showgrounds, with our new Junior Team taking on the closest of neighbours, Sligo Rovers, KO 7:45. Match Sponsor, Mooneys Bar, will also host the After Match Reception. Rovers Manager, Paul Cook, has promised that as many as possible members of the first team will attend, among who is former Merville Stalwart, and Rovers Captain Conor O'Grady.  Merville United urge all supporters, past and present, as possible, come out and support this game, in our 25th Season.

 

7th August

Due to Circumstances outside our control, the U12 Blitz sheduled for this Saturday in Grange has been postponed, with the new date Sunday 17th August.  Please pass on to all players involved.  U12 Training for all four teams, plus registration of 75 euro will be taken on the next training session at 6pm Monday. New players who have not played in the league before (U12 and upwards) should also bring a COPY of the their birth certificate.

Merville United are delighted to welcome Martin Langan and Brian Lynch as new managers of our renewed U18 Side.  Due to impending fixtures, Players are advised that the last date for registration is Wednesday next 13th.  Players can attend at any training session next week, daily at 6pm.  A player  Membership fee of 75 euro applies. Next Training for the Under 18 Squad is On Tuesday Night Next at 7pm. Players Urgently needed prior to our opening fixture away to Ballisodare on Saturday Next.

 

Parents and players are advised that the Membership fee of 75 euro applies to cover the following mandatory requirements. Player Registration fee (Payable to the League) 15 euro. Insurance for training and matches 10 euro. Training fee is 2 euro per week for 25 weeks, at total of 50 euro.  Other fees such as Referees Fees, Water, Medical Kits and Laundry are payable on a match by match basis throughout the season.

 

3rd August

U12s commence training on Wednesday 6th Aug 6.00 - 7pm. Training will then be every Monday and Wednesday 6pm to 7pm.

The club are hoping to field 4 U12 teams, and 3 U14 teams this season.

It is also hoped to field an U18 team, and the club would be delighted to hear from any member of the community who would like to participate in managing this team.

Registration of all players will be announced shortly. The League have announced that all players need to be registered before they are allowed play for the club.

Registration will take place over a number of nights and will be €75.00 for the full season, which includes player insurance, leaque registration and training.