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East Down Reserve Football league 2004
East Down Reserve Football League will commence on Sunday the 18th of April 2004
Sunday 18th April : Bredagh v Bye (Free week)
Sunday 25th April : St Johns 1-7 Bredagh 0-8
Bredagh travelled to St John's without having an away win against the
Drumaroad side in the last 4 years and again were disappointed. The
reserves started well with good points from Pete Carr, Conor O'Keefe,
Mick Tunney, Conall Donnelly and Pat Finnegan. Conall O'Neill worked
hard in the first half making some excellent runs linking up with
defence and supplying some good ball into the forwards and in defence
Gerard McKenna inspired his colleagues by making a great block to stop a
goal bound effort from his marker.
Bredagh went in at the break trailing by two points but the workrate
around midfield by James McKenna, Eunan O'Brien and Shane Matthews left
Bredagh in optimistic mood.
In the second half Bredagh continued to try hard but scores weren't
coming easily as St John's pressed hard. Eventually St John's managed to
turn around a Bredagh attack and worked the ball downfield to score an
excellent goal which gave Eamon Vize no chance. After the goal Bredagh
stepped up their effort again and the wing half backs, Tim Shannon and
Conor McDaid helped Bredagh get forward at every opportunity. Bredagh
pressed hard through Shane Matthews and looked like they might scrape
the win when Conor Keefe got the ball on the Johnnies 14. But his shot
narrowly went over the bar and despite finishing strongly Bredagh lost
by 2 points in the end.
Bredagh team
Eamon Vize,Gerard McKenna, Gerard Mullan, John McCullagh, Tim Shannon, Mick Tunney (0-1), Conor McDaid,James McKenna, Eunan O'Brien, Conall O'Neill, Pete Carr(0-2), Shane Matthews(0-1)Conall Donnelly(0-1), Conor O'Keefe(0-3), Pat Finnegan(0-1) Subs: Nicky Dunne, Des Gourley, Micheal Lee
Sunday 2nd May : Bredagh v Ardglass : Game awarded to Bredagh
Sunday May 9th : Darragh Cross v Bredagh
Game cancelled - points awarded to Bredagh
Sunday May 23rd : Bredagh 2-11 Drumaness 2-15
Bredagh took on a good Drumaness side at Cherryvale on Sunday night and were narrowly beaten by four points. Bredagh started very slowly and within 10 minutes had conceded 2-4 before Kevin Muldoon knocked over our first score. This then prompted Bredagh into action and they scored 1-4 without reply, the goal coming from a well worked move starting at midfield. Billy Heffernan won the ball in midfield and surged forward passing the ball to Paddy Finnegan who knocked it down into Billy who side stepped two men and passed it to Gerard Mullan (Chipster) who buried it in the bottom left corner. The other scores where from Paddy Finnegan, Billy Heffernan, Conor O’Keefe and Shane Mathews. Drumaness did respond with several scores before the break to leave it 1-5 to 2-9 a 7 point lead to the visitors.
In the second half Bredagh played a more expansive game with our full back line dominating many of the exchanges. Eunan O’Brien was in good form after his move to Aussie Rules collapsed due to his lack of height and hair. Tim Shannon , one of a number of recruits from the minor panel, had another steady performance at half back. All the minors , Shane Matthews, Conor McDaid, Conall O’Neill and Jamie Gardener, contributed to Bredagh scoring the first four points of the second half to leave only 2 points in it with only 10 minutes gone. Conall O’Neill had a good game in the sticks and was moved out the field with Jamie Gardener stepping into the breach at nets. Gerard McKenna at Left full back pulled of an unbelievable block which spurred on the team. Michael Tunney playing at centre half forward was spraying cutting passes throughout the forward line which Conall Donnelly and Conor O’Keefe latched onto to score points. In fact Conor O’Keefe was getting a lot of ball and a challenge on him in the box resulted in a penalty. Paddy Finnegan back from retirement stepped up and psyching out the keeper drilled the ball to the net. This gave Bredagh a 1 point lead but Drumannes came back and scored 3 points without reply. Bredagh did have their chances with Conor O’Keefe having the 3 most clear cut chances for goals(2 yards out!).Although he did not convert any to the three pointers he did point out that he scored points from all three chances. Darren McDonald contributed to a number of scores after coming on for Paddy Finnegan.Bredagh did have chances and should have won the game but in the end went down by four points.
Bredagh Team: Conall O’Neill, Eunan O’Brien James McKenna. Gerard McKenna, Tim Shannon, Michael Tunny, Kevin Muldoon, Billy Heffernan, Shane Mathews, Conall Donnelly, Conor McDaid, Gerard Mullan, Conor O’Keefe, Patrick Finnegan, Christopher McAnenay. Subs Darren McDonald for P Finnegan, Jamie Gardner for K Muldoon,
Sunday May 30th : Castlewellan 1 - 10 Bredagh 1 - 6
Sunday June 6th : Bredagh 2 - 6 Bryansford 4 - 7
Sunday June 13th : Liatroim 3 - 15 Bredagh 1 - 4
Sunday June 20th : Bredagh v Dundrum
Sunday July 25th : Bright 0-9 Bredagh 1-12
Bredagh gained their first win of the league away to Bright in a hard fought game. From the start Bredagh may their indentions clear that nothing less them a win would do when they replied to Bright’s opening score with three points from play straight away. Michael Tunny playing a central role in all three. With decisive passing to Paddy Finnegan who returning from injury was able to turn and slot over two 30yard points and breaking the ball to the on running Tunny for him to take the third point. Bredagh fielding a very young side apart from the evergreen Paul Doran making a return to Bredagh colours after playing for Down Over 40’s earlier in the season. With Ian Galway, Rory McCaughey in the full back line and full back stalwart Mark Scullion controlled the Bright forward line for most of the game. Mark Scullion was in particular good form as he fielded numerous high balls underneath our crossbar. Ian Galway also slotted over a 45 to leave Bredagh leading 4 to 1 with 15mins gone. Michael Lee then added another which ended a good move started in the half back line by Mark Robinson. For that point game Bredagh’s numerous goal chances with Michael Lee making the Bright goal keeper pull of two point blank saves. Also Pat Finnegan had another glorious chance as a great pass (he was going for a point) from Nicky Dunne left him free in the square but due to the sun blinding him he was unable to finish. Michael Tunny added another score having received from Sean Doherty playing his first game for Bredagh. Pat Finnegan converted a free from the 21 yard line to leave Bredagh leading at Half time 7 points to 3 points.
Early in the second half Bright game out all guns charging and won a free off Mark Scullion for charging. Mark being of a slight build couldn’t believe he was blown up for this as the player he ran into was ay least 9 stone. From this free Eddie Burns Bredagh resident number 1 reserve keeper may a fantastic stop which was heading for the top left hand corner. Bredagh then may a few switches masterminded by temporary manger Paul O’Reilly and Conal Donnelly was brought into the fray for Conor McGowan and Robbo was brought into midfield and Sean Doherty moving to centre half. This gave Bredagh a lift and from another through ball by Michael Tunny, Paddy Finnegan was able to add another score. From the resulting kick out the ball was broken down by Robbo and Paul Doran picked up the breaking ball and passed to Paddy Finnegan who in turn played a low ball to Conall Donnelly who rounded the full back and planted the ball in the bottom left hand corner to leave Bredagh ahead by 8 points. Bredagh did have goal chances and again where squandered. Michael Lee putting Paddy Finnegan through but the resulting shot was saved by the keeper. Rory McCaughey moved to half forward for the last fifteen minutes with Conor McDaid coming in at the back. Conall O’Neill also returned to the game coming on for Nicky Dunne after he had been substituted 5 mins before. Liam McGarry and Rory O’Donnell where steady as rock in the half backline with some tenacious tackling. With Bright pushing for a goal nearing the end of half time the defence held firm with Conor McDaid pulling off a fine diving save to deny them a goal. Rory McCaughey also learnt why he is a defender as running through on goals he spied one defender approaching him and instead of passing he dropped the ball and fell to the ground apparently injured. Bredagh finally won a game and let’s hope this is a start of a run.
Eddie Burns, Rory McGaughey, Mark Scullion, Ian Galway (0-1), Liam McGarry, Mark Robinson, Rory O’Donnell, Paul Doran, Sean Doherty, Conal O’Neill, Michael Tunny (0-3), Nicky Dunne, Michael Lee (0-2), Patrick Finnegan (0-6) 3f, Conor McGowan.
Subs: Conall Donnelly (1-0) for Conor McGowan, Conor McDaid for Conall O’Neill, Conall O’Neill for Nicky Dunne.
Sunday July 4th : Bredagh 1-7 Carryduff 1-13
Monday July 26th : Teconnaught v Bredagh
Bredagh 1-09 - Saul 0-07
Bredagh had their second win in the EDRFL last night over Saul in Cherryvale. Bredagh started sluggishly and found themselves 3 points down after the first ten minutes with Saul playing very efficient football in their forward line. But Bredagh started to get some posession and Paddy Finnegan opened the reserves scoring with a pointed free. Finnegan was involved again in Bredagh's goal when he fed Shane Matthews who bravely held onto the ball despite being fouled in the square. Ian Galwey stepped up to take the resultant penalty which gave Bredagh a lead that they never lost. Further points were added by Sean Doherty and Rory McDonnell before half time.
Halftime - Bredagh 1-3 - Saul 0-3
The second half saw the introduction of Shane Donnelly and Mark Scullion in the forward line and Bredagh continued where they left off in the first half. Points were added by Shane Donnelly, Rory McDonnell and Conall Donnelly. Bredagh were also guilty of a few bad misses with Conall Donnelly and Mark Scullion going for goals when points would have been the easier option.
Well done to the Bredagh defence, in particlar John McCullagh in goals who kept a clean sheet and Gerard Mullan whose anticipation was outstanding.
John McCullagh,
Nicky Dunne, Ian Galwey (1-0), Gerard Mullan,
Eunan O'Brien, Rory McDonnell(0-2), Conall O'Neill,
John Rodgers, Sean Doherty(0-2),
Conall Donnelly(0-1), Shane Matthews(0-1), Chris McEneany,
Jerome Quinn, Pat Finnegan (0-1), Conor McGowan
Subs: Mark Scullion for Pat Finnegan, Shane Donnelly(0-1) for
Conor McGowan, Seamus Carlin for Nicky Dunne, Liam McGarry
for Shane Matthews, Des Gourley for Chris McEneany
Reserve Championship 2004
Round 1:Bredagh 0-9 Banbridge 2-5 Report to follow later
Challenge Match - Bredagh 4-9 v St Brigids 1-7
The reserves started their season with a win at home to St Brigids and the usual stirring teamtalks from manager Colm Reavey. With places up for grabs, Bredagh lined out a strong team and got off to a shaky start conceding a point early on. However, the Bredagh response was quick with a point from Conor O'Keefe and a bizarre goal from a sideline by Conall Donnelly. Good points followed from Gerard Mullan, Conor O'Keefe and CJ Carson and goals were scored by Conor McDaid and Pat Finnegan.
Half-time Bredagh 3-4 St. Brigids 0-3
In the second-half wholesale changes were made and seven subs were introduced by manager Colm Reavey but Bredagh continued to dominate the play with James McKenna continuing his outstanding debut in midfield. Michael Lee and Shane Matthews came into the full-forward line and got through a mountain of work with Shane Matthews scoring an excellent goal.
At the back Bredagh gave St Brigids forwards very little room conceding very little with John Teague, Mick Tunney and Gerard McKenna all had excellent games.
E Vise
Gerard McKenna John McCullagh Tim Shannon
Mick Tunney Conor McDaid (1-0)
James McKenna(0-1) CJ Carson (0-1)
Gerry Mullan(0-1) Pete Carr(0-1)
Conall Donnelly(1-1) Conor O'Keefe(0-2) Pat Finnegan(1-1)
Subs- P Heaney for CJ Carson, Michael Lee for Pat Finnegan
Shane Matthews(1-0) for Conall Donnelly, Rory McCaughey for
John McCullagh, Des Gourley for Gerard McKenna, Nicky Dunne(0-1)
Dundrum PICTURES
East Down Reserve football on a horrible October Sunday afternoon in Cherryvale. Mind you, the team played it's best football of the season according to coach Reavey and won the game with Dundrum.
Sunday 22nd April 2007 Bredagh 5-10 St Johns 0-6
Bredagh continued their good start to the EDRL by beating St John’s at Cherryvale last Sunday. Although the final score line indicates an easy win it everything but that up to half time.
Mathew Hollywood was outstanding in full forward as he was able to score and off load the ball many times for others to get scores. In the first half the forwards moved well as unit with some fine play from the half back line through to the forwards resulting in scores. Indeed senior manager Paddy Heaney making is debut for this years campaign play in plenty of good high balls into the forward line as well as some diagonal passes to the young corner forwards of O’Keefe and Finnegan.
Once again Shaun Armstrong’s kick outs were brilliant and with Barry “Hitman” Houston, Paddy Cassidy and Brian McKenna along the full back line nobody was getting through easily. Along the half back line the fore mention Heaney was joined by two flyers and tenacious tacklers Naill Devlin and Eunan Donnelly this line in particular play great ball into the forwards.
The now long established midfield partnership of Stephen Gray and Brendan O’Connell with O’Connell providing the guile and Gray the power fought well at midfield as they were against some fine young senior players from St Johns.
The first goal was a fine individual effort by Mathew Hollywood after a fine pass from Brendan O’Connell at midfield he rounded his marker and fired a looping shot over the keeper from 20 yards. Further scores from Hollywood, Paddy Finnegan and Paul Boyd left the score line at half time Bredagh 1-4 St Johns 0-3 so very little in it at that stage.
Compliments to the defensive unit for keeping that score line down but if St Johns had off taken the 5 frees they missed the score line would have been closer at the break.
In the second half Bredagh came out like a team possessed and after just two minutes Hollywood with a fine solo dummy (Enda Gormley like) against the full back finished with aplong into the back of the net, then scores from Stephen Grey and Hollywood moved Bredagh into a 6 point lead. At this stage are young and fast half forward line kicked into gear and with Jonny Kelly, Paul Boyd and John McKenna the future look bright for a Bredagh win. And that was confirmed 15mins into the half when a fine pass from Connor O’Keefe to his long term forward partner Paddy Finnegan who calmly slide the ball pass the keeper low into the back of the net.
Connor O’Keefe followed that up a minute later with a fine 40 yard score following good work from the midfield. Oisin Quinn who was brought on during the second half also contributed a point and also a fine goal after a great move between three of the eight minors on the squad. The final goal was started by a long diagonal pass from combine codes star Ian Galway to the on running Finnegan who controlled the ball with the left hand and then with a def touch with the right fist placed pass the on rushing keeper into the bottom left with that it was the final nail in the coffin for St Johns.
Kieran Rice coming on for Stephen Gray made a good impact following a year out of the game as he travelled the world. Naill Colton another minor game on for Jonny Kelly at Half back and added a lot more speed to the attack as the St Johns fittest levels were drained. It was also good to see Rowan Smart back as he had an outstanding debut season last year.
Bredagh fitness levels were excellent throughout the game and must be kept to that high standard for the rest of the campaign.
Thanks must be given to our large group of supporters from all codes of the club and good to see some of the senior forwards there to see how it is done.
Dermot MacGreevy team manager was happy with the overall performance and thank all the players including those who did not get on, but we need everyone we have in order to give the EDRFL a go.
Team: Shaun Armstrong, Paddy Cassidy, Barry Houston, Brian McKenna, Eunan Donnelly, Paddy Heaney, Niall Devlin, Stephen Gray, Brendan O’Connell, Jonny Kelly, John McKenna, Paul Boyd, Paddy Finnegan, Mathew Hollywood, Connor O'Keefe
Subs: Rowan Smart for B McKenna, Kieran Rice for S Gray, Naill Colton for J Kelly, Ian Galway for P Boyd and Oisin Quinn for C O’Keefe.
Management Team: Dermot MacGreevy, Conall Donnelly, Michael Tunny and Frank McKenna.
Scorers: Mathew Hollywood 2-3, Patrick Finnegan 2-3, Stephen Gray 0-1, Paul Boyd 0-1, Connor O’Keefe 0-1, Oisin Quinn 1-1.
Castlewellan 1-10 Bredagh 2-07
Bredagh reserves came away from Castlewellan with a hard earned point after an entertaining encounter on Sunday night. But for some questionable refereeing decisions, Bredagh should arguably have come away with the full two points, but at this stage of the season and against such tough opponents, the men in maroon will arguably be satisfied with a share of the spoils.
The game commenced at a fast pace, and early on, it looked like the Town were threatening to race away from the Belfast men, with Castlewellan’s forward line looking very sharp on the way to earning a 4 points to 1 lead. Indeed it could have been worse for Bredagh had Sean Armstrong not pulled off a superb save from point blank range to deny the Town an early goal. Bredagh soon settled to their task however, and a tremendous punched goal from Ciaran Rice brought Bredagh right back into the game. The entry of veteran Paul McEvoy helped steady the defence, as Bredagh began to dominate proceedings. Bredagh hit the front with an excellent goal from Paddy Finnegan, punching a long ball to the net with his back to goal, surely a candidate at the end of the year for goal of the season. The introduction before half time of Jonny Cleary boosted the visitor’s attack, and a well-struck 45 from Cleary helped Bredagh to a 2 point lead at the half time interval.
With the advantage of the infamous Town slope for the second half, Castlewellan started the second half strongly, picking up 2 scores to level the match. Bredagh had to dig in at this stage to prevent the game slipping from their grasp, but the Town’s midfield had taken control, and Bredagh were finding possession hard to come by. Nevertheless, Bredagh looked dangerous on the counter, and scores by the evergreen Conor O’Keefe, and Matthew Hollywood helped maintain Bredagh’s advantage.
Disaster struck however when Castlewellan grabbed a controversial goal, with Brendan O’Connell appearing to be clearly fouled in the build up to the goal, but Ardglass’ Mickey Curran remained unmoved by the mass Bredagh protests. Castlewellan then followed up their goal with a point to move 2 points clear. At this point Bredagh needed inspiration and it came from the unlikely source of Captain Marvel, Barry Houston, striding forward with purpose from centre half back to somehow slice over a score. Inspired by this, Jonny Cleary soon added a point of his own to level matters again. In an exciting finale, both teams had chances to win the game, but the scores remained level at full time, and the teams were forced to share a point apiece.
Bredagh will take a lot of positives out of this encounter. Sean Armstrong continues to impress between the sticks, while Paddy Cassidy, Paul McEvoy and Eunan Donnelly dominated their men after a shaky start. Wing backs John McKenna and Niall Devlin both produced industrious displays, while Mark Robinson and Brendan O’Connell won their fair share of ball at midfield. The half forward line answered manager Dermot MacGreevy’s call and worked their socks off for the 60 mins, while in the full forward line, the terrible twins of Finnegan and O’Keefe again showed that they still have plenty to offer, alongside another encouraging display from minor Matthew Hollywood.
Final Score
Castlewellan 1-10 Bredagh 2-07
Bredagh team and scores: Sean Armstrong; Paddy Cassidy, Eunan Donnelly, Conall Donnelly; John McKenna (0-1), Barry Houston, Niall Devlin; Mark Robinson, Brendan O’Connell; Jonny Kelly, Ciaran Rice (1-0), Paul Boyd; Paddy Finnegan (1-2), Matthew Hollywood (0-1), Conor O’Keefe (0-1)
Subs: Paul McEvoy for Conall Donnelly
Jonny Cleary (0-2) for Paul Boyd
Niall Colton for Paul McEvoy
Chris Savage
Cathair Bonnar
Oisin Quinn
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League Fixtures and Results
East Down Reserve Football league 2004
Sunday 18th April : Bredagh v Bye (Free week)
Sunday 25th April : St Johns 1-7 Bredagh 0-8
Sunday 2nd May : Bredagh v Ardglass : Game awarded to Bredagh
Sunday May 9th : Darragh Cross v Bredagh
Sunday May 23rd : Bredagh 2-11 Drumaness 2-15
Sunday May 30th : Castlewellan 1 - 10 Bredagh 1 - 6
Sunday June 6th : Bredagh 2 - 6 Bryansford 4 - 7
Sunday June 13th : Liatroim 3 - 15 Bredagh 1 - 4
Sunday June 20th : Bredagh v Dundrum
Sunday July 25th : Bright 0-9 Bredagh 1-12
Sunday July 4th : Bredagh 1-7 Carryduff 1-13
Monday July 26th : Teconnaught v Bredagh
Bredagh 1-09 - Saul 0-07
Reserve Championship 2004
Challenge Match - Bredagh 4-9 v St Brigids 1-7
Dundrum PICTURES
Sunday 22nd April 2007 Bredagh 5-10 St Johns 0-6
Castlewellan 1-10 Bredagh 2-07
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Championship Reports
East Down Reserve Football league 2004
East Down Reserve Football League will commence on Sunday the 18th of April 2004
Sunday 18th April : Bredagh v Bye (Free week)
Sunday 25th April : St Johns 1-7 Bredagh 0-8
Bredagh travelled to St John's without having an away win against the
Drumaroad side in the last 4 years and again were disappointed. The
reserves started well with good points from Pete Carr, Conor O'Keefe,
Mick Tunney, Conall Donnelly and Pat Finnegan. Conall O'Neill worked
hard in the first half making some excellent runs linking up with
defence and supplying some good ball into the forwards and in defence
Gerard McKenna inspired his colleagues by making a great block to stop a
goal bound effort from his marker.
Bredagh went in at the break trailing by two points but the workrate
around midfield by James McKenna, Eunan O'Brien and Shane Matthews left
Bredagh in optimistic mood.
In the second half Bredagh continued to try hard but scores weren't
coming easily as St John's pressed hard. Eventually St John's managed to
turn around a Bredagh attack and worked the ball downfield to score an
excellent goal which gave Eamon Vize no chance. After the goal Bredagh
stepped up their effort again and the wing half backs, Tim Shannon and
Conor McDaid helped Bredagh get forward at every opportunity. Bredagh
pressed hard through Shane Matthews and looked like they might scrape
the win when Conor Keefe got the ball on the Johnnies 14. But his shot
narrowly went over the bar and despite finishing strongly Bredagh lost
by 2 points in the end.
Bredagh team
Eamon Vize,Gerard McKenna, Gerard Mullan, John McCullagh, Tim Shannon, Mick Tunney (0-1), Conor McDaid,James McKenna, Eunan O'Brien, Conall O'Neill, Pete Carr(0-2), Shane Matthews(0-1)Conall Donnelly(0-1), Conor O'Keefe(0-3), Pat Finnegan(0-1) Subs: Nicky Dunne, Des Gourley, Micheal Lee
Sunday 2nd May : Bredagh v Ardglass : Game awarded to Bredagh
Sunday May 9th : Darragh Cross v Bredagh
Game cancelled - points awarded to Bredagh
Sunday May 23rd : Bredagh 2-11 Drumaness 2-15
Bredagh took on a good Drumaness side at Cherryvale on Sunday night and were narrowly beaten by four points. Bredagh started very slowly and within 10 minutes had conceded 2-4 before Kevin Muldoon knocked over our first score. This then prompted Bredagh into action and they scored 1-4 without reply, the goal coming from a well worked move starting at midfield. Billy Heffernan won the ball in midfield and surged forward passing the ball to Paddy Finnegan who knocked it down into Billy who side stepped two men and passed it to Gerard Mullan (Chipster) who buried it in the bottom left corner. The other scores where from Paddy Finnegan, Billy Heffernan, Conor O’Keefe and Shane Mathews. Drumaness did respond with several scores before the break to leave it 1-5 to 2-9 a 7 point lead to the visitors.
In the second half Bredagh played a more expansive game with our full back line dominating many of the exchanges. Eunan O’Brien was in good form after his move to Aussie Rules collapsed due to his lack of height and hair. Tim Shannon , one of a number of recruits from the minor panel, had another steady performance at half back. All the minors , Shane Matthews, Conor McDaid, Conall O’Neill and Jamie Gardener, contributed to Bredagh scoring the first four points of the second half to leave only 2 points in it with only 10 minutes gone. Conall O’Neill had a good game in the sticks and was moved out the field with Jamie Gardener stepping into the breach at nets. Gerard McKenna at Left full back pulled of an unbelievable block which spurred on the team. Michael Tunney playing at centre half forward was spraying cutting passes throughout the forward line which Conall Donnelly and Conor O’Keefe latched onto to score points. In fact Conor O’Keefe was getting a lot of ball and a challenge on him in the box resulted in a penalty. Paddy Finnegan back from retirement stepped up and psyching out the keeper drilled the ball to the net. This gave Bredagh a 1 point lead but Drumannes came back and scored 3 points without reply. Bredagh did have their chances with Conor O’Keefe having the 3 most clear cut chances for goals(2 yards out!).Although he did not convert any to the three pointers he did point out that he scored points from all three chances. Darren McDonald contributed to a number of scores after coming on for Paddy Finnegan.Bredagh did have chances and should have won the game but in the end went down by four points.
Bredagh Team: Conall O’Neill, Eunan O’Brien James McKenna. Gerard McKenna, Tim Shannon, Michael Tunny, Kevin Muldoon, Billy Heffernan, Shane Mathews, Conall Donnelly, Conor McDaid, Gerard Mullan, Conor O’Keefe, Patrick Finnegan, Christopher McAnenay. Subs Darren McDonald for P Finnegan, Jamie Gardner for K Muldoon,
Sunday May 30th : Castlewellan 1 - 10 Bredagh 1 - 6
Sunday June 6th : Bredagh 2 - 6 Bryansford 4 - 7
Sunday June 13th : Liatroim 3 - 15 Bredagh 1 - 4
Sunday June 20th : Bredagh v Dundrum
Sunday July 25th : Bright 0-9 Bredagh 1-12
Bredagh gained their first win of the league away to Bright in a hard fought game. From the start Bredagh may their indentions clear that nothing less them a win would do when they replied to Bright’s opening score with three points from play straight away. Michael Tunny playing a central role in all three. With decisive passing to Paddy Finnegan who returning from injury was able to turn and slot over two 30yard points and breaking the ball to the on running Tunny for him to take the third point. Bredagh fielding a very young side apart from the evergreen Paul Doran making a return to Bredagh colours after playing for Down Over 40’s earlier in the season. With Ian Galway, Rory McCaughey in the full back line and full back stalwart Mark Scullion controlled the Bright forward line for most of the game. Mark Scullion was in particular good form as he fielded numerous high balls underneath our crossbar. Ian Galway also slotted over a 45 to leave Bredagh leading 4 to 1 with 15mins gone. Michael Lee then added another which ended a good move started in the half back line by Mark Robinson. For that point game Bredagh’s numerous goal chances with Michael Lee making the Bright goal keeper pull of two point blank saves. Also Pat Finnegan had another glorious chance as a great pass (he was going for a point) from Nicky Dunne left him free in the square but due to the sun blinding him he was unable to finish. Michael Tunny added another score having received from Sean Doherty playing his first game for Bredagh. Pat Finnegan converted a free from the 21 yard line to leave Bredagh leading at Half time 7 points to 3 points.
Early in the second half Bright game out all guns charging and won a free off Mark Scullion for charging. Mark being of a slight build couldn’t believe he was blown up for this as the player he ran into was ay least 9 stone. From this free Eddie Burns Bredagh resident number 1 reserve keeper may a fantastic stop which was heading for the top left hand corner. Bredagh then may a few switches masterminded by temporary manger Paul O’Reilly and Conal Donnelly was brought into the fray for Conor McGowan and Robbo was brought into midfield and Sean Doherty moving to centre half. This gave Bredagh a lift and from another through ball by Michael Tunny, Paddy Finnegan was able to add another score. From the resulting kick out the ball was broken down by Robbo and Paul Doran picked up the breaking ball and passed to Paddy Finnegan who in turn played a low ball to Conall Donnelly who rounded the full back and planted the ball in the bottom left hand corner to leave Bredagh ahead by 8 points. Bredagh did have goal chances and again where squandered. Michael Lee putting Paddy Finnegan through but the resulting shot was saved by the keeper. Rory McCaughey moved to half forward for the last fifteen minutes with Conor McDaid coming in at the back. Conall O’Neill also returned to the game coming on for Nicky Dunne after he had been substituted 5 mins before. Liam McGarry and Rory O’Donnell where steady as rock in the half backline with some tenacious tackling. With Bright pushing for a goal nearing the end of half time the defence held firm with Conor McDaid pulling off a fine diving save to deny them a goal. Rory McCaughey also learnt why he is a defender as running through on goals he spied one defender approaching him and instead of passing he dropped the ball and fell to the ground apparently injured. Bredagh finally won a game and let’s hope this is a start of a run.
Eddie Burns, Rory McGaughey, Mark Scullion, Ian Galway (0-1), Liam McGarry, Mark Robinson, Rory O’Donnell, Paul Doran, Sean Doherty, Conal O’Neill, Michael Tunny (0-3), Nicky Dunne, Michael Lee (0-2), Patrick Finnegan (0-6) 3f, Conor McGowan.
Subs: Conall Donnelly (1-0) for Conor McGowan, Conor McDaid for Conall O’Neill, Conall O’Neill for Nicky Dunne.
Sunday July 4th : Bredagh 1-7 Carryduff 1-13
Monday July 26th : Teconnaught v Bredagh
Bredagh 1-09 - Saul 0-07
Bredagh had their second win in the EDRFL last night over Saul in Cherryvale. Bredagh started sluggishly and found themselves 3 points down after the first ten minutes with Saul playing very efficient football in their forward line. But Bredagh started to get some posession and Paddy Finnegan opened the reserves scoring with a pointed free. Finnegan was involved again in Bredagh's goal when he fed Shane Matthews who bravely held onto the ball despite being fouled in the square. Ian Galwey stepped up to take the resultant penalty which gave Bredagh a lead that they never lost. Further points were added by Sean Doherty and Rory McDonnell before half time.
Halftime - Bredagh 1-3 - Saul 0-3
The second half saw the introduction of Shane Donnelly and Mark Scullion in the forward line and Bredagh continued where they left off in the first half. Points were added by Shane Donnelly, Rory McDonnell and Conall Donnelly. Bredagh were also guilty of a few bad misses with Conall Donnelly and Mark Scullion going for goals when points would have been the easier option.
Well done to the Bredagh defence, in particlar John McCullagh in goals who kept a clean sheet and Gerard Mullan whose anticipation was outstanding.
John McCullagh,
Nicky Dunne, Ian Galwey (1-0), Gerard Mullan,
Eunan O'Brien, Rory McDonnell(0-2), Conall O'Neill,
John Rodgers, Sean Doherty(0-2),
Conall Donnelly(0-1), Shane Matthews(0-1), Chris McEneany,
Jerome Quinn, Pat Finnegan (0-1), Conor McGowan
Subs: Mark Scullion for Pat Finnegan, Shane Donnelly(0-1) for
Conor McGowan, Seamus Carlin for Nicky Dunne, Liam McGarry
for Shane Matthews, Des Gourley for Chris McEneany
Reserve Championship 2004
Round 1:Bredagh 0-9 Banbridge 2-5 Report to follow later
Challenge Match - Bredagh 4-9 v St Brigids 1-7
The reserves started their season with a win at home to St Brigids and the usual stirring teamtalks from manager Colm Reavey. With places up for grabs, Bredagh lined out a strong team and got off to a shaky start conceding a point early on. However, the Bredagh response was quick with a point from Conor O'Keefe and a bizarre goal from a sideline by Conall Donnelly. Good points followed from Gerard Mullan, Conor O'Keefe and CJ Carson and goals were scored by Conor McDaid and Pat Finnegan.
Half-time Bredagh 3-4 St. Brigids 0-3
In the second-half wholesale changes were made and seven subs were introduced by manager Colm Reavey but Bredagh continued to dominate the play with James McKenna continuing his outstanding debut in midfield. Michael Lee and Shane Matthews came into the full-forward line and got through a mountain of work with Shane Matthews scoring an excellent goal.
At the back Bredagh gave St Brigids forwards very little room conceding very little with John Teague, Mick Tunney and Gerard McKenna all had excellent games.
E Vise
Gerard McKenna John McCullagh Tim Shannon
Mick Tunney Conor McDaid (1-0)
James McKenna(0-1) CJ Carson (0-1)
Gerry Mullan(0-1) Pete Carr(0-1)
Conall Donnelly(1-1) Conor O'Keefe(0-2) Pat Finnegan(1-1)
Subs- P Heaney for CJ Carson, Michael Lee for Pat Finnegan
Shane Matthews(1-0) for Conall Donnelly, Rory McCaughey for
John McCullagh, Des Gourley for Gerard McKenna, Nicky Dunne(0-1)
Dundrum PICTURES
East Down Reserve football on a horrible October Sunday afternoon in Cherryvale. Mind you, the team played it's best football of the season according to coach Reavey and won the game with Dundrum.
Sunday 22nd April 2007 Bredagh 5-10 St Johns 0-6
Bredagh continued their good start to the EDRL by beating St John’s at Cherryvale last Sunday. Although the final score line indicates an easy win it everything but that up to half time.
Mathew Hollywood was outstanding in full forward as he was able to score and off load the ball many times for others to get scores. In the first half the forwards moved well as unit with some fine play from the half back line through to the forwards resulting in scores. Indeed senior manager Paddy Heaney making is debut for this years campaign play in plenty of good high balls into the forward line as well as some diagonal passes to the young corner forwards of O’Keefe and Finnegan.
Once again Shaun Armstrong’s kick outs were brilliant and with Barry “Hitman” Houston, Paddy Cassidy and Brian McKenna along the full back line nobody was getting through easily. Along the half back line the fore mention Heaney was joined by two flyers and tenacious tacklers Naill Devlin and Eunan Donnelly this line in particular play great ball into the forwards.
The now long established midfield partnership of Stephen Gray and Brendan O’Connell with O’Connell providing the guile and Gray the power fought well at midfield as they were against some fine young senior players from St Johns.
The first goal was a fine individual effort by Mathew Hollywood after a fine pass from Brendan O’Connell at midfield he rounded his marker and fired a looping shot over the keeper from 20 yards. Further scores from Hollywood, Paddy Finnegan and Paul Boyd left the score line at half time Bredagh 1-4 St Johns 0-3 so very little in it at that stage.
Compliments to the defensive unit for keeping that score line down but if St Johns had off taken the 5 frees they missed the score line would have been closer at the break.
In the second half Bredagh came out like a team possessed and after just two minutes Hollywood with a fine solo dummy (Enda Gormley like) against the full back finished with aplong into the back of the net, then scores from Stephen Grey and Hollywood moved Bredagh into a 6 point lead. At this stage are young and fast half forward line kicked into gear and with Jonny Kelly, Paul Boyd and John McKenna the future look bright for a Bredagh win. And that was confirmed 15mins into the half when a fine pass from Connor O’Keefe to his long term forward partner Paddy Finnegan who calmly slide the ball pass the keeper low into the back of the net.
Connor O’Keefe followed that up a minute later with a fine 40 yard score following good work from the midfield. Oisin Quinn who was brought on during the second half also contributed a point and also a fine goal after a great move between three of the eight minors on the squad. The final goal was started by a long diagonal pass from combine codes star Ian Galway to the on running Finnegan who controlled the ball with the left hand and then with a def touch with the right fist placed pass the on rushing keeper into the bottom left with that it was the final nail in the coffin for St Johns.
Kieran Rice coming on for Stephen Gray made a good impact following a year out of the game as he travelled the world. Naill Colton another minor game on for Jonny Kelly at Half back and added a lot more speed to the attack as the St Johns fittest levels were drained. It was also good to see Rowan Smart back as he had an outstanding debut season last year.
Bredagh fitness levels were excellent throughout the game and must be kept to that high standard for the rest of the campaign.
Thanks must be given to our large group of supporters from all codes of the club and good to see some of the senior forwards there to see how it is done.
Dermot MacGreevy team manager was happy with the overall performance and thank all the players including those who did not get on, but we need everyone we have in order to give the EDRFL a go.
Team: Shaun Armstrong, Paddy Cassidy, Barry Houston, Brian McKenna, Eunan Donnelly, Paddy Heaney, Niall Devlin, Stephen Gray, Brendan O’Connell, Jonny Kelly, John McKenna, Paul Boyd, Paddy Finnegan, Mathew Hollywood, Connor O'Keefe
Subs: Rowan Smart for B McKenna, Kieran Rice for S Gray, Naill Colton for J Kelly, Ian Galway for P Boyd and Oisin Quinn for C O’Keefe.
Management Team: Dermot MacGreevy, Conall Donnelly, Michael Tunny and Frank McKenna.
Scorers: Mathew Hollywood 2-3, Patrick Finnegan 2-3, Stephen Gray 0-1, Paul Boyd 0-1, Connor O’Keefe 0-1, Oisin Quinn 1-1.
Castlewellan 1-10 Bredagh 2-07
Bredagh reserves came away from Castlewellan with a hard earned point after an entertaining encounter on Sunday night. But for some questionable refereeing decisions, Bredagh should arguably have come away with the full two points, but at this stage of the season and against such tough opponents, the men in maroon will arguably be satisfied with a share of the spoils.
The game commenced at a fast pace, and early on, it looked like the Town were threatening to race away from the Belfast men, with Castlewellan’s forward line looking very sharp on the way to earning a 4 points to 1 lead. Indeed it could have been worse for Bredagh had Sean Armstrong not pulled off a superb save from point blank range to deny the Town an early goal. Bredagh soon settled to their task however, and a tremendous punched goal from Ciaran Rice brought Bredagh right back into the game. The entry of veteran Paul McEvoy helped steady the defence, as Bredagh began to dominate proceedings. Bredagh hit the front with an excellent goal from Paddy Finnegan, punching a long ball to the net with his back to goal, surely a candidate at the end of the year for goal of the season. The introduction before half time of Jonny Cleary boosted the visitor’s attack, and a well-struck 45 from Cleary helped Bredagh to a 2 point lead at the half time interval.
With the advantage of the infamous Town slope for the second half, Castlewellan started the second half strongly, picking up 2 scores to level the match. Bredagh had to dig in at this stage to prevent the game slipping from their grasp, but the Town’s midfield had taken control, and Bredagh were finding possession hard to come by. Nevertheless, Bredagh looked dangerous on the counter, and scores by the evergreen Conor O’Keefe, and Matthew Hollywood helped maintain Bredagh’s advantage.
Disaster struck however when Castlewellan grabbed a controversial goal, with Brendan O’Connell appearing to be clearly fouled in the build up to the goal, but Ardglass’ Mickey Curran remained unmoved by the mass Bredagh protests. Castlewellan then followed up their goal with a point to move 2 points clear. At this point Bredagh needed inspiration and it came from the unlikely source of Captain Marvel, Barry Houston, striding forward with purpose from centre half back to somehow slice over a score. Inspired by this, Jonny Cleary soon added a point of his own to level matters again. In an exciting finale, both teams had chances to win the game, but the scores remained level at full time, and the teams were forced to share a point apiece.
Bredagh will take a lot of positives out of this encounter. Sean Armstrong continues to impress between the sticks, while Paddy Cassidy, Paul McEvoy and Eunan Donnelly dominated their men after a shaky start. Wing backs John McKenna and Niall Devlin both produced industrious displays, while Mark Robinson and Brendan O’Connell won their fair share of ball at midfield. The half forward line answered manager Dermot MacGreevy’s call and worked their socks off for the 60 mins, while in the full forward line, the terrible twins of Finnegan and O’Keefe again showed that they still have plenty to offer, alongside another encouraging display from minor Matthew Hollywood.
Final Score
Castlewellan 1-10 Bredagh 2-07
Bredagh team and scores: Sean Armstrong; Paddy Cassidy, Eunan Donnelly, Conall Donnelly; John McKenna (0-1), Barry Houston, Niall Devlin; Mark Robinson, Brendan O’Connell; Jonny Kelly, Ciaran Rice (1-0), Paul Boyd; Paddy Finnegan (1-2), Matthew Hollywood (0-1), Conor O’Keefe (0-1)
Subs: Paul McEvoy for Conall Donnelly
Jonny Cleary (0-2) for Paul Boyd
Niall Colton for Paul McEvoy
Chris Savage
Cathair Bonnar
Oisin Quinn
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