Northern Ireland Cup Winners 2010

The East Antrim District team won the Northern Ireland U15 District Cup at the Mid Ulster Arena in Cookstown with wins over Belfast, Derry and Mid Ulster Schools. The boys played some excellent football and with Jordan Wylie and Tyler Waide in free scoring form the boys claimed the trophy for only the fourth time in the past 30 years.

Dublin Cup 2010

The Under 14 district team have just returned from the Dublin Cup. The boys played some of the best teams from Southern Ireland and put in some creditable performances. This experience should stand them in good stead for the Northern Ireland District Cup which kicks off in the new term.

East Antrim Progress in George Best Community Cup

The U13 East Antrim Team have made it through to the quarter finals of the 2nd George Best Community Cup held in East Belfast. The team will take on Carrick Rangers after progressing comfortably through the group stages. Some pictures are on the gallery, click on the photo to view.

more info on: http://www.georgebestcommunitycup.co.uk

U14 team to compete in Dublin Cup

The u14 team have completed their preparations for the Dublin Cup with games against Linfield and Crusaders. The tournament will start on Friday 30th July, more details will be updated when the draw is made at the start of next week.

Info at http://www.thedublincup.com

East Antrim Schools entertain Belfast Schools

East Antrim Schools took on Belfast Schools at under 12 and 14 level at the Valley Leisure. Both teams gave a good account of themselves with the Under 14's recording a 4-1 victory with goals from Tyler Waide 2, James Wilson and Jordan Wylie. It is hoped that this will be an annual fixture with other games being discussed for both age groups.

The U12's are now preparing to compete at the George Best Community Cup, while it is hoped that the U14's can also compete in a competition during the summer.

Minutes of AGM

A copy of the minutes from last years agm are now available to download. click here!

East Antrim Win Northern Ireland U15 Plate

The U15 team beat Mid Ulster three nil in the final of the Northern Ireland District Plate in Lisburn. Two goals from Lee Graham and one from Darren McKnight sealed the win after the boys had narrowly lost out in the cup semi final game against North Down.

East Antrim finish runners up in the George Best Community Cup

Despite a spirited performance against Lourdes Celtic, East Antrim had to settle for runners up spot at the first George Best Community Cup. The boys put in a battling performance but they were no match for the physical power of the Southern side, the boys can still be proud of their effort and commitment over the three days as they put in some exceptional displays even against teams that were two years older than them..

District team reach final of Cup

Commanding displays against both Dungoyne and Ards mean that the East Antrim Team will take on Lourdes Celtic in the final of the George Best Cup at the Oval on Sunday 5th July at 10.30am. The team won 5-0 against Dungoyne in the quarter final with goals from Jordan Thompson, Dale McManus, Bobbie Crowe, Ciaran Heggarty and Tyler Waide. In the semi final Tyler Waide helped himself to four goals against a strong Ards team.

District team progress in George Best Cup

The district team are through to the quarter finals of the George Best Cup. Dungoyne will be the opposition at Victoria Park in Belfast on Saturday 4th July with a 10.30 kick off.  The team reached the quarter finals after defeating Ashfield and Doyle FC.

District team to take part in George Best Community Cup

The Year 8 district team will take part in the forthcoming George Best Community Cup starting on Friday 3rd July. The team have been together for nearly a month and have played Crusaders FC and Ballyclare Secondary in warm up games. Full details of competition can be found at: http://www.georgebestcommunitycup.co.uk

Year 8 &12 Cups decided

Newtownabbey CHS have won the year 8 cup with a 2-1 victory over Monkstown, Carrick Grammar won the year 12 cup with victory over Ballyclare Secondary.

if any school want pictures of teams on the website please email us.

Website for Goalkeepers

NI Goalkeeping is a website set up by Alan Simpson who currently coaches Linfield FC's goalkeepers. On his site there are many tips and advice for young goalkeepers. Click on the logo on the right to access the website.

Need for Results to be submitted!

Could I remind all schools that results are supposed to have been sent in within a week of scheduled games, an email should also have been sent in the case of postponements. It was agreed that the AGM that results not submitted would go down as void therefore teams would not get the points of if it was a cup game teams would be excluded.

 

Bearing the above in mind could all schools check the website to ensure that all cup and league results are correct and up to date and notify me of any problems. I aim to have website fully up to date by next Friday 30th January and any games that were due to be played prior to that date will go down as void unless schools contact me with alternative arrangements.

 

District team lose out to Mid Ulster

The district team have been knocked out of the NI Cup in what was a tough away draw to a strong Mid Ulster team who are highly fancied to win the competition this year. The game was even enough with both teams having good chances before the home team took the lead with 20 minutes gone, East Antrim worked hard with Adam Irwin hitting a post with the keeper beaten but it wasn't to be their day.

New League and Cup Fixtures Uploaded

The East Antrim League will kick off on Monday 15th September with the Year 9's first in action, all fixtures can be accessed on the website. A year planner is also available to download, this is available to download (click on the East Antrim Crest on the right) and is to be used in conjunction with the fixtures to keep you up to date with important dates in the East Antrim Calendar.

Match Reports and Pictures

All schools are encouraged to send in any reports and pictures that can be added to the site to try and made it more appealing. Send any information to pedept@btinterent.com

District Squad 2008/09

Trials were held in June for the East Antrim District Squad and another trial will be held in September. All schools will be informed of dates and details nearer the time.

League and Cup Rules

All schools are reminded that if results are not submitted within one week of the scheduled date for the fixtures neither team will be awarded any points. This rule will be fully enforced this year!