Dunmanway Town F.C.

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2002-03 Season

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Updated 26/03/2003

Town Reach Beamish Cup Final Dunmanway Town Soccer Club played in the Beamish cup semi Finals last Sunday morning and eventually came away with victory and reached the Final of the Beamish Cup which will be on Easter Monday (Times available closer to date) This is Town's biggest achievement to date. The game might not have been the most spectacular and for the 2nd time in a week Town had to go to extra Time & penalties but still came away with the win the score was 0-0 all the way until the penalties and Town won 4-2 on penalties with Stephen Collins, Sean Lordan, Daniel O Donovan & Vincent Healy scoring and not having to take their 5th penalty reached the Final.

23/3/03

Drinagh Rangers 1-1 Dunmanway Town 2-4 A.E.T & Pens

Beamish Cup Quarter Finals

Town played local rivals Drinagh last Sunday morning in Drinagh in the quarterfinals of the Beamish Cup and for the 1st time in years beat them even if it did go to extra time and penalties with Town 4-2 winners in the end.

Town even had to come from behind when Drinagh took the lead in the 2nd half and when Mike Doolan rose the highest to make it 1-0 to Drinagh but this seemed the thing to inspire Town when they kicked off and Timmy O Donovan picking out Stephen Collins brilliantly and Stephen only had to take one look at goal and took a great shot at goal which beat the Drinagh keeper easily to make it 1-1 and this is the way the game stayed and had to go to extra time and penalties to separate the two sides.

Town scored 3 of their 4 penalties and Drinagh just scoring 1 out of 4 when a ex-Town player Stephen Kearney scoring and this meant Town did not have to take their 5th penalty Town and reached the Semi Finals for the 4th time in 5 years and play Lyre Rovers next Sunday Morning luckily enough in Togher's pitch @ 11 a.m. Support would be welcome.

Town penalty scorers were Stephen Collins, Sean Lordan & Vincent Healy

2/3/03

Dunmanway Town 4-3 Ardfield

Dunmanway Town Soccer Club played their important Game V Ardfield last Sunday Morning in Ballineen, in what was the final league game of the Season and had to win the game to bounce straight back into the Premier Division after 1 season out.

Town started well and were 1 up from a perfect Corner taken by Micheal O Donovan which met the head of Vincent Healy which flew into the net for town to score the 1st of 7 goals altogether in the game. Brian Mc Carthy then decided to get in on the scoring and scored for Town to make it 2-0, then Town had to hold out with Ardfield coming back into the game and just before half time they scored to make it 2-1.

Town came out in the 2nd half and had to deal with some more Ardfield persistent attack and they got the equaliser early in the 2nd half to make the score 2-2. If Ardfield thought they were coming back into the game at this stage then they were wrong because as soon as Town kicked off Stephen Collins ran straight at the Ardfield players and put in a great ball only for Micheal O Donovan to unfortunately blaze over but Micheal made up straight away as only a few minutes later he got into the box and with a lot of the Town players shouting for the ball he decided to alone and go past a few Ardfield and hit a bullet into the net to give Town the lead at 4-2 and then Brian Mc Carthy decided to try and finish them off with his second of the day and to give town a 4-2 lead. Town looked in control then but Ardfield decided to make the final minutes uncomfortable when the scored to make it 4-3. James Galvin in Goal for Town done brilliant for the whole game but especially in the final few minutes to keep the lead for Town but Town held out to win the game and collect the 1st Division Cup and win the League.

The Cup was presented to the Town Captain Colm Mc Sweeney by Treasurer of the West Cork League Mr Johnny Healy and Town celebrated for the next day or so.

Team V Ardfield James Galvin, Vincent Healy, Barry O Donovan, Micheal O Donovan, Denis Healy, Sean Hayes, Timmy O Donovan, Sean Lordan, Brian Mc Carthy, Stephen Collins, Martin Collins, Subs Daniel O Donovan, David Daly, Colm Mc Sweeney, Daniel Hickey, Mark Ross & Denis Lordan.

19/1/03

Beamish Cup Courtmacsherry 1-3 Dunmanway Town

Dunmanway Town played away to Courtmacsherry in the 1st round of the Beamish Cup on Sunday Last and came away with a fine victory on a very tight pitch which seemed to hamper Town early on. Town still without their full team at the moment due to injuries and suspension seemed to stutter a small bit and found it tough to get past Courtmac but broke through when they won a corner and Stephen Collins turned it in to the near post for Denis Healy to head nicely past the keeper who was only able to watch it go past him in to the net to make it 1-0 to Town and it stayed like this until half time. Town were told to finish them off early in the 2nd half and did just this as just after 4 or 5 minutes Micheal "Figs" O Donovan showed the rest of the team how to finish and to register his 2nd goal in only 3 games in a Town Soccer Jersey and to make the score 2-0 to Town. Only a few minutes later "Figs" brother Daniel decided to get in on the act and also with another fine finish to make it 3-0. Town now seemed to put the tie beyond doubt and seemed to take the foot off the gas a little but again were forced to make a few substitutions due to injury but kept going. Courtmac Scored a consolation goal to make it 3-1 but that was all it was as Town defended well and kept them out and never left them get back into the game again. Players who again played well were Goalkeeper Daniel Hickey, Micky Farr, & Micheal "Figs" O Donovan Town odds have now been slashed from 6/1 to 4/1 to win the Beamish cup.

Town next Sunday play away to Clonakilty @ 2.30 P.M. in the league looking for 1 of their 2 wins needed out of the 4 remaining games to claim the 1st division title Town are asked to meet @ 1.15 p.m. at Match Sponsor O Murchu's Bar.

Town's calendar really hit the media last week as not only County sound and The Southern Star covering the story, The daily newspapers picked up on the story with the Irish Examiner and the Daily Mirror printing the story and even made the television with TV3 covering it and many other radio stations as well. Town would like to thank all who are supporting the idea and anybody who would like a calendar can find them at O Murchu's Bar, Arch Bar or An Toisin or Mr Video and are asked to make a donation.

County Sound had a vote on the Hunkiest player in the calendar which was decided by the ladies in County sound and voted for David Daly as the Hunkiest player and with Sean Lordan coming in 2nd place and Colm Mc Sweeney in 3rd place. County Sound also said that they would try and look for a sponsor for a holiday for the Town players if they won the Beamish Cup and for the brilliant Calendar.

4 yellow Cards means a 1 game Suspension

Christmas Period

Dunmanway Town had some highs and some lows over the Christmas period. Town's tally was a 1-1 draw V Skibbereen A 2-1 win A.E.T. in the Quarter Finals of the 1st Division cup and a loss in the 3rd round of the Munster Junior Cup and a win last Sunday in the league.

These results weren't too bad but are now missing a lot of key players due to Injury and Holidays but last Sunday was the day for the new comers when Mickey Farr & Micheal "figs" O Donovan turned out for Town due to the Injuries and the Lads on holidays and they turned out to be the stars of the day when they both scored to win the match 2-1 V Bay Rovers. Town also had 2 Daniel O Donovan goals disallowed and a penalty missed by David Daly late on.

Town now lye in 2nd place in the League 2 points off the leaders but Town have 2 games in hand and are 2 points clear of 3rd and 3 clear of 4th so promotion is looking good for Town to go back up to the Premier Division after 1 good season down in the 1st Division. Town also are in 2 Semi Finals of the Carling League Cup V Drinagh and the 1st Division cup with their opposition yet unknown. They are also in the A.I.B. Shield after winning their 1st game and play Courtmacsherry in the Beamish Cup 1st round on Sunday 19th January @ 2.30 p.m.

Next Sunday Town play at home to Clonakilty @ 11 a.m. and all players are asked to turn up due to the injuries and the lads on holidays so we need everyone to come together at this vital stage.

Meeting Outside Match Sponsor Murchu's Bar @ 10.30 sharp.

15 December 2002

Town climb into Promotion Hotspot.

Town played at home last Sunday Morning at 11 a.m. and picked up all 3 points and climbed another place into 2nd and into an automatic Promotion place. Town now are 2 points off top and have 2 games in hand.

Town started badly yet again by going behind when Sullane took the lead from a corner but Town came back and from another corner when Stephen Collins put the ball into the net yet again for his 17th of the season to make it 1-1. Town came in at half time with this score line and were determined to win but were made work for it but Town took the lead when Daniel O Donovan scored to make it 2-1 from a corner. Sullane came back into the game when they scored an equaliser to make it 2-2 when town failed to finish off the game. It took the final few minutes for Town to win when a goalmouth scramble saw the winner come about when Vincent Healy drove the ball goal bound which might have taken a deflection off a Sullane player on the way into the net but who care when it ended up in the net for Town to take the lead 3-2 and all 3 points and into 2nd place. Town had some excellent performers on the day especially the likes of Keeper Daniel Hickey who was very safe all day confident and Defenders Denis Healy, Sean Hayes, Barry O Donovan and Vincent Healy who is proving himself very valuable in his 1st full season with Town.

Town are not guaranteed promotion yet with 6 games left in the league and have a another big game next Sunday at home to Skibbereen who also are flying high in 3rd place, 2 points just behind Town. If town win next Sunday they are guaranteed top spot in the 1st Division and would have a game in hand and 5 points clear of Skibbereen or if they lost would slip down and out of the promotion places. A real important and big game.

Team: Daniel Hickey, Barry O Donovan, Vincent Healy, Denis Healy, Sean Hayes, David Daly, James Galvin, Colm Mc Sweeney (Captain), Timmy O Donovan, Daniel O Donovan, Stephen Collins. Sub Sean Lordan for David Daly.

08 December 2002

Town continue good Form to climb a place.

Town travelled away to Gurrane last Sunday in the league and kept up their good form to claim the 3 points in a hard fought top of the table clash. Town were lucky in this game and came up against one of the best sides in this division this season. Town went behind after only 2 minutes when town midfielders were caught asleep when they left Gurrane walk straight at the defenders and Fergal Kelleher of Gurrane slotted a nice ball pat James Galvin who was helpless to stop it. Town battled on and came up against a very strong Gurrane defence and 5 minutes before half time it paid off when Town were awarded a penalty and up stepped Daniel O Donovan and saw his shot saved by the keeper who tipped it off the post but then Stephen Collins was 1st to the ball and hammered a great shot high into the net on the follow up. Town went in at half time 1-1 and came out in the 2nd half up for a battle. The 2nd half was a battle and town finding it hard to break down the Gurrane defence. The deadlock was broke midway through the 2nd half when town won a corner and Martin Collins got to the ball with a header into the net to make it 2-1 to Town. After this town could have finished the game on 3 different occasions when Timmy O Donovan, Daniel O Donovan & Stephen Collins went close. This was one of the hardest games this season and Town should count themselves lucky to win this and should be ready for another hard game in the League next Sunday when Town play at home to Sullane @ 11 a.m and players are asked to be outside Match Sponsor, Murchu's Bar @ 10.15a.m. Town now lye in 3rd place 1 point behind 2nd and 4 points behind 1st with 2 games in hand.

Sunday, 1^st December 2002

Luck on Town’s side

Town travelled away to Lyre on Sunday last and kept up their good form with a 6-0 win. With bad weather and a lot of luck town managed to easily win this one and they got an easy start when they got an own goal. This made the score 1-0 to Town and this is the way the game stayed until Half time.

In the second Half town now were playing with the wind and when Town won a corner early in the 2nd half Paddy Connolly took it and put in a nice ball to Colm Mc Sweeney who latched on to it nicely and scored to make it 2-0 then Stephen Collins started it going when he scored his 1st of the day to make it 3-0. Then Town were awarded a penalty and towns only player who hadn't scored this season Barry O Donovan stepped up to take it and scored it only to be ordered to re take it and this time he missed but was ordered to re take it again and this time he scored it again on the 3rd attempt a very funny moment. This made the score 4-0 to town and then Town prolific Goalscorer Stephen Collins decided to kill Lyre off completely when he scored another 2 goals and claim his hat trick to make it 6-0 at Full time, This was Stephen's 2nd Hat Trick against Lyre this season and also made him the Top Goalscorer in West Cork again with 15 goals now this season in 14 games.

Town now have a few important games before Christmas and need everyone to work harder to push for the 1st Division Title, Town now lie in 4th place but have 2 games in hand and could top the table if they win both games in hand. Next Sunday Town play away to Gurrane @ 2.30 p.m. and meet @12 p.m. in Murchus new Disco Bar for a Team photo for the Club Calendar which will be on sale before Christmas. All players are asked to be on time.

Sunday, 24th November 2002

Town into Carling League Cup Semi Finals

Town travelled to Schull last Sunday to take on Bunratty in the Quarter Finals of the Carling League Cup and kept up their good form with Paddy Connolly, Stephen Collins & Vincent Healy playing brilliantly on a very wet pitch even though Town were without the service of some of their star performers this season.

Town went ahead after 18 minutes when Mark Ross played a great ball down the wing to Paddy Connolly who won a corner and took it himself and swung it in for Vincent Healy to register his 1st goal for Town when he met it with a low header into the net to make it 1-0. Town went in at half time with this lead and came out in the second half determined to win this one and claim victory over a team who are known as one of the best in West Cork.

Town continued to dominate and with the condition of the pitch now deteoriating badly a victory was going to be hard fought. Paddy Connolly in midfield was having a truly spectacular game with some great skill even the wet pitch wasn't stopping him and he was linking up with Stephen Collins very well. Timmy O Donovan was again strong in midfield pushing forward. Town introduced David Daly in the second half and David really got stuck in and put in a really good performance. With 5 minutes to go Town won another corner and Paddy Connolly again swung it in and again it met with the head of Vincent Healy who scored his second and confirm victory for Town and make it 2-0. With a few minutes to go the redundant Town keeper James Galvin got down to pull off a great save.

Team James Galvin,Vincent Healy, Barry O Donovan, Denis Healy, Sean Hayes, Paddy Connolly, Mark Ross, Colm Mc Sweeney, Timmy O Donovan, Stephen Collins, Daniel O Donovan, Subs David Daly for Mark Ross, Sean Lordan, for Timmy O Donovan, Daniel Hickey,Michael Toussifar.

Next Sunday town play @ 11 a.m. away to Lyre and meet outside Murchus @ 10 a.m.

Sunday, 17th November 2002

Town travelled away to Bantry Gunners and put up one of their finest displays and came home with the 3 points and a 5-1 win to their credit. Town started well and after 16 minutes some great work from Sean Hayes who put a great pass on to Stephen Collins who in turn put in a great cross to Martin Collins who was waiting on the line to hammer the ball in to make it 1-0.Town pushed on but Bantry Gunners were awarded a Penalty after 28 minutes and they converted it to make it 1-1. Town didn’t sit back though and went ahead on 35 minutes and Daniel O Donovan registered to make it 2-1 and just 3 minutes after Town went ahead when Captain Colm Mc Sweeney headed a lovely ball over the keeper and into the net making it 3-1 at half time.

Town came out in the second half and Timmy O Donovan could have put town ahead 5 minutes into the 2^nd half put his brother Dan seemed to head the ball and clear the ball when it looked like it was going in. On 62 minutes Barry O Donovan playing a blinder at left back cleared off the line when Bantry looked like they were coming back into it. Also in Defence Vincent Healy was playing a blinder and making sure Bantry were kept at bay. On 70 minutes town went 4-1 ahead when Bantry won a free kick and Town stood strong in the wall and Timmy O Donovan took the brunt of the strike and cleared the ball and went on a great run down the wing and passed to Stephen Collins who again set up Martin Collins who again was waiting on the line to register his 2^nd of the game and 5^th of the season. Late in the second half Town won a free kick when Paddy Connolly went on a great run but was brought down just outside the box and up stepped Stephen Collins who deserved a goal if not 2 to take the free kick and lifted it lovely over the Bantry wall to make it 5-1 and keep town climbing up the table.

Town are now in 4^th place and have 2 games in hand and could go joint top if the win their 2 games in hand.

Team James Galvin, Barry O Donovan, Vincent Healy, Denis Healy, Sean Hayes, Paddy Connolly, Martin Collins, Timmy O Donovan, Captain Colm MC Sweeney, Stephen Collins, Daniel O Donovan, Subs Mark Ross for Daniel O Donovan and David Mawe for Timmy O Donovan.

Next Sunday Town play away to Bunratty @ 2.30 p.m. in the quarter finals of the Carling League Cup. Players are asked to meet in Murchu’s @1 p.m. sharp.

Sunday, 10th November 2002

This Sunday Town played at home @ 2.30 against Bay Rovers in better conditions than normally and this was Town’s 1^st home game in weeks.

Town started the game well with Vice Captain Timmy O Donovan dominating in midfield and getting to every ball 1^st and winning everything. Towns 1^st goal came from good work from Stephen Collins who was unfortunate not to poke the ball in, but up followed Martin Collins who nearly drove Stephen Collins with the ball into to the back of the net to make it 1-0 to Town. It didn’t take Stephen Collins long after to register his goal to make it 2-0 to town still in the 1^st half. Bay Rovers came back at Town and when they won a corner up stepped Alan O Connor from Bay Rovers to put a fine header into the Town net from a tight angle to make it 2-1 this was the score @ half time.

Town came out in the second half determined to make sure of the win only to come up against a more than determined Bay Rovers. James Galvin in the town goal kept town in the game by pulling off some super saves. It took a moment of class with some great passing and a great finish from Denis Healy to register his 1^st goal for Town in nearly 3 and a half years to make it 3-1 to Town. And a few minutes later Stephen Collins put the final nail in the coffin to make it 4-1 to Town with a perfect finish to win the game and register his 2^nd of the game and 11^th of the season in 11 games and also to make him the highest scorer in the West Cork League. This win puts town up to 4 th place in the table with games in hand.

Team James “Long Golout” Galvin, Vincent “Vincy” Healy, Barry “Ton” O Donovan, Sean “Whiskey” Hayes, Denis “Hector” Healy, Martin “Tart” Collins, Stephen “Dapple” Collins, Timmy “Satchie” O Donovan, Captain Colm “Toad” Mc Sweeney, David “Sammy” Mawe, Daniel “Fatty” O Donovan. Subs David Daly, Daniel “Scrooge” Hickey, Michael “Tuss” Toussifar.

Next Sunday Town play away @ 2.30 p.m. against one of the title contenders Bantry Gunners a real 6 pointer. Players are expected to meet @ Murchus @ 1 p.m. sharp.

In the Munster Junior Cup the Final round of the Cork Section, Town were drawn against College Corinthians “A” this game will be played 15^th December. Town will remember the fine win they had against their “B” team a few weeks ago.

Town also were drawn in away to Bunratty in the Quarter finals of the Carling League cup, which will be played Sunday Week.

Sunday, 3rd November 2002

Town claim another scalp in Munster Junior Cup

Town travelled to Cork last Sunday to represent West Cork in the Munster Junior Cup against Munster Senior League team Leeds and came away claiming another scalp. Leeds already had come down to West Cork and played another local side Drinagh and came away with a close win in extra time. Town knew that they would be up against it after this team beating Drinagh who would be considered one of the best teams in West Cork but town got off to a unbelievable start when they won a corner and up stepped Paddy Connolly to take it and swung it right towards goal and straight in to the net to make it 1-0 to town. This wasn't the 1st time Paddy has done this either. Town continued to dominate with some great play at the backs and midfield especially from Captain Colm Mc Sweeney and Timmy O Donovan. With 5 minutes to go in the 1st half Leeds were awarded a penalty when Sean Hayes was judged to have fouled a Leeds player and up stepped 1 Galvin player against another Galvin player only for Town keeper James Galvin to pull off a brilliant full strength save to deny Leeds a equaliser.1-0 it stayed at half time. In the second half Leeds piled the pressure on Town but town were strong and fought for every ball again Colm Mc Sweeney excelling in midfield and being helped out by the clever Forward Stephen "Dapple Collins" who pulled back and helped out to bring the ball forward. With 20 minutes to go the long awaited introduction of Daniel O Donovan who came back after suspension and his fresh legs helped out again in midfield. 15 minutes to go and the nerves just about holding out Town confirmed victory when from a throw in from Barry O Donovan on to Timmy o Donovan who passed on to Stephen Collins who the squared it on to David Mawe who finished from close range to make it 2-0 to Town. This is the way the game ended and a famous victory for Town.

Team James Galvin, Barry O Donovan, Sean Hayes, Denis Healy, Vincent Healy, Paddy Connolly, Colm Mc Sweeney (Captain), Timmy O Donovan, Martin Collins, Stephen Collins, David Mawe. Subs Daniel O Donovan for Martin Collins & Daniel Hickey for David Mawe.

Sunday, 27th October 2002

This Sunday town travelled to Skibbereen missing some of their stars due to suspension & holidays but still came home with a share of the points. Town seem to be sharing a lot of points this year but still only defeated once this year it still looks like being a good year. Town had to come from behind twice with some good goals from David Mawe who registered his 1^st goal for town in only his 2^nd start for town. Martin Collins & James Galvin worked well to set David up for his 1^st goal. In the second half town again came from behind when Paddy Connolly firing into the back of the net when he was just put up front to join the forwards when David Daly came on to help out in midfield, this paying off brilliantly. Town chased the winner but Skibbereen held Town out for a share of the points.

Sunday, 20th October 2002

On a very wet & windy day Town travelled away to Sullane and could have come away with a win only to come up against a very good Sullane side that are justifiably league leader. Town took the lead through a very inspired Stephen “Dapple” Collins after 20 minutes and was very good all day despite the weather. Dapple came fro the left wing and made it 1-0 from a very close angle and was not finished here because he turned from goalscorer to creator of the second goal when he crossed the ball into James Galvin who finished it to make it 2-0 just before half time.

In the 2^nd half with town now playing against the wind and the weather turning for the worse town were put under pressure and 15 minutes into the 2^nd half Murt O Sullivan from Sullivan scored to make it 2-1 to put Sullane back into the game. Town tried very hard to score with some great shots from Timmy O Donovan and Captain Colm Mc Sweeney only to be denied by some great saves by the Sullane keeper. But Sullane left it late when Murt O Sullivan again popped up with only minutes to go to score to make it 2-2 and take a point out of the game for Sullane.

Team Daniel Hickey, Barry O Donovan, Sean Hayes Denis Healy, Vincent Healy, Mark Ross, Timmy O Donovan, Captain Colm Mc Sweeney, Martin Collins, Stephen Collins, James Galvin. Subs David Daly for Mark Ross and Michael Tuccifer.

Next Sunday 27^th October sees Town play at Home against Skibbereen at 2.30p.m. Meeting in Murchu’s at 1.30 p.m.

Sunday, 13th October 2002

Town played last Sunday in the League and really stepped up a gear with Timmy O Donovan registering his 1^st League Goal and what a goal. Also Stephen “Dapple” Collins registered and more than once and when “Dapple” is on form he scores all round him and this day he scored his Hat Trick. Some good performances also on the day came from David “Sammy” Mawe, James Galvin who deputised in goal and really every body played well.

Sunday, 6th October 2002

Town played last Sunday in the 1^st round of the Munster Junior Cup away to College Corinthians (MSL) 'B and came home with a great result of 3-2 to Town.

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