Cup Finals
We wish our boys U14 and U18 teams well in their finals on Saturday evening in Newbridge. The U14 Cup Final has a 5pm KO while the U18s play at 7pm. Your support for the lads is greatly appreciated. C’mon the Town!
Sincere thanks to Barry Miley of Tulsk Fuels Ltd/Flogas for his generous sponsorship of training tops ahead of the U14 Cup Final.
Kennedy Cup
Well done to Ruairi, Eoin, Conor and Lewis who represented the club at the Kennedy Cup last week. The lads now turn their thoughts to the Cup Final and competing for the League title. Thanks to our parents who guide and support the lads. A word of appreciation too for Padraic Clarke for his contribution to this successful national soccer tournament in UL. Padraic is our League secretary and is also SFAI Chairman.
On the Pitch
Last weekend, our boys U11 teams participated in a blitz in Newbridge. It was an enjoyable event. Thanks to the coaches for their efforts in facilitating their teams to play.
On Monday last, our U14 Rovers team were at home to Dunmore. Eoin Naughten netted three. Lewis Smyth and Aaron Miley also scored in a 5-1 win. Star Player – Conor Keaveney. Atletico and Real were away to CP Ajax and Glen Celtic, respectively. Despite scoring five, Atletico lost out to CP Ajax. Joao Victor Santes scored three. Daniel Hamrock and Yunas Magomayeva also scored. Star Player – Joao Victor Santes. Real beat Glen Celtic 5-3. Max O’Reilly (3), Senan Grogan and Luiz Fellipe da Silva were on target for the Town. Star Player – Jacob Szela. On Tuesday evening, our Town 1 U12 side were in St Cuans while Town 2 travelled to CP Ajax. On Wednesday evening, our U9 Town 1 played Glen Celtic. On Sunday, Town 2 welcome Skyvalley.
On Thursday, our U16 Town 1 team host Castlerea Celtic while Town 2 are away to St Cuans.
We extend our best wishes to our coach Dion and our players who are in the Community Games County Final on Friday evening.
Sport Park
We would like to thank Treacy Decor in Roscommon Town for their generous sponsorship of paint for the picnic benches in Roscommon Community Sports Park. It is very much appreciated and will enhance the complex.
Player Profile
Name: Russ Reynolds
Team: U12
Position: Defender
Three words that describe me: Funny, Competitive, Happy
Skill Strength: Slide tackling
Skill Weakness: Making runs
Favourite Team: Manchester United
Favourite Player: Rafael Varane
Favourite Irish Player: Roy Keane
Best stadium in the World: Old Trafford
Messi or Ronaldo or Neither: Ronaldo
PlayStation or Xbox or Neither: Neither
Favourite Film: Braveheart
Favourite Food: Rice
Favourite Book: Diddly Squat by Jeremy Clarkson
What makes me happy: Sport
Person you admire the most: My Parents
Why I play soccer: I like it
