Football
Loughgall boys bag trophy
LOUGHGALL Youth under 11s finished as section champions during Saturday’s Mid-Ulster League programme.
Edenderry’s Mullen magic
THE rules of football dictate that only one team was in a position to walk away on Monday night with the Mullen Cup trophy.
Redman’s dream night
SMALL talk with a Northern Ireland legend, an autograph from an England international and 90 minutes of football against your boyhood club – it was all just part of a night’s work for Ross Redman on Tuesday.
Open youth trial day
COACHING staff with Irish League experience will be on hand tomorrow (Saturday) at Brownstown Park during open trials for Portadown FC Youth.
McBride steps down as Tandragee manager
TANDRAGEE Rovers have opted to promote from within following the decision last week by Stephen McBride to step down as first-team manager.
Casement up for Ports challenge
CHRIS Casement (pictured) spent much of last season hoping for Portadown to fail – but this week signed a three-year commitment to playing his part in bringing silverware back to Shamrock Park.
St Mary’s target rapid response
ST MARY’S Junior Cup campaign may have ended in May Day misery but the Portadown-based players could still finish the season with double silverware.
Back in June
PORTADOWN will start pre-season training on June 14 - with three fresh faces on the books.
Last chance to buy your dinner ticket
TICKETS remain on sale for the Mid-Ulster Football Association’s 125th anniversary celebrations on Saturday, May 26.
Public give Clounagh pupils top marks
CLOUNAGH Junior High School’s Northern Ireland Minor Cup triumph last week has attracted praise from Craigavon Borough Council and the general public.
Saints go marching towards landmark Junior Cup triumph
ST MARY’S record books paint a picture across recent seasons of a club very much on the rise but victory next week would mark an achievement unrivalled in the Portadown team’s history.
Derby drama as late show seals shield
LATE goals left Portadown Youth as under 11s’ Mid-Ulster Shield champions on Saturday following derby drama against Tandragee Rovers Youth.
TIPTON: I never wanted to leave!
MATTHEW Tipton has revealed how he never wanted to leave Portadown – but the absence of an offer by the club forced him to seek alternatives.
Clarke keen to aid youth development
RICHARD Clarke is confident he can still play a key part in Portadown’s progress - with the prospect of a dual player/coach role the perfect platform.
Clarke in line for dual coaching role
PORTADOWN are currently in negotiations with Richard Clarke over the veteran midfielder’s future in a dual player/coach role.
McFall on Tipton blow
RONNIE McFall is hoping the pending departure of Matthew Tipton to Linfield will not signal a collapse of his young squad.
Clounagh boys make history
THE name of Clounagh Junior High School was added to the list of Northern Ireland champions on Wednesday as the under 12s enjoyed a landmark victory in Ballymena.
End-of-season picks for prizes
“THIS week I’m going to dish out some awards for things that have happened over the season - some conventional and other picks you will not find in Shoot magazine (if that is still going – for younger readers, think of a web blog!).
Malone points to youth progress
LOUGHGALL’S end-of-season inconsistency was highlighted over the past week with a defeat of Warrenpoint Town followed by a reverse against Newry City.
Frustration for Annagh manager
ANNAGH United will wrap up the IFA Championship 2 campaign tomorrow (Saturday) with the club’s manager, David Johnstone, in frustrated mood.
It’s win or bust!
PORTADOWN’S preparations for the biggest game of the season have been rocked by a list of players ruled out which totals 15 – however, Ronnie McFall is calling on supporters to travel in numbers and help make the difference.
Clounagh boys close to Northern Ireland glory
CLOUNAGH Junior High School pupils could achieve a first on two fronts next week in Ballymena.
Arkins on board for PSS night in Seagoe
THE Portadown Supporters’ Society-organised end-of-season dinner and prize night will be held in The Seagoe Hotel on Friday, May 25 from 7 o’clock.
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Weather for Portadown
Wednesday 23 May 2012
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 8 C to 18 C
Wind Speed: 13 mph
Wind direction: South east
Tomorrow
Sunny
Temperature: 12 C to 21 C
Wind Speed: 8 mph
Wind direction: South east
