by DSFC Media | Sep 27, 2011 | Uncategorized
TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to the constitution of the club it is proposed that at an extordinary general meeting is to be held at the Clubhouse at Stangmore Park, Dungannon on Wednesday 5th October 2011 at 8.00pm it is proposed to pass a resolution on the following terms:-
That Dungannon Swifts FC be reconstituted by its members into a limited company with a share capital and that all assets of the company be transferred accordingly.
All members are asked to attend to vote in relation to the matter. Please note that voting by proxy will be permitted.
by DSFC Media | Sep 26, 2011 | Uncategorized
Dixie Robinson celebrates his birthday this week but the Dungannon Swifts manager can be forgiven if he isn’t in the mood for much merriment.
Robinson cut a frustrated figure as he left Stangmore Park on Saturday evening after this hugely disappointing performance and result against Lisburn Distillery.
The Whites put a black mark on the festivities by condemning a desperately poor Dungannon to their fifth loss in nine league matches this season.
Goals from Gary Liggett and substitute Jordan Hughes saw Swifts concede the points to a side who are likely to be one of their main relegation rivals.
As Robinson later admitted, Dungannon deserved little from this match.
Their first half performance ranks as one of the poorest seen this season, worse even than their opening 45 minutes against Glenavon the previous weekend.
In that match a late Swifts equaliser did much to mask an otherwise dire display.
But they cannot rely on that good fortune every week, and on Saturday there was no late salvation.
Dungannon’s play, particularly in the first half, lacked energy, focus and effort and was punished through Liggett’s 41st minute header.
There was some improvement in the second half, albeit little in terms of goalmouth action for all Swifts’ possession and pressure.
Michael Ward and Craig McClean both missed golden chances, but otherwise the opposition goal was rarely under threat.
Hughes, a 64th minute replacement, then wrapped up the win in stoppage time.
But it was the abject first half display which set the tone for a hugely disappointing afternoon, capped by Liggett’s goal four minutes from the break.
Mark Patton pumped a corner towards the back post, and the striker’s header was deemed to have crossed the line before McClean knocked the ball clear.
It was no more than the Whites deserved after dominating the chances.
Only a terrific Niall Morgan save denied them in the fourth minute. Pat McShane crossed towards Jordan Forsythe whose downward header was scooped away by the goalkeeper, while Liggett’s follow-up attempt smashed into the side-netting.
David Cushley twice went close, shooting wide from distance and then testing Morgan following a neat turn and shot on the edge of the box.
Joe McCready carried Swifts’ main threat and forced three decent efforts on the visitors’ goal in the closing 15 minutes of the half.
First he tested Billy Brennan with a free-kick from the edge of the box before sending a terrific individual effort narrowly wide of the left post.
However, his best chance came just before the break. A Michael Funston corner fell perfectly but McCready was denied by the ‘keeper’s legs.
He turned provider after half-time, dropping a cross onto the head of McClean, but unfortunately the defender’s effort was straight at Brennan.
Robinson sent on Stefan Lavery and Shea McGerrigan as he chased an equaliser, but it was a Distillery substitute who almost created a second for the visitors.
Hughes’ pass released Patton but, after timing his run perfectly to beat the offside trap, the midfielder placed his shot the wrong side of the back post.
Dungannon piled on the pressure in the closing 20 minutes, albeit rarely testing the ‘keeper.
They did have one terrific chance, however. A touch from Darren Murphy sent Ward through on goal, but his effort clipped the outside of the left upright.
It was a poor miss and it could have been swiftly punished. Moments later Distillery broke up field but Hughes’ strike was blocked by Morgan.
Yet the Whites would not be denied, and they wrapped up the points in stoppage time. McClean lost possession on the edge of the box and Hughes took full advantage, lobbing the ball over a stranded Morgan and into the far corner.
DGN SWIFTS: Morgan, O’Neill (McGerrigan, 59), McClean, Murphy, McMinn, Montgomery (S Lavery, 59), Ward, McCready, Funston, Fitzpatrick, McCaffrey (Campbell, 75)
Subs not used: Forker, Baldwin
LISBURN DISTILLERY: Brennan, Callaghan, McShane, McCullough, Patton (Traynor, 83), Liggett, Cooling, Ferguson, Cushley (Hughes, 64), Forsythe (Thompson, 72), Hall
Subs not used: Gardiner, O’Connor
Referee: Raymond Crangle (Belfast)
by DSFC Media | Sep 22, 2011 | Uncategorized
Dungannon Swifts will play Cliftonville in the third round of the League Cup after booking their place with a convincing victory over neighbours Loughgall on Tuesday night
The graft of the Championship underdogs proved no match for the craft and quality of their top-flight opponents as Dungannon easily navigated what could have been an awkward tie.
A fine early goal from teenager Stefan Lavery settled any nerves before a superb second half strike by Terry Fitzpatrick ended the Villagers’ hopes of an upset.
A 72nd minute own-goal from Gregg Hall extended Swifts’ lead before Shea Campbell sealed a convincing win in the final minute.
Dungannon boss Dixie Robinson was pleased to progress.
“We were a bit sloppy in the first half but we brought on a couple of players later in the game and ran out comfortable winners,” he said.
“It was important to progress, our objective was to be in the hat for the next round and we’ve done that, so overall I’m very pleased.”
Next up is an away tie at Solitude on October 12, and the Reds will certainly provide a tougher test.
Despite being big favourites, Robinson took no chances with his team selection, fielding a strong side with reinforcements waiting to be brought off the bench if required.
Lavery’s 13th minute strike gave Swifts the perfect start.
Dungannon fans have been treated to some spectacular goals in recent games and this was no exception. The young striker controlled a cross from Shea McGerrigan before finishing in style with a powerful shot into the top corner.
The pace and skill of McGerrigan had been a real threat in the first half.
Earlier the midfielder had advanced down the left wing and delivered another good ball towards Conor Forker, whose header was punched clear by Marc Robinson.
Forker went close later in the half with an overhead kick, while Craig McClean also drove a shot well wide after another cross had been fisted clear by the ‘keeper.
By contrast Niall Morgan was a spectator for most of the first half. Indeed the only problem for Dungannon was an early injury which forced Michael McKerr off.
Summer signing Tom Baldwin took his place in the back line and, as debuts go, it certainly wasn’t the most taxing of nights for the young defender.
The one concern Robinson would have had was Swifts’ tendency to give away the ball, albeit Loughgall lacked the quality to capitalise on these mistakes.
They were more of a threat after half-time, however, testing Morgan on several occasions.
The best chance came just after the hour mark when Dale Malone crossed and Jeff Brady’s side-foot effort was pushed wide by Morgan.
But within two minutes Dungannon had put the tie beyond them.
Again it was a goal to remember, Fitzpatrick taking up possession on the edge of the area before hitting a superb strike into the roof of the net.
The third after 72 minutes was less memorable – certainly for Hall – who headed a cross from Campbell past his own goalkeeper.
Campbell, a 57th minute replacement for McGerrigan, then sealed the win in the final minute, rounding the goalkeeper before sliding home the fourth.
DGN SWIFTS: Morgan, McKerr (Baldwin, 16), McMinn, McClean, McCaffrey, Fitzpatrick, McGerrigan (Campbell, 57), Donnelly (Ward, 57), Funston, S Lavery, Forker
Subs not used: Montgomery, Murphy
LOUGHGALL: Robinson, Hall, Brady, Guy, Stewart, Taggert (Pedlow, 54), Hawthorne, Ferguson, Verner, Malone, Keenan (Doyle, 54)
Subs not used: King, Hull , Herron
Referee: Colin Burns (Newtownabbey)
by DSFC Media | Sep 21, 2011 | Uncategorized
Dungannon Swifts have been drawn away to Cliftonville in the third Round of the IRN BRU League Cup. This fixture will be played on Wednesday 12th October.
The Full draw is as follows:
Bangor v. Ballymena United
Carrick Rangers or Sport & Leisure Swifts v. Limavady United
Cliftonville v. Dungannon Swifts
Donegal Celtic v. Dergview
Glentoran v. Portadown
Linfield v. Glenavon
Lisburn Distillery v. Crusaders
Newry City v. Coleraine
