by DSFC Media | Dec 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
Swifts Supporter, Gordon Robinson (left) pictured with the late Evan Simpson.
Swifts Supporter, Philip Busby (left), with the late Evan Simpson and the Bet McLean League Cup.
We as a Club are deeply saddened at the news we received this morning of the passing of our dear friend, Evan Simpson.
Evan was a lifetime Swifts Supporter who will always be remembered for his assistance to any referee (from the stand!) who graced the pitch at Stangmore Park. He always carried a set of red and yellow cards with him, and wasn’t shy about flashing a few, mostly at the referee rather than any players!! Evan was always dressed immaculately as a Swifts Supporter never forgetting his blue and white scarf. He also carried with him a little note book so that he could record notes from the game and send them to the local paper.
2018 will certainly be a year to remember for many Swifts fans, but Evan in particular was delighted that his team Dungannon Swifts could lift the League Cup. He wasn’t well enough to attend the game but was delighted when he managed to get his hands on the Cup, as we posted a couple of months ago.
We would like to take the opportunity to express our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Evan. We will always remember him. What a character. 💙💙💙#Swiftsfamily
Funeral service on Saturday 22nd December 2018 in St James Parish Church, Moy at 2.00 p.m. followed by interment in the adjoining churchyard.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired are payable to Corkhill Care Centre, C/o F. Martin & Sons, Funeral Directors, 185 Ballygawley Road, Dungannon BT70 1RY
by DSFC Media | Dec 18, 2018 | Uncategorized
What a great night was had by Swifts Manager, Kris, along with some of the players, helping pack hampers for Outward Focused Christmas with the Vineyard Church, Dungannon.
Over 60 people showed up in total so hundreds in our local community are not forgotten this Christmas. Well done!
Swifts Manager, Kris Lindsay, pictured with first team players, Jarlath O’Rourke (left) and Seanan Clucas (right).
by DSFC Media | Dec 6, 2018 | Uncategorized
The draw for the fifth Round of the Tennent’s Irish Cup took place at The National Football Stadium at Windsor Park today.Kn
We have been drawn to play Cliftonville at Solitude on Saturday 5th January 2019.
Kick off 3pm
The full draw is as follows:
Larne FC v Newry City AFC
Crusaders FC v Glentoran FC
Knockbreda FC v Strabane AFC
Cliftonville FC v Dungannon Swifts FC
Loughgall FC v Crumlin Star FC
Dundela FC v Ballymena United FC
Coleraine FC v H&W Welders FC
Dergview FC v Maiden City
Portadown FC v Abbey Villa FC
Queens University FC v Lisburn Distillery FC
Ards FC v Carrick Rangers FC
Limavady United FC v Larne Tech OB
Glenavon v Rosemount Rec
Institute FC v Warrenpoint Town FC
Linfield FC v Ballyclare Commrades FC
Ballinamallard United FC v PSNI FC
by DSFC Media | Nov 23, 2018 | Uncategorized
Press Eye – Northern Ireland -23rd April 2016, Photograph: Stephen Hamilton /Presseye – Crusaders Diarmuid OCarroll
Kris Lindsay, has moved to make his first signing as Manager of Dungannon Swifts Football Club. We are delighted to welcome former Irish League star, Diarmuid O’Carroll to Stangmore Park.
Thirty one year old, Killarney native, O’Carroll, has recently returned from working in America and as ‘an out of contract pro’ has agreed to sign for DSFC on a short term deal. The forward will therefore be included in our squad to play Glentoran, at Stangmore Park, this Saturday.
“I am delighted to sign for a Club and a Manager that I’ve massive respect for. Whether it be for only 1 game or 5, I’ll try my best to help the team out as much as I can. I’m really looking forward to playing with the boys and hopefully helping to get the team up the table.” said O’Carroll
Speaking about his first signing, Manager Kris Lindsay had this to say;
“I am obviously delighted to get Diarmuid on board with us. Diarmuid has great experience in Irish League Football and also has the winning mentally, which he has proved throughout his career, with plenty of silverware to his name. He is able to come straight into the squad as he is an out of contract pro, which is super news for us. I am really looking forward to seeing what he can do on the pitch . Obviously with Daniel Hughes currently out injured we have limited options up front and Diarmuid will certainly give us an added boost!”
Hopefully you will all come out in big numbers to support the team and our new signing Diarmuid on Saturday.
Welcome to Stangmore Park, Diarmuid.
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Squad Number: 29
DOB: 16/03/1987
Place of birth: Killarney
Previous clubs: Celtic, Ross County, Morecambe, Airdrie United, Valur (Iceland), Glenavon, Cliftonville & Crusaders.
by DSFC Media | Oct 19, 2018 | Uncategorized
Pictured: Front, L-R: Cahal McGinty, Chairman, Keith Boyd, Oisin Smyth.
Back, L-R: Manager, Kris Lindsay and Head of Development, Dixie Robinson.
Teenage midfielders Oisin Smyth and Cahal McGinty have signed professional contracts at the delight of Manager Kris Lindsay;
“Oisin and Cahal are both excellent young players, who I’m delighted to get signed on professional deals. It is a just reward for their attitude and application, and if they keep showing that desire to learn and progress as players, I have no doubt they both have big futures in the game. I must thank Dixie (Robinson), Jay (Willis), Terry (Fitzpatrick) and the rest of the development coaches for the great work they are doing with our young players and the club will reap the benefits of this in the years ahead.”
Smyth has been on the books at Dungannon (Swifts & DUY) since he was 12 years old and McGinty has been part of the Club for the past two and a half years. Both players are central midfielders and very exciting prospects.
Smyth said;
“I am very happy to sign my first professional contract with Dungannon Swifts. I have been working towards this for a while, thankfully now I’ve got my opportunity and hopefully I can push on. I have been playing for Dungannon for a while now and I’m really enjoying it. It’s a fantastic club and I can’t wait to push forward!”
McGinty had this to say;
“I’m delighted to sign my first professional contract with Dungannon, I am looking forward to the new challenge and working under the new management!”
Congratulations Oisin and Cahal, all the best for the future.
by DSFC Media | Oct 6, 2018 | Uncategorized
Dungannon Swifts is delighted to announce that Dixie Robinson has accepted the role of ‘Head of Development‘ at DSFC.
Dixie first signed for DSFC in 1984 and has been a part of the club for 34 years. He is passionate about Youth Development and we look forward to being able to draw on his experience, to help nurture all of the young talent coming through our Academy.
“I am delighted with my new position at the Club and I feel it’s an extension of the work I’m doing at Dungannon United Youth, just with an older group of players. I’ll be working with 15-19 year olds and I think with the group we have, it’s a fantastic opportunity for me. First and foremost I hope we continue to get more young players moving through to the first team and even better, get some across the water which would be terrific for both the Player and the Club. I can’t say enough how I really appreciate the opportunity given to me.”
We wish Dixie well in his development role as well as continuing as Manager of our Under 20 Development team.
Dungannon Swifts would like to put on record our thanks to those coaches and staff who worked under Rodney McAree who are no longer part of the current backroom staff. We appreciate all the work that was carried out by them and we wish them well for the future. Thank you, from all at Dungannon Swifts Football Club.
