Dungannon Swifts Under 20’s travelled to Ballymena United for their first Development League fixture of the season on Wednesday night.
Bet McLean League Cup Second Round Draw
The second round draw for the BetMcLean League Cup has taken place this afternoon.
Conducted by BetMcLean Managing Director Paul McLean and NI Football League Chairman Brian Adams at the Mervyn Brown Suite, the draw seen all the Danske Bank Premiership clubs enter the competition.
The tie of the round sees Glentoran face Championship favourites Larne, whilst holders Dungannon Swifts face Limavady United at home. Ties to be played on Tuesday 28 August, with information regarding venue arrangements to follow.
Full draw
Cliftonville v Lisburn Distillery
Tobermore United v Portadown
Dungannon Swifts v Limavady United
Carrick Rangers v Sport & Leisure Swifts
Institute v Loughgall
Larne v Glentoran
Coleraine v Ballyclare Comrades
Newry City v Knockbreda
Glenavon v Dergview
HW Welders v Portstewart
Annagh United v Warrenpoint Town
Ards v Newington YC
PSNI v Crusaders
Ballinamallard United v Lurgan Celtic
Linfield v Moyola Park
Ballymena United v Dollingstown
TRANSFER NEWS | McElroy Removed from Transfer List.
Dungannon Swifts have removed Paul McElroy from the transfer list with immediate effect.
TRANSFER NEWS | Centre Forward latest addition to Squad.
With just two days until the season kicks off at Stangmore Park, Rodney McAree, Head Coach of Dungannon Swifts, has moved to bolster his first team squad with the addition of centre forward player, Marcio Soares.
“Marcio has done extremely well during pre-season, he’s came into the team, worked hard, has shown a great enthusiasm and desire to be part of the group going forward. He is another goal scorer, he’s a centre forward player which gives us more options and competition for places. I think he will prove to be a valuable asset to our squad, from now until the end of this season and hopefully beyond.” Rodney McAree
The twenty-two year old, Portuguese born player has Irish League experience after having being on the books at both Portadown and Crusaders. Soares is looking forward to getting back to life in the Irish League;
“I am very, very delighted to be back in the Irish League, especially playing for a top team like Dungannon swifts FC. I am looking forward to playing for one of the best managers in the League and also to start a new challenge for myself personally.”
Welcome to Stangmore Park, Marcio and we wish you every success in a Swifts shirt.
TRANSFER NEWS | Midfielder placed on Transfer List
Dungannon Swifts Head Coach, Rodney McAree, has announced that Midfielder, Paul McElroy, has been placed on the transfer list via mutual consent.
SUPERCUPNI | Dungannon Swifts U13s – Globe Winners
As a Club we were absolutely delighted that our Dungannon Swifts Under 13 Squad accompanied by Coaches, Mel Somerville, Rodney McAree & Dixie Robinson, not only had great fun throughout the week, but that they also represented the Club with great honour and pride.
The boys suffered two defeats early in the week to Coleraine and Portadown but that did not hold them back. After beating Westham United (3-1, goals from Elijah Weathered, Kenny Ximenes and Jack Jazstal) and St Johnstone (3-2, goals from Kenny Ximenes, Dara McCloskey and Corey Smith) the boys were ecstatic to make the Globe Final where they came up against familiar opposition again, in Westham United. They remained focused and got their rewards coming out 3-1 winners on the day, Kenny Ximenes scoring a second half hat trick.
Captain, Kenny Ximenes, pictured with the SUPERCUPNI Globe, Minor Section. Kenny scored a second Half hat trick in the final.
Celebrating after Kenny Ximenes second goal v Westham United
On Friday after the game the squad were presented with The SUPERCUPNI Globe, for the Minor section and a beautiful, individual medal for each member of the squad and coaching staff.
Squad: Odhran Crozier, James Tandy, Matthew Whittle, Adhamh Patton, Charlie McCrory, Kenny Ximenes, Conall McGarrigle, Ethan Nethery, Matthew Quinn, Jack Jasztal, Lorcan Hegarty, Callum McWhriter, Elijah Weathered, David Monaghan, Dara McCloskey, Corey Smith, Scott Somerville, Ethan Kelly.
Well done to all the boys who participated and good luck for the season ahead.
Matthew Quinn in action for Dungannon v St Johnstone.
Corey Smith celebrates with his team mates after scoring against St.Johnstone.