Today’s Programme!
Draw for IRN-BRU League Cup
Dungannon Swifts have been drawn against our neighbours Loughgall in the second round of the IRN-BRU League Cup. This game is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 20th September 2011 at Stangmore Park. K.O. 7.45pm. Click on the link below for the full draw.
Tuesday September 20 2011
Ballinamallard United vs Limavady United
Ballyclare Comrades vs Linfield
Ballymena United vs Chimney Corner
Bangor vs Annagh United
Carrick Rangers vs Sport & Leisure Swifts
Cliftonville vs Ards
Coleraine vs Knockbreda
Crusaders vs PSNI
Dergview vs HW Welders
Donegal Celtic vs Wakehurst
Dungannon Swifts vs Loughgall
Glenavon vs Coagh United
Glentoran vs Killymoon Rangers
Lisburn Distillery vs Tobermore United
Newry City vs Larne
Portadown vs Warrenpoint Town
Striker McCready Signs.
Dixie Robinson has made a deadline day signing in the form of striker Joe McCready from Institute F.C.
21 year old McCready who moved to Institute from Junior League Side Westbank, signs for the Swifts on a season long loan.
Speaking of his new signing Dixie said “I tried to sign Joe two years ago when he was playing for Institute under John Gregg, however it did not work out. He is one of the best prospects i’ve seen in Irish League Football in the past 2/3 seasons. I was disappointed not to get him then, so I am absolutely delighted to have him onboard now. We at the Swifts obviously have to go down the road of looking at prospective players rather than established Irish League players, Joe is certainly a very bright prospect for IL football.
When I got the opportunity to get him on a season long loan I was very pleased because I think playing in the Premier League will really suit him, I think he will do fantastically well and is something we don’t have at Stangmore Park. Joe will add to an already good squad of players that we do have and I think he will be something of a surprise package for the league. I have only managed to sign him due to the fact Institute signed Stephen Parkhouse today. This provided the opening for him to leave on loan. I would like to thank Paul Kee for offering Joe to me as the first option as he knew of my interest in him over the past couple of years.”
Joe will go straight into the first team squad for Saturday.
Welcome to the club Joe.
David Holmes (left) pictured with our Match Sponsor for our recent fixture v Linfield on 20th August,Peter McNeice of Moy Auto Services.;
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Dungannon Swifts Res 2-5 Carrick Res
The young Swifts side slipped to a defeat against Carrick Rangers Reserves on Monday Night at Stangmore Park.
Goal Scorers for the Swifts included:
Dale Noble.
Swifts Team:
Johnny Curran,Sean McEvoy, Shannon Crooks, Tom Baldwin, Dean McMahon, Michael Funston, Daryl Magee, Michael McKerr, Kane Conor , Dale Noble and Daniel Grimley.
Subs: Stuart Forrest, Eoin Teague and Matty Walsh.
Dungannon Swifts 3-1 Carrick Rangers
It was the late, late show at Stangmore Park as Dungannon Swifts finally got their season up and running against Carrick Rangers. Just as fans were contemplating another night of frustration, along came Conor Forker and then Shea Campbell to end Swifts’ profligacy and sweep away the gloom. The pair have scored many goals for Dungannon down the years, all the way back to when this fixture was contested in the second tier of Irish football. Yet few will have been as important as the ones which snatched victory in the dying stages of Friday night’s match. An early howler from Niall Morgan had gifted Carrick the lead, while his counterpart Chris Keenan pulled off a fine penalty save to preserve that advantage to the interval.
But Dungannon upped their performance in the second half and midfielder Johnny Topley, by day a postman, delivered the equaliser with a first-class strike. And then a match which had been a story of two goalkeepers became one of two substitutes. Forker had only been on the pitch five minutes when he put Dungannon in front for the first time, finishing off Campbell’s sweeping cross at the back post. Then in stoppage time Campbell himself drove forward and unleashed a shot which was diverted past the ‘keeper by defender Michael Deans. Defeat was cruel on Carrick who for long periods had seemed on course for a second successive away win, but Irish League football can be a very unforgiving place. These three points lifted Dungannon off the foot of the league and above Carrick. And while few will pay any attention to the table at this early stage, Dixie Robinson will be mightily relieved their brief sojourn at the bottom has ended. Yet for much of this match it seemed it would be another frustrating evening, with a blunder from Morgan literally handing Carrick the opening goal. The young goalkeeper allowed Johnny Montgomery’s defensive header to slip from his grasp, and Stephen O’Neill slotted into the empty net. Philip Donnelly, one of three players drafted into a changed line-up, occasionally created moments of promise, but wasted a great chance later in the half. Set up by Michael Ward’s enterprising approach play, the teenager miscued his shot when a clean strike would surely have posed problems for Keenan.. No matter. Dungannon continued to press and probe, and another venture forward from Donnelly handed them a lifeline in the 32nd minute. An innocuous challenge by David McAlinden resulted in a penalty. The decision was harsh at best, but justice was done when Dermot McCaffrey’s kick was parried away by Keenan. Carrick remained a threat and Paul Heatley had a chance to double their lead soon afterwards. Sent through on goal, he opted for a second touch when it wasn’t needed, allowing Morgan to intercept. Another of the recalled players, PJ Lavery, and Ward both had sight of goal towards the end of the half, albeit neither could take advantage. The same two tested Keenan in the early stages of the second period. Ward’s angled strike on the hour was easy for the ‘keeper, the thumping 25-yard strike from Lavery moments later less so, but still dealt with.. The pressure was building, however, and in the 71st minute it finally told. Ryan O’Neill played a free-kick across to Topley and his 30-yard effort flashed past Keenan, perhaps a little too easily given his earlier heroics.. It breathed new life into Dungannon’s challenge. Robinson, not content with a point, dispatched three attacking players from the bench. Stefan Lavery had an instant impact, supplying a cross for Ward to head wide. He also played a big hand in the goal which gave Dungannon an 88th minute lead. His pass released Campbell, who advanced forward before sliding the ball across to another substitute, Forker, who converted with a neat finish. The goal floored Carrick, and their night took another disappointing turn when Deans turned Campbell’s shot into his own net in stoppage time. DGN SWIFTS: Morgan, O’Neill, McCaffrey, McClean, Montgomery, Fitzpatrick, PJ Lavery, Ward (C Forker, 83), Topley, Donnelly (Campbell, 72), McGerrigan (S Lavery, 62) Subs not used: A Forker, Murphy CARRICK RANGERS: Keenan, Murray, Hogan, Hutchinson (Deans, 67), Lagan, McAlinden, Owens, Anderson (Smith, 80), O’Neill, McDowell, Heatley Subs not used: Valko, Harmon, McClean Referee: Mervyn Smyth (Belfast)