WICKLOW ROVERS AFC CLUB NOTES WEEK ENDING 11th JUNE 2023
On the junior front the 12A’s had a good 3-0 victory over Coolboy Rangers on Wednesday night. Mikey O’Neill fired home an excellent brace with Finn Murphy netting the third in a fantastic team display. On the same night the 12C's went down 3-1 away to a good Newtown Juniors B side. It proved to be an exciting tussle between the two teams. Casey Brennan kept his hot streak in front of goal going with the Rovers goal for his seventh of the season. Our 13B's recorded a tough 3-2 away win over Enniskerry, Matas Araminas, Joseph Morrissey and Aiden Kelly scored the all-important goals to claim three good points in the shield. On Thursday night the 13A’s kicked off their shield campaign with a tough 3-2 away win over Arklow United. After a sluggish start and falling a goal behind the lads came roaring back to win 3-2. David McCormack, Kuba Cielecki and an own goal accounted for the Rovers tally. In a good team performance Jack Madden and Richie Carton came in for a special mention. On Saturday, our 12A's kept themselves firmly in the title shake up with a fantastic 3-0 away win over Arklow Town. Star of the show was Alessio Coppola who fired home a clinical hat-trick. Rovers showed some great attacking football, but their defence were rock solid throughout in a good team display. The 12B's recorded a magnificent and well-deserved victory over Arklow United B at Whitegates. They were one down at the break, but they made their dominance count after the restart. First Eoghan Daye levelled matters after he smashed to the roof of the net from an Eoghan Quinn assist. With time running out Lukas Araminas popped up with a deserved winner with virtually the last kick of the game. This was an excellent all round team performance, thanks to Arklow for the game. On Sunday the 12C’s made the short journey to Shamrock Park to take on neighbours Rathnew B. After a tight encounter Rathnew ran out 2-0 winners. Rovers put in a good team performance against a good Rathnew team but just couldn’t find the net. Big thanks to our neighbours for a good sporting game. The under 13A’s maintained their place at the top of the table with a comfortable victory over a spirited Ashford Rovers team. Sam Conyard helped himself to a brace with Kale Conyard, Richard Carton, Tommy Morrissey, Daniel Connolly, David McCormack, and Robbie McCoy all hitting the back of the net in a good team display. Thanks to Ashford for the game. Our under 15’s expected a tough encounter away to Roundwood and that’s exactly what they got. At the end of a highly competitive encounter Rovers came out on top winning 2-0. David Johnston and Jack O’Leary scored the all-important goals which sees the lads move three points clear of Roundwood at the top. Big thanks to Roundwood for a very competitive game.
Our annual summer camps are open for bookings. Week 1 will run from Monday 17th July to Thursday 20th July; Week 2 runs from Monday 24th July to Thursday 27th July. The camp will run from 10am to 2pm daily and the cost is €75 per child with discount for 2 or more children from the same family. Every participant will receive a jersey. All children should bring a packed lunch, drink, rain jacket, football boots and shin guards. To book your place use the following link: https://wicklowroversafc.com/categories/camp/products or alternatively you can contact any committee member.
The club’s weekly junior football academy continues every Saturday morning [weather permitting] under the watchful eye of senior club coaches Johnny Dunne and Jimmy Nolan. The academy takes place on the club grounds at Whitegates and is open to all kids from the age of 3 years to 8 years. The academy starts at 11 o’clock and finishes at 12. There is no need for registration so you can come along to any week that suits. Come along and learn the skills of football while having fun and enjoyment, it’s a great way of meeting new friends as you learn the skills as you get prepared for the introduction to participate in organised league football in the coming years. It is a very good way for the kids to meet new friends and interact with others, all the kids are put in their relevant age groups and its open to boys and girls. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Everyone at Wicklow Rovers AFC would like to extend their sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Kevin Byrne, 5 Rocky Road, Wicklow Town who sadly passed away recently. Kevin’s son Kevin junior was a past chairman of our club and gave many years service to the club. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Betty, Son Kevin, Daughters Siobhan, Nina and Claire, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family, and friends. May he rest in peace.
Anyone with anything for our club notes, Facebook page or our club website can contact me by email at jimmy.nolan09@hotmail.com or by text to 087-9108706. For all news regarding the club, check out our club website at www.wicklowroversafc.com or the club Facebook page.
