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www.cherryorchardfc.ie No. 104, March 2011 Keith Fahey Savours Carling Cup Success Congratulations to Keith Fahey, who helped Birmingham City capture their first trophy since 1963 when they beat Arsenal 2-1 in a great Carling Cup final at Wembley on 27th February. Keith had a fine match in City’s midfield and was agonisingly close to scoring after 58 minutes, when his shot from the edge of the penalty area came back off the inside of the post. Keith is the second former Orchard player to achieve League Cup success, Dave Langan having been a member of the Oxford Utd team that beat QPR 3-0 in the 1986 final. Arsenal of course, was Keith’s first professional club when he left Cherry Orchard in 1998. He was transferred to Aston Villa two years later but homesickness continued to be a problem and Keith returned to in 2003. He rebuilt his career with St. Patrick’s Athletic and has not looked back since transferring to Birmingham in January 2009. Keith has since graduated to senior international football, scoring against Armenia and Wales this season and we hope his career continues it’s upward curve.

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News & Views

Four Old Boys Play Against Cyprus Conor Clifford (Notts County – on loan from Chelsea) started and Jamie Devitt (Hull Conor Sammon Makes City), Enda Premier Debut Stevens (Shamrock Well done to Conor Sammon, who made his first appearance for Wigan Athletic Rovers) and Conor Clifford Mikey Collins since his 31st January transfer from (APEP, Cyprus) – who all played for Kilmarnock as a 84th minute substitute the same Orchard team – came on in the 1-0 defeat by Manchester City at as substitutes as the Republic of Eastlands on 5th March. Conor came Ireland drew 0-0 with Cyprus in an very close to scoring an equaliser and under 21 international friendly in we hope he builds on a good start for Larnaca on 9th February. his new club.

Jamie Devitt

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Secretary’s Report

KEITH FAHEY HELPS BIRMINGHAM CITY WIN CARLING CUP FINAL

The big story since our last edition in In the SFAI Cups, the under 12s, 13s my opinion is Keith Fahey helping and 16s progressed to the next Birmingham City to beat Arsenal in a round of their competitions, but cracking Carling Cup final at unfortunately the 15 Premier team’s Wembley. Keith has described it as great run of success came to an end. the best day of his life and one can The under 15s record of winning understand why. And his success three national cups in succession is should be an inspiration to any an exceptional one and I applaud young player for whom a move to a their success. professional club in England or Scotland does not work out as well John Cleaver as was hoped. Keith has shown that Cherry Orchard if you persevere you can come back Schoolboys Secretary and have a good career, so well done to him.

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Match CHERRY ORCHARD JAKE CAREY Report ANDY O’REILLY SEAN TUNNEY KEANE CULLY CONOR KANE RONNIE NTUMBA WILLO MCADAMS SEAN WHELAN IAN MURPHY TREVOR CLARKE JAMIE AHERNE

Substitutes: Glen Murphy for I. Murphy (34 mins), Ryan O’Connor for C. Kane (35 mins) 26th February 2011 Team Managers: George Johnston, Don O’Reilly & Paul Clegg. U12 SFAI Norton Cup The Lawn Cherry Orchard 6 Midleton AFC 1 Referee: Mr. J. Clarke ORCHARD QUICKLY INTO THEIR STRIDE

The home side progressed to the next Ronnie Ntumba rounded Midleton round of the national cup with a goalkeeper Kieran O’Reilly following a comfortable win in this game which was Willo McAdams pass but was unable to played in breezy conditions on The get his shot on target and Ian Murphy Lawn. Quickly into their stride, the shot wide following good approach play Orchard scored twice in the opening 11 by Andy O’Reilly and Trevor Clarke, minutes and the outcome never really before Ryan O’Regan had a chance for the visitors three minutes from the looked in doubt after that. break, but he miskicked when in a good Willo McAdams and Trevor Clarke both position. came close to scoring before the The Orchard extended their lead 3 opening goal arrived after 9 minutes, minutes into the second half when Trevor Clarke scoring from Ian Murphy’s Ronnie Ntumba’s pass allowed Jamie pass. And two minutes later it was 2-0, Aherne to round the goalkeeper and when Ian Murphy scored from close score. Midleton goalkeeper Kieran range following good play by Trevor O’Reilly saved well from Willo McAdams Clarke and Willo McAdams. and Trevor Clarke and visitors midfielder

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CHERRY ORCHARD U12 PREMIER 2010/11 Back row (left to right): John Ross Wilson, Conor Kane, Sean Tunney, Ian Murphy, Keane Cully, Sean Whelan, Ryan O’Connor. Front Row: Trevor Clarke, Glen Lynch, Jake Carey, Andy O’Reilly, William McAdams, Jamie Aherne.

Conor Molloy struck the crossbar with a fine free kick Jamie Smyth and Luke from 35 yards, before Andy O’Reilly added a fourth goal for Gallagher Play in Italy the home side, when he touched Jamie Smith (Newcastle home a Glen Murphy drive, with Utd) was in the Republic eleven minutes remaining. of Ireland team beaten 1-0 Christian Daly pulled a goal back by Italy in an under 17 for the visitors two minutes friendly in Casarno on 8th from time when he rounded February. Luke Gallagher of the 16 Premier side Jake Carey following a free kick Jamie Smith by Conor Molloy, before Willo played when the teams McAdams flicked home a fifth met again two days later Orchard goal after Keane Cully and this time Ireland won lifted the ball into the box. And 1-0. And Luke had the Glen Murphy completed the additional satisfaction of scoring in stoppage time when being chosen as Ireland’s he headed home a fine cross by Man of the Match by his team mates. Trevor Clarke. Luke Gallagher

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Scoreboard Cherry Orchard scores first

UNDER 7A 27th February Home Farm Away League 3 – 0 6th March WFTA Away League 4 – 0

UNDER 7C 19th February Greenhill Boys Home League 2 – 3 26th February Park Celtic Away League 1 – 1 6th March Firhouse Carmel Away League 3 – 1

UNDER 8A SATURDAY 12th February St Kevins Away League 2 – 3 19th February Lourdes Celtic Away League 3 – 2 26th February St Francis Home League 1 – 2 5th March Templeogue Utd Home League 1 – 1

UNDER 8A SUNDAY 20th February St Kevins Away League 2 – 4 27th February Shelbourne Home League 1 – 3 6th March Kilnamanagh Home League 0 – 2

UNDER 9A 12th February Belvedere Home League 0 – 3 19th February Lourdes Celtic Away League 4 – 0 26th February St Kevins Home League 0 – 5 5th March Phoenix FC Away League 1 – 0

UNDER 9A1 20th February St Josephs Home League 6 – 1 6th March WFTA Away League 2 – 1

UNDER 10A 12th February Ballyoulster Home League 0 – 2 19th February Phoenix FC Away League 0 – 1 5th March Naas FC Home League 2 – 1

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UNDER 12 PREMIER 12th February St Kevins Home Tony Ryan Cup 0 – 1 26th February Midleton AFC (Cork) Home SFAI Norton Cup 6 – 1 5th March Malahide Utd Away League 2 – 4

UNDER 13 PREMIER 12th February Esker Celtic Away Liam Brady Cup 2 – 0 27th February Leeds AFC (Cork) Away SFAI Troy Cup 3 – 0 5th March Shamrock Rovers Home Liam Brady Cup 2 – 0

UNDER 14 PREMIER 12th February Home Farm Away Thunder Cup 1 – 2 26th February St Josephs Away League 0 – 1 5th March Templeogue Utd Away League 1 – 1

UNDER 15 PREMIER 27th February Crumlin Utd Away SFAI Evans Cup 0 – 1

UNDER 16 PREMIER 27th February Belvedere Away Paul McGrath Cup 0 – 1 5th March Rathkeale FC (Limerick) Away SFAI Barry Cup 1 – 1 (3-2 pens)

SENIOR SUNDAY 12th February St Pats CYM Away League 1 – 1 20th February Celbridge Town Home Metropolitan Cup 2 – 3 27th February Glebe North Home Charlie Cahill Cup 1 – 2 6th March Belgrove Home FAI Intermediate Cup qtr final 1 – 1

SENIOR SATURDAY 20th February Hanover Harps (Carlow) Away Leinster Junior Cup 1 – 3 26th February Dublin Bus Away League 3 – 1

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News & Views

Jonathan Daly Keeps Utd In The Cup Well done to Jonathan Daly, whose 73rd minute equaliser gave holders Dundee Utd, who also had Sean Dillon in their side, a 2-2 draw with Motherwell in their Scottish Cup quarter final tie at Tannadice on 13th March. Three days earlier Jonathan had scored a stoppage time winner in the 2-1 home win over Hamilton in the SPL.

CHERRY ORCHARD 8A SUNDAY 2010/11 Back row (left to right): Alex Dunne, Cian Tunney, Sean Martin, Lewis Reddy, Sean O’Mahony. Front row: Ciaran Coady, Eoin Murray, Glenn Farrell, James Dunne, Craig Purcell.

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Two U12s on Mark for DDSL Well done to Trevor Clarke and Sean Whelan of the 12 Premier team who were amongst the goals for the DDSL squad when they took on the Academy teams of three clubs in England between 19th-21st February. Sean scored in a 3-2 win over Manchester Utd, while Trevor netted twice in the 4-4 draw against Blackburn and was also on the mark in a Trevor Clarke Sean Whelan 5-4 success over Bolton Wanderers.

CHERRY ORCHARD 10A 2010/11 Back row (left to right): Sean Hyland, Seamus Curley, Jason Whelan, Bradley Reddy, Oisin O’Reilly, Eoin Galavin. Front Row: Lee Raymond, Dillon Fox Reynolds, Daniel Kearney, James Ryan, Stephen O’Reilly.

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CHERRY ORCHARD

KEITH GALLAGHER Match COLM DALY PADDY McNEVIN MARC NOTARO MATTHEW ROCHE Report IAN McNEILL CONOR TREACY ALAN McNEVIN ADAM CROWTHER PHILIP O’CONNOR LEE COLLINS

Substitutes: Subs: James Fullam for A. McNevin (94 mins), David Sullivan for L. Collins (105 mins), Wayne Greaves for 13th March 2011 M. Roche (117 mins), Keith Conroy, Craig O’Brien. FAI Intermediate Cup Team Managers: Paul Doyle & Tony O’Connor Whitehall Belgrove 0 Cherry Orchard 1 Referee: Mr E. Rogers Report and photos courtesy of the Evening Herald

Cherry Orchard’s Lee Collins in chase for the ball with Belgrove’s James Duff

Cherry Orchard are just one win away the Division 1 side. McNeill’s stunning from their first FAI Intermediate Cup strike sets the Orchard up with a semi- final appearance in nine years after they final date with Sacred Heart who got the better of Belgrove by a goal to produced a remarkable performance in nil, after 120 minutes of battling cup Cork to defeat Youghal Utd. football at Whitehall. The goal aside, it was the visitors that The only goal of the game arrived after had the better of the chances, in 103 minutes of this epic battle when Ian particular Philip O’Connor, who McNeill caught Alan cosgrove off his managed to carve out several decent line to loop a wonderful effort over the opportunities during the course of the Belgrove goalkeeper to win the game for game. O’Connor was the first to get

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CHERRY ORCHARD SENIORS SUNDAY 2010/11 Back row (left to right): Adam Crowther, Lee Collins, Paddy McNevin, Keith Gallagher, Conor Treacy, Matthew Roche. Front Row: Colm Daly, Ian McNeill, Marc Notaro, Alan McNevin, Philip O’Connor.

sight of the goal after only 10 minutes Rockey O’Brien’s outfit continued to when he burst through the Grove cover, press and Stephen Hickey worked but Alan Cosgrove stayed big to block Orchard netminder Keith Gallagher on a the Orchard striker’s shot. O’Connor’s couple of occasions from free kicks as pace was again causing the home side the Grove looked to snatch the victory some concern and he managed to escape late in the game. Belgrove didn’t let up clear of his marker only to fire weakly at in extra time and the Orchard looked to Cosgrove. be there for the taking. The Grove had plenty of possession in Then with just three minutes left in the the first half without ever hurting the first half of extra time the Orchard hit visitors, were let off the hook just after the winner when McNeill when McNeill the break when O’Connor turned Conor looped his brilliant effort over Cosgrove Treacy’s cross inches wide from six yards from 20 yards. out. The home side managed to drag O’Brien reacted with a brave move as he themselves back into the game in the went three at the back but, despite their closing stages and started to carve out late pressure, they failed to conjure up a some opportunities. Chris Allen had a life saving goal as the Orchard put their shot tipped wide while Adam bodies on the line to protect their lead. Shahabadene headed just over.

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