KERRY SCHOOLBOYS TEAM OF THE WEEK ;
Well done to Adam Ward from St Brendans Park Fc U15’s who made the Kerry schoolboys and girls soccer league team of the week .

RESULTS ;
U11 Kerry Cup Semi-Finals
Listowel A 2-2 Park A , Park won 5-4 on Penalties
U11 Kerry Shield Semi-Finals
Park B 1-1 Killarney Athletic , Park won 9-8 on Penalties .
U13 Daly’s Supervalu Premier
Park A 6-1 Ballyhar
U13 Daly’s Supervalu Div.1
Killarney Celtic C 1-3 Park B .
U13 John Joe Naughton Cup Semi-Finals
Park A 2-1 Ballyhar .
U13 Daly’s Supervalu Div.2 Plate
Park C 0-6 Fenit .
U14 Tom Hayes Cup Semi-Final
Park A 7-1 Killorglin A
U15 Killarney Plaza Premier
Park A 2-2 Tralee Dynamos
U15 Kerry Cup Semi-Final
Park A 3-0 Castleisland .
U15 Kerry Cup Shield Semi-Finals
Killarney Athletic 2-3 Park B .
Jimmy Falvey Youth Cup
Park Fc 2-2 Fenit Samphires
Denny Premier A
Dingle Bay Rovers 0-4 Park Fc

ACADEMY SEASON;
Our academy for ages 5 to 10 years continues every Saturday . All our coaches are fully qualified so your child is guaranteed the very best of Coaching .Proof of this is that our academy has been running since 2006 and over 100 kids attend every Saturday. The U6’s , U7’s and U8’s will be from 1.00pm- 2.15pm and this will be followed by the U9’s and U10’s from 2.45pm-4.15pm . Please insure that you bring Shin pads, water, jackets etc. All parents are welcome to watch the whole session or arrive a little early to see how much fun their child is having. If you would like to get involved yourself in any way, just ask one of our coaches for assistance on how to do this. For any questions or comments please email academy@stbrendansparkfc.com .

REPORTS;
(U15) Cup Semi Final ;
Park Fc 3-0 Castleisland Afc
Three quality goals, two from Dan Goggin and one from Michael Slattery helped Park progress to their second Kerry cup final in a row.
Having secured the league a week earlier one could have excused the Park lads for taking the foot off the pedal. But that would be to underestimate the dogged determination in this team. They always seem hungry for more.
Goals will always win games but special mention must go to the outstanding Park defence who were once again magnificent. Their challenge now is to repeat this performance in the final.
Starting well, and despite Castleisland pressing high up the pitch, Park created chance after chance. Michael Slattery hit the post after two minutes and also had two other chances saved well by the Castleisland keeper in the 25th And 27th minutes. The young Castleisland keeper also kept out Kevin Browne and Robin McCarthy in between Slattery’s attempts and looked to be in for one of those nights players only dream of. It wasn’t to be though and it was a superb Park team goal on thirty five minutes that eventually broke the deadlock.
Dylan Casey calmly picked out Sean Carmody in midfield and his perfect through ball to Michael O’Gara put the pacey winger in behind the Castleisland cover. He could have shot himself. Instead O’Gara steadied himself and showing maturity beyond his years unselfishly picked out the unmarked Dan Goggin who slotted his shot to the back of the Castleisland net. It gave the home side a lead they would never relinquish.
Eight minutes into the second half Goggin bagged his second. Again a good move. Kevin Browne’s fine ball to Slattery was followed by an equally fine ball to Dan Goggin who still had plenty to do when he received the ball on the left wing. Ducking and weaving like Katie Taylor in an Olympic final Goggin somehow stuck the ball into the Castleisland net from an awkward angle. His agility was mimicked on the sideline by his dad who was seen doing cartwheels and backflips and claiming all the credit for Dan’s prowess in front of goal.
Fair play to the Castleisland lads who never gave up. Shay Walsh and Ben Cooney in particular ran themselves to a standstill and the Castleisland back four stood strong in the face of constant pressure. They never resorted to foul means but gave their all for the cause. A credit to Georgie and his mentors.
Goggin could have sealed his hat trick but the Castleisland keeper again saved when a save looked unlikely. Kevin Browne then had a goal ruled out before, finally, Slattery stepped up to seal the deal with five minutes left to play. A typical run across the box and a strike worthy of winning the game flew into the top left hand corner of the Castleisland net and at last their resistance was broken.
3-0 was a fair reflection of the game but Park will know a similar performance won’t be enough against Camp or Killarney Celtic in the final. Both teams have caused Park plenty of problems in recent league games and in Genie Farrell, Kevin Boyle and Liam Shine they have experienced heads plotting Park’s downfall. It’s a game to look forward to, whoever we play.
Thank you to the parents, friends and club members who supported us on the night. Thanks also to the ref, Martin Courtney, who was firm and fair with both teams and let the game flow as much as he could.
We play Dynamos at home on Saturday in our final home league of the season at 4.15pm. Your support would be appreciated at that game and in the Cup final.
Panel: Thomas Burke, James Rusk, Matt Lukco, Dylan Casey, Adam Ward, Michael O’Gara, Raul Vnzcel, Sean Carmody, Kevin Browne, Dan Goggin, Ruairi O’Kelly, Niall Sertutxa, Robin McCarthy, Jake Deering & Michael Slattery .

(U15) Premier ;
Park A 2-2 Tralee Dynamos A
With little more than local pride to play for, both teams served up a decent game for spectators at the Park last Saturday. Park were missing quite a few from their squad but it was probably the fact that this was their third game in ten days, along with all their other sporting activities, that lead to a very sluggish opening 20 minutes.
Sean Carmody came very close to opening the scoring in the fifth minute when his free from 30 yards out was just over the top but that was as good as it got for Park in the opening quarter. When Darragh Louth was brought down by Adam Ward ten minutes in, Kevin Williams stepped up to drive his penalty past stand in keeper Michael Slattery.
More pressure from Dynamos, and indifferent play from the Park, saw the Dynamos lads win a series of corners and frees which would eventually yield a dividend. Poor marking and commitment at the back post gave a Dynamos player loads of time to fire in their second and put them 2-0 up.
Were Park about to lose their unbeaten record in Kerry this season? Questions were certainly being asked.
Thomas Burke was beginning to settle down up front for the Park and it was one of his mazy dribbles and crosses which finally got the Park off the mark and back into the game. Eight minutes before the break he went on a run and fired in a cross which was diverted into his own net by the unlucky Williams.
Five minutes later a wonderful run and link up with Jake Deering saw James Rusk find himself with a real scoring opportunity but the Dynamos defence just scrambled the ball away as Rusk was about to pull the trigger.
All the pressure was coming from the Park boys now and eventually they got their reward.
Right on the stroke of half time, Dynamos failed to clear Adam Ward’s corner and after what seemed like an eternity Matt Lukco finally took charge of proceedings to slam home the equaliser.
That was to be the finish of the scoring but only heaven knows how. Chances at both ends that should have been converted, and good saves from both keepers, meant honours would be shared. Indeed the final action of the game saw a ball bobble around the Park area, hit players and the post and somehow stay out. A draw between these two good young sets of players was just reward for an entertaining afternoon’s soccer. One of the highlights of the second half was the performance of young Padraig McCannon who handled himself very well on his first competitive outing for the U-15s.
Afterwards Padraig Hartnett, secretary of the Kerry Schoolboys league was on hand to present a trophy to Kerry Premier League winning captain Michael Slattery.
Training resumes on Tuesday night in preparation for the Kerry Cup Final. Players to be there at 7.40pm
Panel vs Dynamos: Michael Slattery, Matt Lukco, Adam Ward, Sean Carmody, Jake Deering, Kevin Browne, Michael O’Gara, James Rusk, Ruairi O’Kelly, Thomas Burke, Niall Sertutxa and Padraig McCannon. Special thanks to Seb for providing cover in case of injuries.

(U15) ;Kerry Cup Shield Semi-Final ,
Killarney Athletic 2-3 Park B
On an overcast Saturday afternoon the game got under way with the Park making an attack from the start with Aaron running down the wing and takes a shot but the keeper puts it out for a corner which Conor O’Brien takes and Conor Higgins header is saved by the keeper. Dean puts a great cross into the box but Aaron’s shot goes wide once again, Park mount another attack Jack takes the ball forward and passes the ball to Shane who slots it through to Conor whose shot goes wide.
The game is well in the control of Park and they mount attack after attack but sees most of their shots going wide of the target ,Aaron slides in for a tackle and puts the ball out for a throw and is lucky not to be sent off. The Park defence John ,James , Jack and Dean are playing outstanding football clearing everything that is thrown at them and only for lady luck not being on their side they should be at least 3 goals up.James takes a free kick and Nemanja gets the ball but it is kicked out for a throw the ball comes in again but once again the shot goes wide. Killarney mount a rare attack and bring the ball down the field and gain a free kick outside the 18 yard box it goes high over the top of the Park players and bounces high over Park keeper David’s head into the back of the net 1-0 Killarney. Shane takes a shot but once again goes wide this concludes the first half.
Second half gets under way James takes a free kick which Conor puts through to Nemanja but again shot goes wide, Dean takes a throw to Josh who heads the ball on to Conor who shoots wide, another attack Jack brings the ball forward passes to Nemanja to Shane who slots the ball through to Aaron but his shot goes over the top of the crossbar. Dean takes a free kick and John flicks it on to Aaron who hits the crossbar, Dylan heads the ball down to Aaron who passes to John and then back to Aaron but the keeper saves his shot, Dylan gets the ball in midfield passes to John who rounds a player and passes to Aaron in the six yard box but once again the keeper saves ,nothing seems to be going right for Aaron who is getting plenty of ball in the penalty area but just can’t finish it off and leaves the Park trailing. Killarney mount another attack and bring the ball up the field flick the ball over the top of the oncoming keeper and slot it into the back of the net to make it 2-0. All though Park had most of the play they just could not put the ball in the net and now feel the game is slipping away from them but they keep advancing and James takes a free kick just outside the box it rebounds back out to him and he takes a shot and puts it in the back of the net 2-1.
Time is now slipping and Park get a corner and Conor O’Brien takes it and floats a lovely ball into the six yard box and John connects with a flying header into the back of the net to make it 2-2. Park now have their heads up and start to take the upper hand once again but shots from Conor, John and Aaron are all wide , Dylan heads wide from a corner , then John is brought down and a free kick taken sees Conor shoot wide of the target .Despite the amount of chances Park had and failed to connect, they made a brilliant comeback from 2 goals down and it was looking like extra time was on the cards they got a corner in the dying seconds of the game Conor takes it and floats it high into the six yard box and Shane jumps thrusts his head back and with full force heads the ball towards the goal low into the back of the net to make the final score Killarney 2 Park 3. This was a brilliant display and a great achievement by the Park players who despite being 2 goals down never gave up and were rewarded with a place in the final but for the lack of finishing it could have been a much higher score and a more comfortable win so great credit to all the players you deserve your victory.
Team ; David ,John ,Jack ,James ,Dean , Josh , Aaron , Shane ,Conor , Nemanja , Conor , Dylan , Mike , Jamal
M.O.M. Jack O’Donoghue.

(U13) John Joe Naughton Cup Semi- Final:
Park FC 2 – 1 Ballyhar
The Park Lads hosted Ballyhar yesterday in the Kerry Cup Semi-Final, this was the second time the teams met in the past few days with the Park taking the win last Tuesday night in the league with a scoreline of 6-1 with Sean McGrath on fire scoring 5 with a man of the match performance.
With a final place was up for grabs nothing would be taken for granted bt the Park who were hoping to reach there 2nd consecutive Cup final and Ballyhar were looking to avenge their defeat earlier in the week, both ingredients would serve up for a tight affair, with the Park taking the spoils 2-1 in the end.
The park started brightly passing and moving the ball with good composure and dominated the middle third with Junior,Colin and Kevin controlling midfield.
Ballyhar were playing a defensive game with 5 at the back and trying to hit the Park on the break with the ball over the top from the back but to be fair to the Park central defence of Tide & Cian coped well clearing their lines with purpose, both full backs of Rhys and Darragh were covering well and raided down the flanks at every chance.
The first real chance came to Mervin who had switched with colin upfront, a fine ball thru the channels from junior in to Mervin’s feet saw him try to chip the keeper but it was too high and sailed over the bar.The park continued to dominate put failed to breakdown a resilient defence and the half ended up nil all.

With everything to play for and with slight wind at their back the park continued to press forward in the 2nd half and 5 mins in were rewarded with a nice cross from mervin on the right into Sean who jinked in front of goal and managed to squeeze the ball thru the visitors defenders just past the keeper inside the right post 1-0 up and the park were now pushing forward at every occasion looking for a second. 8 mins later and Sean became the provider with mervin taking on a short pass in front of goal and coolly side footed the ball to the right of the keeper, 2-0. Shortly after Nathan came in for Liam on the left to inject a bit of pace into the play as the Park looked to close out the tie and was unlucky not to score after latching onto another fine cross from mervin to see his point blank volley stopped by the keeper, an fine instinctive save.

2 mins later the visitors drew one back from a rare defensive error from the Park with Gavin only managingto parry the ball to the oncoming forward who slotted to the net. A tense final few mins for the park who battled hard as Ballyhar pushed forward for the equaliser.

The final whistle and to the delight of the Home support the Park Lads held on to reach their second successive Cup Final.

Well done lads hopefully we can one step further this season!

The Park management would like to thank the 2 new boys from the U12’s Jamie and Cian who came into the squad at short notice, unfortunately we weren’t able to get them game time due the tight nature of the game

Also many thanks to the home supporters who helped to cheer the lads on to victory and over the winning line.

Players of Note: Sean, Mervin, Kevin, Conor, Junior ,Cian, Rhys, Nathan

Man of the Match: Darragh Moriarty

Squad on the Day: Gavin Doody, Kevin Goulding, Armin Heinrich, Junior Ankomah, Colin Walsh, Mervyn Shalemba, Nathan Gleeson, Liam Tobin, Sean McGrath, , Conor O’ Sullivan, Tide Osinubi, Rhys Keane, Darragh Moriarty, Cian Purcell, Jamie Fitzgerald, Cian Brosnan, Greg Scanlon (Injured).

Reminder: Training times next will be Mon and Fri @ 7-8pm. We have some crucial league games coming up over the next couple of weeks and the Cup Final so if the squad is to have any success this season, all players need to attend all training sessions!!

(U11) Kerry Cup Semi-Final ;

Listowel A 2-2 Park A , Park won 5-4 on penalties .

Everyone that was at this game on Saturday morning saw two very evenly matched teams play for a place in the u11 Kerry Cup final. It was a big occasion for the boys as it was their first semi-final and there was certainly some nerves around. It’s never easy to reach a final and this proved to be the case again.

The first half started with Listowel on top, seeming to be first to each ball and when we did manage to get the ball we were losing possession a little too easily. It was important for the team to weather the early storm. Liam was doing really well in goals to keep the ball out and with Jack, Edward, Josh and Ben in front of him they were managing to keep things level. As the half wore on the Park boys started to get some control in midfield where Darragh, Conor and Cianan were being made to work really hard to try to get some ball into Colin up front. At this stage the game was nip and tuck and looked like it was going to go the distance. Sean came on in defence, Danny and David in midfield and Cillian up front. We still were struggling to get the upper hand and were limited to a couple of long range efforts on goal which their keeper did well to keep out. Listowel continued to be a threat.

Having got through the first half at 0-0 we were confident that the lads were going to be stronger in the 2nd half and so it proved to be. We started much better and started to create some chances. With about 10 minutes gone in the second half Colin cut in from the left and struck a shot into the top right corner of the net. One up and starting to play. A second goal came a few minutes later when the ball broke to Conor at the edge of the box and he hit it first time into the corner. 2-0 and things looking good. At this stage Listowel pushed everything forward trying to get back into the game and for the most part we were defending really well but starting to play deeper and deeper to see out to the final whistle. However, things were going to change and did so really quickly. Listowels first goal came from a breaking ball at the edge of the box which was hit through a sea of legs and into the goal, 2-1 and nerves appearing again. The lads regrouped and were nearly there. The last play of the game was a corner to Listowel which Liam did well to punch out but it fell to a Listowel foot and with the last kick of the game the ball hit the crossbar and bounced agonisingly over the line. 2-2 and we were going to Extra Time.

Injury Time and Penalties

The boys were understandably disappointed and we worried how they might react to what had just happened. We need not have worried. They battled really hard for the 10 minutes each way but no goal came to either side even though both sides went close. And so it was penalties.

The penalties were as nerve wreaking as the rest of the game had been. Having missed our first two penalties things weren’t looking positive but Liam had managed to save their first penalty. We scored our next three and Listowel scored two and missed one…..sudden death. Both teams scored their sixth penalty and when Cillian score the seventh the pressure was on the Listowel player who missed. We were through to the final.

Penalties are a really tough way to lose and while we are delighted to get through we also have a thought for Listowel who played very well in a sporting contest.

P.R.O Contact

If you have any thing you feel is of interest for the St Brendans Park Fc notes please get in touch. You can contact me at Tknocka74@hotmail.com . Our Club website is available on www.stbrendansparkfc.com where you will also find links to our Facebook and Twitter club pages . All coaches are asked to submit match reports and squad photos as soon as they can after matches so that they can be posted on the website .

FIXTURES ;
Tuesday 28th April 2015
U14 Foundation Sports Premier
Park A v Tralee Dynamos A 6.00pm
U14 Foundation Sports Div.2
Park B v Listowel C 7.30pm
U16 Trophy World Div.2
Park B v Castlemaine 7.00pm
Wednesday 29th April 2015
U16 Trophy World Div.1
Ballyhar v Park A 7.00pm
Thursday 30th April 2015
U12 JK Sports Premier
Camp A v Park A 7.00pm
U12 JK Sports Div.2
Park B v Tralee Dynamos B 7.00pm
U15 Killarney Plaza Premier
Listowel A v Park A 7.00pm
Friday 1st May 2015
U13 Daly’s Supervalu Premier
Park A v Listowel A 7.00pm
Saturday 2nd May 2015
U11 Tournament Venue Christy Leahy Park 1.00pm .
Park FC, Listowel Celtic, Asdee
Fenit, Castleisland, Camp Juniors
Tralee Dynamos, LB Rovers
U12 JK Sports Div.2
Tralee Dynamos B v Park C 11.45am
Sunday 3rd May 2015
Greyhound Bar KO Cup 1st Round
Park Fc v Ballymac Galaxy 2.30pm .
Monday 4th May 2015
U15 Killarney Plaza Div.1
Park B v Killarney Athletic 11.45am
Tuesday 5th May 2015
U13 Daly’s Supervalu Premier
Park A v Tralee Dynamos A 7.00pm.
U16 Trophy World Div.2
Park B v Listowel B 7.00pm .

KERRY SCHOOLBOYS TEAM OF THE WEEK ;
Well done to Jamie Fitzgerald from St Brendans Park Fc U12’s who made the Kerry schoolboys and girls soccer league team of the week .

RESULTS ;
U12 John Murphy Cup Semi-Finals
Park A 3-0 Inter Kenmare .

U13 Daly’s Supervalu Premier

Park A v Ballyhar   7oc

U15 Kerry Cup Semi-Final

Park A v Castleisland   7oc

Thursday 23rd April

U14 Tom Hayes Cup Semi-Final

Park A v Killorglin A   6-45

Friday 24th April

U13 Daly’s Supervalu Div.2 Plate

Park C v Fenit    7oc

Saturday 25th April 2015

U11 Kerry Cup Semi-Finals

Listowel A v Park A   10-30

U11 Kerry Shield Semi-Finals

Park B v Killarney Athletic  10-30

U13 Daly’s Supervalu Div.1

Killarney Celtic C v Park B  10-30

U13 John Joe Naughton Cup Semi-Finals

Park A v Ballyhar   10-30

U15 Killarney Plaza Premier

Park A v Tralee Dynamos  12-30

U15 Kerry Cup Shield Semi-Finals

Killarney Athletic v Park B  12oc

Jimmy Falvey Youths Cup 1st Round

Park Fc  v  Fenit Samphires  2-30

Sunday 26th April

Denny Premier A

Dingle Bay Rovers  v  Park Fc   11-30

Tuesday 28th April

U14 Foundation Sports Premier  

Park A v Tralee Dynamos  7-00

U16 Trophy World Div.2

Park B v Castlemaine   7-00

Slí Eile Play Therapy – Our website sponsor ;
We are proud to announce Slí Eile Play Therapy as our new website sponsor. Slí Eile Play Therapy are based in Manor, Tralee (next to Wadding’s Butchers) and assist children who may need help in dealing with emotional, behavioural and/or psychological difficulties. Slí Eile also provide parental guidance and support. Owner and Play therapist of Slí Eile Laura O’ Carroll felt that St Brendan’s Park FC and Slí Eile were an ideal fit as “The Park provide a very healthy environment for children to develop sports wise and socially and our aim is also to help children develop and deal with issues on a more personal level.

ACADEMY SEASON;
Our academy for ages 5 to 10 years continues every Saturday . All our coaches are fully qualified so your child is guaranteed the very best of Coaching .Proof of this is that our academy has been running since 2006 and over 100 kids attend every Saturday. The U6’s , U7’s and U8’s will be from 1.00pm- 2.15pm and this will be followed by the U9’s and U10’s from 2.45pm-4.15pm . Please insure that you bring Shin pads, water, jackets etc. All parents are welcome to watch the whole session or arrive a little early to see how much fun their child is having. If you would like to get involved yourself in any way, just ask one of our coaches for assistance on how to do this.  For any questions or comments please email academy@stbrendansparkfc.com .

CLUB WEBSITE & SOCIAL MEEDIA ;
Our Club website is available on www.stbrendansparkfc.com . All the latest club information can be found here . All coaches are asked to submit match reports and squad photos as soon as they can after matches so that they can be posted on the site. We can also be found on Facebook and on Twitter @_ParkFc.

Slí Eile Play Therapy – Our website sponsor ;
We are proud to announce Slí Eile Play Therapy as our new website sponsor. Slí Eile Play Therapy are based in Manor, Tralee (next to Wadding’s Butchers) and assist children who may need help in dealing with emotional, behavioural and/or psychological difficulties. Slí Eile also provide parental guidance and support. Owner and Play therapist of Slí Eile Laura O’ Carroll felt that St Brendan’s Park FC and Slí Eile were an ideal fit as “The Park provide a very healthy environment for children to develop sports wise and socially and our aim is also to help children develop and deal with issues on a more personal level.

REPORTS ;
(Senior) Premier A ;
Tralee Dynamos 0-3 St Brendans Park Fc ,

St Brendans Park Fc took all the honours and bragging rights today in the Tralee derby after a fantastic team performance against neighbours Tralee Dynamos . In truth the Park always look dangerous when they went at the Dynamos defence with pace especially with the on form Fergal Maunsel leading the line .

The Parks first chance came in the opening five minutes when Ryan Downey squared the ball to David Courtney whose first time shot from outside the box was only stopped by the crossbar with the keeper looking on helplessly . Jamie Kelly produced a full stretch save to tip the ball around the post to keep the game level minutes later . The Park took the lead just before the twenty minute mark when a Fergal Maunsel corner was powered home from the head of Martin Bowler .

The Park now began to hit their opponents on the break and it wasn’t long before the lead was doubled . Ryan Downey picked out the Run of Fergal Maunsel with a ball over the of the Dynamos defence and with his pace from just inside the half Fergal left three defenders trailing behind and superbly curled the ball into the far top corner passed the advancing keeper . Dynamos nearly pulled a goal back just before the break but again Jamie Kelly saved brilliantly as his tipped over from close range to send the Park in at half time ahead by two goals to nil .

The second half saw the Park sit back and easily soak up any pressure that was sent towards them and with players like David Courtney , Jesse o Sullivan and Mike Conway backing up Maunsel the Park always looked dangerous on the break . Martin Bowler nearly scored his second of the game but his glancing header was just over from a Ryan Downy corner . As the half wore on the Dynamos pushed more and more men forward but the back four of James o Sullivan , David Magee, Martin Bowler and Graham o Leary seemed to be very calm and handled any danger brilliantly . Martin Bowler denied a certain goal with a last ditch sliding tackle with fifteen minutes remaining .

On the very rare occasions that the Dynamos got in behind the Park defence they found Jamie Kelly in excellent form and with another save from close range in the final ten minutes he made sure of an excellent team clean sheet .

The final nail in the Dynamos coffin came with two remaining when David Courtney intercepted a ball out of the Dynamos defence and sent Fergal Maunsel through on goal . Maunsel’s shot was saved but Courtney followed up to send the rebound home . David’s goal celebration saw him remove his jersey and for this he received his second yellow card which was the only negative point from the game .

An all round team performance which must be very pleasing for the team management of Robert Powell and Peter Williams where everyone played their part including our two subs Scott Hennessey and Brendan Coffey who were introduced during the game . This win moves the Park into joint fourth in the league standings with eight games remaining . Team ; Jamie Kelly , James o Sullivan , David Magee , Martin Bowler , Graham o Leary , Jesse o Sullivan , Mark O Sullivan , Mike Conway , David Courtney , Ryan Downey , Fergal Maunsel . Subs , Scott Hennessey for Mark o Sullivan ( 26 mins ) , Brendan Coffey for Jesse o Sullivan ( 60 mins ) .

(U12) Shield ;
Tralee Dynamos B 0-12 Park B ,
The 21^st of March was like a beautiful summers day for the shield tie between Tralee Dynamos and Park under 12B derby at Dynamos ground. The game got under way just before noon. From the start Park were in attack with some beautiful football. After 5 minutes a kick out from the Dynamos keeper was intercepted by David (Tiny) Callaghan who put the ball in the back of the dynamos net to make it 0-1. Shortly after that a lovely corner by Robert Vassiu saw Earnan Ferris head the ball into the back of the net.

The game continued with lovely passing by the Park squad play one tow’s and when Robert took a free kick Matt Healy was there to make it 0-3. A little later TJ Heaphy playing left full back raced down the wing and crossed the ball to Robert who scored a lovely goal. Just before half time another wonderful cross from Robert saw Matt score his second, making it 0-5 at half time. The second half took up where the first left off, Danny Graney who was introduced at half time got on the end of a Leon Daly cross and scored after only being on the pitch for a minute.

At this stage Park had so much of the ball it was almost like the 4-4-2 formation had become a 2-4-4 with defenders TJ moving forward from left back to play on the wing and the right back doing the same, wingers were moving into striking positions and the two centre backs Ryan Guerin and James Charles were well able to defend any attacks mounted by Dynamos. Earnan had almost become a striker and took a lovely cross from Robert with his head and smashed the ball into the back of the net.

Shortly after that Earnan was taken down in the penalty area and James took the penalty which he stuck into the corner of the net. 5 minutes later a loose ball in the penalty area was collected by Matt who tapped it into the net. With 10 minutes left Matt took a volley and blasted the back of the net making it his fourth of the game. Only 5 minutes to go and another splendid cross from Robert saw Danny score his second. After all his good work just before the final whistle Robert scored his second making the final score Dynamos 0 Park 12. The game was pleasure to watch, lovely flowing football and everybody having a great game. Earnan and Tiny narrowly missing some shots which just went wide. All players made a valuable contribution with outstanding performances from Robert, Earnan and TJ. Well done to all.

RESULTS ;
Denny Premier A ,
Tralee Dynamos 0-3 Park Fc .
Denny Youth League ,
Listowel Celtic  1-0  Park Fc .
Denny U17 League ,
Park Fc  3-0  Killarney Athletic .
U16 Kerry Cup Shield ,
Castlemaine  3-1  Park B   .
U14 Premier ,
Park A  1-2  Killarney Celtic A   .
U12 Premier ,
Killorglin A  4-1  Park A   .
U12 Kerry Cup Shield ,
Tralee Dynamos B  0-12  Park B .

ACADEMY SEASON;
Our academy for ages 5 to 10 years continues every Saturday . All our coaches are fully qualified so your child is guaranteed the very best of Coaching .Proof of this is that our academy has been running since 2006 and over 100 kids attend every Saturday. The U6’s , U7’s and U8’s will be from 1.00pm- 2.15pm and this will be followed by the U9’s and U10’s from 2.45pm-4.15pm . Please insure that you bring Shin pads, water, jackets etc. All parents are welcome to watch the whole session or arrive a little early to see how much fun their child is having. If you would like to get involved yourself in any way, just ask one of our coaches for assistance on how to do this.  For any questions or comments please email academy@stbrendansparkfc.com .

CLUB WEBSITE & SOCIAL MEEDIA ;
Our Club website is available on www.stbrendansparkfc.com . All the latest club information can be found here . All coaches are asked to submit match reports and squad photos as soon as they can after matches so that they can be posted on the site. We can also be found on Facebook and on Twitter @_ParkFc.

Slí Eile Play Therapy – Our website sponsor ;
We are proud to announce Slí Eile Play Therapy as our new website sponsor. Slí Eile Play Therapy are based in Manor, Tralee (next to Wadding’s Butchers) and assist children who may need help in dealing with emotional, behavioural and/or psychological difficulties. Slí Eile also provide parental guidance and support. Owner and Play therapist of Slí Eile Laura O’ Carroll felt that St Brendan’s Park FC and Slí Eile were an ideal fit as “The Park provide a very healthy environment for children to develop sports wise and socially and our aim is also to help children develop and deal with issues on a more personal level.

REPORTS ;
(U15) Premier ,
Mastergeeha 0-1 Park A ;
Another step in the journey for these young men as they continue their quest for their first league title. This trip to Mastergeeha turned out to be a good test for Park as they had to find a solution to unlock the defence of the organised and determined home outfit. The notes for this game read like it was a one v one for the majority of the contest. Niall Sertutxa for the Park vs. the outstanding young Mastergeeha keeper. Sertutxa had six different chances in the first half to put Park ahead but the crossbar, the keeper and a marginal offside kept the young Milltown man off the score sheet. Matt Lukco and Michael Slattery were others to test the keeper but as the teams departed for the half time break its safe to say Mastergeeha would have been the happier of the two sides. Park were playing some fine soccer and remaining patient but sometimes doubt starts to creep in when chances aren’t being converted. Not with this team. Superb defending from Matt Lukco, Dan Goggin, Adam Ward, James Rusk and the outstanding Dylan Casey meant that Thomas Burke was never under pressure in the Park goals. Michael Slattery was beginning to torment the Mastergeeha defence and it was his free kick in the 23rd minute of the second half which Sean Carmody knocked down to Dylan Casey for the opening and only score of the game. A poacher’s finish from an excellent gamekeeper. Casey then had a fine free kick parried by the keeper and the young Mastergeeha man was up bravely and quickly to save at the feet of the inrushing Sertutxa. Sertutxa had one final chance to kill off the game for the Park but a horrible bounce at the wrong time caused the ball to end up flying wide. It would gave been easy for Niall to get frustrated and throw the towel in when things weren’t going right for him but this man is made of sterner stuff. He continued to work hard for the team throughout, caused loads of problems for the Mastergeeha defence and never shirked the responsibility to take on a chance. He is on the cusp of bagging a hatful. Great to see Ruairi O’Kelly back in action and making a very impressive return after a long injury layoff. Overall a good game, plenty of good soccer and chances created from the Park but they will need to improve in front of goal. Thanks a million to Inîgo, Helen, Fiona, Aidan and Paudie for driving. Your help is much appreciated. We have been drawn away to Listowel Celtic in the cup and our three remaining fixtures in the league are away to Listowel Celtic and at home to Killarney Celtic and Tralee Dynamos. Panel: Thomas Burke, James Rusk, Matt Lukco, Dylan Casey, Adam Ward, Dan Goggin, Sean Carmody, Michael O’Gara, Michael Slattery, Jakub Zlotocki, Niall Sertutxa, Raul Vnczel and Ruairi O’Kelly. Gearoid, Kevin, Robin, Jake and Alfie were missing for a variety of reasons.
(U15) Div 1 ,
Castleisland 7-1 Park B ;
It was a beautiful saturday afternoon for a game of soccer ,the game got under way with Castleisland making a early dash for the Park goalbut the shot on goal goes wide.The ball is kicked out by Aaron Jack tries to bring it under control but miss kicks it and the Castleisland forward takes advantage of this mistake and rounds the keeper to make it 1-0  Castleisland. Josh runs down the sidelineand slots the ball into Nemanja but his shot goes wide. Park get the ball out on the wing and with Edward under pressure he passes the ball back to his keeper but with the pitch being very soft the ball travelled very slow and the Castleisland forward  made no mistake  in putting it in the back of the net 2-0 Castleisland. Another attack sees Aaron make a save from the forwards shot,the ball goes up the field and John is brought down a free to Park which James takes but it was saved by the keeper.Dylan takes a goal kick but unfortunately he couldn’t get enough height on the ball and it fell to a Castleisland player who put it in the net 3-0. Conor has a shot on goal but the keeper saves ,Dean clears the ball to Shane he puts it through to Conor who passes to John but the keeper saves . Castleisland make another attack on Park’s goal and make it 4-0. Despite Park having a lot of the play they had a few shots on target but couldn’t find the back of the net. Another attack by Castleisland saw them bring their total to 5-0  then just before half time John is brought down in the penalty area  and just when it looked like  Park were going to get on the score sheet the keeper makes a great save . The second half gets under way Aaron kicks the ball to Mike who runs down the wing and passes to James who shoots and the keeper saves. Castleisland mount another attack and as Jack goes to clear it he slips over and the forward takes the ball and crosses it into one of his team mates who slots it into the net 6-0 .  Aaron passes the ball out to Dean to Josh  who passes into Nemanja he heads the ball to Conor but his shot is saved by the keeper Park on the attack again Sean puts the ball through to John who has his shot saved by the keeper. Castleisland get the ball again and run down the wing  and pass it into the centre of the box and once again the forward hits the back of the net 7-0  Conor takes a corner and as the ball comes across the box Nemanja hits the ball but it hits the side netting..Park are having plenty of the play but are unable to find the net ,but just when it looked like they would end without a goal there was another attack by Park and after a few scuffles in the box and James managed to get a foot to it  and make the final score 7-1. Despite the high score line it did not reflect the game and Park had a good majority of the play but they found it difficult on a very soft pitch to  play to their recent form  and maybe with a bit of luck they could have had another few goals but Castleisland were the stronger team on the day. Team ; Aaron ,Dean , James , Jack , Edward , John , Shane , Dylan ,Josh , Conor , Nemanja , Sean , Mike .
(U13) Premier ,
Tralee Dynamos 2 – 4 Park FC ;
The park Lads were away to our neighbours Tralee Dynamos yesterday in a battle for top spot in the league, the Park needed a victory to keep their chances of being in the mix for the League honours.On the other hand Dynamos were also out to avenge a National Cup defeat to the Park earlier in the season, add in the local derby effect and it was bound to serve up a cracking game and by God that it did with the Park Lads just getting over the line in the end to take the bragging rights back to Christy Leahy Park. The Park started with great purpose and confidence with a sublime passing game cutting open the Dynamos defence at every break and should have been on the score sheet early on with chances from Mervin,Liam and Sean failing to hit the target. All the pressure was coming from the Park midfied and front men and it finally paid off, a through ball from colin to Sean who took it on to the left end line dragged the ball back out to the oncoming Junior who slotted it past the keeper for his first goal of the season, 1 nil up. The Park continued to pressurise from all flanks and thru the middle but failed to convert some gilt edged chances from play. It took a toe poke from Mervin in a goal mouth scramle from a Kevin G corner on the 25min mark for the Park to double their advantage 2 nil up,  this seemed to break the spirit of the Dynamos players and 2 mins later a superb cross field ball was taken under control by Sean and drilled to the left of the keeper, 3-0 to the Park. The Park hitmen were now starting to find the target and a great save from the home keeper from a blistering strike from Mervin kept the scoreline to 3 at the break. They talk about a game of 2 halves and this was certainly one of them, the half time break seemed to disrupt the lads and the fine flowing play seem to vanish certainly after the a couple of mins into the half, the park created little and seemed to be playing with a nervousness, dynamos on the other hand came out with nothing to lose and started to pour on the pressure at midfield and upfront, to be fair the Park defence stoofd up well to the challenge but you felt a goal was on the cards, a mistake on the left side handed possession to the the home side and they duly punished the visitors 1-3 and Dynamos could sense a rival, on the 15 mins mark it was 2-3 and game on, the park lads continued to battle under the onslaught as the home side pressed forward for the equaliser, the Park hit on the counter with 8 mins left on the clock, colin chipping the keeper and the defence and keeper getting in a tangle to keep the ball from going over the line gave the park a 2 goal advantage again and this seemed to drain the spirit from the Dynamos lads. The final score 4-2 to the Park. An impressive 1st half display of total football by the lads that would have impressed “The Great Cruyff”, unfortunately the 2nd half proved to be a dog fight with the lads have to dig deep to take the result. The next match will be the Kerry Cup Quarter’s at home to Dingle Bay Rovers. Players of Note: Sean, Mervin, Kevin, Darra, Junior ,Tide, Rhys . Man of the Match was Colin Walsh, controlled midfield in the first half, great work rate particularly in 2nd half, superb defensive work. Squad on the Day:Gavin Doody, Kevin Goulding, Armin Heinrich, Junior Ankomah, Colin Walsh,  Mervyn Shalemba, Nathan Gleeson, Liam Tobin, Sean McGrath, Greg Scanlon, Conor O’ Sullivan, Tide Osinubi, Rhys Keane, Darragh Moriarty, Cian Purcell (Injured). Reminder: Training times next will be Mon and Fri @ 7-8pm. For the continued success of the Squad, all players must attend all training sessions.

RESULTS ;
Denny Premier A ,

Killorglin 1-5 Park A .

Dominos Pizza Reserve Cup ,

Fenit Samphires 1-0 Park B .

U15 Premier , 
Mastergeeha 0-1 Park A .
U15 Div.1 ,
Castleisland 7-1 Park B .
U13 Premier , 
Tralee Dynamos 2-4 Park A .
U13 Div.1 ,
Killarney Athletic 6-1 Park B .
U13 Div.2 Plate ,
Listowel B 4-1 Park C .

U13 Div.2 Plate ,
Park C 1-5 Castleisland .

ACADEMY SEASON;

Our academy for ages 5 to 10 years continues every Saturday . All our coaches are fully qualified so your child is guaranteed the very best of Coaching .Proof of this is that our academy has been running since 2006 and over 100 kids attend every Saturday. The U6’s , U7’s and U8’s will be from 1.00pm- 2.15pm and this will be followed by the U9’s and U10’s from 2.45pm-4.15pm . Please insure that you bring Shin pads, water, jackets etc. All parents are welcome to watch the whole session or arrive a little early to see how much fun their child is having. If you would like to get involved yourself in any way, just ask one of our coaches for assistance on how to do this. For any questions or comments please email academy@stbrendansparkfc.com .

CLUB WEBSITE & SOCIAL MEDIA ;
Our Club website is available on www.stbrendansparkfc.com . All the latest club information can be found here . All coaches are asked to submit match reports and squad photos as soon as they can after matches so that they can be posted on the site. We can also be found on Facebook and on Twitter @_ParkFc.

Slí Eile Play Therapy – Our website sponsor ;
We are proud to announce Slí Eile Play Therapy as our new website sponsor. Slí Eile Play Therapy are based in Manor, Tralee (next to Wadding’s Butchers) and assist children who may need help in dealing with emotional, behavioural and/or psychological difficulties. Slí Eile also provide parental guidance and support. Owner and Play therapist of Slí Eile Laura O’ Carroll felt that St Brendan’s Park FC and Slí Eile were an ideal fit as “The Park provide a very healthy environment for children to develop sports wise and socially and our aim is also to help children develop and deal with issues on a more personal level.

REPORTS ;
( Youths ) League ;
AC Athletic 0-1 Park FC ,
The Youth team extended their lead at the top of the division on Tuesday night with a hard earned win away against AC Athletic . The first half saw us struggle to gain control of the game and but for three great saves From Conor Hurley we could have found our selves behind early on . As the half wore on we began to create a few more chances but Gerard Stackpoole in the AC Athletic made a few terrific saves to deny Paddy Collins , Gareth Hickey Brosnan and Ferdia o Brien . The second half saw us change our formation to a 352 and this gave us more control of the game stretching the AC defence more on numerous occasions . The only goal of the game came with twenty minutes remaining . Sean Kelliher making his first appearance since fracturing his leg in October scored with an over head kick . The remainder of the game saw us comfortably see out the time to collect another three points and remain unbeaten after seven league games . Team ; Conor Hurley , Aaron o Keefe , Segun Duyile , Sean Kelliher , Tommy Lynch , Paddy Collins , Jamie Clifford , Ferdia o Brien , Emanuel Abubakar , Donagh o Brien , Gareth Hickey Brosnan . Subs , Dwyer Tobin for Aaron o Keefe
(U14) Kerry Cup ;

Listowel Celtic B 4-6 St Brendan’s Park B,

A cold and bitter morning but the Park were out to have a good game. First five minutes was slow both sides feeling there feet. The game was up and down the field, sixth minute we had a break with Daniel blasting the ball out of our defence and into the Listowel half for Mark to retrieve it and saw the Listowel keeper out of his area and lobbed the ball into goal 1-0. Park started to sleep and with a cracking strike from the Listowel no 10 placed the ball top of the net which nobody could have stopped 1-1. Both teams yet again up and down the field and with another shot just under the cross bar which Tennyson had no chance to stop yet again 2-1 to Listowel. Five minutes to go and Listowel had a cross which Tennyson’s stop but couldn’t hold the ball and was a bit to late getting back and the ball went through Tennyson legs 3-1. Half Time Listowel 3-1 Park. Second half the Park came alive. Park had Tip, with a pass back to Samson who then crossed it over to Tony and Tony crossed the ball over into the box but nobody was there to receive the ball. Park persisted on attacking with another pass from the defence to Tony who again crossed the ball which tipped of Samson for Mark to tap the ball into goal 3-2.With another attack from Park but Listowel took possession and had an attack on goal but Tennyson was comfortable saving it. With a great kick out from Tennyson to Padraig passed through to Tony who then buried the ball into the net 3-3. Listowel on the attack again but Park defence was yet again to strong and with Dylon (Poshy) taking on there no 10 and dispossed the ball from him with a pass to Jack and Jack passed to Mark who then slipped through the defence and was one on one with the keeper and Mark shot the ball into the left hand side of the goal 4-3. Another attack from Park with Samson laying on the ball for Padraig who had a blinding shot into the bottom corner 5-3.Park had a few more chances but wasn’t to be especially with Padraig with a cracker of a shot but to wobble the cross bar. Listowel were not finished they came back with there no 10 who drove through and scored 5-4. With five minutes to go Park on the attack again a from Josh to Tony and yet another great pass from Tony to Padraig chested the ball down and with another cracking shot sent the ball home in the goal 6-4. Final score Listowel Celtic 4-6 St Brendan’s Park. We had a new keeper Tennyson a bit nervy his debute for Park and he had a great game. Well done Tennyson. Man of the Match: Samson Ayavi . Players : Tennyson Efgbare, Josh Hayes, Daniel Fok-Seang, Brian Teahan, Dylon O’Brien (Poshy),Samson Ayavi,(Capt) Padraig White, Tony Duggan, Jack Murphy, Mark Dziedziuch, Carl (Cj) Dziedziuch,Richar O’Brien. Well done Lads.

(U12)Kerry Cup ,
Preliminary Round ; Mastergeeha A 3-1 Park B ,
Saturday morning was a cold and showery one for the first cup game of the season for Parks under 12 B team away to Mastergeeha. The game got off to a positive start for Park, playing against the wind and rain they had most of the possession and made most attacks in the opening 10 minutes. Then a break by Mastergeeha saw an attack on the Park goal, the keeper spilled the wet ball and it lingered on the goal line for what seemed like forever before being converted. 5 minutes later the same thing happened a break away saw Mastergeeha score again. Shortly after that Mastergeeha were awarded a soft penalty for a late chalange and it was converted. Half time score 3-0. After a team talk and two changes at half time Park started the second half with passion and had most of the play and made most attacks. With 12 minutes of the second half played Matt Healy scored a lovely goal, his seventh of the season and made it 3-1. Park continued to press and were unlucky not to score again with some shots just wide of the target. Man of the match was Ryan Guerin who was outstanding in defence. Final score Mastergeeha 3 Park 1. Park now go into the shield and Park C will play Mastergeeha in the second round.

RESULTS ;
FAI Youth Cup Last 16
Lucan Utd 1-0 Park Fc , AET .
Denny Youth League ,
AC Atheltic 0-1 Park Fc .
U16 Kerry Cup, Round of 16 ,
Park B 1-2 Mastergeeha .
U14 Kerry Cup , Preliminary Round ,
Listowel B 4-6 Park B .
U13 SFAI Cup , Last 16 ,
Park FC 2-2 Leixlip Utd , Leixlip won 4-2 on penalties .
U12 Kerry Cup , Preliminary Round ,
Mastergeeha A 3-1 Park B .
U12 Kerry Cup , Round of 16 ,
Tralee Dynamos B 0-10 Park A .

FIXTURES ;
Tuesday 24-2-2015
U16 Kerry Cup
Killarney Celtic A v Park A 7.00pm .
Saturday 28-2-2015
U11 Kerry Cup
Park A v Castleisland 10.30am .
Park C v Camp A 10.30am .
U11 Group 2
Park B v Killorglin B 10.30am .
U13 Div.2 Plate
Listowel B v Park C TBC .
U14 Kerry Cup
Park A v Listowel C 11.45am .
U15 Div.1 ,
Park B v Killarney Celtic B 12.30pm .
Denny Youth League ,
Park Fc v AC Athletic , 12.30pm .
Sunday 01-03-2015
Denny Div 1A ,
Park B v Castlegregory Celtic , 11.30am .
Tuesday 3rd March 2015
U15 Premier ,
Tralee Dynamos v Park A 7.30pm .

ACADEMY SEASON;
Our academy for ages 5 to 10 years continues every Saturday . All our coaches are fully qualified so your child is guaranteed the very best of Coaching .Proof of this is that our academy has been running since 2006 and over 100 kids attend every Saturday. The U6’s , U7’s and U8’s will be from 1.00pm- 2.15pm and this will be followed by the U9’s and U10’s from 2.45pm-4.15pm . Please insure that you bring Shin pads, water, jackets etc. All parents are welcome to watch the whole session or arrive a little early to see how much fun their child is having. If you would like to get involved yourself in any way, just ask one of our coaches for assistance on how to do this. For any questions or comments please email academy@stbrendansparkfc.com .

CLUB WEBSITE & SOCIAL MEDIA 
Our Club website is available on www.stbrendansparkfc.com . All the latest club information can be found here . All coaches are asked to submit match reports and squad photos as soon as they can after matches so that they can be posted on the site. We can also be found on Facebook and on Twitter @_ParkFc.

Slí Eile Play Therapy – Our website sponsor
We are proud to announce Slí Eile Play Therapy as our new website sponsor. Slí Eile Play Therapy are based in Manor, Tralee (next to Wadding’s Butchers) and assist children who may need help in dealing with emotional, behavioural and/or psychological difficulties. Slí Eile also provide parental guidance and support. Owner and Play therapist of Slí Eile Laura O’ Carroll felt that St Brendan’s Park FC and Slí Eile were an ideal fit as “The Park provide a very healthy environment for children to develop sports wise and socially and our aim is also to help children develop and deal with issues on a more personal level.

Kerry schoolboys/girls soccer league team of the week ;
Well done to Jack Twamley from St Brendans Park Fc U12’s who made the Kerry schoolboys/girls soccer league team of the week .

REPORTS
(U14) Premier ;
Killarney Celtic A 2-1 Park Fc A ,
This game was a great advert for schoolboy soccer with the two top teams at this age category going head to head.Celtic shaded the first half possession with Park hitting them on the counter but both sides failed to test the keepers, scoreless at the break. Park made two changes at the break bringing in Poga McCannon and Mervin Shalamba and there was an immediate impact with both combining setting up Sean McGrath who rifled a unstoppable left foot volley into the roof of the Celtic goal from the edge of the area giving Park the lead seven minutes into the second half. Celtic were dangerous from set pieces and they equalized with fifteen minutes left on the clock from an in-swinging corner that looked to be knocked into the Park net by a Thierry Henry style hand ball that saw Park players angry with the referee. Park had a couple of good chances to snatch the lead back but were guilty of not converting at least one of chances. The last kick of the game saw Celtic pump a long free into the Park area that unfortunately came of a Park defender for an own goal and the spoils went to Celtic. Best for Park were Paddy O Rourke , James Rusk, JR Tshikato, Sean McGrath . Man of the Match was Conor Myers .

(U14) Div 2 ;
St Bernards 0-2 St Brendan’s Park B
It was going to be a hard game, as St Bernard’s being one of the top teams in our Division. We went out expecting a hard and good game, St Bernard’s beat us last time round 4-2. We had to win this game to get third in our division. We started the game with a great defence and also a good attacking force. The first half was exciting and a lot of passing and defending kept us at bay, St Bernard’s had a chance but the defence kept them out, Park also had a chance with Padraig and Mark on the attack and with a bicycle kick but the keeper saved the shot. half time result 0-0 . Second half , Park new that St Bernard’s were able to be beaten and with the guidance of there Coach they went out ready to win the game. St Bernard’s had tip, Park soon disposed St Bernard’s from the ball, Park mid-field kept the ball and Padraig passed the ball to tony on the left wing and with a nice pass to Mark in the box and placed the ball bottom right corner. Game wasn’t over St Bernard’s wasn’t giving up. They went on the attack again and again, they got through but if it wasn’t for Joe in goal saving a blinding shot would have been 1-1. A lot of up and down field play and then another attack From St Bernard’s and yet again a nearly goal but yet again Joe saved the shot to have a clean sheet for this game, but Park was in control. 6 minutes to go the ball was passed around by Park and Josh passed the ball to Carl (Cj) and Carl (Cj) passed the ball to Samson who took on the defence got through and with a mighty strike which nearly broke the net 2-0.With extra time St Bernard’s were on the attack but we kept them out. Full Time Score 2-0. Proud of you Boy’s . Man of the Match: Dylan O’Brian (Poshy) . Team: Joe Hanafin, Josh Hayes, Brian Teahan, Daniel Fok-Seang, Dylan O’Brien, Cillian Ryan, Samson Ayavi, Padraig White, Tony Duggan, Mark Dziedziuch, Jack Murphy, Carl (Cj) Dziedziuch and Tennyson Efgbare. Once again Well done lads.

(U12) Div 2 ;
Park B 4-0 Asdee Rovers ,
Once the game started Park were off to a flying start attacking from the whistle. Most of the play took place in the Asdee half and after 10 minutes in a crowded penalty area almost as in slow motion Leon Daly got his foot to the ball and stuck it in the Asdee net. Park were playing very well with some well put together passes and using both wingers Leon Daly and Earnan Ferris who had excellent games and sent plenty of crosses into the box one of which was converted by David (Tiny) Callaghan. Half time saw park go in 2-0. The second half continued on where the first half left off with Park having most of the play. Half way through the half Tiny again won the ball and put it in the Asdee net to make it Tiny 2, Park 3. Asdee had some good attacking play after that but the two central defenders Ryan Guerin and James Charles were unpassable. The one time Asdee did break through the defence and were on target for a goal a magnificent save by keeper Huge Emmerson kept Parks sheet clean. A beautiful break through by Matt Healy saw a marvellous shot on goal saved by the Asdee keeper, shortly after a carbon copy saw Matts attempt saved again. 5 minutes later Tiny attacked and scored his hat trick to make it 4-0. Just after that Matt again sent in a smashing shot only to see it hit the upright. Matt just wasn’t destined to score but could as easily had a hat trick. Over all good play saw the game end 4-0 to Park. Well played everyone .

RESULTS ;

Denny Premier A,
Park Fc 2-2 Tralee Dynamos .
Denny Div 1A ,
Park Fc B 2-4 CSKA Tralee .
U16 Div.1 ,
Park A 3-0 Killarney Athletic .
U14 Premier ,
Killarney Celtic A 2-1 Park A .
U14 Div.2 ,
St.Bernards 0-2 Park B .
U14 Girls Premier ,
Listowel Celtic 3-0 Park FC .
U12 Premier ,
Park A 2-1 Listowel A .
U12 Div.2 ,
Park B 4-0 Asdee .
Camp B 0-0 Park C .

FIXTURES ;

Saturday 14th February 2015

U11’s Kerry Cup Preliminary Round
Iveragh v Park B 11.30am .
Park A v LB Rovers 10.30am .
U13’s Kerry Cup Round of 16
Park A v Castleisland 11.00am .
Inter Kenmare v Park B 12.00pm .
Park C v Dingle 11.00am .
U15’s Kerry Cup Round of 16
Killarney Celtic C v Park A 12.30pm .
Park B v Tralee Dynamos 12.30pm .

ACADEMY SEASON;
Our academy for ages 5 to 10 years continues every Saturday . All our coaches are fully qualified so your child is guaranteed the very best of Coaching .Proof of this is that our academy has been running since 2006 and over 100 kids attend every Saturday. The U6’s , U7’s and U8’s will be from 1.00pm- 2.15pm and this will be followed by the U9’s and U10’s from 2.45pm-4.15pm . Please insure that you bring Shin pads, water, jackets etc. All parents are welcome to watch the whole session or arrive a little early to see how much fun their child is having. If you would like to get involved yourself in any way, just ask one of our coaches for assistance on how to do this.  For any questions or comments please email academy@stbrendansparkfc.com .

CLUB WEBSITE & SOCIAL MEEDIA ;
Our Club website is available on www.stbrendansparkfc.com . All the latest club information can be found here . All coaches are asked to submit match reports and squad photos as soon as they can after matches so that they can be posted on the site. We can also be found on Facebook and on Twitter @_ParkFc.

Slí Eile Play Therapy – Our website sponsor ;
We are proud to announce Slí Eile Play Therapy as our new website sponsor. Slí Eile Play Therapy are based in Manor, Tralee (next to Wadding’s Butchers) and assist children who may need help in dealing with emotional, behavioural and/or psychological difficulties. Slí Eile also provide parental guidance and support. Owner and Play therapist of Slí Eile Laura O’ Carroll felt that St Brendan’s Park FC and Slí Eile were an ideal fit as “The Park provide a very healthy environment for children to develop sports wise and socially and our aim is also to help children develop and deal with issues on a more personal level.”

U14 GIRLS TRAINING ;
Training for the St Brendans Park Fc U14 Girls team will take place on Sunday 18th January at 2.00pm in Christy Leahy Park . All new players welcome .

Kerry schoolboys/girls soccer league team of the week ;
Well done to Conor Hayes from St Brendans Park Fc U14’s who made the Kerry schoolboys and girls soccer league team of the week .

REPORTS ;
(Youths) League ;
Park Fc 4-1 CS Abbeydorney ;

We picked up another win on Saturday as we look to secure a place in the league semi finals . Although it was way off the standards that we set for our selves we know we cannot perform like this again and expect to win . We fell behind to a dubious penalty but were level a few minutes later with the aid of a dubious penalty of out own which was expertly finished by Ferdia o Brien . The second half saw a much better performance but still not as good as we know we can be . Paddy Collins put us ahead after being played in by Gareth Hickey Brosnan.

The lead was extended wen Aaron o Keefe picked out the run of Donagh o Brien whose first time effort was saved but like any good striker he followed up to finished home the rebound . The final goal was scored by Man of the match Emmanuel Abubakar who got his reward for his huge work rate through out the game . Team, Conor Hurley , Aaron o Keefe , Segun Duyile , Gearoid Savage , Tommy Lynch , Dwyer Tobin , Ferdia o Brien , Emmanuel Abubakar , Paddy Collins, Sean Dukes , Gareth Hickey Brosnan , Sub Used Donagh o Brien .

(U14) Premier ;
Killorglin A 1-4 Park Fc A ;

These two premier sides went into this fixture unbeaten in the league and served up a great match. Park started strong and controlled the first half with Killorglin relying on the counter attack. Parks struck first thru Leon Shalemba on fourteen minutes with Killorglin hitting back from a set piece levelling the game. Parks inform striker Sean McGrath hit back with a brace a sweet left foot strike from acute angle and his second showed great composure in a crowded area to pick his spot and give his side two goal lead at the break.

Killorglin started the second half with a strong wind at their backs and had Park pushed back and under pressure but Parks back five of James Sheehan, Conor Myers, Paddy Rourke and captain James Rusk and marshalled by Conor Hayes Parks goal custodian stood strong and disciplined. Park fourth goal by Junior Bio killed off any hope of a Killorglin fight back. Best for Park; James Sheehan, James Rusk, Poga McCannon, Leon Shalemba . Man of Match; Sean McGrath .

(U12) Div 2 ;
Park C 3-3 Killarney Celtic B ;

We had the strong wind behind us from kick off and were creating good chances up front. After 15 minutes Marcelo put us in front with a great volley from 20 yards. Then we seemed to sit back and let Celtic back in it and they scored twice within 5 minutes to go ahead. Just before half-time Evan made it level with a typical good strikers goal.

The second half even against the gale we improved our game 100% and on 45 minutes we went ahead through another fine goal from Evan after Cianan had put him through with a great pass. Celtic then had to go for it but with Odhran having his best game in a Park jersey at centre-half, it looked as if we would pick up the 3 points but Celtic equalised with a well taken free kick on 55 minutes. Overall it was a much improved display all round especially in the second half with Man of the Match going to Odhran Cronin for an outstanding game.

FIXTURES ;
Saturday 17th January 2015
U11 Group 1  
Killorglin A v Park A   2.00pm .
U11 Group 2  
Killorglin B v Park B   2.00pm .
U11 Group 4
Park C v Camp    10.30am .
U13 Premier  
Park A v Camp A   10.30am .
U13 Div.1
Park B v Inter Kenmare   12.00pm .
U13 Div.2
Park C v Listowel B   10.30am .
U15 Premier
Park A v Listowel A   12.30pm .
U15 Div.1
Park B v Killarney Athletic  12.30pm .

ACADEMY SEASON

Our academy for ages 5 to 10 years continues every Saturday . All our coaches are fully qualified so your child is guaranteed the very best of Coaching .Proof of this is that our academy has been running since 2006 and over 100 kids attend every Saturday. The U6’s , U7’s and U8’s will be Sent from my iPhone

CLUB WEBSITE & SOCIAL MEEDIA 

Our Club website is available on www.stbrendansparkfc.com . All the latest club information can be found here . All coaches are asked to submit match reports and squad photos as soon as they can after matches so that they can be posted on the site. We can also be found on Facebook and on Twitter @_ParkFc.

Slí Eile Play Therapy – Our website sponsor 

We are proud to announce Slí Eile Play Therapy as our new website sponsor. Slí Eile Play Therapy are based in Manor, Tralee (next to Wadding’s Butchers) and assist children who may need help in dealing with emotional, behavioral and/or psychological difficulties. 

Slí Eile also provide parental guidance and support. Owner and Play therapist of Slí Eile Laura O’ Carroll felt that St Brendan’s Park FC and Slí Eile were an ideal fit as “The Park provide a very healthy environment for children to develop sports wise and socially and our aim is also to help children develop and deal with issues on a more personal level.”

REPORTS 
(Youths) League ; Park Fc 3-0 Listowel Celtic

We got back to winning ways today and stayed joint top of the table after a home win over Listowel Celtic . This was a great result when you must consider that 9 of the starting eleven are Under 17 this season . We started the brighter and could have been ahead from a Dwyer Tobin effort only for a great reaction save from the Listowel Keeper .

The remainder of the first half saw up dominate the possession stakes without creating any clear chances on goal . Listowel had a few half chances on goal but stand in keeper Tommy Lynch held onto everything that came his way . The second half was on three minutes old when Alberto Anticoli fired a low shot from the corner of the box into the far corner of the net for  great opening goal.

Listowel could have been level midway through the half only for a point blank save from Tommy Lynch . As the half wore on we had numerous chances to put the game to bed but Fergal Ryan , Emanuel Abubakar and Ryan Dolan were all of target.

The killer goal finally came in the 86th minute after good build up work from Paddy Collins and Ryan Dolan saw Fergal Ryan find the net and minutes later he rounded of a good performance with a well taken solo goal.

Best for us were Ferdia o Brien , Darcy o Sullivan , Tommy Lynch ,Gearoid Savage, Aaron o Keefe and Alberto Anticoli . Man of the match Nathan o Leary . Team ; Tommy Lynch, Aaron o Keefe, Darcy o Sullivan, Gearoid Savage, Ferdia o Brien, Nathan o Leary, Emmanuel Abubakar, Paddy Collins, Alberto Anticoli , Dwyer Tobin, Fergal Ryan. Subs used: Ryan Dolan, Gary Howard, Tomas Leen, Not  used Conor Hurley and John Carroll . Special thanks to Ger o Brien and Jack Moriarty for helping us out with their U17 players today when we were short from our own squad .

(U15) SFAI Cup ; Nenagh Afc 3-1 Park Fc

One of those games and one of those days where you are not sure where the match report should go. With the first 10 minutes of such total domination that we should have been 4-0 up? With the fine performance of the Nenagh boys even when under huge pressure from Park? Or with the ref?  We won’t go too far with the ref, other than to question the wisdom of having a local referee managing a National Cup game.

This ref was as poor as they come to say the least. Park started brilliantly, playing outstanding football, inspired by Thomas Burke, Dylan Casey and Michael Slattery. Inside the first 9 nine minutes we had hit the post twice, missed a headed opportunity from a foot out and put ourselves one up through the brilliance of Burke, Slattery and a superb headed finish from Niall Sertutxa.

Straight from the resultant kick off Nenagh attacked and when the ball went a yard wide our boys switched off. The Nenagh lads kept playing and put the ball in the net much to the bemusement of the Park defence. Bemusement turned to astonishment when the local ref allowed the goal.Unfortunately we allowed this, and subsequent decisions, to upset out rhythm and the Nenagh lads exploited this to the full.

We dropped our intensity levels and Nenagh dominated in Midfield and overall played better football. We were giving the ball away too easily and our energy levels were not at our usual levels. When we lost the ball in midfield near the end of the first half the Nenagh boys took the chance with ruthless efficiency and went in 2-1 up at the break.

A few personnel and positional changes at half time helped us gain control of the game again although Nenagh continued to threaten on the break. Indeed but for some excellent saves by Gearoid Fitzgerald we might have been out of the game earlier than we were. Sean Carmody and James Rusk were now in midfield and competing strongly but, truth be told, we created very little to worry the Nenagh keeper.

Dylan Casey and Dan Goggin worked their socks off but even then we couldn’t trouble a well organised Nenagh defence. Nenagh got their final goal on the break with the last kick of the game. It was an excellent example of unselfish team play and ruthless finishing. We tried our best, no doubt about that. But we lost our focus and ended up looking like a far poorer team than we are.

Time to reflect now and take lessons from this that will stand to the boys and their managers into the future. They are an excellent bunch of young men who have the ability and, we hope, the resolve to go on and win county honours during the coming months. Obviously outstanding teams like League favourites Listowel and Killarney Celtic, our local rivals Dynamos with some great players, and newcomers Mastergeeha will ask us plenty of tough questions but today’s lesson should stand us in good stead.

Thanks to the parents who traveled on the bus with us and others who made the game on their own steam. Thanks also to Nenagh AFC who provided us with excellent facilities and food and were gentle on us in defeat. Best of luck to them in the rest of the competition.

TrainingTuesday night at 7.40pm. Park panel: Gearoid Fitzgerald, James Rusk, Sean Carmody, Matt Lukco, Dylan Casey, Adam Ward, Dan Goggin, Michael O’Gara, Kevin Browne, Thomas Burke, Conor Higgins, Raul Vnczel, Niall Sertutxa, Jake Deering, Michael Slattery.