Best of Ballynahinch

A selection of the best players that have played for Ballynahinch United chosen by players, former players, managers and fans…

Gilbert Cromie	Steven Jess	Scott Brashaw
Gareth Bingham	Davy Teggarty	Robert Creighton
Chico Hamilton	Adam Herron	Ross Hayes
Stuart McMullan	Jim Majury	Alistair Coburn
Jimmy Brown	Colin Murray	Alan Patterson
Ian McMullan	Bryan McMullan	David Kelly
Michael Mousley	John Jones	Gareth McMullan

Gilbert Cromie chooses…

Club Chairman Gilbert Cromie gave a quick overview of the Best XI to have played for Ballynahinch United throughout the years in his opinion.

Management

Manager: Cyril Lennon – Respected, experienced and fair to players.

Assistant: Colin Murray – Been there, done it all and respected by players. Great combination.

Goalkeeper

Bryan McMullan: One of our most consistent goalkeepers.

Defence

Chico Hamilton: Good all round skill and reading of the game – very consistent.
Davy Teggarty: A colossus of a central defender – brave, tough and a true leader.
Davy Crainey: Probably one of the best players in terms of athleticism and skill.
Robbie Shaw: Tough and determined.

Midfield

Brian McKibbin (Captain): Tireless worker who could play anywhere and a leader.
Johnny Hunter: Strong, athletic and aggressive midfielder who would have complimented this skilful midfield.
Alan Stevens: Skill and athleticism in abundance.
Scott Brashaw: Skilful, tricky and good reader of the game.

Attack

Alex Burtney: Skilful, strong and enthusiastic – regular goal scorer.
Graham Hamilton: His goal scoring average has never been bettered.

Steven Jess chooses…

One of our 1996/97 Bignian Cup champions, former Albion manager, a key committee member and Ballynahinch Youth Fc coach, Steven Jess selected his Best of Ballynahinch team.

Management

Manager: Cyril Lennon
Assistant: Frazier Evans

Scott Brashaw chooses…

First Team Veteran, multiple Player’s Player of the Year award winner and Ballynahinch Youth coach, our very own Peter Pan, Scott Brashaw picked next.

Management

Manager: Cyril Lennon
Assistant: Keith Hamilton

Gareth Bingham chooses…

Swifts Player-Manager and Ballynahinch United Icon, Gareth Bingham, the Millbridge Maestro, has produced another piece of magic with this team, much like he does on the pitch. Have a look at his Best of Ballynahinch selection

Management

Manager: Cyril Lennon
Assistant: Dale Davidson

Davy Teggarty chooses…

Another key member of our Swifts Management team, 1976 Amateur League Division 2A Champion and Manager of our Albion side that won the 1996/97 Bignian Cup – among many other accolades – Davy Teggarty’s Best of Ballynahinch selection is up next.

Management

Manager: Cyril Lennon
Assistant: Colin Murray

Robert Creighton chooses…

Ballynahinch United Super Fan and Supporter of the Year, Robert Creighton travels near and far to all our games. He’s selected his favourite 11 players and management team for his Best of Ballynahinch squad.

Management

Manager: Cyril Lennon
Assistant: John Jones
Best Captain: Scott Brashaw

Chico Hamilton chooses…

Club Legend and 1989 Border Cup Winner with the club, Chico Hamilton chose his Best of Ballynahinch team. After many years involved with the club, Chico has seen it all, so it’s a huge compliment for anyone in this squad.

Management

Manager: Cyril Lennon
Assistant: Brian McKibben

Adam Herron chooses…

Adam ‘The Reducer’ Herron, renowned for his scissor tackles and a member of our 1997 Clarence Cup Champions, tackled our Best of Ballynahinch question. Even with a sub, he left out some big names, but who?

Management

Manager: Noel Dean
Assistant: Cyril Lennon

Ross Hayes chooses…

Club Stalwart and defensive wall, cut him open and he’ll bleed blue, Ross Hayes named his Best of Ballynahinch squad, but made a late change quoting his hero ‘In the words of Roy Keane, “He’s been in the trenches” with me all my Ballynahinch career’, so who made the cut?

Management

Manager: Cyril Lennon
Assistant: Norman McCullough

Stuart McMullan chooses…

With nearly 20 years at the club – and still going – a mainstay in the first team with a host of personal accolades to his name, former Ginger Winger turned Ginger Whinger, Stuart McMullan has selected his Best of Ballynahinch squad.

Management

Manager: Cyril Lennon
Assistant: Norman McCullough

Jim Majury chooses…

Ballynahinch Youth and Ballynahinch Ladies Co-Founder, Jim Majury, the former moustached Millbridge midfield general, well-known for his club debut wining hat-trick and his hard tackle has got stuck into our Best of Ballynahinch Challenge. With over 20 years involved with the club, Jim has a lot to choose from including his own son but did he make the cut?

Management

Manager: Cyril Lennon
Assistant: Colin Murray

Alistair Coburn chooses…

Our teenage Bignian Cup Winning Goalkeeper in 1997, a United man with multiple spells at the club and a career spanning three decades, it’s local journeyman Alistair Coburn’s Best of Ballynahinch selection.

Management

Manager: Cyril Lennon
Assistant: Paul Hanna

Jimmy Brown chooses…

Club Favourite and 2012 Sports Volunteer of the Year, our Groundsman, Jimmy Brown has seen many players strut their stuff on his perfectly manicured Millbridge pitch, but who’s made his Best of Ballynahinch?

Management

Manager: Cyril Lennon
Assistant: Colin Murray

Colin Murray chooses…

Former United player and manager who guided the club to a prestigious Irish Cup 5th Round tie vs Coleraine FC at The Showgrounds in 2013, Colin Murray, the left footed wizard and managerial mastermind selects his Best of Ballynahinch.

Management

Manager: Cyril Lennon
Assistant: John Jones

Alan Patterson chooses…

United’s Lionheart, a tenacious and determined defender but an equally robust and enthusiastic midfielder with a stint in attack, a versatile player with experience of playing last sub or, more likely, waterboy across the water, Alan Patterson, a proud winner of the Most Improved Player of the Year award has selected his Best of Ballynahinch squad.

Management

Manager: Colin Murray
Assistant: Keith Hamilton

Ian McMullan chooses…

Unpredictable and hard-working forward, United’s front-man for multiple years and ongoing, with many accolades to boast, Ian McMullan’s Best of Ballynahinch is up next.

Management

Manager: Colin Murray
Assistant: Keith Hamilton

Bryan McMullan chooses…

Safe Hands between the Millbridge sticks, Swifts Reserve League A Champion in 2006 and despite being a goalkeeper, he rose to head home and take the game vs Comber Rec in the Irish Cup into extra time in 2011, and then saved a crucial penalty to help send the club into the next round, it’s Bryan McMullan’s Best of Ballynahinch.

Management

Manager: Colin Murray
Assistant: Keith Hamilton

David Kelly chooses…

Industrious and creative midfielder with an eye for a flick, a knack for a trick and often receiving a yellow for a kick, David Kelly, an integral cog of may United teams has chosen his Best of Ballynahinch team.

Management

Manager: Cyril Lennon
Assistant: Keith Hamilton

Michael Mousley chooses…

Midfield maestro who stomped around The Millbridge for many years and has featured in a number of our Best of Ballynahinch team selections so far, Michael Mousley, the man who’s second touch was always a tackle, has choosen his own squad.

Management

Manager: Colin Murray
Assistant: John Jones

John Jones chooses…

Former United player and part of three highly-respected, successful management teams that led us to successive high finishes in NAFL Division 1B, John Jones, a well-known character in the United dressing room has chosen his Best of Ballynahinch, his best fan and added some subs into the mix.

Management

Manager: Cyril Lennon
Assistant: Colin Murray
Best Supporter: Robert Creighton

Gareth McMullan chooses…

Part of the team that won the Swifts Newcastle and District Reserve League A in 2006 and a prolific, pacy goalscorer for the club, winning top goalscorer multiple times, Gareth McMullan has picked out his Best of Ballynahinch squad.

Management

Manager: Cyril Lennon
Assistant: Colin Murray