The Albion 2 v 2 Moneyslane 3rds

The Albion played this league game at the Millbridge as a result of the cancellation of the Swifts league match and they put on one of their better performances in recent weeks.

Things did not start of good however as they conceded a goal after 10 minutes but they recovered to equalise with a good goal from Ross Bingham.

In the second half Moneyslane found themselves down to ten men as a result of a rash of injuries and they allowed the Albion to enjoy most of the possession. Jason Brennan popped up in a goal mouth scramble midway through the second half to give the Albion the lead.

Moneyslane equalised in the dying moments of injury time when a forward headed home from an unmarked position.

Club Notes

The Swifts and The Albion were both in action at the weekend. The Swifts travelled to Bryansburn Rangers and continued their good form securing a point in a drawn game with McCaffrey scoring their goal.

Alan Massey continued his good form for The Albion scoring from the penalty spot for the second successive Saturday however they were unable to get back into winning ways.

The committee and members would like to express their thanks to Ian Blackwood of IB Electrical for ther generous sponsorship which is very much appreciated.

It was also great to see former player Michael Jones in attendance at Saturday’s game. Michael who is living and working in Melbourne, Australia was home recently for a family wedding and returned down under yesterday. He is playing football in one of the Victorian Leagues and secured the league championships with his team and by all accounts they are going well this season again.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Festive wishes to all players, committee members, supporters, friends & sponsors who help make this club what it is.

Lets hope the good results and successes gained in 2012 can continue into 2013 and beyond.

Be good and stay safe!

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.

The Albion 2 v 2 Dromara Village 3rds

The Albion entertained high flying Dromara Village 3rds in this league fixture at Drumaness Council pitch and they continued their excellent form.

They were the first on the score sheet with a goal from Steven Bridges who is getting on the score sheet more regularly these days.

The visitors equalised but The Albion were back in front with a penalty from Alan Massey and as it went into its dying moments it looked like they would hold on for all three points but a late Dromara equaliser meant they had to share the points.

Another great performance with teenage keeper John McMenamin, a regular centre back this season, deputising for the injured Johnny McGreevy while defensively McNeill, Murnin and Paul King were strong and resolute. In midfield Bingham, Bonner, Steven King and Wilcox are willing workers while Graeme McMullan and Steven Bridges are willing runners up front. The team is supported by Blackwood, Scott and Hayes with others unavailable or injured having to fight for their places.