It was a double header across the peninsula with both the First Team and The Albion facing Portavogie Rangers and Cloughey IIs respectively.
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Match report: Finaghy FC 2 – 1 B United
Ballynahinch United travelled to promotion-chasing Finaghy in dire weather conditions.
The pitch was touch-and-go before kick off with one goalmouth holding a puddle of water but the referee was happy enough to proceed after some ground work.
Continue reading Match report: Finaghy FC 2 – 1 B United
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT | B.E.C Electrical Ltd
As we’re thankful to all our sponsors, we wanted to give something back and shine a light on those who support us. Here’s B.E.C Electrical Ltd – our Primary Sponsor.
Continue reading SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT | B.E.C Electrical LtdGet Well Soon Robert Creighton
Everyone at the club would like to wish a speedy recovery to Robert Creighton who was recently hospitalised. Robert has been an outstanding supporter of the club over a considerable number of years missing only the odd match both home and away and we hope that he is able to be back at the Millbridge very soon. Club captain Scott Brashaw is pictured visiting Robert in hospital when he presented him with a Ballynahinch United Golf Society top.
Awards Night
Saturday 3rd of May saw Ballynahinch United hold their annual dinner and presentation of awards in the Primrose Bar, Ballynahinch. As usual there were a large number of committee, players and supporters in attendance.
Following a very enjoyable meal which was to the usual high standards of the Primrose Bar the Club Chairman Gilbert Cromie officially welcomed everyone. Summarising the past year the Chairman expressed his sadness that the Club’s Third team ‘Albion’ had to withdraw from the league due to a shortage of players and it was his hope that it would be restored once again next season. He made particular mention of the outstanding work of the management teams of Keith Hamilton, Colin Murray, Davy Teggarty, Johnny McGreevy and Paul Allison and he paid tribute to the commitment of the players both at training and on the field of play.
He highlighted the vital work of the club officers and committee and very importantly the faithful supporters and sponsors who make such an important contribution. Special mention was made of the long-time contributions of senior club members Jimmy Brown and Winston Brown for all the hours they put in maintaining the facilities and faithful supporters Billy Hamilton and his wife Sally who never miss a home or most away matches with Sally providing sandwiches for all home fixtures which is much appreciated.
Turning to the club awards the Chairman congratulated and made a presentation to first team goalkeeper Bryan McMullan who has been included in the Northern Amateur League squad for the amateur International against their Scottish counterparts which took place at Killyleagh on Saturday 10th May.
The Chairman then invited the management teams to come forward and present the awards for the 2013/14 season which were as follows:
Ballynahinch Swifts
Player’s Player – Aaron McCaffrey and Alan Massey [shared]
Managers Player – Shaun Bonner
Leading Scorer – Aaron McCaffrey
Ballynahinch United
Player’s Player – Scott Brashaw
Managers Player – Scott Brashaw
Leading Scorer – Ian McMullan
Club Young Player of the Year – JJ Carlisle
A signed shirt was presented to the first team attendant Steven Jess who is standing down from the role due to family commitments although he will remain on the committee.
The very popular and much sought after Golden Boot award was introduced by club stalwart Wilson Hamilton and through numerous comic moments and false trails to both hint but keep the audience and recipient guessing to the last possible moment the winner was announced as Ross Hayes to rapturous applause.
