Spartak Dynamo FC

The annual trophy presentations will be on Friday 23rd Ma in he Eden House at 8.30 pm.

A bumper vote was received for the annual awards.

First team player of the year nominations are:
Paul Kinsella, Fergus Burke, Neil McGowan and Steve Walsh

Second Team player nominations are:
Mick Leslie, Fintan Grace and Jeff Gamble,

Over 35s nominations for player of the year reveal a straight shoot out between Brian Farrelly and Brian Burgess

Clubman of the year had a wide range of nominations and will be announced on the night.

Annual Player of the Year presentations will take place in the Eden House on Friday 23rd May.

Evening kicks off at 8.30 and may well continue into the early hours……..

The draw for the Dave Mohan Memorial Tournament took place in the Eden tonight.
GROUP A
Ireland – Shea McClafferty
Sweden – Jason Doyle
France – Brian Farrelly
Belgium – Mick Costello
GROUP B
Wales – Greystones 1
Portugal – Ger Byrne
Holland – Dundrum 1
Scotland – Brian Burgess
GROUP C
Poland – Greystones 2
Serbia – Dundrum 2
Greece – Larkview
Spain – Paddy Hughes
GROUP D
Italy – Spartak 35s
Denmark – Stephen Carr
Ukraine – Dave Browne
Germany – Graham Breen

10.5.14
Esker Celtic 3, Spartak 2

Spartak completed their Div 3 Sat programme in a closely fought game against the cup finalists.

The highlights of the game for Spartak came from Michael Leslie, who scored the opening and closing goals of this contest. His first, accepting the ball from a throw in and cutting inside on his favoured left foot, was a goal from the moment it left his boot, 25 yards out. A cracker. His second goal was from a similar distance, but this time from a free kick which found the corner of the net.

Spartak attacked consistently in the first period, with Jeff Gamble prominent in attack , and Conor Keegan making strong forays forward frm right back. However, the Sky Blues conceded just on half time, with Chris Hogan caught out of position; his defensive colleagues might have saved the day, but Esker took full advantage.

The home side started the second half strongly, but nonetheless it took two clear errors for them to build a lead. Keith Kelly had his pocket picked and , despite Fintan Grace’s best efforts, the forward scored. Fintan then made a marvellous block after a free struck the post and a goal on the follow up seemed certain.

The third goal, from distance, will leave Bobby Hayes disappointed; Bobby made a number of good saves, but a loss of concentration left him wrong footed and the ball went in via the post.

Spartak’s reaction to the setback of going two behind was heartening; the midfield work rate went up a notch, with Dermot Dooley and Fergus Burke prominent while substitutes Conor Callis and David Kernan added pace and trickery. Niall Lennon, quiet in the first half, grew into the game and added guile to the mix.

Callis’s shot was deflected wide; Lennon’s run got him into a shooting position but he shot straight at the keeper; Mick Leslie had a couple of runs and crosses not converted.

A clever combination between Lennon and Callis saw the latter supply the perfect cut back to late sub Kevin Loftus, just six yards out but his panicky swipe was inneffectual.

Form Report
Bobby Hayes 6 Conor Keegan 7 Chris Hogan 5 Keith Kelly 5 Fintan Grace 7 Shane McInerney 5 Niall Lennon 7 Dermot Dooley 7 Mick Leslie 8 Jeff Gamble 7 Fergus Burke 7
Subs David Kernan 7 Conor Callis 7 Kevin Loftus 5

3.5.14
AIB 3, Spartak 2

A couple of costly errors together with a lack of self control proved decisive in DCU. Chris Hogan was lucky not to be red carded; initially booked for petulantly kicking the ball away after only 3 minutes play, he lived on the edge from then on, with the referee being particularly lenient. Niall Lennon, Neil McGowan and David O’Kelly also went into the book for some testy offences in a game which was devoid of malice.

With the spectre of relegation at stake for the Sky Blues, quite a number of regulars opted out of this one and Mick Greene was drafted in to play a unfamiliar midfield role.

Spartak took the lead midway through the first half; Graham Breen’s tenacity forced a corner, and from Conor Keegan’s kick David Kernan fired in for his first Spartak goal. But just on half time Paul Kinsella wrestled a forward to the ground on the bye line to give away an unnecessary penalty. So 1-1 at half time.

An unfortunate Conor Keegan miskick presented the home side with the lead goal, but a Mick Leslie cross was touched back in by Dave O’Kelly for Neil McGowan to apply a cool finish to equalise.

As concentration dropped and frustrations grew, the yellow card count rose, but it was AIB who got the winner in a breakaway and who finished out the game comfortably.

Form Report
Jason Northey 6 Dave O’Kelly 5 Chris Hogan 4 Paul Kinsella 5 Conor Keegan 6 Mick Greene 5 Fintan Grace 6 Neil McGowan 5 David Kernan 5 Graham Breen 5 Mick Leslie 5
Sub : Niall Lennon 5

12.4.14
Spartak 1, Walkinstown 2

Spartak paid dearly for defensive lapses to miss out on the points, but despite being weary from Thursdays fine win showed plenty of effort and missed some good chances to equalise.

The visitors had most of the early plsy, with Spartak limited to a couple of Dave Berry half chances.

Walkinstown’s first goal was simplicity itself. A long ball found the home back four pushed up, and a running midfielder lobbed Jason Northey. Stung by this reverse, the Sky Blues made a couple of chances from Conor Keegan set pieces, with Dave Berry, Fintan Grace and Jeff Gamble going close.

On the hour the visitors took the lead; a long throw was flicked way past the back post but was returned to the danger area and Northey was beaten from six yards.

Again Spartak found the energy to rally and created good chances through Conor Callis and Jeff Gamble, but could not find the equaliser.

Form Report
Jason Northey 5 Chris Hogan 5 Mick Leslie 6 Conor Keegan 7 Cathal Clancy 6 Shane McInerney 5 Dave O’Kelly 5 Fintan Grace 5 Jeff Gamble 6 Dave Berry 6
Sub Kevin Loftus 5

12.4.14
Spartak 3, Terenure College 2

A sparkling first half performance by the Sky Blues was sufficient to hold off a second half comeback by the visitors.

Spartak were rampant in the opening half and attacked with verve and guile.

A long range effort by Dave Berry was fumbled by the keeper to give Spartak the lead on 13 minutes, and just 5 minutes later Jeff Gamble was fouled in the area, and Fintan Grace buried the resultant spot kick. A Sean Doyle cross was headed down by Jeff Gamble for Dave Berry to finish to make it 3-0. It was exhilarating stuff, and all too scarce this season.

The second half swung in the visitors favour; it would have been difficult for Spartak to maintain the frantic first half tempo, but the Sky Blues hung in and created opportunities. Dave Berry missed a good chance after a lung bursting run by Jeff Gamble just before Terenure reduced arrears.

While Terenure attacked in waves Sparak also had good chances on the break. Jervis Mulhall displayed a sign of rustiness when driving wide after a good move by Shane McInerney and Conor Keegan.

A neat volleyed goal made it 2-3 with six minutes left and from then to the final whistle it was all hands to the defenxive pimps, with Conor Keegan and Sean Doyle showing great resistance.

Form Report
Bobby Hayes 7 Conor Keegan 9 Mick Leslie 7 Sean Doyle 8 Stephen Barr 7 Shane McInerney 7 Dave O’Kelly 7 Mick Young 5 Fintan Grace 7 Jeff Gamble 8 Dave Berry 8
Subs: Niall Lennon 5 Jervis Mulhall 5 Conor Callis 5

A tournament in commemoration of the late Dave Mohan will be held in the Postal Club in Kiltipper on Sunday 25th May.

There will be 16 teams playing in a 6 a side astro competition. Max players per squad will be 8 and entry fee is €120 per team.

Outside teams will be invited and a big turnout is anticipated from Spartak players both current and past.

Spartak Dynamo FC AGM will be held on Monday 31st March 2014 at 9pm in the Eden House.

Agenda

– Minutes of 2013 AGM
– Chairman’s report
– Financial Report
– Elections
– Any Other Business

Members who paid annual subscriptions before 31/12/13 are eligible to attend and vote.

Any members who wish to submit amendments/motions may do so, in writing, to the Secretary not later than 7 days prior to the meeting

8.3.14
Swords Celtic 1, Spartak 0

Played away from Swords usual headquarters, the wind strewn pitch was a bobbly nightmare for both sides,and led directly to the concession of the single, decisive goal.

With numerous absentees from the regular squad, and with Dave Browne volunteering to sub to make up numbers after playing a tough match the previous night, the Sky Blues face a difficult task against promotion chasing Swords, who had inflicted a humiliating defeat on the opening day of the season.

Spartak stuck manfully to their task in the opening half against the wind, and mounted only sporadic attacks in the face of the elements. Dermot Dooley and Fintan Grace put in a good shift in midfield and it was a blow when Dermot had to go off injured early in the second half. Chances were rare for Swords also, and Bobby Hayes was equal to anything fired at him, although on one occasion Stephen Barr cleared off the line.

In the second period the decisive moment came on 70 minutes when Swords broke down the left; Stephen Barr slid in to tackle, but the ball took a freak bounce and hopped over his outstretched leg, leaving the winger free to square the ball to the striker who drove home past an unsighted Hayes.

Spartak strove to equalise and had two big chances; a Dave Berry cross looked perfect for Niall Lennon but he directed his header just over. Mick Leslie burst into the box but his shot was too close to the keeper.

A decent performance without reward.

Form report
Bobby Hayes 7 Conor Keegan 7 Mick Leslie 6 Stephen Barr 7 Cathal Clancy 7 Fintan Grace 7 Jervis Mulhall 6 Niall Lennon 6 Dermot Dooley 7 Dave Berry 6
Sub Dave Browne 6