Spartak Dynamo FC

 35’s back training tonight at 8:45pm in Blackrock.First game of the season at home on Saturday at 3:00pm against Dundrum , so a big turn out expected tonight.

Cancel all other social arrangements and get along to the Spartak quiz night, to answer Mick Greene’s fiendish questions under the watchful eye of Niall Hanratty as moderator/referee/general factotum.

All who can donate spot prizes are asked to do so. Thanks in advance.

Should be a good evening.

Be there for 9pm

31.8.11
Dundrum 3 Spartak over 35s 3

Ken Byrne writes…..

The first 20 mins saw Spartak get some extra training as all they could do was chase the ball from a well-organized Dundrum side. Although missing some players Spartak drafted in some recruits from the 2nd and 3rd team J Shane and Mick. The Gaffer did a good job in mixing and trying new formations. Dundrum took the lead from a set piece, but it really should have been cleared from the Spartak defense. It seemed to wake Spartak up to drive forward with a Spectacular goal J from 25 yards from Ken to make it 1-1. But still Spartak chased the game , Dundrum had a lot of possession and Spartak worked hard to keep them at bay, Graham and Shay battling well in midfield. Spartak took the lead with some excellent running from Paddy to beat two defenders to slot the ball home, and within 5 mins Spartak had taken the lead to 3-1, again Paddy and Ken working well for Ken to slot the ball home. Dundrum pressed hard and again from a set piece they scored, Greg beaten in the air for the ball to go over Jimmy’s out stretched hands. Spartak had another chance when a well-placed cross from Shay was aimed for the galloping Leon who just missed in connecting . Dundrum came at Spartak again and due to some poor defense work from Spartak , they were level with a well-placed shot just inside the box . Following that Dundrum had another chance but Tom was there to clear of the line. Dave Mohan had to replace Jimmy who went off Injured, but before Dave could display any heroics , the Ref blew the Final whistle. In Summary it was a good work out for the Spartak team and it gave an idea of what is ahead in the coming season. Thanks to Shane and Mick for helping out the 1st Team!

Paul feel free to add your comments J and ratings!!

Paul adds: In case it escaped your attention, Ken scored two goals…..

Team:- Jimmy, Leon, Greg, Paul, Tom, Con, Graham, Shay, Tony, Paddy, Ken, Mick, Shane, Dave(gaffer)

Because the site was down for so long last week, we start the scoring form week 2, as per option offered. Get your team in now…..

Spartak have obtained use of full pitch on in Kilians Thursday, at extra cost of course. Training facilities overall for the coming season will cost over €8000.

Annuals of €50 now due. Please cough up as quickly as possible, as we have had to pay upfront for training, and are (deeply) in the red for the moment. So you can help keep the administrators at bay by paying up early – thanks.

Also after match refreshments and social nights will be held in the sumptuous premises of the Eden from now on. We look forward to a good relationship with the Eden.

Lads,

Time to get cracking on your selection.

Prizes will be announced by committee (subject to annuals being up to date!)

Hot shots Ryan Burke, Ross Kelly and fallen idol Graham Breen all looking for good performance this season.

Among the seniors, only Frank McNamee seems to have retained any brain cells and concentration levels sufficient to challenge. Oldies, get the nurse to help you with this if confused!!!

Have mailed on the code to join SDFC201112.

Time to get back into the swing of things, pre season starts back in Marlay park this Wednesday the 3rd August at 7:15pm for 7:30pm sharp.Slight change to the management (no Rory hasn’t resigned)…..we have one new addition to the management team as Paul Scholsey Burke has agreed to come on board, his expertise is welcomed and myself and Dave are looking forward to working with him.As this is the start of a new season we would encourage all players to put the word out for new (old) blood for the over 35’s.Although we have a good squad, we would like to bring in some new players so please encourage as many (35 yrs old) as you can.Heres to a good season and see you all every Wednesday going forward….

Lads,

Nominees for Clubman of the Year 2011 are:

Rory Campbell, Mick Greene, Frank McNamee and Paul Mc Gowan.

Send your vote by text to Jason Doyle at 087 2032530 before July 5th.

The last Summer kick about is on this Wednesday 29 June at our pitch in Marlay from 7.15. All are welcome to come along.

Pre-season training for the LSL Saturday and Sunday Teams is starting Tuesday 5th July. All players new and old are welcome. Will update later with the time.

Contenders for Player of the year so far are as follows:

Sunday: Keith Kelly, Peter O’Toole, Steve Grier, Neil McGowan.

Saturday: Cathal Clancy, Niall Hanratty, Martin Costello, Dermot Dooley.

Over 35s: Paul McGrath , Paddy Hughes, Frank McNamee

Presentation has not yet been arranged, as over 35s finish their season on 28th May; with Bank Holiday and Swindon Trip, weekends in the immediate future are booked up; so watch this space.