In a rain interrupted season so far only a few players have played 10 or more games
Conor Maguire, Neil McGowan, Steve Walsh, Leon David, Paul McGrath, Tom Maher, Seamus McCahill , Aodhan McCahill and Niall Hanratty have all reached double figures.
On goals scored Conor Maguire leads on 7, with Graham McEnroe on 6. As Graham is now London based he is unlikely to add to this total, leaving Neil McGowan and Brendan Mooney, both on 4, as next best.
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In the annual post Christmas games, the married men came out winners for the first time in many years against the singles. The spirit of seasonal giving was in evidence with the single mens defence repeatedly gifting passes to the married attackers, with John McCluskey and Neil McGowan scoring almost at will and racing into a four goal half time lead. Resistance from the single men was weak generally despite a fine save by Shane McInerney while the late arrival of Paul Kinsella steadied the ship somewhat.
The married men then played deep in the second half (Dave Mohan at centre half was almost on the tennis court behind the goal) and the single men staged a mini comeback, scoring twice from the spot with Coffey junior scoring a cracking goal. However Mark Byrne and Shea McClafferty added goals for the hen pecked to clinch the win.
Paul Kinsella then led the Drunks to an ignominious double figure defeat against the Sober Skunks in the second game, and got injured in the process to add injury to insult, with Dave Mohan’s sober men victorious including Stuart Love who was celebrating the arrival of son Jake and showing no ill effects from the ordeal.
Seamus McCahill patrolled the Drunks midfield like a much more relaxed Dimitar Berbatov while Tony Kavanagh was left regretting the failure of his earlier attempt to infiltrate the sober team.
Christmas games on 27th and 29th in columbas. Both at two o clock.
On 27th the annual titanic contest between the free and single and a thumb pressure selection.
Drunks v Skunks takes place on 29th.
The annual Christmas raffle took place in the Eden on 22nd Dec.
Thanks to those who donated prizes especially Fintan Grace, Derek Ruxton, Derek Keane, Ross Kelly,Neill Bolger, Mick Greene, Tony Kavanagh and Shane McInerney.
Most of the hard work on the night was done by Derek Keane, assisted by Dermot Dooley and Anto Doyle for ticket sales. Good work lads.
Big sellers of tickets were Tony Kavanagh, Neill Bolger, Jason Doyle, Derek Keane, Fintan Grace who all sold well above their quota. Well done.
Thanks and well done to all who sold tickets, and to those who didn’t – shame on you!
Results:
Signed Ireland Jersey – B Coghlan
Luxury Hamper – Barry Crowe
Drinks Hamper – Mary c/o Eden
€100 Voucher – Michael Healy
Wine Hamper – Tony Harris
Festive Hamper Michael Hogan
Meat Voucher – Gerry Keane
Vodka – Peter Brennan
Wine – Donal Breen
Wine – Fiona McCarthy
Thanks to all those who have already returned tickets and cash – Tony Kavanagh especially made a big effort with €120 worth of tickets sold.
To those who have not yet done so – if you could drop them in ahead of Saturday that would be a big help. As a last resort bring them Saturday.
We are in need of donations re hampers so let me know if you are in a position to help. Thanks to Mick Greene who was first in on this score.
Again, Thanks to all.
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Saturday 22nd Dec is the date for the Christmas night out, when we will also be staging our annual raffle. Should be a good night and some may venture into town later.
Please bring tickets and cash to friendly Sunday or to Kilians Tuesday for the first of he Christmas Matches.
Its Everton v Liverpool – or Mick Greene select v Dave Mohan and pals.
Mixed sides, Sat Sun, over 35s
If not a supporter of either choose the one you least dislike!
See you Tuesday.
Training Tuesday only in Kilian’s – no training Thursday due to Quiz Night.
Thursday is Quiz Night in Firhouse Community Centre. A full attendance is expected!
The sad news that a former Spartak player, Gerry Power, had passed away aged 48 after a long illness reached us recently from Nicko Farrell.
More recent players may not realise that for most of the 70s Spartak had 5 schoolboy teams at the time Gerry played. His brother Richie played in an older age group and Gerry often stepped up to play at that level as required.
Digesting the news my mind went all the way back to 1976 and a memorable schoolboy game against Raheny Boys away. Spartak were down to 10 men through injury and were 0-2 down at the break. A stirring fight back ensued to force a 3-3 draw with Gerry firing in the glorious late equalizer from the edge of the box. Gerry’s display on the day was typical, full of drive and energy, with no little skill.
Gerry was one of the game’s nice guys with an enthusiastic approach to matches and training and he is fondly remembered by the lads who played with him.
Condolences to his family. May he rest in peace.
