Spartak Dynamo FC

And you thought it was just a big night for Hano’s birthday!

Alongside the momentous celebration of the birth of one Niall Hanratty, aka Dynamo Child, Spartak will be hosting a quiz night in Firhouse Community Centre.

In between birthday wishes Mick Greene will be asking his usual demonic mix of questons, mostly about the life and times of young Niall – or maybe not.

So get out those atlases, check those flags, which counties surround which , and don’t forget the lord mayor etc. There won’t be any football questions, just a few re Everton!

See you there for a night of fun ,frolics and some amazing Iphone gymnastics.

Mick Greene has polo shirts and sweatshirts for sale – see previous posts.

Date for your Diary – Thursday Nov 8th for Quiz Night in Firhouse Community centre.

If you are in a position to donate prizes, bottle etc please contact Paul.

19.10.12
Spartak Over 35s 3, Peamount Moyle 5

A decent performance which put the league leaders to the pin of their collar to secure the points.

Spartak got off to a poor start when they seemed somewhat in awe of the league leaders and passing was profligate and ragged while workrate, certainly initially, was too low.

Peamount/Moyle dominated, scoring when a corner deflected to a forward who popped it in; they also hit the bar and then a striker rounded Dave Mohan but pulled his shot wide. Gavin Johnson cleared a couple of dangerous situations with clearing headers at the back post and Dave also brought off a good save.

As half time approached Graham Johnston began to influence the midfield with some calm and assured play and the Sky Blues cam into the game and had a couple of chances, notably when Matt Grimes had a shot from an angle well saved.

Peamount will fell they should have been several goals to the good by the interval but found themselves level when a Paddy Hughes snap shot beat the keeper at the near post on the stroke of half time.

Then we were treated to outstanding goals on the break and some predatory finishing by Brendan Mooney, who finished neatly to twice give Spartak the lead. Brendan’s goals were brilliantly laid on first by Paddy Hughes and then by Said Amirkuanvar, with a soft Peamount goal (again from a cross) sandwiched between.

Peamount now redoubled their efforts and, given their height advantage, were always a threat at set pieces and from crosses. As Spartak tired and began to lose the midfield battle, handicapped by the loss of Graham Johnston to a hamstring injury, Peamount pressed on.

They were gifted a goal, clearly offside, just after they had a goal disallowed and then sealed the win with two headed efforts as Spartak failed to deal with the aerial threat as the Sky Blues faded.

Measured against the League leaders it was an acceptable display; but a need for sharper passing and a higher level of intensity is required to climb the table.

Form report
Dave Mohan 6 Colm Reid 5 Gavin Johnson 7 Paul McGrath 7 Tom Maher 6 Graham Johnston 7 Steve Mongey 5 Matt Grimes 7 Dave Whelan 5 Said Amirkanvuar 7 Shea McClafferty 5 Paddy Hughes 8 Brendan Mooney 7 Leon David 5 Richard Wheatley 6

Mick “Del Boy” Greene has sourced club gear and its coming in at €33 for a sweatshirt and polo. Both will be crested and have initials. The order will be placed next week and Mick will collect cash over the weekend and at training. NO GEAR WILL BE ORDERED WITHOUT CASH UPFRONT

Leicester have advised that their pitch is unplayable

Training for the coming weeks will be

Tuesday – 8.45 St Kilians, Roebuck Road Clonskeagh

Thursday – 9.15 St Columbas College Whitechurch

Tonight, 6th Sept, is the last night in St Enda’s. Gates close at 8 so be sure to park outside!

From next week training is on

TUESDAY – St Kilians German School, Roebuck Road at 8.45

THURSDAY – St Columba’s College, Whitechurch, at 9.15

Astro shoes only please – no boots permitted.

Spartak have pulled two home draws in the initial Leinster competitions.

Shamrock Rovers Wexfor are the visitors in the Leinster Junior Cup. They are the current Wexford Premier League Champions. A tough and challenging draw!

Glasnaoin 3rds from Ucfl Div 3b will come to Marlay for the opening round of the Shield as Spartak try to repeat (or improve on!) last year’s long run in the competition.

30.8.12
Firhouse 18s 4, Spartak 4

A return to a regular friendly destination saw the young locals take advantage of some very flaky defending to lead 2-0 and 3-1. Mick Costello’s deflected shot looped over the keeper to reduce arrears and Neil McGowan’s header struck the crossbar before being turned in by a defender to leave it 3-2 at the break.

The early exchanges were something of a horror show for the Sky Blues defence – mind you those Firhouse Carmel young lads were “lightning quick”! Distribution from the back was laboured, slow and mostly inaccurate while the midfield struggled to get a grip on proceedings. Bobby Hayes added to the early confusion with some poor kicking but also made a few decent stops as the Spartak defence went missing.

The threat of monetary punishment had the desired effect and the second half saw a distinct improvement.
Conor Maguire and Derek Ruxton had injected some urgency into the proceedings aided by Jeff Gamble, Neil McGowan and Lee Norton as Spartak launched a series of attacks.

Messrs Maguire and Ruxton both scored good goals to put Spartak ahead and many other chances were created.

Poor midfield marking by Steve Walsh and Mick Costello saw Aodhan McCahill easily by-passed for the Firhouse Carmel equaliser.

Both sides had chances to win it, but each spurned a couple of opportunities.

Form Report:
Bobby Hayes 6 Chris Hogan 5 Barry Maguire 5 Keith Kelly 5 Martin Costello 5 Mick Costello 5 Jeff Gamble 7 Aodhan McCahill 5 Dara Comerford 5 Conor Maguire 7 Steve Walsh 5 Derek Ruxton 7 Neil McGowan 6 Steve Grier 6 Dermot Dooley 6 Jason Northey 6 Lee Dunne 5 Lee Norton 6

Training in St Kilians’ German School on Roebuck Road tonight and each Tuesday at 8.45 on astro; boots not permitted and astros must be worn.