Premier Division Fixtures 2013

Below is the full list for the 2013 Airtricity League Premier Division. Wanderers travel to Sligo and Derry twice, while only face one trip to Thomond Park in Limerick. The first standout fixture apart from Shels on the opening day is a St.Patrick's Weekend trip to Sligo, which promises to be a good weekend.



8 March Shelbourne Home
11March EA Sports Cup 1st round
16 March Sligo Rovers Away
18/19 March Cork City Home
23/24 March Drogheda Utd Away
29 March UCD Home

1 April Derry City Away
5 April St Patricks Ath Home
12 April Shamrock Rovers Away
19 April Limerick Home
26 April Bohemians Away

3 May Dundalk Home

6/7 May Shelbourne Away
10 May Sligo Rovers Home
17 May Cork City Away
20/21 May EA Sports Cup Round 2
24 May Drogheda Utd Home

w/e 2 June FAI Ford Cup Round 2
8 June UCD Away
14 June Derry City Home
17th to 26th June Mid Season Break
28 June St Patricks Ath Away

1 July EA Sports Cup Quarter Final
5 July Shamrock Rovers Home
TBC July Limerick Away
19 July Bohemians Home
26 July Dundalk Away

2 August Shelbourne Home
5 August EA Spoert Cup Semi Final
10 August Sligo Rovers Away
16 August Cork City Home
w/e 25 August FAI Ford Cup Round 3
30 August Drogheda Utd Away

7/8 September UCD Home
20 September Derry City Away
21 September EA Sports Cup Final
27 September St Patricks Ath Home

4 October Shamrock Rovers Away
12/13 October Limerick Home
18 October Bohemians Away
25 October Dundalk Home

End of season awards night

Well its been a while since i used the blog itself, the main bulk of wanderers weekly work this season was done through facebook and twitter.
Here is a full run down of the award winners on the night.


Senior Player of the Year:  Marty Waters

Young Player of the Year:   Pierce Sweeney

Under 19 Player of the Year 2011/12:  Stephen McGuinness

Leading Goalscorer:  Jason Byrne

Clubman of the Year:  Brian Kane

Club Person of the Year:  Brendan Harmon


Player of the month awards:

March:  Jason Byrne
April/May/June:  Marty Waters
July & September:  Darren Quigley
August & October:  Sean Houston

Photos to follow on facebook and twitter

Reading to visit the Carlisle Grounds

Wanderers fans were expecting 1 game this weekend, a trip to UCD on Friday night. However Bray Wanderers & Reading FC have now announced a glamour friendly that will pit the two sides against each other this Sunday 2nd September. The game will kick off at 4pm.

Reading will be bringing a full first team squad, bar one or two international players who will be on international duty. However a strong squad will face the wanderers , including Republic of Ireland international Noel Hunt and former Republic star Ian Harte. Also in the squad will be striking sensation Adam Le Fondre along with many more top Premier League players. Former seagull Pierce Sweeney will also be in the squad to face his old club.

Tickets are on sale now from the Carlisle Grounds and Ticketmaster outlets nationwide.

Prices will not be increased from the regular League prices of €15 for Adults, €10 for Students and €7 for Children u16 and OAP's.

Low,low prices to see top Premier League and international stars.

Bray Wanderers 1-5 Wolverhampton Wanderers

Thanks to www.braywanderers.ie

BRAY WANDERERS 1 WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS 5

Bray hosted Wolverhampton Wanderers in what was for the visitors a pre-season friendly, with the home team blooding again several players who will be hoping to break through to the senior ranks.


If there was ever a game of two halves, this was one: Bray equalising and holding their equality to the break. A completely new eleven faced them after the break, and created a new dynamic.


It took barely past the quarter hour before the guests opened their account, Frank Nouble firing from a narrow angle on to the bar and then the far post into the back of the net.


Just after the half hour, however, Kieran "Marty" Waters capitalised on a Conor Butler corner, nipping in on a Kevin Foley backpass to take possession, rolling it under Carl Ikeme before Ikeme rolled over the striker, who ended up stretchered off.


Wolves fielded two completely different elevens in each half. The second period team proved a sterner challenge as Bray's substitutions continued.


Less than an hour in, Fletcher's overhead kick deceived Brian Kane who got a touch to it but couldn't keep it out.


Four minutes later Matt Jarvis doubled the visitors' advantage, and Matt Doherty rocketed home a fourth with less than ten minutes left.


And Fletcher, fielding a long diagonal ball perfectly timed by Michael Kightly, fired home with ease for the finisher.

Report by Mícheál Ó hUanacháin


Bray Wanderers: 1 Brian Kane; 2 Ryan Dooney, 4 David Webster, 5 Pat Seery, 3 Conor Butler; 7 Lee Dixon, 6 Graham Kelly, 8 Daire Doyle (c), 11 Brendan King; 10 Kieran Waters, 9 Sean Hurley


Subs: 12 Ismahil Akinade (for Waters 36), 14 Jonathan Kelty (for Hurley H/T)), 15 Paul Moffatt (for Dooney 58), 16 Conor Earley (for Dixon 65), 17 Kevin Knight (for Butler 61), 18 Colm Tresson (for King 70), 19 Dane Massey (for Doyle 77, 25 Darren Quigley (gk), 26 Stephen McGuinness (gk)





Wolverhampton Wanderers (1st half): 13 Carl Ikeme; 2 Kevin Foley, 4 Danny Batth, 5 Christophe Berra, 3 George Elokobi; 7 Dave Edwards, 6 Eggert Jonsson, 8 Karl Henry, 11 Adam Hammill; 10 Frank Nouble, 9 Sylvan Ebanks Blake


(2nd half): 31 Dorus de Vries; 12 Ronald Zubar, 14 Richard Stearman, 15 Roger Johnson, 16 Matt Doherty; 17 Anthony Forde, 18 Newad Milijas, 19 David Davis, 20 Matt Jarvis, 21 Michael Kightly; 22 Steven Fletcher
Sub (throughout): Aaron McCarey (gk)

Team news for trip to Tallaght

Thanks to www.braywanderers.ie

Kieran Marty Waters who was sent off against Shelbourne last Friday night will miss Bray's trip to Tallaght Stadium for their televised clash with Shamrock Rovers on Friday night also missing will be Ger Pender who picked up a serious shin injury against Scunthorpe on Tuesday night. They will be Bray's only absentees as Captain Danny O'Connor and fellow defender Adam Mitchell return following their suspensions for the Shelbourne game.

Also back in the squad are defender Dave Webster, who missed Bray's last two outings with a knee injury and midfielder Sean Houston who sat out last weeks game with a thigh strain.

Speaking after last weeks defeat to Shelbourne Bray's Director of Football Pat Devlin said he felt his side were unlucky against Shelbourne and will be hoping to put that right on Friday at Tallaght Stadium.

Looking ahead to Friday Devlin said "We are back to full strength now, games between ourselves and Rovers have been great games and I expect Friday night to be no different.

********* Bray and Rovers have each recorded just one win in their last six outings in the League.

********* When the sides met in April at the Carlisle Grounds,it ended in stalemate with the sides sharing four goals. Kieran Marty Waters netted both Bray goals.

******* Last season Bray won the first two meetings between the sides with Rovers winning the final two games.Rovers scored seven goals to Bray's five.

****** Over the last two seasons Rovers have won four of the League meetings between the sides, Bray have won two and two have ended in draws.

Wanderers sign 2 more

Bray Wanderers are pleased to announce the signing of Paul Moffatt and Ryan Dooney.

18 y/o Paul Moffatt joins from Shamrock Rovers and 21 y/o Ryan Dooney signs from Malahide United.

Both players featured in the friendly game against Scunthorpe United.

Bray Wanderers 0-1 Scunthorpe United

Thanks to www.braywanderers.ie

BRAY WANDERERS 0 SCUNTHORPE UNITED 1

While Bray might have hoped for a result from this early friendly, pre-season for the visitors, they were left to rue a few missed chances in what was a relativley well-balanced match.

Wanderers made four changes after a tentative first half, during which neither side had more than a couple of chances.


Scunthorpe made one substitution a couple of minutes later, and it paid off almost immediately, Andy Barcham receiving a fine ball forward from Josh Walker and working his way across the Seagulls' back four one by one before contriving a shooting opportunity.


A further three Bray subs came within minutes, followed by what seemed an entire team change for the Iron, and though the visitors had more chances after that, they failed to increase their advantage.


Mid-way through the second period, however, Bray substitute Ger Pender pulled up following a clash with Callum Howe, and was in evident distress.

A lengthy delay ensued while the Bray player was attended to on the pitch, and following his departure veteran Colm Tresson took his place.

With commendable grace, referee Paul Tuite blew the game up inside regulation time, with honours relatively even in a fine warm-up for both sides.


Report by Mícheál Ó hUanacháin


Bray Wanderers: 1 Brian Kane; 2 Ryan Dooney, 5 Adam Mitchell, 4 Shane O'Connor, 3 Conor Butler; 7 Lee Dixon, 6 Graham Kelly, 8 Daire Doyle (c), 11 Brendan King; 10 Kieran Waters, 9 Jonathan Kelty



Subs: 1 Darren Quigley (gk), 12 David Webster (for O'Connor H/T), 14 Sean Hurley (for Waters H/T), 15 Seán Houston (for King 61), 16 Colm Tresson (for Pender 77), 17 Paul Moffat (for Kelly 61), 18 Pat Seery (for Mitchell H/T), 19 Ger Pender (for Dixon H/T), 20 Ismail Akinde (for Doyle 61), 25 Stephen McGuinness (gk)




Scunthorpe United: 1 Sam Slocombe; 2 Christian Ribeiro, 6 Paul Reid, X Tom Newey, 3 Callum Kennedy; 7 Jimmy Ryan, 4 Josh Walker, 9 Bobby Grant, 14 Robbie Gibbons; 10 Mike Grella, 16 Mark Duffy


Subs: 11 Andrew Barcham (for Duffy 48), 12 Connor Jennings (*see below), 13 James Severn (for Slocombe 61), 17 Matthew Godden (*and all remaining subs on for remaining starting XI except Ribeiro, 61), 20 Callum Howe, [21] Scott Matthews, X Mark Hughes, X Jordan Keegan, X Matty Mainwaring, X (Hasan al-)Yami

Wolves confirm squad for visit to Ireland

Wolves today confirmed their 26 man squad that has made the trip over to Ireland to face Bray on saturday.

The Irish trio who travelled to the European Championships – Stephen Ward, Stephen Hunt and Kevin Doyle – and Adlene Guedioura, who has had an extensive international programme with Algeria, will also not travel as they have a further week’s break before reporting back.

Michael Kightly also stays behind as his partner is due to give birth but new signing Björn Sigurdarson is expected to join the trip once he has completed his medical.

Full 26 man squad: De Vries, Ikeme, McCarey, Foley, Zubar, Stearman, Elokobi, Johnson, Berra, Batth, Reckord, Doherty, Henry, O’Hara, Edwards, Jonsson, Davis, Milijaš, Jarvis, Hammill, Forde, Nouble, Sigurdarson, Ebanks-Blake, Fletcher, Vokes.

Bray Wanderers 2-3 Shelbourne

Thanks to www.braywanderers.ie 
BRAY WANDERERS 2  SHELBOURNE 3
In the end, the hosts were somewhat unlucky not to get something from tonight's match, having played a spirited second period with only ten men.

In an incident-filled ninety minutes at the Carlisle, the Reds went ahead twice only to be pegged back each time.

Midfielder Dave Cassidy gave them the lead just before the half hour, only for Kieran "Marty" Waters to strike back eight minutes later.

In the final minute of the first half, Philip Gorman restored the Shelbourne lead, and a minute into time added, Waters lost his cool when facing a card for his challenge on Brian Shortall and raised his hand to Gareth Matthews.

Referee Neil Doyle had no option but to switch cards, but he proceeded to caution Matthews as well.

The second half was only minutes old when John Mulroy pounced on an error by Chris Bennion to restore equality.

But the numerical advantage was bound to tell, and former Seagull Paddy Kavanagh made the most of a poor punch by Darren Quigley to put the visitors ahead inside the final quarter hour.

It proved enough to take the three points north of the Liffey.



Report by Mícheál Ó hUanacháin

Bray Wanderers: 1 Darren Quigley; 26 Shane O'Connor, 22 Pat Seery, 3 Dane Massey, 12 Kevin Knight; 16 Dean Zambra; 11 Kieran Waters, 7 Kevin O'Connor, 21 Adam Hanlon; 18 John Mulroy; 10 Jason Byrne (c)

Subs: 8 Daire Doyle (for Knight 68), 14 Graham Kelly, 15 Lee Dixon (for Byrne 75), 17 Jonathan Kelty (for Hanlon 85), 25 Brian Kane (gk), 28 Sean Hurley, 30 Brendan King


Shelbourne: 30 Chris Bennion; 2 Gareth Matthews, 12 Brian Shortall, 4 Andrew Boyle, 3 Lorcan Fitzgerald; 8 David Cassidy, 10 Kevin Dawson, 16 Stephen Hurley, 14 Paddy Kavanagh; 9 Philip Hughes, 19 Philip Gorman

Subs: 1 Dean Delaney (gk), 5 Stephen Paisley (for Shortall 64), 7 Conan Byrne, 11 Brendan McGill (for Hurley 74), 17 Sean Byrne, 18 Paul Byrne (for Gorman 86), 35 John Sullivan


Referee: Neil Doyle

Team news for visit of Shels

Thanks to www.braywanderers.ie 

Bray Wanderers will have four first teamers missing on Friday night for their clash with Shelbourne at the Carlisle Grounds. Defender Dave Webster who missed the trip to Sligo with a knee injury hasn't recovered and will miss out again as will Sean Heuston who was suspended for the Sligo game but a thigh injury forces him out of this one. Adam Mitchell who was sent off late on last Saturday following a second yellow card is suspended as is Club Captain Danny O'Connor who has reached four penalty points. Sean Hurley is added to the squad

Speaking following last weeks draw at the Showgrounds Bray's Director of Football Pat Devlin was pleased with the point, he said "It was a good performance and you would have to be happy coming out of the Showgrounds with a point". He added " If we rode our luck a little better it could have been three points".

Looking ahead to Friday night Devlin said " It's going to be a tough one for us with so many players missing. We have to get on with it and we will have a couple of new faces in and see what we can produce".


********* Bray's home record so far this season is, played 8, won 2, drew 2, lost 4.

******** Shelbourne's away record is, played 8, Won 3, drew 1, lost 4.

********* In their last six outings Bray have conceded 14 goals, scoring 10. winning just once, drawing 2 and losing 3.

********* The sides have met four times already this season and all the games have been very close with no more that a goal separating the sides in any of the games.

********* In April Bray won at Tolka in the E.A Sports Cup 1-0 after extra time, a week later again at Tolka Shels won 2-1 in the League Bray missing a penalty in that game.

******** In the F.A.I. Cup at the Carlisle Grounds in May the sides drew 1-1 with Shels winning the replay 1-0.

Wanderers Weekly sits down with Brendan King

This week Wanderers Weekly chats to Bray's latest signing Brendan King.


Q1:First off Brendan thanks for taking the time to talk to us today.Now before you signed for the Seagull's very few people had heard of you.Tell us a little about yourself.

A1: Not a problem at all! I am 22 years old and I'm from Chicago.  I've played football all my life and it's always been a dream of mine to play in Europe. I studied politics at the University of Notre Dame and recently graduated this past December. Outside of playing  football I'm a pretty avid FIFA player and will take on anyone that wants a game! I've been a huge Man United supporter all my life as well.




Q2:You played college football (or soccer in the states) for Notre Dame, what is the standard of college football in the states like ??

A2: The standard of college football is actually a lot higher than what people who aren't familiar with it would expect. There's a lot of good players and coaches involved in university football in the states. There's a really big emphasis on education in the US so a lot of kids will try and finish their degrees before they pursue a career in football. You can't play football forever so its good to have a degree in my hands.



Q3:You were selected by the Portland Timbers on the MLS Super Draft earlier this year.You went on their pre-season training campaign, but you didn't sign for them.Why??

A3: Being drafted to the Timbers was a really great honor. It was great to spend pre-season with the squad. Portland is a great city and they have a really well supported team. When you are drafted to an MLS team, you aren't automatically guaranteed a contract. I spent about five weeks with the Timbers. MLS teams have a limit of 30 players per roster. When I was drafted to the Timbers they had about one or two roster spots available and about eight different guys after those one or two spots.  I came to the realization that it was going to take a bit a longer than I had wanted to get in the squad and get a first team roster spot. I also had the chance to go on trial with Shamrock Rovers. Portland asked if I would stay and finish out preseason but I wanted to pursue my options overseas and so I jumped at the chance to come over here to Ireland and try my luck out here.



Q4:You were on trial with other Airtricity League clubs. What was the experience like for you ??


A4: I had a trial with Shamrock Rovers in February after I left Portland. It was my first real taste of the LOI and I was really impressed with the standard. I really enjoyed my time with Rovers and I thank Stephen Kenny and the staff there for giving me the opportunity.


Q5:Many people will want to know,Why pick Ireland to play your trade in ??

A5: I think the LOI is a really underrated league. There's loads of really talented players in the league and I've really enjoyed playing alongside these guys so far.  I chose Ireland for a number of reasons. Obviously the language isn't a barrier and Ireland is a pretty easy country to settle into. I really like the people here and everyone at Bray has been really welcoming and friendly which has helped me assimilate a lot. Also I think the LOI is a great launching pad to other leagues in Europe. Like I said, it's always been a dream of mine to play in Europe and when I received the chance to do so I jumped at it.



Q6:Did you know much about the Airtricity League before you came over here ??

A6: Before I came over in February I didn't know much to be honest. I know former Pats player, Ryan Guy's agent pretty well and he had told me a few things about the league.  That being said, I've been impressed so far with everything.


Q7:Now your recent move to the Wanderers,How did that all come about ??

A7: After my trial with Shamrock Rovers I had a talk with Stephen Kenny. He was impressed with my performance over the week I was there, but there wasn't really a need for my position within the squad. They have so many talented players over there. He said he would make a few calls for me however so that I could get a club here in Ireland. Among the clubs he called was Bray, and he spoke very highly of me to Pat Devlin. Pat decided to take a chance on me on that recommendation from Stephen and he brought me over.


Q8: Compared to College football in the states is their a big step up to Airtricity League football ??

A8: I would say the league here is a bit more fast paced and physical than college football in the US. I've been fortunate enough to train with a few clubs across Europe and those experiences have prepared me really well for playing here. I can handle the pace of the game pretty well and I think as time goes by I will become more accustomed to the style of play here.


Q9:How have you settled in at the seaside ??

A9: I think I've settled in pretty well. I like Bray. Its a nice little town, but there's enough to do there to keep me busy. Like I said, all the people associated with the club have been great. They've really helped me settle in. The guys in the team are all really great guys and I get on with them well.


Q10:Finally, It's early in your Wanderers career but can you see yourself returning next season ??

A10: To be honest I haven't thought much past this season. If the offer presents itself to return next season it's something I will have to think about. For now I just want to do as well as I can with the opportunity that I have. I just want to concentrate on this season and working as hard as I can for the team so that we can be successful in the second half of the season. If I can do that than the rest will take care of itself.

A massive thanks to Brendan for taking the time out of his busy day to answer a few questions for us and we wish him all the best in his wanderers career. 

Wanderers sign 2 more

Bray Wanderers are pleased to announce the signing of Lee Dixon and Ismahil Akinade.

21 year old Lee Dixon joins from Bohemians and is a former Republic of Ireland U21 international. Dixon was a permanent fixture in Bohemian's side last season but fell foul of an over sized squad this season and he is sure to be pushing for a place in the Wanderers starting 11.

18 year old Ismahil Akinade joins the Seagulls having featured for St. Patricks Athletic U19 team last season.

Bray Wanderers to take on Liverpool XI

PRESS RELEASE

Bray Wanderers v Liverpool XI

Sunday 12^th August 2012

3pm – Carlisle Grounds

Bray Wanderers are pleased to announce that the club will host a friendly against Liverpool FC XI at the Carlisle Grounds in Bray, Co. Wicklow on Sunday 12^th August.

The match will kick-off at 3pm.

Tickets for the match are priced at Adults (€20.00) and O.A.P’s / Schoolchildren (U16) at €10.00.

Tickets are now on sale from Bray Wanderers at 01-2828214.

Tickets are also available from Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.ie).

Bray Wanderers Director of Football Pat Devlin: “We are delighted to host Liverpool again this year in Bray. It will be another tremendous occasion for the club and the town. To have a team with the tradition of Liverpool visit Bray is something we are really proud of. There is a huge amount of Liverpool supporters in the area and I know they will be very keen to see the upcoming stars from Anfield. On behalf of all connected with Bray Wanderers, I would like to wish our great friend Kenny Dalglish all the best for the future. I would also like to take this opportunity to wish new Liverpool manager Brendan Rogers the very best for the new season. We are looking forward to a great day on the 12^th August”

End of Press Release.

Issued by Bray Wanderers Football Club.

10th July 2012

Sligo Rovers 1-1 Bray Wanderers

Match report thanks to www.braywanderers.ie 
Bray took a valuable point from their encounter in the North-West today.

The first period was slow to come alive, though the ball covered a fair bit of ground, and while the home side had the better of the corner count, free kicks, and a couple of half-chances around the quarter hour, their best shot came from an off-side Danny North.


But half way through, Bray produced their first real attack, Kieran "Marty" Waters feeding Jason Byrne right in front of goal, and former Bray net-minder Gary Rogers produced a marvelloous reaction save with his foot.

Within the minute, Raffaele Cretaro beat Quigley with a speculative shot from the left, only to see his effort slide off the far post.


And less than a minute after that, Bray were in the Sligo danger area again, Waters's cross just missing Byrne, but Adam Hanlon was wide enough to keep possession and cut back for John Mulroy, whose shot was intercepted by the defence just enough to put it out off the foot of the right hand post.


And it was the visitors who shocked the Showgrounds four minutes after the break with Byrne stealing his twelfth goal of the season.


Alan Keane answered with a well-taken goal of his own, creating his opening after a feed from Joseph Ndo, and firing home from close range.


Adam Mitchell was shown yellow for the second time in timed added, and the Seagulls ended up with only nine men when John Mulroy was injured just before the final whistle.

Report Mícheál Ó hUanacháin
Photos  Mick Tierney


Bray Wanderers:  1 Darren Quigley; 2 David Webster, 6 Danny O'Connor (c), 26 Shane O'Connor; 16 Dean Zambra; 11 Kieran Waters, 7 Kevin O'Connor, 21 Adam Hanlon; 18 John Mulroy; 10 Jason Byrne


Subs: 8 Daire Doyle (for Hanlon 74), 12 Kevin Knight (for Waters 77), 14 Graham Kelly, 19 Conor Butler, 22 Pat Seery, 30 Brendan King (for Byrne 87), 25 Brian Kane (gk)


Sligo Rovers: 1 Gary Rogers; 2 Alan Keane, 4 Gavin Peers, 5 Danny Ventre (c), 3 Iarfhlaith Davoren; 8 Romuald Boco, 11 Ross Gaynor, 22 David Cawley, 15 Joseph Ndo; 10 Raffaele Cretaro, 27 Danny North

Subs: 6 Jeff Henderson, 7 John Dillon (for ), 9 Mark Quigley (for Gaynor 60), 14 Pascal Millien (for Cretaro 60), 16 Lee Lynch, 23 Ciarán Kelly, 29 Séamus Conneely (for Ndo 80)


Referee: Graham Kelly

Wanderers selected for TV again

Shamrock Rovers v Bray Wanderers - Live on RTE 2

The Airtricity League game between Shamrock Rovers and Bray Wanderers on Friday 20th July will
be screened live on RTE 2.
To facilitate this the game will kick-off at 7.05pm at Tallaght Stadium.

Pictures: Sweeney signs for royals

Sweeney joins Premier League side Reading

Bray's now former 17 year old centre back has joined the N-Power Championship winners and now Premier League club for an undisclosed fee. Sweeney was today meeting his new team mates at Reading FC's Hogwood training ground.

Sweeney made his break through into Bray's first team squad this season after playing for Bray's under 19 side last season, where he was the u19 captain. Sweeney has been capped at various age levels for Ireland and has also had the honour of being captain of his county at under age level.

Although the fee is undisclosed I am told that it is a very good deal for both the player and for Bray Wanderers.

Bray Wanderers director of football Pat Devlin said , "We are sorry to lose Pierce as he has been a very consistent performer since he joined us and he has worked extremely hard since the start of the season. But this is a fantastic opportunity for a young player and everybody in Bray Wanderers wishes him the very best".

Speaking on www.readingfc.co.uk , Reading Director of Football Nick Hammond said, "At the age of 17 Pierce is a young player with great potential, and one that we've identified and watched over a long period of time.
"The recruitment of young talent is massively important for us going forward, and after doing well in men's football in the League of Ireland he will now come into our development group."

Pierce himself also added, "I'm absolutely delighted to be signing for Reading. It is a big dream of mine and the best moment of my career so far" said Pierce. "There are a good few Irish connections here, including Brian McDermott, which helped to attract me to the club. There are plenty of players who have come from the League of Ireland and made the step up at this club, breaking into the first team, so it's something I want to aim for".

Everyone at Bray Wanderers and Wanderers Weekly wishes Pierce all the best of luck and we hope to see him visit the Carlisle Grounds in the near future.

Last departs as Seery arrives

Bray Wanderers are pleased to announce the signing of old Pat Seery from Bohemians.
The 18 year old defender scored for Bohs in the Leinster Senior Cup tie against Shamrock Rovers in March.
In other news, defender Stephen Last has left the club and will join Athlone Town

Wanderers sign USA forward Brendan King

Bray Wanderers today announced the signing of Brendan King from the USA. King has been a free agent since the start of the MLS season. King can play as a winger or striker.

King has previously played for the University of Norte Dame where his talents were recognized and he was selected for the MLS super draft for the 2012 season. He was picked by the Portland Timbers where he completed a pre-season campaign with them but decided against signing for the MLS side.

King has been capped for the USA at u17 & u20 level.

King was also on trial with current Airtricity League leaders Sligo Rovers earlier in the season. King has been added to the squad for the trip to Sligo which will be broadcast live on RTE 2.  


Welcome to Bray Wanderers , Brendan King.

New signings O'Connor & King added to squad for trip to Sligo

Thanks to www.braywanderers.ie

A knee injury makes Dave Webster a doubt for Bray's trip to Sligo on Saturday, having already sat out the Cork City game last Friday night. Certain to miss out is Sean Houson who serves a one match ban having reached four penalty points.

Bray have added Kevin O'Connor (brother of Danny),who signed from Worcester City to the travelling party and if his clearance comes through in time is likely to be involved at some stage on Saturday.

Another new signing who could get a run out on Saturday is Brendan King who has signed from the U.S.A.

Speaking after his sides defeat to Cork City last Friday Bray's Director of Football Pat Devlin said his side weren't at the races last week. He said" We need to get back to the way we were, we should be better after the break, we need to put in better performances".

Looking ahead to the Trip to Sligo Devlin said " Sligo are one of the best teams in the League and it will be difficult on Saturday, but we have been in this position before and we need to bounce back and what better team to do it against".

PLEASE NOTE KICK-OFF TIME IS 3.45pm.

Sweeney set for Royals move

Bray Wanderers defender Pierce Sweeney is set to join Reading FC with the deal between both Bray and Reading set to be announced in the coming 24 hours.17 year old Sweeney has traveled to England today to complete what should be a routine medical.

The deal which is set to be announced in the morning has been described as lucrative for both the player and for the wanderers.

We will have more on this transfer and news on the transfer fee when we get it.

Betting Tips: Sligo Rovers (Away)

This week the Wanderers travel to the Showgrounds to take on table topper Sligo Rovers. The game will be shown live on RTE 2 and worldwide on www.rte.ie. Kick off is at 3:45.

Paddy Power are offering some unreal odds for this game. Bray are for the first time since the start of the season the longest odds i have seen. However i feel this is unjust, yes the wanderers are on a poor run at the moment but they come up against a Sligo side who only just beat a poor Dundalk team last Friday night, mainly thanks to 2 Danny North goals. Keep North quiet , you keep Sligo quiet. So here is this weeks betting tips.

• Bray Wanderers to win @ 11/1.
• Jason Byrne to score first @ 11/1.
• Kieran Marty Waters to score first @ 16/1.
• Draw at half time Bray to win at full time @ 22/1.
• Its a longshot but Jayo to score a hatrick @ 175/1.

Wanderers Weekly tip of the week: Bray to win and Jason Byrne to score anytime @ 22/1

Wanderers announce festival of football

Bray Wanderers will have 3 friendlies in July, the series of friendlies is being dubbed ''The festival of football''.

Tickets for Bray Wanderers upcoming friendly games:

Tuesday 17th July v Scunthorpe United. Kick-off 7.45pm

Saturday 21st July v Wolves. Kick-off 3pm

Saturday 28th July v Bradford City. Kick-off 3pm

Ticket prices are as follows:
Adult: €15.00
Student: €10.00
Child (U16) / OAP: €7.00

There is also a special offer package for the three games as follows:
Adult: €30.00
Student: €20.00
Child (U16) / OAP: €15.00

Tickets are available from Bray Wanderers club offices or from www.ticketmaster.ie

Match Report: Bray Wanderers 0-3 Cork City

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BRAY WANDERERS 0   CORK CITY 3

Wanderers saw another match get away from them in fairly easy style when Cork visited the Carlisle Grounds.

Tadhg Purcell, who scored in the fourth minute when the teams last met, left it later on this occasion - a minute later, to be precise.

Daryl Horgan floated in a cross from the right, which Purcell met with his head and directed cleanly past Darren Quigley.

Half an hour later, Colin Healy crossed from the right and Shane Duggan was on hand at the back post to side-foot past Quigley.

Though Bray were showing more attacking verve in the rarly part of the second period, they were unable to make good on their threat.

And five minutes past the hour mark, Shane Duggan set up Cork's third with a neat ball through the Seagulls' back four. Vinny Sullivan hopped around Quigley and passed into the empty net.

Try as they might, especially in the final minutes (including five minutes stoppage time), Bray couldn't seem to find an answer to the Cork presence.

An the sending off of Cork substitute Vinny Stephen Kenny within six minutes of his introduction made little difference to the outcome.


Compiled by Mícheál Ó hUanacháin

Bray Wanderers: 1 Darren Quigley; 8 Daire Doyle, 6 Danny O’Connor (c), 26 Shane O’Connor, 3 Dane Massey; 16 Dean Zambra; 11 Kieran Waters, 20 Seán Houston, 12 Kevin Knight; 18 John Mulroy; 10 Jason Byrne

Subs: 5 Adam Mitchell (for S O'Connor 75), 9 Anthony Bolger, 19 Conor Butler, 28 Seán Hurley (for Byrne 70), 21 Adam Hanlon (for Knight H/T), 22 Pierce Sweeney, 25 Brian Kane (gk)


Cork City: 1 Mark McNulty; 7 Colin Healy, 5 Gavin Kavanagh, 18 Kalen Spillane, 3 Danny Murphy; 6 Gearóid Morrissey, 16 John Dunleavy, 8 Shane Duggan, 23 Daryl Horgan; 14 Tadhg Purcell, 10 Vinny Sullivan

Subs: 2 Ian Turner, 9 Davin O’Neill (for Sullivan 65), 17 Dan Murray, 21 Kevin Murray (for Kavanagh 79), 22 Neal Horgan, 25 Kevin Burns (gk), 30 Stephen Kenny (for Purcell 75)

Referee: Damien Hancock

Team News for visit of Cork City

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Defender Pierce Sweeney is Bray's only doubt for the visit of Cork City to the Carlisle Grounds on Friday night. Sweeney missed the trip to Drogheda last Friday and the Cup defeat to Limerick F.C. at the Carlisle Grounds on Monday night through illness. No decision on his availability will be made until just before kick-off. Otherwise Bray will work from the same panel as they had on duty on Monday night.

Speaking after the defeat to Limerick Brays Director of Football Pat Devlin said he was disappointed to be knocked out of the E.A. Cup. "We were hoping for a run in the Competition but when you defend like we did early on on Monday night you will get punished and that is exactly what happened, and we found ourselves 3-0 down inside 21 minutes. It was always going to be difficult from there on".

Looking ahead to Friday night Devlin said " We are looking forward to Cork's visit and we will be hoping to eliminate the silly mistakes and at the Carlisle we will be hoping to get something from the game".

Match Report:Drogheda United 3-1 Bray Wanderers

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The resumption of normal hostilities brought no joy for Bray Wanderers on their visit to Drogheda.

Despite an early effort by Shane O'Connor, the opening period of play was marked by a lack of serious incident, though the home side had marginally the better of the play.

And they got their reward twenty minutes in when Dane Massey failed to put Gavin Brennan's cross out, and Sean Brennan's return ball found Declan O'Brien rising to fire home.

Just after the half-hour, however, the Seagulls struck back when Seán Houston headed to the net from Adam Hanlon's cross.

After the break, the visitors seemed the more likely to go ahead, but somewhat against the run of play shortly after the hour, Brian Gannon's cross beyond the target was returned into the area by Gavin Brennan, where Drogheda skipper Paul Crowley was waiting to head past Darren Quigley.

And eight minutes later, after the Bray keeper was deemed to have conceded a corner while apparently seeing the ball out, Philip Hand's flag-kick landed into a goal-mouth scramble during which Peter Hynes forced the ball over the line.

Bray had no significant response after that, and had to return from the Boyne empty-handed.

Report: Mícheál Ó hUanacháin

Bray Wanderers: 1 Darren Quigley; 26 Shane O'Connor, 6 Danny O’Connor (c), 5 Adam Mitchell, 3 Dane Massey; 16 Dean Zambra; 21 Adam Hanlon, 21 Seán Houston, 11 Kieran Waters; 18 John Mulroy; 10 Jason Byrne


Subs: 2 David Webster, 8 Daire Doyle (for Zambra 79), 9 Anthony Bolger, 12 Kevin Knight, 14 Graham Kelly (for Byrne 87), 25 Brian Kane (gk), 28 Sean Hurley (for Hanlon 79)


Drogheda United: 1 Gabriel Sava; 17 Brian Gannon, 5 Alan McNally, 4 Derek Prendergast, 3 Philip Hand; 16 Paul Crowley (c), 10 Sean Brennan, 8 Ryan Brennan, 11 Gavin Brennan; 15 Peter Hynes, 19 Declan O'Brien

Subs: 2 Stephen Quigley, 6 Mark O'Brien, 7 Cathal Brady (for S Brennan 85), 9 Tiernan Mulvenna (for O'Brien 59), 14 Dean Marshall, 20 Stephen Trimble (gk), 21 John Breen

Referee: Pádraig Sutton

Team news for EA Sports Cup Quarter Final

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Johnathon Kelty who missed the defeat to Drogheda Utd. with a shin injury is back in the Bray squad for the visit of Limerick F.C. to the Carlisle Grounds on Monday night for the E.A. Sports Cup 2nd. Round Tie.

Central defender Pierce Sweeney who also missed the trip to Drogheda through illness is still considered doubtful for the game.

Speaking after their defeat in Drogheda on Friday night Bray's Director of Football Pat Devlin said that silly mistakes cost his side dearly in Drogheda on Friday along with missed chances. Bray will put that defeat behind them and go out to progress in the E.A. Sports Cup on Monday night.

The last time Limerick played Bray in a Cup game was in the F.A.I. Cup at the Carlisle Grounds last August and came away with a 3-0 victory.

Photo's from Player of the month presentation

Photo Set from Airtricity League soccer writers player of the month presentation. Present is Jason Byrne, Pat Devlin and Gill Brady,Marketing Manager at Airtricity

Airtricity League press release regarding Jason Byrne player of the month

Jason Byrne named Airtricity/Soccer Writers' Association Player of the Month for May.

The Airtricity/Soccer Writers Association of Ireland award for May was presented to Bray Wanderers’ striker Jason Byrne. The award was presented to Byrne by Gill Brady, Marketing Manager at Airtricity.

Byrne became the first club player to win the accolade since Gary Dempsey in April 2011, and pipped Paul O'Conor (UCD) and Stephen McLaughlin (Derry City) who finished second and third respectively.

A return of five goals from seven games confirmed that Byrne is not content to rest on his reputation, and he is firmly back to his best form as Bray prepare to travel to Drogheda United on Friday night.

“It’s a really big game for us on Friday night, Drogheda of course beat us 4-2 already this year, although we didn’t help ourselves having a man sent-off at one-all.

“The break has been good, we really needed to recharge the batteries after a great but a testing month of May, it was tough with so many games in a short period of time.”

Bray went unbeaten in four of their five domestic outings, and Byrne edged towards his tally of 12 goals to-date, this term as he moved up to second in the all-time goalscorer's list.

Chasing Brendan Bradley's spot as the all-time leading League of Ireland goalscorer, Byrne has emerged as a real leader for Bray, bringing the best out of youngsters Kieran Waters and Adam Hanlon, as well as supplying crucial goals.

Byrne began the month with a goal in Bray’s two-one win over Bohemians, before the same player bagged a brace in their victory over Dundalk.

Another double followed for Byrne against St Patrick’s Athletic midway through the month.

“The win over Bohs was a nice way to start the month, I enjoyed it. The result and performance was a very decent springboard, and we built upon it.

“We played a lot of goals between the league and cup during the month, but the Bohs result was no harm in terms of confidence, and we didn’t let up.”

Jason Byrne began his playing career at Bray Wanderers in 1998, with 49 league goals in 128 appearances before he joined title-winning Shelbourne in 2003.

The following season saw Byrne included in the Republic of Ireland squad, and after that he joined Cardiff City in 2007.

After spells at Bohemians and Dundalk, Byrne returned to where he started out in the Airtricity League, fourteen years earlier.

“I am really enjoying my football and being back at back, people may say it’s an achievement to score goals but really, a lot of it is due to the young lads around me.

“It’s great playing in a team with the Kieran (Waters) and Adam (Hanlon), who are full of energy and put the ball into the box when needed. They’ve been a huge help to me.”

Byrne picks up soccer writers award for May

Bray Wanderers 34 year old striker Jason Byrne has been named Airtricity soccer writers player of the month for May.
May was a good month for Byrne who hit five goals in seven games for the seagulls. The highlight of these goals has to be the 90th minute equalizer against St.Pats to level the game 3-3.


However despite this award Byrne is fully focused on pushing up the table and his attention has now turned to tomorrow's match against Drogheda United. Speaking to www.rte.ie Byrne said,

“It’s a really big game for us on Friday night. Drogheda, of course, beat us 4-2 already this year, although we didn’t help ourselves having a man sent-off at 1-1,” said Byrne.

“The break has been good. We really needed to recharge the batteries after a great but a testing month of May. It was tough with so many games in a short period of time.”

However Byrne was also quick to heap praise on the younger players around him.

“I am really enjoying my football and being back at Bray. People may say it’s an achievement to score goals but, really, a lot of it is due to the young lads around me,” Byrne said.

“It’s great playing in a team with the Kieran (Waters) and Adam (Hanlon), who are full of energy and put the ball into the box when needed. They’ve been a huge help to me.”

Congratulations Jason Byrne from Wanderers Weekly 

Team news for trip to Drogheda

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Bray Wanderers have just one injury doubt ahead of their trip North to take on Drogheda Utd. at Hunky Dory's Park on Friday night.

Jonathon Kelty has a shin injury and no decision on his availability will be made until just before kick-off. Sean Hurley has been addded to the travelling party for the game.

Speaking ahead of the game Bray's Director of Football Pat Devlin said that his side faced a tought schedule following a three week break with three games in seven days. He added "It will be a tough task in Drogheda, they are a very good side but we are looking forward to the challenge".

Betting Tips: Drogheda United (Away)

Well LOI football is back after the mid-season break.Time to get the euros out of your head and focus on LOI & on a busy period for the wanderers.

This Friday the seagulls travel up the M1 to face Drogheda United. Earlier in the season the Wanderers were defeated 4-2 at home by the Drogs. However the wanderers didn't deserve this defeat after having a man sent off and that changed the game.
Here are this weeks betting tips:

• Bray to win @ 5/2.
• Bray to be winning at half time and full time @ 5/1.
• Kieran Marty Waters to score first and Bray to win 2-1 @ 50/1.
• Bray Wanderers to win 2-0 @18/1.
• Jason Byrne first goalscorer @ 11/2.
• Bray wanderers to win and Adam Hanlon to score his first goal for the wanderers at anytime @11/1.

Wanderers weekly tip of the week: Bray Wanderers to score the first goal up to and including the 26th minute @7/2. 

Wanderers see of competition from Pats to sign O'Connor

It was today announced that Kevin O'Connor, the brother of seagulls captain Danny, has signed for Bray from Blue Square North side Worcester City.

Kevin who is 26 has had spells at Wolverhampton Wanderers, Stockport and AFC Telford today spoke to www.worcesternews.co.uk about his move back to Ireland,


“When the season finished I went to work for my dad in Ireland but there were a few clubs interested. I trained with St Patrick’s Athletic and Bray, who were my local team.

“They wanted to sign me and they have also sorted me out with a job.

“It was an ideal situation because we (my family) had looked to go back to Ireland but I never thought it would happen this quickly.

“I have enjoyed my time at Worcester. I really enjoyed working with Carl (Heeley) and Matt (Gardiner) but moving back to Ireland and having a fresh start was very appealing to me.''.

Kevin will officially become a seagull on the 1st of July when the transfer window opens.His first game for Bray is likely to be the away game in Sligo.

Bradford City to visit the seaside

Bray Wanderers today announced that NPower League 2 side Bradford City will visit the Carlisle Grounds on Satuday July 28th.The game will have a 3pm kick off.

This brings to 4 the number of summer friendlies for the wanderers. Welsh Premier Division side Bangor City visit on June 16th, Scunthorpe United on July 17th, Wolves on July 21st and then Bradford.

July will now be a busy period for Bray with no fewer than 7 games including league games against,Sligo,Shels,Shamrock Rovers and Monaghan United

Bray Wanderers 3-1 UCD

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BRAY WANDERERS 3  UCD 1


The Seagulls notched up their fifth win this season with what was yet another defeat of the Students.

The game was just over a quarter of an hour old when Bray marksman Jason Byrne was in position to take full advantage of Adam Hanlon's short cross inside the UCD area.

But nine minutes later, equality was restored when Daniel Ledwith's 28m free curled over the wall and spun into Darren Quigley's net off the righthand post.

The sides went into the interval level, but Bray's play suggested there might be more to come from the home side.

Byrne brought his season tally to twelve League goals with a fine finish mid-way through the second period after his own shot and Waters' follow-up had been stymied.

And Mulroy's stoppage time burial of a last ditch cross by the lively Kieran "Marty" Waters was just the icing on the cake as the teams head into a mid-season break.


Report  Mícheál Ó hUanacháin


Bray Wanderers: 1 Darren Quigley; 2 David Webster, 6 Danny O’Connor (c), 22 Pierce Sweeney, 12 Kevin Knight; 16 Dean Zambra; 21 Adam Hanlon, 21 Seán Houston, 11 Kieran Waters; 18 John Mulroy; 10 Jason Byrne

Subs: 3 Dane Massey (for Houston 76), 5 Adam Mitchell, 8 Daire Doyle, 14 Graham Kelly, 17 Jonathan Kelty, 25 Brian Kane (gk), 26 Shane O'Connor


UCD: 16 Mark McGinley; 17 Daniel Ledwith, 4 David O'Connor, 5 Michael Leahy (c), 3 Ciaran Nangle; 15 Tyrone McNelis, 8 Paul O'Conor, 6 Paul Corry, 10 Robert Benson, 21 Dean Clarke; 9 Graham Rusk

Subs: 2 Mark Langtry (for McNelis 62), 7 Gary Burke (for Rusk 87), 13 Hugh Douglas, 14 James Kavanagh, 18 Barry McCabe, 26 Chris Lyons (for Clarke 62), 28 John Kelly



Referee: Anthony Buttimer

Fully fit squad for visit of UCD

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Bray Wanderes are in the happy position of having a fully fit squad to chose from for the visit of U.C.D. to the Carlisle Grounds on Friday night. Bray's only problem is who to leave out of the starting eleven.

Bray's Director of Football Pat Devlin said he is pleased that he has no injury worries having played three games in seven days which has been a tough ask for Amateur players.

Speaking after his sides exit from the F.A.I. Cup on Monday night to Shelbourne Devin said " We dominated the game and then gave away a silly goal right on half time, we are having no luck just at the moment. Penalty shouts are not going our way and the upright and crossbar are costing us". He added, "That is something we will be looking to change on Friday night".

Looking ahead to the visit of U.C.D. Devlin said " They are a very good side, there is not a lot between us, it could go either way but we will be looking for the three points.


****** Since U.C.D. defeated Bray 4-0 and 6-0 in the 2010 season Bray have won six of the last seven meetings between the sides.

****** In those seven games Bray have scored 17 goals.............conceding 8.

Team news for cup replay

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For the F.A.I. Ford Cup 2nd. Round replay on Monday night Bray Wanderers will select from the same squad they had on duty on Friday night.

There are no new injury worries after Friday night other than the normal knocks and bruises. Speaking after his sides draw with Shelbourne Bray's Director of Football Pat Devlin said he was happy with his sides second half performance. He added "We need to perform like that for ninty minutes. There is not much between the two sides and it will be close again and whoever gets the luck will come out on top."

Byrne and Mitchell doubts for cup tie

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Striker Jason Byrne who has scored ten times already for the Seagulls this term could be missing when Bray take on Shelbourne in the F. A. I. Ford Cup at the Carlisle Grounds on Friday night, kick-off 7.05 ( for T.V.purposes).

There is also a doubt about the availability of central defender Adam Mitchell who also could miss out for personal reasons. Otherwise the starting eleven will be chosen from the same squad as travelled to Derry on Monday night.

Bray's Director of Football Pat Devlin speaking after his sides defeat in the Brandywell on Monday night, said it was a game he felt his side should have won or a least got a point from. He said " Massive lessons need to be learned from that game and the most important one is the study of rules of fair play".

Looking ahead to Fridays meeting with Shelbourne Devlin said "This game should be a cracker,we have already played them twice, in the E.A. Sports Cup and the League and we are very close". He added " Its a difficult one to call, and it looks like whoever has the Cup luck on the night will win through".

********* This will be the ninth meeting between Bray and Shebourne in the F.A.I. Cuo.

******** Bray have failed to keep a clean sheet in the last twelve meetings between the sides.

******** Shelbourne are unbeaten in their last 8 visits to the Carlisle Grounds.

******* Bray have won on only one occasion in the last ten meetings between the sides and that was earlier this year in the E.A Sports Cup at Tolka Park when Bray won 2-1 after extra time.

******* When Bray won the Cup for the first time in 1990 they beat Shelbourne in the 2d. Round after a replay and again in 1999 Bray overcame Shelbourne in the Semi Final on penalties before going on to beat Finn Harps in the Final

Derry City 3-2 Bray Wanderers

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DERRY CITY 3    BRAY WANDERERS 2

Bray's unbeaten run came to a not really deserved end at the Brandywell, where many dreams have come to grief.

Bray went ahead just before the break when Kieran "Marty" Waters raced onto a long ball from Danny O'Connor, beating Simon Madden and Ryan McBride and picking his spot to beat Ger Doherty.

But there was a long way to go, and it took until the hour for the Derry attack to contrive anything of substance against the visitors, but then they came back with a lovely cross by Pat McEleney met by the head of Stephen McLaughlin and into Darren Quigley's net.

Six minutes later, the home side took the lead with a pounce on a bounced ball, the Bray defence caught flat-footed while McLaughlin waltzed into range and shot to the bottom of the far corner.

But Danny O'Connor equalised on 72 minutes, heading home from Dean Zambra's cross after Kevin Knight's corner.

Four minutes after that, the Candystripes went ahead when Ryan McBride headed to the net from Pat McEleney's flag-kick.

However, despite spirited and sustained counter-attacking, the Seagulls couldn't quite manage to restore their equality.

Report: Mícheál Ó hUanacháin

Bray Wanderers: 1 Darren Quigley; 2 David Webster, 5 Adam Mitchell, 22 Pierce Sweeney, 3 Dane Massey; 11 Kieran Waters, 16 Dean Zambra, 20 Seán Houston, 6 Danny O'Connor (c), 12 Kevin Knight, 18 John Mulroy

Subs: 8 Daire Doyle, 9 Anthony Bolger (for Webster 86), 14 Graham Kelly (for Knight 75), 17 Jonathan Kelty (for Mitchell 81), 25 Brian Kane (gk), 27 Conor Early


Derry City: 1 Gerard Doherty; 17 Simon Madden, 12 Ryan McBride, 6 Shane McEleney, 3 Dermot McCaffrey; 10 Patrick McEleney, 7 Ruaidhrí Higgins, 4 Barry Molloy (c), 15 Stephen McLaughlan; 9 David McDaid, 11 Rory Patterson

Subs: 2 Eddie McCallion (for P McEleney 84), 14 Brian McGroary, 16 Matthew Crossan, 18 Mark Farren (for Patterson 92), 19 Owen Morrison (for McDaid 54), 22 Eugene Ferry (gk), 23 Ryan Curran


Referee: Paul McLaughlin

Wanderers announce 2 July Friendlies

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Wolverhampton Wanderers and Scunthorpe United will take on Bray Wanderers in friendly games this July.

Both games are subject to approval from the FAI but the provisional dates are as follows:

Tuesday 17th July v Scunthorpe United.

Saturday 21st July v Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Fiver Friday for Shelbourne game

Fiver Friday for U16's for Shelbourne game!

U16 supporters attending the televised FAI game between Bray Wanderers and Shelbourne can avail of reduced admission of €5.
The game at the Carlisle takes place this Friday and has an earlier kick-off time of 7.05pm.

Team News for trip to Derry

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Bray have added Shane O'Connor, Sean Hurley and Conor Earley to the travelling party for the trip North on Monday evening, otherwise the starting eleven will be chosen from the same panel as on Friday night for the St. Pats game.

Speaking after the draw with St. Patricks Ath on Friday night Bray's Director of Football Pat Devlin. said he was very pleased with his sides performance. He said "We played well, and we deserved to get the draw, I am happy with the reaction I am getting from the squad especially Jason Byrne and Marty Waters up front".

Looking ahead to Monday night Devlin said "Derry are one of the best teams in the League and its a tough ask to go there on a Monday night. We are having difficulty getting people off work and we have players doing exams this time of the year and its not easy. However its not our decision and we have to get on with it. Its a challenge we are looking forward to.


********** The last three meetings between the sides at the Brandywell ended in 1-1 draws, both League games last season and the F.A.I. Cup clash in 2010.

********** Bray have recorded just one win in 27 visits to the Brandywell, that was in 2002 when Jason Byrne and Mick Doohan scored in a 2-1 League win.

*********** Bray have failed to keep a clean sheet against Derry in the last 13 meetings in all competitions.

*********Dave Webster is set to make his 100th appearance in all competitions for Bray if he plays against Derry.

Bray Wanderers 3-3 St Patrick's Athletic

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BRAY WANDERERS 3  ST PATRICKS ATHLETIC 3

Bray managed to salvage a point they had appeared in danger of losing to the in-form St Patricks Athletic, who are still unbeaten all season.


It was a match that was more evenly balanced than the first-half corner tally of 6-0 to the visitors would indicate.

Nevertheless, when the Seagulls went ahead shortly after the half hour, it was somewhat against the run of play.

John Mulroy passed to Kieran "Marty" Waters on the left, who sprinted up the wing and broke clear despite the attentions of Ger O'Brien to cross into the area, where Jason Byrne was waiting by the far post, and despatched the ball past Brendan Clarke.

But the Saints struck back just before the break when Pierce Sweeney's attempted clearance of an O'Brien cross only reached Christy Fagan.

The Pats striker somehow found a way through the crowded area with a shot that flashed past Darren Quigley.

Mulroy restored the home lead a quarter of an hour into the second period, shooting on the turn from 20m after the Bray midfield had held on to possession despite determined efforts to deprove them.

But the Saints were not done yet, and a brace inside six minutes sent them ahead for the first time, Fagan doubling his tally when Russell headed on a throw from deep in the corner, and Russell in turn shooting through the defence after a Greg Bolger cross.

And there was drama in time added, when Waters held his nerve to cross for substitute Adam Mitchell, but the latter couldn't reach the ball and it was left to Byrne to head home the equaliser.

Report Mícheál Ó hUanacháin

Bray Wanderers: 1 Darren Quigley; 2 David Webster, 6 Danny O'Connor (c), 22 Pierce Sweeney, 20 Seán Houston; 16 Dean Zambra; 11 Kieran Waters, 3 Dane Massey, 21 Adam Hanlon; 18 John Mulroy; 10 Jason Byrne

Subs: 5 Adam Mitchell (for Houston 88), 8 Daire Doyle, 9 Anthony Bolger (for Massey 91), 12 Kevin Knight (for Hanlon 82), 14 Graham Kelly, 17 Jonathan Kelty, 25 Brian Kane (gk)


St Patricks Athletic: 1 Brendan Clarke; 2 Ger O'Brien, 4 Conor Kenna (c), 15 Kenny Browne, 12 Ian Bermingham; 19 Jake Kelly, 17 Chris Forrester, 6 Greg Bolger, 18 John Russell; 11 Sean O'Connor; 9 Chris Fagan

Subs: 3 Jake Carroll (for O'Connor 79 inj), 5 Aidan Price, 10 Ian Daly (for Kelly 66), 13 Pat Flynn, 16 Barry Murphy (gk), 21 Eoin Hyland, 30 Ryan Coombes


Referee: Richie Winter

Team news for visit of St Pats

Thanks to www.braywanderers.ie  Bray Wanderers are in the happy position of having no injury worries as they welcome third placed St. Patricks Ath. to the Carlisle Grounds on Friday night. The only changes to last weeks squad in Dundalk is the addition of Shane O'Connor and Sean Hurley to the match day panel. Speaking after his sides win in Dundalk, their third in a row, Bray's Director of Football Pat Devlin said his side played well at Oriel Park, he said "Our build up was very good and we deserved to win the game". Looking ahead to Friday night Devlin said " Its a tough one. St. Pats. are one of the best teams in the League, its certainly a challenge and its a challenge we are looking forward to". ********** Bray have failed to win in the last four meetings between the sides,and also failed to score in any of the four games, Pats won three games on a 1-0 scoreline and the fourth 3-0. ********* Of the last ten meetings, St. Pats. have the upper hand winning eight times to Bray's two victories. **********In the first game of the current campaign at Inchicore Pats were victorious on a 1-0 scoreline.

Scunthorpe to visit the seaside

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League One side Scunthorpe United, in association with Volkswagen Ireland, have confirmed that they will hold their 2012-2013 Pre-season tour in Ireland.

The tour which will take place from July 16th – 20th, will see the team staying at Carton House Hotel, which has been the home of Real Madrid and Wolves in the last two seasons providing fantastic training facilities for the squad.

It is provisionally planned that "The Iron" will play two games whilst in Ireland. On Tuesday 17th July, they will face Airtricity Premier League side Bray Wanderers at the Carlisle Ground subject to approval.

Scunthorpe United Manager, Alan Knill said, "The tour is a great opportunity to benefit from great facilities and start our push for a successful campaign next season. We are grateful for Volkswagen Ireland for their support and we look forward to a positive experience in Ireland."

Dundalk 0-2 Bray Wanderers

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DUNDALK 0  BRAY WANDERERS 2

Bray Wanderers took their League unbeaten run to four matches with a well-deserved victory at Oriel Park.

The visitors went ahead just five minutes before the break, courtesy of penalty, when former Bray man Derek Foran upended Kieran "Marty" Waters in the area

Marksman Jason Byrne sent Dundalk keeper Peter Cherrie the wrong way with a well-taken spot kick.

The Bray man repeated the kick midway through the second period when another former Bray player, Chris Shields, also took Waters down in a scoring position.

The hosts have had something of a goal drought this season, and Byrne has now scored more goals this season than Dundalk.


Report:  Mícheál Ó hUanacháin

Bray Wanderers: 1 Darren Quigley; 2 David Webster, 6 Danny O'Connor (c), 22 Pierce Sweeney, 12 Kevin Knight; 16 Dean Zambra; 11 Kieran Waters, 3 Dane Massey, 21 Adam Hanlon; 18 John Mulroy; 10 Jason Byrne

Subs: 5 Adam Mitchell, 8 Daire Doyle, 9 Anthony Bolger, 14 Graham Kelly, 17 Jonathan Kelty, 20 Seán Houston (for Massey 26 inj), 25 Brian Kane (gk)


Dundalk: 1 Peter Cherrie; 8 John Mountney, 2 Derek Foran, 6 Chris Shields (c), 25 Eoghan Osborne;14 Paul Walsh, 16 Stephen McDonnell, 19 Robert Waters, 18 Gary Shanahan; 9 Michael Rafter, 7 Shane O'Neill

Subs: 10 Gareth Coughlan (for Walsh H/T), 11 Marc Griffin (for Shanahan 73), 13 Chris Reilly, 17 Ben McLoughlin, 20 Gerard Hanley (gk), 23 Peter Thomas (for Waters 83), 29 Gerard McSorley


Referee: Paul Tuite

Positive team news for trip to Dundalk

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There are no injury worries for Pat Devlin to ponder as his side make their way to Oriel Park for his sides clash with Dundalk F.C. on Friday night.

Shane O' Connor who has been missing since the start of the season, played in Bray's defeat to St. Patricks C.Y. in the Leinster Senior Cup on Monday and came through with no ill affects and is added to the travelling party. Also added to the squad is Adam Mitchell who has been missing since suffering a head injury against Drogheda Ud.


Speaking after his sides win over Bohemian F.C. last Friday Bray's Director of Football Pat Devlin said,he was happy to get the three points. he said " They were a valuable three points to get on the board although we have played better and lost."

Looking ahead to the trip North, Devlin said " It's a difficult assignment against Dundalk at Oriel Park but hopefully we can get a result".


********* Bray are unbeaten in their last five League visits to Oriel Park.

********* Both meetings last season at the venue ended in draws, while in 2010 Bray won on both their visits to Oriel Park.

******** Of the last ten meetings between the sides Bray have the edge winning four times to Dundalk's two wins with four games drawn.

********** Dean Zambra has scored Bray's last two goals against Dundalk netting in the 2-2 draw at Oriel Park last August and scored the only goal of the game when the sides met at the Carlisle Grounds in the final game of the 2011 season.

********* If John Mulroy plays on Friday night it will be his 100th. League appearance for the Seagulls.

St Pats CY 3-0 Bray Wanderers

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ST PATRICKS CY FC 3  BRAY WANDERERS 0


A young Bray squad were no match for their experienced Leinster Senior League opponents as they exited the Leinster Senior Cup.

St Pats always looked threatening going forward, they marked close giving the Seagulls little time on the ball, and they passed crisply when they had possession.

The wily Alan Murphy and the lively Gary O'Connor in particular gave Bray's defence all sorts of trouble throughout, and the opening goal had been threatening for a while before Murphy intercepted and rounded Shane O'Connor to go one on one with Brian Kane, slotting coolly home under the diving keeper.

Prior to that, the visitors had had six corners to the hosts' one, and only on those occasions did they look like testing Pats' Philip O'Connor.

Despite what must have been a vigorous half-time pep-talk from Gary Zambra, it took St Pats only five minutes of the second period to double their advantage, an O'Connor free near the right sideline reaching Dean Young, who rose highest in the area to head past Kane.

And seven minutes later, Andy Doolan pounced on a loose partial clearance to fire from 25m straight to the back of the Bray net.

Both sides had further chances to score, but the fire had gone out of the tie by then.


Report: Mícheál Ó hUanacháin

Bray Wanderers: 1 Brian Kane (c); 2 Shane O'Connor, 4 Paul Clifford, 5 Stephen Last, 3 Conor Butler; 7 Ian Byrne, 8 Graham Kelly, 6 Seán Houston, 11 Jonathan Kelty; 10 Gerald Pender, 9 Anthony Bolger

Subs: 12 Colm Begley (for O'Connor 75, 14 Sean Hurley (for Butler 61), 16 Conor Early (for Byrne 61), 25 Stephen McGuinness


St Patricks CY: 1 Philip O'Connor; 2 David Andrews, 4 Thomas Nolan, 5 Simon Dunne, 3 Glen O'Connor; 11 Dean Young, 6 Karl O'Brien, 8 Andrew Doolan, 7 Gary O'Connor; 10 Aiden Roche, 9 Alan Murphy

Subs: 12 Lee Roche (for Young 70), 13 Lee Weafer, 14 Paul Healy (for Doolan 88), 15 Dean Kinsella, 16 Warren Behan, 17 Graham Hannigan (for Roche 77), 18 Barry Roe

EA Sports Cup Quarter Final Draw

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Wanderers were drawn at home to Limerick in the quarter final of the EA Sports Cup when the draw was made on MNS this evening.

The tie will be played on the weekend of 26th June.

Bray Wanderers 2-1 Bohemian's

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BRAY WANDERERS 2  BOHEMIAN FC 1

Bray moved three places up the Premier Division table with a hard-fought victory over Bohemians.

Jason Byrne opened the scoring, showing a fine turn of speed to round Evan McMillan and fire left-footed at Craig Sexton's far post.

But less than a quarter of an hour later, a loose clearance of Keith Ward's corner kick reached only as far as the same player, who fed a second ball into the area. Dinny Corcoran's well-timed leap allowed him to head past Darren Quigley.

Half an hour later, Bray skipper Danny O'Connor restored the home lead with a neat header, the third in a series that started with a Kevin Knight free near the left sideline.

From then on, however, the Seagulls had to work hard to resist a determined onslaught from the Gypsies, though in the five minutes of time added, it seemed they might pull further ahead.

But even though Byrne's 94th minute shot was blocked by what seemed to be the arm of former Seagull Derek Pender, the insurance wasn't needed.


Report: Mícheál Ó hUanacháin

Bray Wanderers: 1 Darren Quigley; 2 David Webster, 6 Danny O'Connor (c), 22 Pierce Sweeney, 12 Kevin Knight; 16 Dean Zambra; 11 Kieran Waters, 3 Dane Massey, 21 Adam Hanlon; 18 John Mulroy; 10 Jason Byrne

Subs: 5 Adam Mitchell, 8 Daire Doyle, 9 Anthony Bolger, 14 Graham Kelly, 17 Jonathan Kelty (for Waters 83), 20 Seán Houston (for Hanlon 77 inj), 25 Brian Kane (gk)


Bohemian FC: 1 Craig Sexton; 2 Owen Heary (c), 5 Evan McMillan, 6 Kevin Feely, 19 Luke Byrne; 10 Keith Ward, 20 Peter McMahon, 27 Adam Martin, 7 Keith Buckley, 11 Stephen Traynor; 24 Daniel Corcoran

Subs: 3 Derek Pender (for Heary 35), 4 Roberto Lopez, 8 Karl Moore (for Martin 63), 16 Dwayne Wilson (for McMahon 79), 18 Andrew Mulligan, 30 Greg Murray, 34 Dan Mahon


Referee: Neil Doyle

FAI Ford Cup 2nd Round Fixture Details

Last Monday night Bray were handed a tough draw in the 2nd Round of the FAI Ford Cup.However the Wanderers were pulled out as the home side and will have the home advantage which is a benefit. The details for the fixture were released today and are as follows.

Bray Wanderers v Shelbourne, Friday 25th May, Carlisle Grounds, Kick off 7:05. Live on RTE TWO.
In the event that the game ends as a draw the replay will be played on Monday 28th May in Tolka Park and will have a 8pm Kick off.

Team news for visit of Bohemian's

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Bray Wanderers will pick from the same squad as travelled to Monaghan last week for the visit of Bohemians to the Carlisle Grounds this Friday evening. The only absentees are long term injury victims Shane O'Connor (groin), and Stephen Brennan (hamstring).

Speaking after a late goal from Jason Byrne earned his side all three points at Gortakeegan, Bray's Director of Football Pat Devlin said " It was a tough game and in the end it was great to get the three points".

Looking ahead to Bohemians arriving at the Carlisle Grounds Devlin said " I'll be looking for a similar performance from the lads against Bohs, it won't be easy but we will give it our best shot.".

******* In the four meetings last season Bohemians were unbeaten, winning three game and drawing one.

*******Of the last ten meetings between the sides Bray have failed to record a victory. drawing three times and losing seven.

****** There hasn't been a scoreless draw between the sides since Oct. 2010.

Wanderers Weekly Betting Tips: Bohemian's (Home)

Well the seagulls left it late last week but in the end secured all 3 points thanks to the one and only Jason Byrne. Bohemian's visit the seaside with a totally different side from last season which just inched ahead the wanderers into 5th place. So here is what the bookies think this week.

• Bray Wanderers to win @ 15/8.The draw is also available @ 9/4.
• Bray Wanderers to be winning at half time and full time @ 4/1.
• Bray to win 2-1 @ 9/1.
• Jason Byrne first goalscorer @ 5/1.
• Bray to win and Marty Waters to score anytime @ 9/2.

Wanderers weekly tip of the week: With both sides on a fine run of form it will be a close game so why not go for a Draw at half time and Bray to win at Full Time @ 11/2.

All odds from www.paddypower.com and correct as of 8pm,Wednesday 2nd May 2012

Leinster Senior Cup Quarter Final Details

Bray Wanderers will have an away tie against St. Patricks CY in the quarter final of the Leinster Senior Cup.

The game will be played on Bank Holiday Monday the 7th May in Irishtown Stadium, Ringsend.

Kick off is 11am.

Monaghan United 0-1 Bray Wanderers

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MONAGHAN UNITED 0 BRAY WANDERERS 1


The Seagulls made hard work of their three points in Monaghan, despite playing against ten men for the final twenty minutes.

The visitors had the lion's share of the possession throughout, but couldn't find their way to the target most of the time.

And a stubborn home team tested Darren Quigley a number of times, though the threat posed by Jordan Keegan while playing as a free winger on the right during the first period seemed to evaporate when he switched wings after the break.

But once Keith Quinn had been dismissed by referee Rob Rogers (and followed in short order by Monaghan manager Roddy Collins) for his sliding two-footed challenge on Dane Massey, it seemed only a matter of time before Bray made the breakthrough.

They duly did, though it took until four minutes from time, and Monaghan played if anything better as ten men than they had as eleven.

Eventually, an Adam Hanlon corner, played short to Kevin Knight, was delivered to the head of Bray marksman Jason Byrne, who duly headed powerfully home past Micheál Schlingermann in the Monaghan goal.

The visitors had a last-ditch opportunity to double their tally, but this time Hanlon's flag-kick was put out for a throw, and the attack fizzled out.



Report: Mícheál Ó hUanacháin
Bray Wanderers: 1 Darren Quigley; 2 David Webster, 6 Danny O'Connor (c), 22 Pierce Sweeney, 12 Kevin Knight; 16 Dean Zambra; 11 Kieran Waters, 3 Dane Massey, 21 Adam Hanlon; 18 John Mulroy; 10 Jason Byrne

Subs: 5 Adam Mitchell, 8 Daire Doyle, 9 Anthony Bolger (for Massey 85), 14 Graham Kelly, 20 Seán Houston (for Mulroy 78), 24 Stephen Last, 25 Brian Kane (gk)


Monaghan United: 21 Micheál Schlingermann; 24 Paul Whelan, 17 Shaun Maher, 4 Conor McMahon, 11 Darragh Reynor; 8 Keith Quinn, 6 Robert Bayly (c), 18 Stephen Maher; 3 Jordan Keegan; 7 Conor Murphy, 9 Tony Griffiths

Subs: 1 Conor Forde (gk), 2 Roderick Collins, 10 (later 19) Owen Humphrey (for Stephen Maher 65), 14 William McDonagh (for Bayly 64), 15 Daniel McGuinness (for Murphy 52), 16 Bobby Ryan, 23 Jason Marks

Team news for trip to Monagahan

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Bray Wanderers travel to Monaghan on Friday with just the two long term injury victims as absentees. Shane O'Connor (groin) and Stephen Brennan (hamstring) are the only two squad members not available for selection.

Speaking after last weeks draw with champions Shamrock Rovers, Bray's Director of Football Pat Devlin said he was very happy with his teams performance he said " It was a very good performance , but we didn't just hold out. I have to be pleased with what the lads are doing we just need to get over the line".

Speaking ahead of his sides trip to Monaghan Devlin said "It will be a
different game in Monaghan, it's always difficult there, it's never easy against Monaghan and we can expect the same on Friday, we are looking forward to it".

...... Bray have not played Monaghan since 2010

.......In 2010 both games ended in draws 1-1 at the Carlisle and 0-0 at Gortakeegan.

..... In the last six meetings between the sides Bray have won 4 with two draws.

Wanderers Weekly Betting Tips : Monaghan United (away)

Well having been 2-0 up at half time we drew 2-2 with Shamrock Rovers. If anybody took last weeks tip of the week they now have a few quid.We had Bray to be winning at half time and drawing at full time @16/1.Monaghan also put in a spirited performance against Bohs last week having gone down to 10 men after just 3 minutes after they had their keeper sent off.With the first choice keeper for the mons suspended this week, here's hoping the wanderers can get all 3 points. Now for this weeks tips:

• Bray Wanderers to win @7/4.The draw @ 11/5.
• Bray to be winning at half time and full time @ 7/2.
• Marty waters to score anytime and Bray to win @ 4/1.
• After his brace against Rovers last week, Marty waters to score 2 or more goals @ 13/1.

WANDERERS WEEKLY TIP OF THE WEEK: Bray Wanderers to win 2-0 @ 12/1

Bray Wanderers 2-2 Shamrock Rovers

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BRAY WANDERERS 2 SHAMROCK ROVERS 2

Shamrock Rovers had to struggle to ensure a share of the points at the Carlisle Grounds, after the home side went into the break ahead by two.

It's arguable that both sets of fans were equally stunned by that half-time scoreline.

After a slow start, Bray went ahead just after a quarter of an hour in, when Kieran "Marty" Waters netted from a Dane Massey spread ball.

And with Bray dominating much of the rest of the period, the same player fired from much the same position in off the underside of the crossbar, just eight minutes before the break.

There was drama in time added when Gary Twigg went down heavily under a challenge by Pierce Sweeney, and referee Paul McLaughlin pointed to the spot.

Twigg stepped up, but in the meantime McLaughlin had been called to the dugouts, where his visit resulted in the departure of Keith Long to the stands.

Twigg's unsupervised spot-kick, which Quigley had ignored, had to be retaken, and this time the Bray keeper got down to parry. Billy Dennehy rushed to the rebound and netted, but the goal was not allowed.

Rovers got one back midway through the second half, when Ronan Finn sliced past Quigley from 14m, and in a feisty final period Twigg finally got his goal eight minutes from time.

But the Hoops were unable to break through again before the final whistle.

Report:  Mícheál Ó hUanacháin

Bray Wanderers: 1 Darren Quigley; 2 David Webster, 6 Danny O'Connor (c), 22 Pierce Sweeney, 12 Kevin Knight; 16 Dean Zambra; 11 Kieran Waters, 3 Dane Massey, 21 Adam Hanlon; 18 John Mulroy; 10 Jason Byrne

Subs: 5 Adam Mitchell (for Knight 83), 8 Daire Doyle (for Byrne 86), 9 Anthony Bolger, 14 Graham Kelly, 17 Jonathan Kelty, 24 Stephen Last, 25 Brian Kane (gk)


Shamrock Rovers: 1 Oscar Jansson; 22 Conor McCormack, 4 Craig Sives, 5 Ken Oman (c), 3 Conor Powell; 7 Gary McCabe, 18 Chris Turner, 21 Ronan Finn, 20 Billy Dennehy; 9 Gary Twigg, 10 Gary O'Neill

Subs: 6 Stephen Rice, 14 Aaron Greene (for Powell 79), 16 Daryl Kavanagh (for O'Neill 64), 17 Graham Gartland, 19 Sean Gannon, 26 Dean Ebbe, 30 Reyaad Pieterse (gk)


Referee: Paul McLaughlin

Wanderers Weekly Betting Tips: Shamrock Rovers

This week the wanderers host Champions Shamrock Rovers.As Pat Devlin said during the week game between the two sides are always unpredictable.However the bookies have still decided to give Bray some rather high odds.

• Bray Wanderers to win @ 15/2.
• Bray Wanderers to be winning at half time and drawing at full time @18/1.
• Fancy a long shot maybe.Bray Wanderers to win 1-0 and Jason Byrne to score first @125/1. OR: Bray to win 2-0 and Byrne to score first 350/1.
• Danny O'Connor to score anytime @9/1

WANDERERS WEEKLY TIP OF THE WEEK: Bray to win and Marty Waters to score anytime @ 18/1

Team news for Visit of Shamrock Rovers

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Bray Wanderers go into Fridays game against League Champions Shamrock Rvs at the Carlisle Grounds with no new injury worries but defenders Shane O'Connor and Adam Mitchell are both still doubtful.

Speaking after his sides defeat to Shelbourne, Brays Director of Football Pat Devlin said he was happy with the efforts of his side at Tolka Park. He said " We played well but it's time now to get results, its not about performances, I will be emphasing that we need to put points on the board".

Looking ahead to the visit of the Champions to the Field of Dreams Devlin said "We are both coming into to game off the back of defeats,it should be interesting. Games between us are usually unpredictable and this is no different".



......Rovers 2-1 win at the Carlisle last October was only their second win there in nine visits.


... .... Bray have scored in the last six meetings between the sides.


........ The sides shared the four meetings in the League last season Bray won the first two games both on 2-1 scorelines, with Rovers winning the other two, winning 5-2 in Tallaght and 2-1 at the Carlisle

Shelbourne 2-1 Bray Wanderers

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SHELBOURNE 2   BRAY WANDERERS 1

Shelbourne turned the tables on Bray when the sides met for the second time in a week.

Both clubs made extensive changes to their line-ups following their League Cup clash five days earlier.

And though Jason Byrne was to succeed in becoming the League's second highest goal-scorer of all time in the course of the match, it wasn't enough to save the Seagulls from a fifth defeat in seven games.

Philly Hughes opened the scoring with a fine strike ten minutes in, Shels mounting a fierce counter-attack with a surging run by Paddy Kavanagh cutting back to David Cassidy who fed the striker with a neat cross.

"Jayo" made his epic 183rd goal in style on the half hour, fed by Dane Massey up the left, running into the corner and back out again to evade the defence and shooting low with Paul Skinner out of position.

Skinner got his own back, after a fashion, producing a superb dive to turn Byrne's second-half penalty shot onto his left post and away.

And home substitutes Philip Gorman and Anto Murphy combined with Brian Shortall to beat Darren Quigley for what turned out to be the winning goal eight minutes from time.


Report: Mícheál Ó hUanacháin

Bray Wanderers: 1 Darren Quigley; 2 David Webster, 6 DannyO'Connor (c), 22 Pierce Sweeney, 3 Dane Massey; 16 Dean Zambra; 21 Adam Hanlon, 20 Seán Houston, 11 Kieran Waters; 18 John Mulroy; 10 Jason Byrne

Subs: 8 Daire Doyle, 9 Anthony Bolger (for Waters 80), 12 Kevin Knight (for Byrne 77), 14 Graham Kelly, 17 Jonathan Kelty(for Massey 87), 24 Stephen Last, 25 Brian Kane (gk)


Shelbourne:13 Paul Skinner; 12 Brian Shortall, 23 Ian Ryan, 5 Stephen Paisley,17 Sean Byrne; 14 Patrick Kavanagh, 10 Kevin Dawson, 6 Glenn Cronin, 8 David Cassidy, 11 Brendan McGill; 9 Philip Hughes

Subs: 1 Dean Delany (gk), 2 Gareth Matthews, 4 Andrew Boyle, 7 Conan Byrne (forCassidy 92), 15 Barry Clancy, 19 Philip Gorman (for Kavanagh 63), 24 Anthony Murphy (for McGill 81)


Referee: Anthony Buttimer