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