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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)
Sunday, 22 July 2012
Thursday, 19 July 2012
Team news for trip to Tallaght
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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.
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
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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
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
Wednesday, 18 July 2012
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.
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.
Sunday, 15 July 2012
Bray Wanderers 2-3 Shelbourne
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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
Wednesday, 11 July 2012
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.
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.
Tuesday, 10 July 2012
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.
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 12th 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 12th
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 12th August”
End of Press Release.
Issued by Bray
Wanderers Football Club.
10th July 2012
Sunday, 8 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
Friday, 6 July 2012
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.
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".
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."
"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.
Thursday, 5 July 2012
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
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.
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.
Wednesday, 4 July 2012
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.
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.
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
Tuesday, 3 July 2012
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
Sunday, 1 July 2012
Match Report: Bray Wanderers 0-3 Cork City
Thanks to www.braywanderers.ie
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
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