MATCH REPORT:
Athenry produced a much improved performance against a Claregalway team fighting for relegation. Athenry attacked from the start and good work involving Murphy, Madden and Coffey saw the keeper save at Coffey's feet. The keeper again made a great save as Madden was put through and he again saved at his feet. Eddie Fox then went close from a Somers corner. Athenry played some lovely football down both flanks with Maloney and Hynes dominating the centre of the park. Athenry conceded another poor goal before half time when the ball should have been cleared.
Athenry continued to play good football and Quigley and Madden both went close. Athenry finally equalised when a great ball from Quigley put McCarthy through and his shot was saved by the keeper but Mike Madden scored the rebound. Athenry should have won the game when a great one two between Madden and Murphy saw the keeper again save brilliantly from Madden. Quigley, 'O' Grady and Murphy all went close before the end. Best for Athenry were Tony Walsh, Joe Maloney, Neil Murphy, Neville Hynes and Mike Madden with great support from all 16 players used.
Athenry play Kinvara next in Kinvara at 6.45pm next Thursday. All support is welcome.

ATHENRY B 15TH LEAGUE GAME 05/06
LOUGHREA 2 V 0 ATHENRY B
DATE: 15-4-06

VENUE: AWAY
SCORERS:
FORMATION: 4-4-2
TEAM:
GOALKEEPER: BRIAN MCDONAGH
DEFENDERS: STEPHEN LAWLESS, PAUl NEARY, EDDIE FOX, CONOR 'O' GRADY
MIDFIELDERS: AIDAN FAHY, NEVILLE HYNES, DAVID GLYNN, NEIL MURPHY
FORWARDS: , GARY COFFEY, JASON QUIGLEY
SUBSTITUTES: MIKE MADDEN(U), PAUL MCCARTHY(U), CONOR CANNON(U), JOE MALONEY, SIMON STARKEN(U),
JONATHAN LEECH (U)

MATCH REPORT:
Athenry's promotion prospects ended with a very poor performance in Loughrea. Athenry started very well and were unlucky not to score when a great move saw Jason Quigley put Neville Hynes through and his shot was well saved by the Loughrea keeper. Both Jason Quigley and Gary Coffey were unlucky with shots. Loughrea took the lead against the run of play after poor defending by Athenry. Athenry continued to attack and a good cross by Neil Murphy again saw Gary Coffey go close. Athenry started the second half on top but an excellent second goal by Loughrea saw them clinch the match. Despite numerous efforts Athenry could not find the target and keeper Brian McDonagh made 3 great saves to keep them in it. Best for Athenry were Brian McDonagh, Neville Hynes, Paul Neary and Conor 'O' Grady.

ATHENRY B 14TH LEAGUE GAME 05/06
ATHENRY B 3 V 0 MOYNE VILLA
DATE: 9-4-06
VENUE: HOME
SCORERS: NEVILLE, HYNES, MIKE MADDEN, JASON QUIGLEY
FORMATION: 4-4-2
TEAM:
GOALKEEPER: BRIAN MCDONAGH
DEFENDERS: STEPHEN LAWLESS, EDDIE FOX, TONY WALSH, CONOR 'O' GRADY
MIDFIELDERS: AIDAN FAHY, NEVILLE HYNES, DAVID GLYNN, NEIL MURPHY
FORWARDS: , GARY COFFEY, MIKE MADDEN
SUBSTITUTES: PHILIP SOMERS, PAUL MCCARTHY(U), JASON QUIGLEY(U), CONOR CANNON(U), JOE MALONEY(U), SIMON STARKEN (U), CORMAC MCCARTHY

MATCH REPORT:
Athenry B kept up their slim promotion hopes with a comprehensive win over Moyne Villa. Athenry dominated from the start with the Villa keeper making 2 great saves from Mike Madden and Gary Coffey. Athenry went close from their first 3 corners with Gary Coffey, Eddie Fox and Tony Walsh narrowly off target. Athenry finally took the lead when a great passing move involving Fox, Murphy, 'O' Grady and Coffey saw Madden lay a great ball back for Hynes to rifle in to the top corner from 20 yards.
Athenry started the second half on top and after a great cross by Fahy, Madden shot narrowly over. A fantastic Murphy cross was just missed by Fahy at the back post. Athenry finally got a second when a great corner by Murphy found Walsh whose effort was cleared off the line and Madden rifled in the rebound from 20 yards. Athenry continued to pile on the pressure and Madden, McCarthy (P), Coffey, Quigley and Cannon were unlucky with good chances. Athenry finally got a third when a great cross by Gary Coffey saw Jason Quigley score his first senior goal for Athenry with a great header.Best for Athenry were Tony Walsh, Eddie Fox, Neville Hynes and Conor 'O' Grady.

ATHENRY B 13TH LEAGUE GAME 05/06
ATHENRY B 1 V 1 KILTULLAGH
DATE: 26-3-06
VENUE: HOME
SCORERS: NIALL THOMAS
FORMATION: 4-4-2
TEAM:
GOALKEEPER: BRIAN MCDONAGH
DEFENDERS: STEPHEN LAWLESS, EDDIE FOX, NIALL THOMAS, PHILIP SOMERS
MIDFIELDERS: AIDAN FAHY, NEVILLE HYNES, DAVID GLYNN, CONOR 'O' GRADY
FORWARDS: , GARY COFFEY, MIKE MADDEN
SUBSTITUTES: TONY WALSH (U), PAUL MCCARTHY(U), JASON QUIGLEY(U), CONOR CANNON (U), NEIL MURPHY(U), JOE MALONEY

MATCH REPORT:
Athenry B were again very unlucky not to get a win in this clash with league leaders Kiltullagh. Athenry started off well and a great move saw Hynes Somers, Fahy and Coffey combine for Madden to drive in a great shot which was cleared off the line. Lawless and Fahy combined to set up both Hynes and Coffey for shots which were blocked. Athenry should have lead at the break in a match they dominated. Kiltullagh took the lead early in the second half when poor defending saw another set piece goal conceded.
Athenry started the second half on top and were unlucky when Madden, Coffey and Glynn all produced great saves from the keeper. Athenry keeper Brian McDonagh also produced some great saves. Athenry finally got an equaliser in the last minute when a Paul McCarthy corner was brilliantly volleyed home by Niall Thomas. Best for Athenry were Eddie Fox, Niall Thomas, Neville Hynes, Philip Somers, Brian McDonagh and Mike Madden.

ATHENRY B 12TH LEAGUE GAME 05/06
DUNMORE 2 V 2 ATHENRY B
DATE: 12-3-06
VENUE: HOME
SCORERS: GARY COFFEY, MIKE MADDEN
FORMATION: 4-4-2
TEAM:
GOALKEEPER: BRIAN MCDONAGH
DEFENDERS: PAUL NEARY, , EDDIE FOX, CORMAC MCCARTHY, PHILIP SOMERS
MIDFIELDERS: AIDAN FAHY, NEVILLE HYNES, DAVID GLYNN, CONOR 'O' GRADY
FORWARDS: JASON QUIGLEY, GARY COFFEY
SUBSTITUTES: TONY WALSH, (U), SIMON STARKEN(U), NIALL THOMAS(U), CONOR CANNON (U), NEIL MURPHY(U)

MATCH REPORT:
Athenry B were very unlucky not to get full points in this match in Dunmore. Athenry started on top and both Jason quigley and Gary Coffey went close after 10 minutes. Athenry took the lead after 20 minutes when a free kick by Philip Somers was lobbed over the keeper by Gary Coffey for a great goal. Athenry continued to press with Glynn, Coffey and Quigley all going close. Dunmore equalised when a dubious refereeing decision saw at least 3 players offside as one ran through to score.
Athenry started the second half on top with Quigley heading over from a great Coffey cross and Fahy also went close after a great run. Athenry finally took the lead when Philip Somers rifled a free in to the top corner. Athenry were unlucky not to increase their lead through Cannon and Quigley. Dunmore equalised with a brilliant bicycle kick from 10 yards in the last 5 minutes. Best for Athenry were Neville Hynes, Gary Coffey, Paul Neary, Aidan Fahy and Jason Quigley.

ATHENRY B 11TH LEAGUE GAME 05/06
ATHENRY B 2 V 5 TUAM CELTIC
DATE: 5-3-06
VENUE: HOME
SCORERS: PAUL MCCARTHY, MIKE MADDEN
FORMATION: 4-4-2
TEAM:
GOALKEEPER: JOE MALONEY
DEFENDERS: PAUL NEARY, TONY WALSH, EDDIE FOX, STEPHEN LAWLESS
MIDFIELDERS: PAUL MCCARTHY, NEVILLE HYNES, DAVID GLYNN, NEIL MURPHY
FORWARDS: MIKE MADDEN, GARY COFFEY
SUBSTITUTES: AIDAN FAHY(U), SIMON STARKEN(U), NIALL THOMAS(U), CONOR 'O' GRADY(U), JASON QUIGLEY(U), BRIAN MCDONAGH

MATCH REPORT:
Athenry played very poorly in this league game. Athenry started well and dominated the first half bur poor defending cost them a goal from a set piece. The second goal came again when Athenry were on top after another defensive error. Athenry started the second half well and after great work by Gary Coffey and Mike Madden, David Glynn had a great shot saved by the goalie and Paulie McCarthy scored from the rebound. Athenry were then unlucky through Mike Madden and Gary Coffey. Athenry conceded 3 more goals from set pieces but rallied and a great through ball from Gary Coffey saw Mike Madden score a consolation goal. Best for Athenry were Paul McCarthy, Mike Madden and Gary Coffey

ATHENRY B 10TH LEAGUE GAME 05/06
WEST UNITED B 1 V 0 ATHENRY B
DATE: 26-2-06
VENUE: AWAY
SCORERS:
FORMATION: 4-4-2
TEAM:
GOALKEEPER: FERGUS FARRELL
DEFENDERS: PAUL NEARY, TONY WALSH, EDDIE FOX, STEPHEN LAWLESS
MIDFIELDERS: NEIL MURPHY, NEVILLE HYNES, DAVID GLYNN, CONOR 'O' GRADY
FORWARDS: MIKE MADDEN, JASON QUIGLEY
SUBSTITUTES: PHILIP SOMERS(U), JOE MALONEY, SIMON STARKEN, GARY COFFEY(U), NIALL THOMAS, PAUL MCCARTHY(U), BRIAN MCDONAGH

MATCH REPORT:
Athenry B suffered another defeat in their league campaign in very windy conditions in South Park. Athenry started off well but conceded a sloppy goal from a corner after 5 minutes. Despite constant pressure Athenry could only offer a shot from Conor 'O' Grady which went narrowly wide and a Tony Walsh shot from 40 yards which was saved by thekeeper. Athenry played better in the second half against a gale force wind. Athenry were unlucky not to score through David Glynn twice and Conor 'O' Grady was also close from a great Paul McCarthy cross. Keeper Fergus Farrell made a great save 10 minutes from time. Best for Athenry were Eddie Fox, Tony Walsh, Paul Neary, Stephen Lawless, David Glynn and Gary Coffey.

ATHENRY B LILLIS CUP 05/06
ST BERNARDS 2 V 0 ATHENRY B
DATE: 12-2-06
VENUE: AWAY
SCORERS:
FORMATION: 4-4-2
TEAM:
GOALKEEPER: BRIAN MCDONAGH
DEFENDERS: AIDAN FAHY, CORMAC MCCARTHY, EDDIE FOX, STEPHEN LAWLESS
MIDFIELDERS: NEVILLE HYNES, GARY COFFEY, TONY WALSH, NEIL MURPHY
FORWARDS: CONOR 'O' GRADY, JASON QUIGLEY
SUBSTITUTES: CIARAN CALLINAN(U), DAVID GLYNN(U), PAUL MCCARTHY(U), PHILIP SOMERS(U), JOE MALONEY(U), SIMON STARKEN(U)

MATCH REPORT:
Athenry B had another poor result in this game against local rivals St Bernard's. Athenry attacked from the start and Neil Murphy was unlucky not to score after a good cross from Nevlle Hynes. Despite dominating midfield Athenry struggled to create chances on a wet and windy day. Athenry conceded a bad goal just before half time after poor defending let St Bernard's in for a soft header.
Athenry upped the tempo in the second half but did not create much and Bernard's increased their lead after 15 minutes when a volley from the half way line went in to the top corner. Athenry upped the tempo again and 'O' Grady was unlucky from a McCArthy cross. Another McCarthy cross saw Coffey and Callinan have shots blocked before 'O' Grady had an effort cleared off the line. Athenry were denied a penalty after Callinan was taken down in the last minute. Best for Athenry were Eddie Fox, Tony Walsh, Paul McCarthy and Joe Maloney.

ATHENRY B 9TH LEAGUE GAME 05/06
ATHENRY B 1 V 0 LOUGHREA
DATE: 5-2-06
VENUE: HOME
SCORERS: MICHAEL MADDEN
FORMATION: 4-4-2
TEAM:
GOALKEEPER: BRIAN MCDONAGH
DEFENDERS: AIDAN FAHY, CORMAC MCCARTHY, EDDIE FOX, STEPHEN LAWLESS
MIDFIELDERS: NEVILLE HYNES, GARY COFFEY, TONY WALSH, NEIL MURPHY
FORWARDS: MIKE MADDEN, JASON QUIGLEY
SUBSTITUTES: CONOR 'O' GRADY(U), CIARAN CALLINAN(U), PAUL MCCARTHY(U), PAUL NEARY (U), PHILIP SOMERS, JOE MALONEY, SIMON STARKEN

MATCH REPORT:
Athenry B got back to winning ways with a hard fought win over Loughrea to move to within 2 points of second place. Athenry started off well and a shot by Neville Hynes was unlucky. A great free by Gary Coffey saw head just wide and a Mike Madden cross saw the keeper make a great save from Niall Murphy. Another Murphy cross saw Hynes unlucky with a shot. Athenry finally took the lead after a superb pass from Coffey put Madden through to lob the keeper for a great goal. Quigley and Madden were unlucky not to increase Athenry's lead before half time.
Athenry were under a lot of pressure for the first 20 minutes of the second half with keeper Brian McDonagh making 2 outstanding saves. Athenry weathered the storm and Quigley, Madden and Callinan were unlucky not to increase their lead. Best for Athenry were Eddie Fox, Cormac McCarthy, Neil Murphy, Jason Quigley and Mike Madden.

ATHENRY B 8TH LEAGUE GAME 05/06
ATHENRY B 2 V 3 KINVARA
DATE: 22-1-06
VENUE: HOME
SCORERS: KEVIN MCCARTHY (PEN), MIKE MADDEN

TEAM:
GOALKEEPER: BRIAN MCDONAGH
DEFENDERS: AIDAN FAHY, TONY WALSH, PAUL NEARY, STEPHEN LAWLESS
MIDFIELDERS: NEVILLE HYNES, KEVIN MCCARTHY, DAVID GLYNN, NEIL MURPHY
FORWARDS: JOE MALONEY, JASON QUIGLEY
SUBSTITUTES: CORMAC MCCARTHY (U), EDDIE FOX, MIKE MADDEN (U), JONATHAN LEECH (U), PAUL MCCARTHY (U), SIMON STARKEN

MATCH REPORT:
Athenry B had a very poor result in their first game after Christmas. Athenry started off poorly and went a goal down after 5 minutes after some poor defending. Athenry should have equalised 5 minutes later when a great through ball by Kevin McCarthy put Jason Quigley clear but the Kinvara keeper made a great save. Quigley was then unlucky with a cross shot again saved by the keeper. David Glynn had another great shot saved by the keeper. Brian McDonagh then made a great save. Athenry started the second half on top and Joe Maloney was unlucky with a volley which was deflected wide. A great Athenry move involving Quigley, K McCarthy and Walsh saw Madden clean through to be fouled by the keeper. Kevin McCarthy slotted the penalty home in to the bottom corner. Athenry continued to press and Lawless and Murphy combined to put Madden through and he rounded the keeper and slotted home. Athenry were now on top and Hynes drove over from a good position. Athenry then conceded their third sloppy goal again through poor defending. Athenry were unlucky not to equalise when the opposition keeper made a great save from Jonathan Leech. Best for Athenry was Mike Madden, Jason Quigley, Kevin McCarthy, Joe Maloney and Cormac McCarthy.

ATHENRY B 6TH FRIENDLY GAME 05/06
ATHENRY B 3 V 1 COLMANSTOWN
DATE: 31-12-05
VENUE: AWAY
SCORERS: CONOR 'O' GRADY, JOE MALONEY (2)
FORMATION: 4-4-2

TEAM:
GOALKEEPER: KIERAN KILKELLY
DEFENDERS: AIDAN FAHY, PAUL NEARY CORMAC MCCARTHY, SIMON STARKEN,
MIDFIELDERS: NEVILLE HYNES, KEVIN MCCARTHY, DAVID GLYNN, CONOR 'O' GRADY
FORWARDS: JOE MALONEY, JASON QUIGLEY
SUBSTITUTES: GARY FLANNERY, DARREN 'O' GRADY

MATCH REPORT:
Athenry B had a great win in this friendly against Colmanstown. Athenry started off strongly and dominated the match from the start. Athenry were unlucky not to open the scoring through Quigley and Maloney. Colmanstown took the lead against the run of play through a good goal by C. Feeney. Athenry continued to dominate and Conor 'O' Grady equalised from 20 yards after good work by Hynes and Quigley. Joe Maloney was unlucky when the goalie made a great save from his shot. Athenry took the lead after Joe Maloney went through from 20 yards and chipped over the keeper for his first goal for the B team. Keeper Kieran Kilkelly made two great saves to keep Athenry's lead intact. Athenry increased their lead when a sweeping move involving Cormac and Kevin McCarthy saw David Glynn put Jason Quigley through and he layed the ball out to Neville Hynes to beat the man and whip a great cross over for Joe Maloney to volley home for a great goal. Athenry could have increased their lead before the end but for some good saves from the Colmanstown keeper. Best for Athenry were Joe Maloney, Jason Quigley, Neville Hynes, Aidan Fahy, Kieran Kilkelly and Cormac McCarthy.

ATHENRY B 7TH LEAGUE GAME 05/06
ATHENRY B 2 V 1 MACDARA
DATE: 4-12-05
VENUE: HOME
SCORERS: DAVID GLYNN, NEIL MURPHY

FORMATION: 4-4-2
TEAM:
GOALKEEPER: BRIAN MCDONAGH
DEFENDERS: AIDAN FAHY, PAUL NEARY, TONY WALSH, STEPHEN LAWLESS
MIDFIELDERS: JASON QUIGLEY, NEVILLE HYNES, DAVID GLYNN, CONOR 'O' GRADY
FORWARDS: WAYNE FINN, MIKE MADDEN
SUBSTITUTES: JOE MALONEY(U), NEIL MURPHY(U), SIMON STARKEN(U), IAN PRENDERGAST(U), CORMAC MCCARTHY

MATCH REPORT:
Athenry B moved to second in the table with a deserved victory over McDara. Athenry attacked from the start and should have have taken the lead when the keeper made a great save from Finn. Athenry continued to attack and Finn put through Madden who hit the post. Glynn was then unlucky from a Quigley cross. Athenry finally took the lead when great build up play involving Hynes and Finn saw Madden put Glynn through to slot home. Athenry continued to press and Finn went close again bringing a fine save from the keeper. Lawless then ran through from the half way line and side footed just wide. Athenry then stupidly conceded a penalty but keeper Brian McDonagh made a fantastic save to keep Athenry's lead intact. Keeper McDonagh made another great save before half time. Athenry started the second half on top and the McDara keeper made a great save from Finn after good work from Madden. Quigley went close with a header from an O' Grady corner. Madden then hit the post again. McDara equalised against the run of play with a fantastic goal from 20 yards in to the top corner. McDara continued to press and McDonagh made another great save. Conor O' Grady then made a superb tackle on the edge of the area to thwart another McDara attack. Athenry eventually weathered the storm and pressed forward in search of the winner. Quigley hit the post and Hynes and Glynn were narrowly over. Madden then hit a superb cross for Maloney to head just wide of the far post. Athenry finally got the winner they deserved from an O' Grady free Walsh headed back for Murphy to volley in to the net. All 15 players used played well for Athenry with Walsh, McDonagh, Lawless, Neary, Madden, Murphy and Maloney outstanding.

ATHENRY B 6TH LEAGUE GAME 05/06
CLAREGALWAY 2 V 2 ATHENRY B
DATE: 20-11-05
VENUE: AWAY
SCORERS: WAYNE FINN, DAVID GLYNN
FORMATION: 4-4-2
TEAM:
GOALKEEPER: BRIAN MCDONAGH
DEFENDERS: AIDAN FAHY, TONY WALSH, NIALL THOMAS, STEPHEN LAWLESS
MIDFIELDERS: NEVILLE HYNES, GARY COFFEY, DAVID GLYNN, CONOR 'O' GRADY
FORWARDS: WAYNE FINN, CIARAN CALLINAN
SUBSTITUTES: JOE MALONEY(U), MIKE MADDEN(U), SIMON STARKEN

MATCH REPORT:
Athenry B were unlucky not to take both points in a tight match. Athenry started off well with David Glynn going close after 10 minutes. Athenry went a goal down after 15 minutes after dreadful defending from a free kick. Athenry attacked straight from the kick off and from an 'O' Grady free kick equalised after Finn put the defender under pressure to put in to his own net. Athenry went 2-1 ahead 5 minutes later when another brilliant 'O' Grady free kick was headed over the keeper by David Glynn. Athenry continued to press and Hynes nearly connected with another 'O'Grady free. Athenry finished the first half on top and were unlucky not to add to their lead.
Athenry continued their dominance with Finn and Madden twice going close. Claregalway equalized with 5 minutes left. Athenry continued to press with Madden and Hynes going close. Best for Athenry were Tony Walsh, Niall Thomas, Aidan Fahy, Conor 'O' Grady and Neviile Hynes.

ATHENRY B 1ST ROUND MICHAEL 'O' BYRNE CUP 05/06
ATHENRY 1 V 3 CORRIB RANGERS B
DATE: 12-11-05
VENUE: HOME
SCORERS: DAVID GLYNN
FORMATION: 4-4-2
TEAM:
GOALKEEPER: PHILIP SOMERS
DEFENDERS: PAUL NEARY, NIALL THOMAS, CORMAC MCCARTHY, STEPHEN LAWLESS
MIDFIELDERS: NEVILLE HYNES, GARY COFFEY, DAVID GLYNN, CONOR 'O' GRADY
FORWARDS: WAYNE FINN, CIARAN CALLINAN
SUBSTITUTES: TONY WALSH(U), NEIL MURPHY(U), JOE MALONEY, MIKE MADDEN(U), JASON QUIGLEY(U), AIDAN FAHY(U), IAN PRENDERGAST

MATCH REPORT:
Athenry B went out in the first round of the Michael 'O' Byrne cup for the first time in 3 years with a very disappointing performance. Athenry made too many silly defensive errors and should have scored more from at least 10 clear cut chances. Athenry dominated from the start with the keeper saving from Finn after a good cross by Hynes. Glynn and Finn both went close from set pieces with headers just over the bar. Athenry conceded a sloppy goal after 15 minutes due to poor defending. Athenry continued to dominate and got a deserved equalizer 10 minutes later when David Glynn volleyed to the top corner from an 'O' Grady corner.
Athenry continued to dominate with Hynes unlucky with a shot and Callinan then hit the crossbar. Athenry then sat back and paid the price 10 minutes later with another soft goal.
Athenry started off the second half on top and continued to push forward with Glynn going close twice. From another 'O' Grady corner Walsh had a header handled on the line and Callinan then hit the rebound over the line but the ref ignored appeals for a goal and played on. Tony Walsh thumped another header against the crossbar and Callinan had a shot saved. A brilliant Coffey free kick was pushed around the post by the keeper. Corrib Rangers scored a goal against the run of play after poor defending from a free kick. Athenry never gave up and continued to pile on the pressure with Glynn going close 3 time shooting just over on each occasion. Murphy also hit the side netting with another chance and Madden was denied on the line. Best for Athenry were Niall Thomas, David Glynn, Tony Walsh, Jason Quigley and Michael Madden.

ATHENRY B 5TH LEAGUE GAME 05/06
MOYNE VILLA 0 V 3 ATHENRY B
DATE: 6-11-05
VENUE: AWAY
SCORERS: GARY COFFEY, WAYNE FINN, DAVID GLYNN
FORMATION: 4-4-2
TEAM:
GOALKEEPER: BRIAN MCDONAGH
DEFENDERS: PAUL NEARY, NIALL THOMAS, CORMAC MCCARTHY, STEPHEN LAWLESS
MIDFIELDERS: NEVILLE HYNES, GARY COFFEY, DAVID GLYNN, CONOR 'O' GRADY
FORWARDS: WAYNE FINN, CIARAN CALLINAN
SUBSTITUTES: TONY WALSH(U), NEIL MURPHY(U), JOE MALONEY(U), MIKE MADDEN(U), JASON QUIGLEY(U), AIDAN FAHY, IAN PRENDERGAST

MATCH REPORT
Athenry B continued their improved form after a poor start to the league with a convincing 3-0 win in Headford last sunday to make it 7 points out of 9. Athenry started well and took the game to the opposition and were unlucky not to open the scoring through Finn, Athenry took the lead when Lawless, Glynn and 'O' Grady combined to put Finn through and he pulled a great ball back for Coffey to slide in to the bottom corner. Athenry nearly increased the lead when McCarthy and Neary put Finn through and he pulled a great ball back for Callinan to to lay off to Hynes who drove just over. Athenry again could have scored when an 'O' Grady corner was dummied by Callinan and both Neary and Finn had shots cleared off the line. Athenry increased their lead 5 minutes later when Callinan flicked on a ball from Thomas to put Finn through and he rounded the keeper to side foot home. Keeper Brian McDonagh produced 2 outstanding saves to keep Athenry's lead intact before half time. Moyne Villa started the second half on top and keeper McDonagh again made a great save to keep Athenry 2 up. Athenry weathered the storm and both Finn and Callinan went close. Athenry finally got the third when Quigley and Madden combined for Glynn to tap home. All 16 players used played well for Athenry were Glynn, Neary, McDonagh, Hynes and McCarthy outstanding.

ATHENRY B 4TH LEAGUE GAME 05/06
ATHENRY B 1 V 1 DUNMORE TOWN
DATE: 30-10-05
VENUE: HOME
SCORERS: MIKE MADDEN
FORMATION: 4-4-2
TEAM:
GOALKEEPER: BRIAN MCDONAGH
DEFENDERS: PAUL NEARY, NIALL THOMAS, CORMAC MCCARTHY, STEPHEN LAWLESS
MIDFIELDERS: PAUL MCCARTHY, NEVILLE HYNES, TONY WALSH, CONOR 'O' GRADY
FORWARDS: WAYNE FINN, NEIL MURPHY
SUBSTITUTES: JOE MALONEY, SIMON STARKEN(U), DAVID GLYNN(U), MIKE MADDEN(U), KARL MORTIMER

MATCH REPORT:
Athenry dominated this match from start to finish but despite playing some great football could not finish off the opposition. Athenry took the game to Dunmore from the start and Finn was unlucky with a volley after 5 minutes. With Conor 'O' Grady and Neville Hynes dominating the midfield a great move involving Hynes and Lawless saw a great 'O' Grady cross narrowly missed by Murphy. Finn and Hynes both went close with shots. Dunmore scored against the run of play after sloppy defending by Athenry. Another great Athenry move saw 'O' Grady hit the post and Finn had the rebound cleared off the line.
Athenry started off the second half well with Neary and Cormac McCarthy going close from Paul McCarthy frees. Another great Athenry move saw Finn go through and flick the ball narrowly wide. Mike Madden then drove a great shot narrowly wide and David Glynn was unlucky. Athenry eventually equalized in the last 5 minutes when a great ball from Neary (though this is now being disputed by Niall Thomas - are they twins!) saw Finn round his man and cross to the far post for Madden to side foot home. Best for Athenry were Niall Thomas, Cormac McCarthy, Stephen Lawless, Neville Hynes, Conor 'O' Grady, Mike Madden and David Glynn.

ATHENRY B 5TH FRIENDLY GAME 05/06
ATHENRY B 3 V 2 COLGA
DATE: 22-10-05
VENUE: AWAY
SCORERS: WAYNE FINN, CIARAN CALLINAN, DAVID GLYNN
FORMATION: 4-4-2

TEAM:
GOALKEEPER: PHILIP SOMERS
DEFENDERS: PAUL NEARY, CORMAC MCCARTHY, SIMON STARKEN, CONOR 'O' GRADY
MIDFIELDERS: PAUL MCCARTHY, GARY COFFEY, DAVID GLYNN, NEIL MURPHY
FORWARDS: CIARAN CALLINAN, WAYNE FINN
SUBSTITUTES: NEVILLE HYNES(U), MIKE MADDEN(U), IAN PRENDERGAST(U), KARL MORTIMER(U)

MATCH REPORT:
Athenry B had a great win in this friendly against Colga on a poor pitch in Kilcolgan. Athenry attacked from the start and were unlucky not to score after 10 minutes when Neary and Finn combined to put Callinan through to shoot narrowly wide. Athenry took the lead when Finn robbed the defender and buried the ball in to the top corner. A great move down the left involving Starken, 'O' Grady and Callinan saw Murphy cross for Finn to volley just over. P McCarthy and Finn then combined for Murphy to volley just wide. Athenry conceded a sloppy goal 5 minutes later through poor defending. Athenry took the lead a minute later when C McCarthy, Coffey and Murphy combined to put David Glynn through to score from a narrow angle. Another great Athenry move saw a great move down the left and Finn squared the ball for Callinan to tap home. Colga spent the first 20 minutes of the second half attacking and Athenry weathered the storm. Colga eventually scored from a cracking free kick. Athenry finished the match on top with Hynes, Coffey, Madden, Prendergast and Finn all going close. All 15 players did well for Athenry.

ATHENRY B 3RD LEAGUE GAME 05/06
TUAM CELTIC 2 V 3 ATHENRY B
DATE: 25-9-05
VENUE: AWAY
SCORERS: WAYNE FINN, CIARAN CALLINAN, PAUL MCCARTHY
FORMATION: 4-4-2
TEAM:
GOALKEEPER: BRIAN MCDONAGH
DEFENDERS: PAUL NEARY, NIALL THOMAS, PAUL FLAHERTY, CONOR 'O' GRADY
MIDFIELDERS: PAUL MCCARTHY, GARY COFFEY, TONY WALSH, NEIL MURPHY
FORWARDS: WAYNE FINN, CIARAN CALLINAN
SUBSTITUTES:NEVILLE HYNES(U), CORMAC MCCARTHY, JOE MALONEY(U), JASON QUIGLEY(U), SIMON STARKEN, DAVID GLYNN(U), ADRIAN GORDON

MATCH REPORT:
Athenry B returned to winning ways with a great win away to league favorites Tuam Celtic. Athenry started very impressively against a strong wind putting together some very impressive passing movements. A great move involving 'O' Grady, Murphy and Coffey saw Finn chip the ball narrowly over the bar. More good work from Coffey and Walsh saw Callinan through only to drive the ball narrowly wide. With wingers Murphy and McCarthy continuing to fire over some good crosses Athenry continued to dominate. Tuam took the lead against the run of play from a corner after poor Athenry defending. Athenry keeper McDonagh then made a brilliant save from a Derek Savage shot to keep Athenry in the game. Athenry rallied and a good run from Murphy saw him fouled and from the free kick Finn bent the ball from 40 yards in to the bottom corner. Finn was unlucky when a brilliant volley just dipped over the bar. Coffey, Murphy and 'O' Grady then saw brilliant shots blocked on the edge of the area. Athenry started the second half on top and went in to the lead after 10 minutes after good work from Neary, Flaherty and Coffey saw Finn put Callinan through and he buried the ball in to the top corner. Athenry increased their lead when Thomas, Walsh and coffey combined for finn to play another superb ball through for McCarthy to race through from the halfway line to score in the bottom corner. Athenry sat back a bit too much in the last 15 minutes and Tuam got a second in the last few minutes. All 15 players played well with Brian McDonagh, Niall Thomas, Paul Flaherty, Gary Coffey, Wayne Finn and Ciaran Callinan outstanding.

ATHENRY B 2ND LEAGUE GAME 05/06
KILTULLAGH 2 V 1 ATHENRY B
DATE: 18-09-05
VENUE: HOME
SCORERS: GARY COFFEY
FORMATION: 4-4-2
TEAM:
GOALKEEPER:BRIAN MCDONAGH
DEFENDERS: PAUL NEARY, SIMON STARKEN,NIALL THOMAS,STEPHEN LAWLESS
MIDFIELDERS: JASON QUIGLEY, GARY COFFEY, TONY WALSH, CONOR 'O' GRADY
FORWARDS: CIARAN CALLINAN, NEIL MURPHY
SUBSTITUTES: GARY FLANNERY(U), STEPHEN LAWLESS(U), JOE MALONEY(U), KAROL MORTIMER(U), ADRIAN GORDON(U), COLIN BANE

MATCH REPORT
Athenry B continued their poor start to the season with a narrow 2-1 defeat to Kiltullagh. Athenry started off well and dominated the first 10 minutes but poor defending saw them concede a bad goal after 15 minutes. Gary Coffey was unlucky not to equalize after the Kiltullagh goalie made a great save. Neil Murphy also came close after a good lay off by Callinan. Athenry conceded another sloppy goal at half time from a corner. Athenry started the second half better and scored after 20 minutes after Ciaran Callinan was fouled in the box and Gary Coffey scored from the spot kick. Tony Walsh had a header cleared off the line and Gary Flannery went close with a free but Athenry just could not equalize. Best for Athenry were Ciaran Callinan, Niall Thomas, Stephen Lawless, Gary Coffey, Brian McDonagh and Gary Flannery.
Best wishes to Stephen Lawless on his 21st this weekend.
ATHENRY B 1ST LEAGUE GAME 05/06
MCDARA A 2 V 2 ATHENRY B
DATE: 2-9-05
VENUE: AWAY
SCORERS: GARY COFFEY, PAUL MCCARTHY
FORMATION: 4-4-2
TEAM:
GOALKEEPER: BRIAN MCDONAGH
DEFENDERS: PAUL NEARY, CORMAC MCCARTHY, NIALL THOMAS, PHILIP SOMERS
MIDFIELDERS: BRIAN CARROLL, TONY WALSH, GARY COFFEY, CONOR 'O' GRADY
FORWARDS: CIARAN CALLINAN, NIALL MURPHY
SUBSTITUTES: WAYNE FINN(U), JASON QUIGLEY(U), PAUL MCCARTHY (U), JOE MALONEY (U), SIMON STARKEN (U),
KARL MORTIMER, NEVILLE HYNES, PAUL FLAHERTY

MATCH REPORT:
Athenry B got off to a shaky start with a lucky draw away to McDara. Athenry started off well attacking from the start. Ciaran Callinan was unlucky after a great ball by Somers saw the McDara keeper make a great save from his shot. A great cross by Callinan saw Niall Murphy unlucky not to get on the end of it. Athenry finally took the lead when a great free kick was superbly headed in to the top corner by Gary Coffey. Another Coffey header smashed the under side of the cross bar with the keeper beaten. Athenry eased up and let McDara equalize after poor defending.
Athenry upped the tempo in the second half and were unlucky when a great through ball from Callinan saw Finn drive narrowly wide. Athenry then conceded a fluke second goal when a free kick from half way went in to the top corner. Athenry continues to exert pressure and a great cross by Paul McCarthy was narrowly missed by Finn. Athenry equalized in the last minute when Callinan flicked on from a Thomas ball for Joe Maloney to cross for Paul McCarthy to fire home.

ATHENRY B 4TH FRIENDLY GAME 05/06
ATHENRY B 2 V 2 ORANMORE
DATE: 24-08-05
VENUE: AWAY
SCORERS: BRIAN CARROLL (2)
FORMATION: 4-4-2
TEAM:
GOALKEEPER: BRIAN 'O' REGAN
DEFENDERS: PAUL NEARY, CORMAC MCCARTHY, SIMON STARKEN, STEPHEN LAWLESS
MIDFIELDERS: JASON QUIGLEY, TONY WALSH, BRIAN CARROLL, PHILIP SOMERS
FORWARDS: JOE MALONEY, NIALL MURPHY
SUBSTITUTES: CARL MORTIMER(U), PAUL FLAHERTY(U), ,JAMES REDMOND(U), PAUL MCCARTHY(U), DARREN 'O' GRADY(U), PADDY FLANNERY(U) NIALL THOMAS

MATCH REPORT:
Athenry B continued their good form with a hard fought draw against Oranmore twice coming back from a goal down. Athenry started off well and were unlucky with Joe Maloney and Niall Murphy going close. Despite both teams going close Athenry went 1 down after 20 minutes after some poor defending. Athenry started off the second half well and began to dominate and scored a great goal with Brian Carroll finishing off a superb Jason Quigley cross. Athenry then conceded a sloppy second goal straight from the kick off . They equalized shortly afterwards after a series of one twos from the half way line between Paul McCarthy and Brian Carroll saw McCarthy pull the ball back for Carroll to score. Jason Quigley was unlucky not to volley over from a great Carroll cross. Best for Athenry were Brian Carroll, Niall Murphy, Tony Walsh, Brian 'O' Regan and Jason Quigley.

ATHENRY B 3RD FRIENDLY GAME 05/06
CB TROTTERS 2 V 2 ATHENRY B
DATE: 19-08-05
VENUE: AWAY
SCORERS: CIARAN CALLINAN, NIALL MURPHY
FORMATION: 4-4-2
TEAM:
GOALKEEPER: BRIAN MCDONAGH
DEFENDERS: PAUL NEARY, CORMAC MCCARTHY, NIALL THOMAS, STEPHEN LAWLESS
MIDFIELDERS: NIALL MURPHY, TONY WALSH, BRIAN CARROLL, GARY FLANNERY
FORWARDS: CONOR 'O' GRADY, CIARAN CALLINAN
SUBSTITUTES: JOE MALONEY(U), JASON QUIGLEY(U), CARL MORTIMER(U), PAUL FLAHERTY(U), SIMON STARKEN(U), JAMES REDMOND(U)

MATCH REPORT:
Athenry B did well in a hard fought pre season friendly in Castleblakeney. Athenry started well and took the lead after a great Carroll through ball saw Callinan go through and bury the ball in the top corner. Athenry were unlucky when with Callinan and 'O' Grady both going close from Carroll's passes. Gary Flannery and Niall Murphy put in some great crosses in the first 20 minutes and Athenry were unlucky not to increase their lead when Niall Murphy ran through from the half way line and shot to the top corner only for the keeper to make a great save. C B Trotters attacked from the start of the second half and keeper Brian McDonagh made some great saves. Cb Trotters equalized after some sloppy defending from Athenry. They took the lead after another 5 minutes but Athenry responded when a superb ball from Simon Starken saw Niall Murphy finish brilliantly to the net. Athenry were unlucky not to win when a great run by Carl Mortimer saw his shot saved by the keeper. Best for Athenry were Niall Thomas, Brian Carroll, Brian McDonagh and Ciaran Callinan.

BERNARD CONCARR CUP 05/06
BOHS KNOCKNACARRA 3 V 1 ATHENRY B
DATE: 8-08-05
VENUE: AWAY
SCORERS: GARY COFFEY
FORMATION: 4-4-2
TEAM:
GOALKEEPER: KIERAN KILKELLY
DEFENDERS:STEPHEN LAWLESS, PAUL NEARY, CORMAC MCCARTHY, PHILIP SOMERS
MIDFIELDERS:MICHAEL MADDEN, GARY COFFEY, NEIL MURPHY, CONOR 'O' GRADY
FORWARDS: CIARAN CALLINAN, WAYNE FINN
SUBSTITUTES: NEVILLE HYNES(U), JOE MALONEY(U), KARL MORTIMER(U), ALAN LYNCH(U), KEVIN MONAGHAN(U), IAN PRENDERGAST, JASON QUIGLEY(U)

MATCH REPORT:
Athenry B lost easily to Bohs after a good start in this Bernard Concarr cup game. Athenry started off brilliantly with Gary Coffey and Neil Murphy dominating the midfield. They took the lead after 15 minutes when Gary Coffey slid home a great goal from 15 yards after good work by Mike Madden. Ciaran Callinan was then unlucky shooting narrowly over. Athenry conceded a sloppy goal when they should have cleared a cross and Bohs got an easy equalizer. Athenry were then unlucky not to equalize with an 'O' Grady chip. Bohs should have increased their lead when poor defending down the right led to an easy cross which was headed over. Athenry started the second half well and Finn was unlucky to be pulled for off side. Finn then had an effort cleared off the line after good work by Madden. Athenry conceded another sloppy goal when poor defending led to Bohs third. Quigley, Finn, Neary and Lynch were all unlucky not to score after good crosses from Monaghan. Best for Athenry were Paul Neary, Gary Coffey, Wayne Finn and Neville Hynes.

ATHENRY B 1ST FRIENDLY GAME 05/06
ATHENRY B 4 V 1 ORANMORE
DATE: 3-08-05
VENUE: HOME
SCORERS: PHILIP SOMERS (2), CIARAN CALLINAN, MICHAEL MADDEN
FORMATION: 4-4-2
TEAM:
GOALKEEPER: KIERAN KILKELLY
DEFENDERS: KARL MORTIMER, PAUL NEARY, SIMON STARKEN, PHILIP SOMERS
MIDFIELDERS: NEIL MURPHY, GARY COFFEY, JOE MALONEY, CONOR 'O' GRADY
FORWARDS: CIARAN CALLINAN, WAYNE FINN
SUBSTITUTES: NEVILLE HYNES, ALAN LYNCH, JAMES REDMOND, BRIAN 'O' REGAN, TREVOR ALCORN, MICHAEL MADDEN, IAN PRENDERGAST, PAUL FLAHERTY, BRIAN CARROLL, SHANE GILHOOLEY, JASON QUIGLEY

MATCH REPORT:
Athenry B had a good win in this opening friendly. Athenry started off brightly and put some good passing moves together. Gary Coffey and Joe Maloney combined to put Conor 'O' Grady through to cross resulting in a handball by the Oranmore defender. Philip Somers calmly slotted away the resultant penalty. Athenry increased their lead 5 minutes later when good work by Finn saw Callinan round 2 players and he was taken down in the area. Somers again scored from the spot. Oranmore dominated for the rest of the half and should have scored at least 3 as the hit the post twice and missed a few easy chances, Keeper Kieran kilkelly made 2 outstanding saves. Athenry conceded a goal 10 minutes in to the second half after poor defending saw them concede a penalty which Oranmore scored.
Athenry dominated the game for the last 20 minutes with the fresh legs making a big difference. A great cross by Finn saw Callinan head in a superb goal. Madden was twice unlucky with efforts and a great Lynch cross saw him score at the back post with a fine header. Lynch, Callinan, Hynes and Coffey could have all scored in the second half. All 21 Athenry players played well. The manager will have a lot of hard decisions to make for the next game.