Match reports 2006

Arranmore Utd 1 – 1 Bonagee Utd

Árainn played their first game in five weeks against one of their nearest rivals and dropped their first point of the season at home. The long lay certainly showed in the first half as the lads were never in it. The visitors were sharper and quicker to every ball as the home side struggled to find any rhythm. Jerry fielded a strong side with only Tiernan Bonner missing. This meant a reshuffle at the back. Terry McGowan had been moved back to centre half. Noel also made a comeback getting a weekend away from his navy duties. Bonagee had the early chances but didn’t really trouble Paddy because of good defending from Turkey, Terry and Danny. Francie Brady had a great chance on 25 minutes when he went clean through, he tried to lob the keeper but put it wide. Bonagee took a deserved lead on 35minutes following a mix up, their centre forward had a easy tap in. Terence Shiels should have levelled on the stroke of half time but was denied by a great goal-line clearance. Whatever was said at half time had the desired effect because the boys came out firing on all cylinders. Noel, Edward and Steven Davenport got on top in the middle of the park and Carlos and Sweets began to work the full backs. On 55 minutes Árainn equalised. Carlos made a brilliant tackle and fed Brady. He had a great shot which the keeper parried but Edward followed up and hit a cracker home from 18yards. Arran really had their tails up now. Noel hit the bar from a corner. Terence had two great chances late on to seal the win but today was not to be as the Arranmore Talisman failed to hit the target. Jerry was happy with the 2nd half performance but was a little disappointed only to secure one point. On the balance of play a draw was a fair result. Árainn remain top by two points so all in all a good days work. It was also great to see Sweets make his first start since his leg-break. Jerry also gave Damien McClafferty his debut and promised at least one more signing before the transfer window. Best for Árainn were Danny, Turkey and Terry.

Team:                                                            Subs not used:

Paddy Bonner                                               John Beág

Danny Rodgers                                            Kevin McGhee                    

Turkey                                                            Frankie Rua

Terry McGowan                             

Carlos Roberto Rodgers

Steve Davenport

Edward McGowan                                          Goal by Edward – 55th minute

Noel Early

Sweets (Damien McClaff 62mins)

Terence Shiels

Copany Rovers 2 - 5 Arranmore United

Árain stay top of the table after a fine win away from home at Copany Rovers. The lads got off to the worst possible start when Steven Early scored a spectacular own goal. Clearly missing Noel and Sweets from last week it took the lads a long time to settle, though eventually Ed, Terry and Carlos took control of the midfield and they started to create chances. Ted and Francis both fired wide when it looked easier to score. Paddy Bonner then pulled off a brilliant save to keep us in the game. This proved to be a turning point as Francis equalised on 40 mins when he nodded home a Terence Shiels corner. It remained level until half time. Shortly after the break the boys fell behind again when Copany scored following a corner. The Árainn boys however upped their play and produced a brilliant spell of football that saw them score 4 goals in 20 mins. Danny strolled forward and from 30 yards fired home a cracker. Terence and Ed then combined to set up Terry who fired into the bottom corner from 18 yards on the hour mark. At this stage the boys were simply superb and Brady got his 2nd when he also scored a cracker after Terence knocked the ball onto him. Steve Davenport got the fifth when he slid the ball home after a great wing play from Carlos. The lads continued to dominate and played some brilliant football but couldn’t add to the scoreline. This was the 6th consecutive win for the lads and they really seem to be growing in confidence. It is to their credit that despite losing so many of the years team they appear capable of challenges for the league title. A great 2nd half performance by all the team but over the 90 minutes Terry McGowan, Carlos Rodgers and the inspirational captain Edward were star performers.

Team                                             Subs

Paddy Bonner                                  Kevin McGhee for John Beág

Steven Early                            John Shiels for Francis Brady

Danny Rodgers                                Rua not used

Tiernan Bonner

Terry McGowan

Stephen Davenport                   Goals

Edward McGowan                    Francis= 38th+68th minute

Carlos Rodgers                                Danny= 62nd  minute

John Beág Rodgers                       Terry= 65th minute

Francis McCauley                    Davenport= 73rd minute

Terence Shiels                                   

Arranmore United 2 - 0 Orchard United  

Árainn kept up their good start to the season with good home win over Orchard Utd, Arranmore were again missing several regulars in fact it was noted that up to eight of last years panel were missing for this weeks game so all in all Jerry must be pleased how the team are playing. Árainn started very slow and it took until the 20 th min to create their first chance when Brady shot wide from a narrow angle, Ted Shiels should have done better when clean through he elected to pass to Brady instead of having a shot. Árainn took the lead on the half hour mark when Brady tapped home from two yards following good wing play from Steven Davenport, Árainn came under more pressure playing against the breeze in the second-half but the defense held firm with Tiernan Bonner [who was making his debut] Turkey and the outstanding Danny Wan Dan clearing all that Orchard could throw at them.  The lads created and missed 3 good chances before Ted got the goal his overall play deserved with ten minutes left, finishing neatly after Edward had a great shot parried by the keeper. Orchard to their credit kept plugging away but could find no way past Paddy in the Árainn goals.  The team welcome back Noel and Sweets next week for the game v Cranford so here's hoping the good start continues. Team, Paddy, Turkey, Wan Dan, Tiernan Bonner, Terry, Ed, Carlos. Dav, Ted, Brady, Goals Brady, 29, Ted 82.

Arranmore Utd. 3 - 2 Dunlewey Celtic 

Arranmore continued their good starts to the League by beating Dunlewey 3-2 at Rannagh Park on Sunday. The team has been considerably weakened this year with the loss of Peadar and Kevin, Noel and Edward also only play the occasional week as both have commitments away from the country. However Jerry has made some shrewd signings namely Terence Shiels, Stephen Davenport and Carlos Rodgers all from Letterkenny. However the lads made hard work of beating Dunlewey. The visitors took a deserved lead on the 20th minute when Paul Cannon chipped Paddy from 18 yards. The lads equalised on the 27th minute when Terence Shiels scored a brilliant solo goal beating 3 defenders and rifled a beauty into the bottom corner. Stephen Davenport then had a good half volley well saved when he probably should have scored. Dunlewey looked very dangerous on the break and only some last ditch defending kept them at bay. Whatever was said at half-time certainly worked as the boys took the lead on the 48th minute when Stephen Davenport powered home a Ted Shiels corner kick, in fairness to Dunlewey they came back into it and fully deserved their equaliser from the penalty spot after Paddy was harshly judged for a foul. At this stage of the game the point could have gone either way however with 7 minutes to go the Arranmore lads clinched the win when Francis finished brilliantly after great work from Edward and Ted. Árainn survived a few dodgy moments before the end but hung on for the win. Best for Árainn were Edward McGowan and Danny Rodgers.

Team

Paddy Bonner

Paddy Rodgers

Steven Early

Danny Rodgers

Terry McGowan

Carlos Rodgers

Edward McGowan

Stephen Davenport

Thomas Rodgers

Terence Shiels

Francis McCauley

Subs

Kevin McGhee

Frankie Early

John Rodgers

Goals

Shiels – 28th minute

Davenport – 48th minute