The "A" and "B" Squads

The Strategic Development Plan for the Club will have to be amended to take account of the possibility of the Club fielding two adult teams, one Under 16 and one Under 18 boys' team and a girls team. In the meantime, the listing below for both the "A" and "B" Squads is only provisional as these lists are currently undergoing an in-depth review by the Managers in order to prepare for the forthcoming season. Queries regarding the lists should be directed to either Japo Kelly (087 959 1216) or Abrahim Abdul Wahid (086 120 6666).

"The Town" Comes to Shanganagh

Dún Laoghaire Town Football Club had its inaugural match at its new home ground at Shanganagh Cliffs on Saturday 5th May 2007. The game involved teams drawn from the "A" and "B" Squads and included many new signings from the Shanganagh area. In the week running up to the match, Ian Kane and Kevin Plunkett organised and supervised the relocation of the container (temporary dressing rooms) from Ballawley Park to Shanganagh Cliffs. Later Japo Kelly and Ian Kane undertook the marking of the pitch. So all was ready for the inaugural match on Saturday. As expected there was much local interest in the Club, indeed, a deputation of local lads led by Kevin Moran sought and received assurances on the establishment of an Under 16's Team from the Chairman whilst Anne Traynor, local community activist, sought to have the girls of the area included. Clearly, the Club has much work to do with the possibilities now of two adult teams, one Under 18's and one Under 16's boys' teams and two girls' teams now on offer. This is a magnificent start for the Club in Shanganagh, for which, the Club is sincerely grateful to the local community, especially Anne Traynor, Alan Turner and Kevin Moran. The match ended "A" Squad 2 : "B" Squad 1 and it proved to be a great opportunity for both Abrahim and Japo to try out new players and players in different positions. The goals came from Jay Kane and Glen Forsythe for the "A" Squad and from Boye Karunwi for the "B" Squad. Another match is planned for next week. "The Town" has come to Shanganagh ...... at last!!