Tag: Northern Ireland
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Bangor Ladies 3-3 Crewe United Ladies: The season-end, but a project still just starting
For Bangor Ladies last Wednesday, it was the final day of what has been a profitable season. While there was a feel of disappointment that they did not ultimately secure the 3rd-place finish they craved, there is a lot to feel good about going forward. Despite the bulk of the chances and a lot of…
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Greenisland 0-8 Bangor: No slip-up in the Steel and Sons journey
If Lee Feeney had said he wanted more after the victory over Queen’s, he certainly got more at Glenkeen Avenue against Greenisland. It was a ruthless display on the road for the Seasiders, a goal-glut with a clear cushion created early in the day which continued to be built on. The Steel and Sons Cup…
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Greenisland vs Bangor preview: The Steel and Sons, bringing jolly good fun to the calendar
The Steel and Sons Cup. The pinnacle of Intermediate competition in Northern Ireland. A tournament which Bangor have not hidden their intent to win for the time they have played in the third-tier and below. Last year’s journey left a bittersweet taste. It is a trophy every team wants to have in their cabinet. The…
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Linfield’s title hopes could hinge on not being left feeling blue on Sundays
In Northern Ireland, there is set to be change in the way matchdays are presented from this season on. The first Premiership matchday of the new season saw a spread from Friday to Sunday – a curtain-raiser building into a main course Saturday of four matches, concluding on the final day of the week with…
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Bangor 2-0 Queen’s: Examination passed with flying colours
It proved to be a fruitful return to competitive action at the weekend for Bangor. Irish Cup progression set and sealed against a fellow Premier Intermediate League side, and a pleasing all-round performance to match. On a boiling hot summer’s day – unenviable to have to play in on a week-in-week-out basis – the Seasiders…
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The Steel and Sons Cup: Northern Ireland’s Christmas cup competition
Christmas is nothing if not grandiose. A day that for children starts with chancing their luck in convincing their parents to let them down to the tree at as early an hour as possible and discover what gifts and desires the red man with the sack has given them. In Northern Ireland though, there is…
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