VILLAGE UTD
Former senior international Miah Dennehy is leading Village Utd out of the doldrums. Miah, as player-manager, has the Mayfield side back at the head of affairs in Murphy's Stout AUL 1B. They are not among the title favourites but are going in the right direction.
Village joined the AUL for the 1991/2 season and won 3A. The following season they topped 2A and kept the sequence going in 1993/4 when they emerged as winners of 1A.
Perhaps the best known character in the extended Village family is chairman John Feighery, known to one and all as Duffy. Duffy was a driving force at the foundation and remains an influential figure; he is their groundsman at Silverheights where dressing facilities are now installed. The other committee members are Kevin O'Sullivans (secretary), Denis Long (treasurer), Dinny Murray (assistant treasurer), Alan McGrath, and Marie Long.
Miah is combing the area for young talent and is also keeping an eye on the Village Utd B side that play in 3B. Manager here is Dinny Murray and his young charges are close to the bottom but showed their potential as recently as last weekend when they handed out a 4 - 1 lesson to title chasers Cobh Celtic.
The Village club has always had plenty of support from the area. The Community Association have helped out with the pitches, the local Harrier Club with dressing facilities, the Fob and Gill and George Butler with sponsorship.
Football wasn't always the priority for Village in recent seasons. Secretary O'Sullivan explains: "Sadly, two of our players passed away in the last few years, John O'Brien and Richard Kelleher. We would like to thank them and their families for what they have done for Village Utd."
Aside from topping the league, Village are going well in the Corinthians Cup and are also looking for a run in the City Cup. The panel is: Paul Attridge, Jason Power (captain), Brian Sheridan, Dominic Casey, Kevin Geraghty, Alan O'Brien, Alan McGrath, Kevin O'Sullivan, Brian Hegarty, Noel Magnier, Dean Coughlan, Conor Jones (leading scorer), Sean Barry, Trevor Cambridge, Nicky and Miah Dennehy.
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Monday, October 5, 2009
VILLAGE UTD 1995
VILLAGE ON VICTORY WAY:
Village Utd, the young Mayfield based club, have had a remarkable
rise to the top division of the AUL Junior Leagues.
They joined the league for the 1991/2 season and won 3A. The
following season they topped 2A and kept the sequence going in
1993/4 when they emerged as winners of 1A, winning the January
Team of the Month Award on the way. And at present, they are one
of the joint leaders in the Murphy's Stout Premier League.
They did have some good cup runs, including reaching last
season's AOH quarter-finals, but knockout success eluded them
until the end of last season when they beat Temple United in the
exciting final of the City Challenge Cup at Turner's Cross.
That was a top notch performance. They were somewhat more
nervous on their other visit to the Cross for the One A
championship play-off against Grattan Utd. But all came well in
the end and they took the big step to the Premier.
Last season was the first time that they entered the provincial
cup. They are quick learners and, this season, are through to
the last 32, the open draw, and a home game against Tramore FC of
Waterford, a game which manager Martin O'Riordan and company are
eagerly awaiting.
O'Riordan has been the manager since day one. He has no great
tradition in soccer, no coaching certificates to his credit. But
he obviously has a winning formula.
Perhaps the best known character in the extended Village family
is chairman John Feighery, known to one and all as Duffy. Duffy
was the driving force behind the foundation of the club and
remains an influential figure. He leaves his chairman's hat
behind on matchdays when he can be seen in action as the team's
medic, complete with tracksuit and baseball cap.
Club secretary is Adrian Saville and the joint treasurers are
Alan O'Brien and Alan McGrath. The other members of the
committee are Martin Cashman (he captained Leeds in an AOH semi-
final), Tony O'Sullivan, Denis Long (the assistant manager), and
Kevin O'Sullivan.
Saville was voted clubman of the year for last season and other
annual awards went to Vincent Long (Player of the Year) and Rory
O'Connor (Top Scorer).
The progress of the club was recognised this season when Jinty
O'Sullivan was picked by AUL manager Martin Heffernan for the
Oscar Traynor Cup panel. O'Sullivan played in the wins over the
Shipping league and South Tipperary and his club wish him all the
best for the campaign ahead.
The Mayfield Community East have been a big help to Village,
allowing them the use of the pitch at Silverheights. Dressing
facilities are provided courtesy of the local harrier club. The
Rockmount club are helping Village stage their Munster cup game
in Whitechurch and Rockmount's help in this regard is much
appreciated.
O'Riordan's captain is Jason Power and the other members of the
panel are: Mark Hutchinson (keeper), Kevin Geraghty, new
signings Mick Healy and brother Christy (both ex ballyvolane),
Aidan Keohane, Adrian Saville, Rory O'Connor, Eddie Roche, Eddie
O'Driscoll, Darren O'Callaghan, Vincie Long, Alan O'Brien,
Anthony Noone, Jinty O'Sullivan, Alan McGrath, Deccie McCarthy,
and Leslie Kepple.
Village Utd, the young Mayfield based club, have had a remarkable
rise to the top division of the AUL Junior Leagues.
They joined the league for the 1991/2 season and won 3A. The
following season they topped 2A and kept the sequence going in
1993/4 when they emerged as winners of 1A, winning the January
Team of the Month Award on the way. And at present, they are one
of the joint leaders in the Murphy's Stout Premier League.
They did have some good cup runs, including reaching last
season's AOH quarter-finals, but knockout success eluded them
until the end of last season when they beat Temple United in the
exciting final of the City Challenge Cup at Turner's Cross.
That was a top notch performance. They were somewhat more
nervous on their other visit to the Cross for the One A
championship play-off against Grattan Utd. But all came well in
the end and they took the big step to the Premier.
Last season was the first time that they entered the provincial
cup. They are quick learners and, this season, are through to
the last 32, the open draw, and a home game against Tramore FC of
Waterford, a game which manager Martin O'Riordan and company are
eagerly awaiting.
O'Riordan has been the manager since day one. He has no great
tradition in soccer, no coaching certificates to his credit. But
he obviously has a winning formula.
Perhaps the best known character in the extended Village family
is chairman John Feighery, known to one and all as Duffy. Duffy
was the driving force behind the foundation of the club and
remains an influential figure. He leaves his chairman's hat
behind on matchdays when he can be seen in action as the team's
medic, complete with tracksuit and baseball cap.
Club secretary is Adrian Saville and the joint treasurers are
Alan O'Brien and Alan McGrath. The other members of the
committee are Martin Cashman (he captained Leeds in an AOH semi-
final), Tony O'Sullivan, Denis Long (the assistant manager), and
Kevin O'Sullivan.
Saville was voted clubman of the year for last season and other
annual awards went to Vincent Long (Player of the Year) and Rory
O'Connor (Top Scorer).
The progress of the club was recognised this season when Jinty
O'Sullivan was picked by AUL manager Martin Heffernan for the
Oscar Traynor Cup panel. O'Sullivan played in the wins over the
Shipping league and South Tipperary and his club wish him all the
best for the campaign ahead.
The Mayfield Community East have been a big help to Village,
allowing them the use of the pitch at Silverheights. Dressing
facilities are provided courtesy of the local harrier club. The
Rockmount club are helping Village stage their Munster cup game
in Whitechurch and Rockmount's help in this regard is much
appreciated.
O'Riordan's captain is Jason Power and the other members of the
panel are: Mark Hutchinson (keeper), Kevin Geraghty, new
signings Mick Healy and brother Christy (both ex ballyvolane),
Aidan Keohane, Adrian Saville, Rory O'Connor, Eddie Roche, Eddie
O'Driscoll, Darren O'Callaghan, Vincie Long, Alan O'Brien,
Anthony Noone, Jinty O'Sullivan, Alan McGrath, Deccie McCarthy,
and Leslie Kepple.
VILLAGE UTD 1993
Player power is the name of the game at the successful Village Utd club who
this season added the title in Murphy's Stout 2A to that won in 3A last term.
True, chairman John "Duffy" Feighery is a little past his playing days but
players man all the other positions on the committee. Keeper Paul "Taffy"
Lockyer is secretary; treasurer duties are shared by Rory O'Connor, Alan
O'Brien, and Alan mcGrath. Vince Long and Adrian Saville are committee
members while manager Martin O'Riordan is also capable of doing duty as a
player.
O'Riordan didn't have much opportunity to tog out this season as his charges
went through the league campaign unbeaten, clinching the title on the last day
by beating top rivals Castle Celtic.
Besides, they had some great cup runs though all came to nought in the end.
They reached the quarter finals of the AOH (beating Buttevant's Premier side
on the way) and the City Challenge and the semi-final of the Saxone. The
highlight of their Corinthians run was the defeat of Casement Celtic, another
Premier outfit.
Eddie O'Driscoll, with 22, was the top marksman for this young Mayfield club
who are very thankful to the loc oal Harrier Club for the use of their
premises. Other leading scorers were Adrian Saville (15), Rory O'Connor
(13), Jonathan "Jinty" O'Sullivan (12), and Greg Martin (11).
Village, with 61 goals for and 23 against, had the best attack and the best
defence in the league, quite a competitive one. The squad was much the same as
last season, notable additions being Vincent Long, Tony Neiland, and Aidan
Keohane. Saville was vice-captain and Jason Power led the team (as he did
last season).
The full panel was: Paul Lockyer, Kevin Geraghty, Vinny Long, Jason Power,
Dave Butler, Aidan Keohane, Adrian Saville, Alan O'Brien, Tony Neiland, Greg
Martin, Rory O'Connor, Donal Kenneally, Eddie O'Driscoll, Jinty O'Sullivan,
Deccie McCarthy, Martin O'Mahony, Alan McGrath, Anthony Crowley, Kevin Keegan,
and Stephen Egan.
this season added the title in Murphy's Stout 2A to that won in 3A last term.
True, chairman John "Duffy" Feighery is a little past his playing days but
players man all the other positions on the committee. Keeper Paul "Taffy"
Lockyer is secretary; treasurer duties are shared by Rory O'Connor, Alan
O'Brien, and Alan mcGrath. Vince Long and Adrian Saville are committee
members while manager Martin O'Riordan is also capable of doing duty as a
player.
O'Riordan didn't have much opportunity to tog out this season as his charges
went through the league campaign unbeaten, clinching the title on the last day
by beating top rivals Castle Celtic.
Besides, they had some great cup runs though all came to nought in the end.
They reached the quarter finals of the AOH (beating Buttevant's Premier side
on the way) and the City Challenge and the semi-final of the Saxone. The
highlight of their Corinthians run was the defeat of Casement Celtic, another
Premier outfit.
Eddie O'Driscoll, with 22, was the top marksman for this young Mayfield club
who are very thankful to the loc oal Harrier Club for the use of their
premises. Other leading scorers were Adrian Saville (15), Rory O'Connor
(13), Jonathan "Jinty" O'Sullivan (12), and Greg Martin (11).
Village, with 61 goals for and 23 against, had the best attack and the best
defence in the league, quite a competitive one. The squad was much the same as
last season, notable additions being Vincent Long, Tony Neiland, and Aidan
Keohane. Saville was vice-captain and Jason Power led the team (as he did
last season).
The full panel was: Paul Lockyer, Kevin Geraghty, Vinny Long, Jason Power,
Dave Butler, Aidan Keohane, Adrian Saville, Alan O'Brien, Tony Neiland, Greg
Martin, Rory O'Connor, Donal Kenneally, Eddie O'Driscoll, Jinty O'Sullivan,
Deccie McCarthy, Martin O'Mahony, Alan McGrath, Anthony Crowley, Kevin Keegan,
and Stephen Egan.
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