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Latest News – Leagues Start-up – Spanish Trip – International Action

After all the hard work done during July and August last weekend saw most of our teams get their season up and running with some highly impressive performances right throughout the age groups and we hope when things settle down over the next few weeks that all of our teams will have a successful season.

Our 14’s and 16’s were involved in the TORNEIG ELIT CEM 2014 which was held in A L’Estadi Nou Gongost De Manresa just outside Barcelona. Both of our teams were seeded 3 in the initial 4 team groups with the top seeds in the 16’s category being Real Madrid, Sevilla F C, RCD Espanyol, Malaga C F, Real Betis, RCD Deportivo La Coruna, CF Villareal and Athletico Madrid while the 14’s top seeded teams were Athletico Madrid, Sevilla F C, RCD Espanyol, Malaga C F, Real Betis, RCD Deportivo La Coruna and CF Villarea.

In the group games the 16’s defeated FC Girona who were the second seeds 2-1 and Manresa F C 6-0 but lost 3-0 to a superior Espanyol side but did enough in their first two games to qualify for the last 16 where they met Villareal – this game ended scoreless but we lost the penalty shoot out 3-2 (3 pens not 5) which saw us go out. Just an indication of how fine the margins were Villareal drew their quarter final 0-0 against Real Betis and went through to the semis 2-1 on pens they eventually qualified for the final and played the only other team to defeat SKB – Espanyol, Espanyol won the final 4-1. In our final game to decide 9th – 12th placings we defeated Manresa F C 2-0.

In the under 14 section SKB had group wins over Manresa F C and AEC Manlleu but lost narrowly to Villareal 1-0 which saw them reach the last 16 but found Malaga CF too strong losing 2-0, in their final game to decide 9th – 12th placings they beat Manresa CE 2-0.

The Club were awarded the Tournaments Fair Play Trophy at the presentation ceremony at the end of the Tournament on Sunday night.

The standard displayed by the top seeded teams technically, tactically and physically was far in advance of what our players are used to meeting in this Country and shows the gap that exists at the top level in each country but the experience gained by the players should ensure that they work harder individually and as a group at their game to narrow the gap.

Our thanks to Fernando Herrero of Novajika Sports for all his help in securing our participation in this tournament and for being on hand throughout the weekend as our guide and interpreter.

Following on from Paddy Brophy playing last week for the Irish Amateur team this week saw Jack Byrne (Man City) make his competitive debut for the Irish 21’s against Germany and his former SKB team mate Eoghan Stokes (Leeds United) scored the winner for the Irish under 19’s against Holland.

 

Tough Tests Ahead

Our Under 14 and 16 Premier squads depart next Friday to play in a tournament in Barcelona (Manresa) which includes all the top Spanish Club Academy teams. Our 14’s are in a group that contains Villareal, Manresa and F C Manileau while the 16’s initial group is Espanyol, Girona and Manresa other top sides include Real Madrid, Real Betis, Sevilla, Deportivo de la Coruna, Malaga and Athletico Madrid this should prove to be a great experience for both sets of players, managers and coaches.

George Doyle’s NDSL team that won the NDSL under 13 Premier League last season travel north this weekend to Mallusk to play in the Rocara Tournament against the Northern Ireland U 13 Premier League winners of last season Cliftonville.

New Season – Fresh Challenges

Last season’s record success for SKB teams at all ages has now passed into the history book and a new season is fast approaching that brings with it fresh challenges on all fronts both on and off the pitch.

The nine weeks since the trials at the beginning of July have been hectic as firstly managers throughout all the age groups looked at over 850 players who signed up for trials at the club and then they had to make decisions – some very difficult – as to what changes needed to be made to their existing squads. We would like to welcome all new players and their parents to the club and hope that through hard work at training and at games that they enjoy their time at SKB. We would also like to wish any player who has moved on the best of luck and thank them for their efforts in an SKB jersey.

Pre-season is always a difficult time for the managers of all of the 46 SKB teams that will represent the Club in League and Cup competitions at both Local and National level on the playing fields in the coming months as they try blend new players into their teams and this process is usually hampered by never having a full squad available for training or friendly games as players and some staff are away on family holidays with possibly some players also away on trial at UK clubs.

However the past week or two has seen things settle down a bit with many pre-season friendlies being organised and teams from the club taking part in competitions such as the Finglas Celtic Cup, DB Sports Trophy, Kells Blackwater, Trinity Donaghamede Eamon Butler Tournament, Topflight Dublin Cup, Balbriggan Under 16 Tournament, Ricky Osagie Corduff Tournament among others, while the club also hosted two squads from Colchester United and the Chivas Guadalajhara Under 16 squad from Mexico.

This time of year sees all teams start off on an equal footing and we are confident that the hard work already put in will benefit them and help them to get off to a good start, this plus the performances both on the training pitch and playing pitches over the next nine months will hopefully ensure another memorable season for SKB.

Good luck to all our of players, managers, coaches, parents and supporters – remember you are ALL part of the Best Club in the Country.

Vantage Club Ticket Winner – Jamie Hamilton

Congratulations to new Under 16 Premier player Jamie Hamilton who was the winner of 3 Vantage Club tickets to next Wednesday’s Republic of Ireland International friendly v Oman in the Aviva Stadium.

SKB Roll Of Honour 2013/2014

ST KEVIN’S BOYS CLUB

Season 2013 / 2014 – Roll of Honour

Under 10A Saturday DDSL League Runners Up

Under 10A Sunday DDSL League Runners Up

Under 11A Saturday DDSL Condron Cup Runners Up

Under 11A Sunday DDSL Fitzgerald Cup Winners

Under 11B Saturday DDSL Coyne Cup Runners Up

Under 12 Premier DDSL League Winners

Under 12 Premier NDSL Moran Cup Runners Up

Under 13 Premier DDSL League Winners

Under 13 Premier SFAI Troy Cup Winners

Under 13 Premier SKB Academy Cup Runners Up

Under 13 Premier NDSL League Winners

Under 14 Premier NDSL McKenna Cup Runners Up

Under 15 Premier NDSL Martin Cup Runners Up

Under 15 Premier DDSL League Winners

Under 15 Premier DDSL Conway Cup Winners

Under 15 Premier SFAI Evans Cup Winners

Under 15 Premier DB Sports All Ireland Cup Winners

Under 16 Premier DDSL League Winners

Under 16 Premier DDSL McGrath Cup Winners

Under 16 Premier SFAI Barry Cup Winners

Under 18 Super DDSL League Winners

AUL Premier A Liddy Cup Finalists

Latest Mid Week News

Congratulations to SKB 1st team player Paddy Brophy who made his debut with the Irish International Amateur team who started their campaign with a 1-1 draw with Northern Ireland in the AUL complex last night.

Gerry Smith’s side will face two warm-up matches against their Northern Ireland counterparts as they prepare for the UEFA Regions Cup in October.

Dean Carpenter scored for the home team with William Armstrong on the mark for the visitors.

Overall a draw was a fair reflection on the game. The sides meet again next Wednesday in Belfast with a kick off of 7pm .

REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Daniel O’Leary, John Meleady, Reece McEnteer, Ross Carrig, Paddy Brophy, Daniel Loughran, James Carr, Conor Reddick, Ian Stapleton, Tommy Dunne, Ken Murphy. Subs: Paul McMillan, Dean Carpenter, Thomas Fahy, Paul Breen, Adrian Walsh, Michael Fox, Mark Mooney.

Our 14 Premier team scored a 3-2 win over Colchester United last night at the College of Surgeons with goals from Adam Gregg, Jack Kelly and Ryan Cassidy in what proved to be a good work-out for them as this was their first game together in pre season due to players being away on holidays and trial. Tonight at the same venue our 15 Premier play Colchester United at 6-30pm with the final game of the 3 part series tomorrow afternoon at Scribblestown (Phoenix F C) when an SKB selection will play Colchester

Garda Warning

Gardai have warned us that any cars parked illegally in the Ellenfield area – on paths or on double yellow lines will be issued with an on the spot fine of €80.00.  This will start from tonight Thursday August 21st.

Good Start To The Season For AUL Section.. Tuesday Game Deferred

St Kevins Boys – 5

Trinity Donaghmede – 1

Our 1st team started the season with an emphatic 5-1 away win over Trinity Donaghmede at Father Collins Park last Friday night.

The home side went one up through Michael Mooney on 25 minutes but were then pegged back through young debutante Ciaran Nolan scoring his first senior goal  before Trinity Donaghmede were reduced to ten men.

Martin Doyle’s side then cranked up the pressure as Nolan added his second of the game to put the visitors ahead before Graham Raynor made it 3-1, Stephen Cantwell added the fourth before Trinity were reduced to nine men. Bobby O’Reilly scored the fifth and sealed an impressive first victory of the season for St Kevins Boys.

Tuesday’s away fixture against Sandyhill/Shangan has been put back to Friday night – 6-45pm Coultry Park.

Our Senior Saturday side also got off to a good start at the weekend where they were a little unfortunate to concede a late own goal thus denying them full points in a 3-3 draw against Sheriff YC, Stephen Doyne and a double from Keith Rooney were the SKB scorers.

Colchester United Here Again To Play SKB 14’s & 15’s

This week we again host Colchester United when their Under 15’s visit to play three games against us starting on Wednesday evening at 6-45pm in the College of Surgeons – SKB 14 Premier v Colchester United.

On Thursday at the same time and venue the Under 15’s from both clubs will play.

The series of games will finish on Friday afternoon at 3pm in Scribblestown (Phoenix F C) when an SKB Academy Selection will provide the opposition. Stephen Butler will referee all three games.

Earlier this month Colchester United’s Under 17’s paid a similar visit to SKB winning 4-2 win against an SKB 15/16’s selection but suffered defeats to SKB 16 Premier 5-1 and SKB 17 Premier 6-1.

Mexicans In Town & Other Early Season Friendly List & Results

Colchester United Under 17’s rounded off their short visit to SKB with a 4-2 win against an SKB 15/16’s selection having suffered defeats earlier in the week to SKB 16 Premier 5-1 and SKB 17 Premier.

Our 16 Premier are in action again on Saturday afternoon in Scribblestown at 5pm when they meet Mexican side Chivas Guadalajara who are in Dublin preparing for the Milk Cup in Coleraine next month. The only other time that we played Chivas was in the N I Junior Milk Cup Final in 2007 in Ballymena – the Mexicans winning 1-0 against a top class Kevin’s side that included Jeff Hendrick, Eoin Wearen and Robert Brady.

Below is a list of some other pre season friendly games:

27/07/2014   AUL 1   1     v  0  Verona F C  Clonsilla 12 noon

27/07/2014  12 Major   2  v  0   Rivermount Boys (Finglas Celtic Tournament Cup Final) 12.30pm

29/07/2014  16 Premier 5 v  1 Colchester United   College of Surgeons  6.30pm

30/07/2014  17 Premier 6 v  1 Colchester United   College of Surgeons  6.45m

31/07/2014  15/16 SKB Selection 2  v 4 Colchester United  Scribblestown  1pm

02/08/2014  16 Premier v Chivas Guadalajara  Dalymount Park  5pm

03/08/2014  AUL 1 v Tolka Rovers  College of Surgeons 11am

10/08/2014 AUL 1 v Bluebell F C  College of Surgeons 1pm

20/08/2014  14 Premier  v Colchester United   College of Surgeons 6.45m

21/08/2014  15 Premier  v Colchester United   College of Surgeons  6.45m

22/08/2014  14/15 SKB Selection  v Colchester United  Scribblestown  1pm