The team: Anthony De lacy (Captain), Dylan Byrne, Dylan French, James Heterton, Chad Morrisey (Vice Captain), Dylan O’Neil, Christopher Ward, Darren West, Rebecca Ward, Sean Doran, Michael Corish, Jason Mc Cann, Connor Healy, Nicky Radford, Kyle Chandler, Dylan Chandler, Emmet Farrell, Stuart Hill, Shane Cahill and Craig Cahill.
10/10/10 League Game (away)
James Utd 5-4 Beechwood
Michael Corish was man of the match
The Royal Hospital Donnybrook was the venue for this epic encounter. James Utd got off to a slow start going 1 goal down 10 minutes into the match. Undeterred, they came back with a goal of their own supplied from the ever capable Dylan Chandlers’ superb effort. However, a sucker punch was on the cards as Beechwood knocked in two goals in quick knockout form and as the game led into half time, James Utd looked shell shocked. However, James’ Utd was not defeated yet and the second half re-opened the game, starting with one from Dylan O’Neill followed by Chad Morrissey. Beechwood showed some fighting spirit and fired one back. Then with only with seconds left De lacey broke free beating three players plus keeper to secure a 5 – 4 win for James Utd. Michael Corish sterling defence made him man of the match.
17/10/10 Cup Game (away)
James Utd 3-2 Firhouse
Anthony De Lacy was man of the match
In the away 3rd round game of the All Ireland cup, both teams were evenly matched leading to a hard fought contest. James took the lead after 15 minutes with Christopher Ward with the first goal. Possession began to favour Utd and the goals followed suit with a tap from Emmet Farrell after great work from Dylan O’Neill, Ward and Chad. It stayed that way until half time with their defence bossing the game. James Utd made it 3 – 0 with Chad getting a well deserved goal. An injury to Dylan French forced James Utd into a change with C. Cahill. A late rally by firhouse gave them 2 goals but James held out for an outstanding win.
24/10/10 League Game
James Utd 2-4 Firhouse
A hectic start with Rangers taking an early lead but hard work and skill paid off as James levelled with a Christopher Ward goal. It ended 1 – 1 at half time. Tow early goals from Rangers in the second half put them 3 – 1 up, James Pressed to try get back into the game, but a sucker punch made 4 – 1. James dominated the last 15 minutes and came close on several occasions. They eventually scored a second goal with Dylan O’Neills fine header. Try as they might James couldn’t come back from the early set back. The game ended 4 -2 to Rangers.
This article was originally published in:
Fountain News Digital – December 2010 (Issue 2)
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