IF you thought when Sports Minister Gordon Lyons announced that £36.2 million in government funding was now available for Irish League football clubs it would see Ballinamallard United receive a much-needed cash injection, think again. The £36.2 million Sub-Regional government funding was finally released last week and renamed as the Northern Ireland Football Fund. However, Ballinamallard chairman Tom Elliott, pictured […]
No ‘crisis’ insists Canning after defeat
Disappointing goals and spurned opportunities told the story for Ballinamallard United boss Tommy Canning as he reviewed Saturday’s ‘unacceptable’ defeat at home to Bangor. The Ducks’ form at Ferney Park had read well before bumping into the promotion-challenging duo of Portadown, and now Bangor, as those two defeats either-side of a draw at Dergview terminated their top-six hopes for this season. […]
Canning braced for difficult ’Stute test
BALLINAMALLARD manager Tommy Canning feels that there is a ‘lot to learn’ following Saturday’s 2-1 defeat to Newington at Ferney Park. It looked for all the world that the Mallards were going to take a point from the game at the weekend, but Paul Donnelly struck to the Ballinamallard net in the fifth minute of […]
Canning ‘satisfied’ after first game in charge of Ducks
NEW Ballinamallard United manager Tommy Canning said he was ‘really happy’ with the attitude, commitment and performance of his players following Saturday’s 0-0 draw against Dundela. Hosting the league leaders was a big challenge for Canning in his first game in charge, but his players responded by putting in what he described as a ‘good […]
Mallards boss McConkey calls for ‘consistency’
BALLINAMALLARD manager Harry McConkey is readying his side for a ‘real battle’ on Saturday as they prepare to host Knockbreda at Ferney Park. “If we play to the same level that we played at on Saturday (against Dergview), I think it will give us a good chance to add on some points on the board,” […]
Defensive frailties haunt Mallards again
BALLINAMALLARD United manager, Harry McConkey, admitted it was ‘very hard to watch’ as his side conceded four goals in the second half in their opening game of the season. An Aaron Harkin penalty gave the Mallards a 1-0 lead at half time, and just minutes after the restart, James McGrath doubled their advantage. The Ballinamallard […]
Mallards bid to win their third Harry Cavan Cup
‘THIS is what every young child dreams of,’ said Ballinamallard under-18 manager Ryan Beacom as he prepares his team for Friday night’s Harry Cavan Youth Cup Final at Windsor Park. “Everyone, no matter what age they are, has that passion and hunger and desire, and football is one that many share,” said the Mallards manager. […]
Hugs for Helen to say a massive ‘thank you’
IT was his fifth goal this season and no sooner had John Edgar hit the back of the net than he was over celebrating with one lady in particular, Helen Hurst, the Ballinamallard chef. As Edgar explained, Helen is one of the many who work tirelessly in the background for the team; “Helen and Wendy […]
Which soccer clubs add the most value to the community?
A NEW study, conducted by the Irish FA in collaboration with UEFA, has shown the real value that two soccer clubs have brought to their community in Fermanagh. The Irish FA has been working with football clubs at all levels across Northern Ireland to demonstrate their value within their communities. Its Social Return on Investment […]
Local ref is struck by object during match
A FERMANAGH referee was struck by an object thrown from the crowd at a Europa League match causing the game to be suspended. Arnold Hunter from Maguiresbridge was refereeing in the tie between Universitatea Craiova and Budapest Honved in Romania on Thursday night when he was struck by an object believed to have been a […]