By Chris on April 30, 2009
Brendan Place added to his squad Tuesday night when he secured the signature of David Tyrrell the ex Shamrock Rovers midfielder. David has also spent time on loan to Bray Wanderers in 2006 and the 2008 season with Finn Harps.
When asked about the signing manager Brendan Place said “David is a good player who [...]
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By Chris on April 29, 2009
Athlone Town 3 Longford Town 0
ATHLONE Town comfortably sealed their passage into the second round of the EA Sports League Cup thanks to a second victory.
Brendan Place’s Athlone had defeated Longford 1-0 in a First Division league match last Saturday week before also ending Alan Gough’s side’s League Cup ambitions.
Athlone, who on this occasion saw [...]
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By Chris on April 29, 2009
CENTRAL defender Thomas McGauley endeared himself to Athlone Town followers by grabbing an important winning goal against local rivals Longford Town at Flancare Park last Saturday evening.
McGauley pounced to head home inside a crowded Longford six-yard box in the 18th minute to settle the first of two scheduled meetings of the local foes in the [...]
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By Chris on April 29, 2009
Athlone Town 2 Finn Harps 2
ATHLONE Town missed an opportunity to close the gap on the pack after they surrendered a two goal advantage against Finn Harps.
The Town led 2-0 by the hour mark thanks to superb goals by Emeka Onwubiko and Noel McGee.
However, when Athlone squandered several chances to build upon this lead and [...]
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By Chris on April 29, 2009
It seemed like a good time for Athlone to face an out-of-form Shelbourne when they travelled to Tolka Park last Friday evening.
Following a bright start to the league campaign, Dermot Keely’s Shelbourne had slipped to two successive league defeats, while Athlone had not yet been beaten on their travels. Brendan Place’s side had also managed [...]
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By Chris on April 26, 2009
D.D.S.L. Major Div 1 u17
Athlone Town 1
Ballyoulster 2
Lissywollen
Athlone Town u17’s title aspirations look to have gone up in smoke following Sunday mornings 2-1 home defeat to Ballyoulster. Ballyoulster took the lead inside the opening 15 minutes but Kevin Horan hit back with a second half penalty before a late winner clinched all 3 points for [...]
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