Club Notes - March 2011

02 March 2011

John Mitchel's Gaelic Football Club Liverpool are currently looking for new players for the up and coming season.

We are one of the most successful gaelic football clubs in the UK, in recent history. We are the current Lancashire Junior Championship holders, a title we have held for an unprecedented 5 years in a row. We are also the current Pennine League Champions, for the fourth year running.

John Mitchel's have won the Lancashire Senior Championship from 2007 - 2009 and completed back to back All Britain titles in 2007 and 2008. The 2008 season culminated in an historic run to Croke Park with victories against the Leinster and Connaught Champions en route to a Valentines Day decider in the All Ireland Junior Club Final.

We are looking for players and club members of all ages and ability to help develop the club and maintain the success of the past 5 years. Our underage development is part of our achievements to date, with six schools now playing Gaelic Football. We hope to participate in Lancashire Under 12 and Under 14 games this year.

Mitchels have a Junior and Senior team so if you are interested in joining us please contact us on:

secretary.johnmitchels.lancashire@gaa.ie

or through our web page

www.johnmitchels.com

Liverpool John Mitchels Mid March 2011 Club Notes

John Mitchels men and ladies are currently training extremely hard in anticipation of the upcoming 2011 season.

The mens’ team have a number of new additions with players from Tyrone, Kerry, Galway and Derry to name but a few. As usual the Mitchels door is open to new players, and if you are interested in joining please go to http://www.johnmitchels.com/contact.php and email the club secretary.

Circuit training continues on Tuesdays at Childwall School L15 6XZ (by the Five Ways) at 8pm, Greenbank at 7:30pm on Thursdays and at Sunday 11:30am.

The Mitchels men plays its first Senior League game of the year against St Brendans at Hough End Manchester 1pm. Mitchels men are asked to meet at Greenbank at 11:15am to head to Manchester. All are expected to attend.

2011 Mitchels bags and Polo Shirts are available for sale at £30 for both. New shorts and socks will also be made available in the near future. If you need to contact the club regarding the purchase of these please email the secretary at secretary.johnmitchels.lancashire@gaa.ie.

Finally, it is with deep regret we inform you that Mrs Vera Johnston, the wife of Mitchels Club Great, Chris Johnson was tragically knocked down and killed in a car accident in Liverpool at the weekend. Further notes on the Removal and Requiem Mass arrangements will follow. Ar dheis Dé go raibh d'anam uasal.

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24 March 2011

Requiem Mass Arrangement for Vera Johnson

The funeral arrangements for Mrs Vera Johnson, who was tragically knocked down and killed in Liverpool are as follows; Rosary @7.30pm in Chris Johnson' house in Bootle tonight, then Requiem Mass @12am from St Monicas, Fernhill Rd, Bootle , L20 9GA. Our thoughts and prayers are with Chris, family and friends at this time.

Mitchels v Wolfetones

Lancashire Junior League

Mitchels take on Wolfetones in an eagerly awaited encounter at the new Wavertree Park at 1pm on Sunday 27 March 2011. Mitchels request that a minutes silence be honoured prior to the game in respect of the late Mrs Vera Johnson, wife of Mitchels Great Chris Johnson.

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Liverpool John Mitchels v Liverpool Wolfetones

Lancashire Junior League, Wavertree Park

Sunday 27 March 2011

In glorious sunshine at the debutant Wavertree Park 5-times reigning Junior Championship Winners Liverpool John Mitchels took on the newly formed Liverpool Wolfetones for the first time. As expected, proceedings commenced with the obligatory hard hits and tough tackling. However, it was Mitchels that got their noses in front, in a footballing sense, with great scores from Paddy Murphy, Ryan Mullan and Ed Jackson. A great flowing Mitchels move, between Mick McCarthy, Ed Jackson and “Charlie” Mullan saw the man who started it all, McCarthy, hit high into the roof of the net from close range. Within minutes a strong Mitchels attack was broke down, the ball went up the field and Wolfetones Conor Cassidy blasted, a long range effort goal-wards, which deceived Farrelly, in nets, resulting in a goal. This was a glitch in a strong Mitchels defence, in the form of, Alan Brown, Colly McMenamin, Tony Drummond, Joe Gervin and Paul O’Brien which was too much for the Wolfetones who struggled all over the park.

From Cassidy’s goal onwards it was all Mitchels. Further points from Murphy, Jackson and Lenny Conlin saw Mitchels go into half time 1-10 to 1-02 up. The second half commenced pretty much as the first half ended with Mitchels domination. Half time replacements, Cathair Mullan and Padraig Brennan showed why they should be pushing for starting places with great movement and getting their own scores. A long range effort from “Sligo” Brennan and two magnificent outside of the right boot attempts from “Eyes” Mullan will not go unnoticed with the Mitchels Management. Sheepy, Sean Carty and Marty Carey all had their parts to play as second half substitutes.

Just one yellow card in the match showed that the match was played in a good sporting spirit and hopefully the productive rivalry will continue for many years to come. Mitchels next port of call is a Kimacud Crokes style Mini-7s tournament in Bristol on Saturday 2 April 2011. Membership is still outstanding for many players and former members.

Team:

1.Peter Farrley 2.Alan Brown 3.Tony Drummond 4.Colly McMenamin 5.Paul O’Brien 6.Joe Gervin

7.Mick McCarthy 8.Edward Jackson 9.Sean McMahon 10.Lenny Conlin 11.Martin Dolan 12.Ryan Mullan 13.Patrick Murphy Subs:Cathir MullanPadraig BrennanSean CartyNiall McShaneMartin Carey

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