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FáiltEI hope you enjoed the first edition. The second edition of the DFL Magazine (Donegal Football League Magazine) is bigger and better than last month. A month of action packed football to catch up on, with some high scoring games and a few surprise results to go with it.

In this issue we catch up with Joe Coll from Meenlaragh, who recently left Manchester United in search of more game time. We return with our club preview - St. Catherines FC from Killybegs. Player and manager scope return again, with an inteview with manager Sean Sandilands of Bonagee United. Player Scope features Jason Toner of Convoy Arsenal. We have an interview with former Finn Harps legend Brendan Bradley. In each issue we will cover a match from one of the leagues, with photos and match report. This month we featured the Area Final between Rathmullan Celtic and Milford United In each issue Joe Friel gives his advice on how to prevent and treat your sporting injuries. Pearse Lafferty, gives his advice on Sports Nutrition. In every issue we will be giving away a €30 Gift Voucher for our ‘Spot the Ball’ Competition.

Enjoy your 2nd edition of the DFL Magazine.

Editor: Gerard Diver

FEaturEs5 Results - September

6 Fixtures - September / October

7 Finn Harps View - Interview with Harps legend Brendan Bradley

9 The Match Rathmullan Celtic vs Milford Utd

11 Interview: Joe Coll

15 Team Review: St. Catherines

19 Manager Scope: Sean Sandilands

20 Soccer Tips / Formations

21 Player Scope: Jason Toner

22 Facebook messages

23 Physio Report

24 Sports Nutrition

25 Competition Time Spot the ball Comp Ultimate Quiz

26 Player Profile Review of Donegal linked players playing abroad

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Old Orchard Inn Division One15/09/2012GweedoreCelticRes 0 vs 3 CastlefinCeltic

GleneaUnited 1 vs 1 KilmacrennanCelticRes

08/09/2012FintownHarpsAFC 4 vs 1 KilmacrennanCelticFC

GlencarCeltic 1 vs 0 GleneaUnited

MulroyCeltic 1 vs 0 CastlefinCeltic

RameltonMarinersFC2 vs 3 ErneWanderersFC

Glencar Inn Division Two15/09/2012GweedoreUnitedFC 1 vs 4 KeadueRoversFC

MilfordUnitedFC 0 vs 4 GlenreeUnitedFC

TullyvinneyRovers 2 vs 1 CranfordFCRese

08/09/2012DowntownUnitedFC 5 vs 1 KeadueRoversFC

GlenreeUnitedFC 1 vs 0 TullyvinneyRovers

MilfordUnitedFC 1 vs 6 DonegalTownFCRes

FAI Junior Cup16/09/2012AileachFC 1 vs 0 GlencarCeltic

BallybofeyUnitedFC 0 vs 1 CootehillHarps

BallyhaiseCeltic 4 vs 0 DrumbarFC

BonageeUnitedFC 3 vs 7 MonaghanTown

CarndonaghFC 0 vs 2 WhitestrandUnitedFC

CastlefinCeltic 2 vs 2 GleneaUnited

GlenreeUnitedFC 1 vs 3 GlasloughVillaFC

IlliesCeltic 1 vs 3 GweedoreUnitedFCAET

KeadueRoversFC 3 vs 2 CranfordFC

Kerrykeel71FC 5 vs 0 DowntownUnitedFC

LiffordCelticFC 1 vs 7 ClonmanyShamrock

MilfordUnitedFC 1 vs 2 CappryRovers

MovilleCeltic 4 vs 0 LetterbarrowCelticFC

QuigleyPointSwifts 5 vs 2 LaganHarpsFC

RasheneyFC 1 vs 0 ConvoyArsenalFC

15/09/2012RameltonMarinersFC1 vs 4 KillyloughFC

DeeleHarpsFC vs RathmullanCelticdiscpline

FintownHarpsAFC 2 vs 1 GweedoreCeltic

September ResultsThe Brian McCormick Cup threw up some upsets with the

winners of the last three years, Gweedore Celtic, knocked

out at the group stage, with Glenea United claiming the

Gweedore Area shield by beating Cranford United in the

final. They will be joined in the semi-final by Rathmullan

Celtic, who were victorious over local rivals Milford

United in the Letterkenny Area (see match report on page

8-9). In the Donegal Area, Donegal Town overcame St.

Catherines to claim the plaque while Lifford Celtic saw off

Deele Harps. The four teams progress to the semi-finals,

to take place in the New Year.

There was also a return to league action for all clubs

during September with plenty of goals and entertainment

throughout all the leagues.

See below list of results from all competions in September.

Brian McCormick Cup09/09/2012DeeleHarpsFC 0 vs 3 LiffordCelticFC

GleneaUnited 5 vs 2 CranfordFC

RathmullanCeltic 2 vs 1 MilfordUnitedFC

StCatherinesFC 1 vs 3 DonegalTownFC

04/09/2012RameltonMarinersFC1 vs 6 KilmacrennanCelticFC

02/09/2012BonageeUnitedFC 0 vs 3 MilfordUnitedFC

DonegalTownFC 3 vs 2 FintownHarpsAFC

GleneaUnited 12vs 1 DunleweyCeltic

GweedoreCeltic 1 vs 2 CranfordFC

KeadueRoversFC 0 vs 3 GweedoreUnitedFC

LaganHarpsFC 1 vs 2 BallybofeyUnitedFC

LetterbarrowCelticFC 1 vs 3 ErneWanderersFC

LiffordCelticFC 5 vs 1 CastlefinCeltic

MulroyCeltic 4 vs 0 Kerrykeel71FC

RaphoeTown 4 vs 4 ConvoyArsenalFC

StCatherinesFC 2 vs 0 CappryRovers

TullyvinneyRovers 1 vs 2 DeeleHarpsFC

01/09/2012GlencarCeltic 3 vs 2 RameltonMarinersFC

Brian McCormick Sports Premier League16/09/2012DunkineelyCelticFC 5 vs 0 StCatherinesFC

Watson Hire Division One16/09/2012ArranmoreUnited 1 vs 2 DonegalTownFC

EanyCelticFC 3 vs 0 RaphoeTown

Rathmullan Celtic vs Milford United (page 8=9)

All fixtures and results are correct at time of print. Log onto www.donegaljuniorleague.ie for up to date fixtures

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BrIAN MCCOrMICk PrEMIEr DIVISION

30/09/201214:00 DunkineelyCelticFC vs CastlefinCeltic14:00 GleneaUnited vs LiffordCelticFC14:00 LaganHarpsFC vs GweedoreCeltic14:00 StCatherinesFC vs MilfordUnitedFC07/10/201214:00 CastlefinCeltic vs RathmullanCeltic14:00 GleneaUnited vs LaganHarpsFC14:00 GweedoreCeltic vs DunkineelyCelticFC14:00 KilmacrennanCelticFC vs MilfordUnitedFC14:00 LiffordCelticFC vs StCatherinesFC14/10/201214:00 DunkineelyCelticFC vs GleneaUnited14:00 LaganHarpsFC vs LiffordCelticFC14:00 MilfordUnitedFC vs CastlefinCeltic14:00 RathmullanCeltic vs GweedoreCeltic14:00 StCatherinesFC vs KilmacrennanCelticFC21/10/201214:00 CastlefinCeltic vs KilmacrennanCelticFC14:00 GleneaUnited vs RathmullanCeltic14:00 GweedoreCeltic vs MilfordUnitedFC14:00 LaganHarpsFC vs StCatherinesFC14:00 LiffordCelticFC vs DunkineelyCelticFC

WATSON HIrE DIVISION ONE

30/09/201213:00 ArranmoreUnited vs CappryRovers14:00 CurraghAthleticFC vs EanyCelticFC14:00 DonegalTownFC vs BallybofeyUnitedFC14:00 DrumoghillFC vs CranfordFC14:00 KeadueRoversFC vs RaphoeTown07/10/201213:00 CranfordFC vs ArranmoreUnited14:00 CappryRovers vs BallybofeyUnitedFC14:00 EanyCelticFC vs DrumoghillFC14:00 KeadueRoversFC vs CurraghAthleticFC14:00 RaphoeTown vs DonegalTownFC14/10/201213:00 ArranmoreUnited vs EanyCelticFC14:00 BallybofeyUnitedFC vs CranfordFC14:00 DonegalTownFC vs CappryRovers14:00 DrumoghillFC vs KeadueRoversFC21/10/201213:00 KeadueRoversFC vs ArranmoreUnited14:00 CranfordFC vs CappryRovers14:00 CurraghAthleticFC vs DonegalTownFC14:00 EanyCelticFC vs BallybofeyUnitedFC14:00 RaphoeTown vs DrumoghillFC

CT BALL DIVISION TWO

30/09/201214:00 CopanyRoversFC vs WhitestrandUnitedFC14:00 DunleweyCeltic vs BonageeUnitedFC14:00 GweedoreUnitedFC vs ConvoyArsenalFC14:00 Kerrykeel71FC vs DrumbarFC14:00 LetterbarrowCelticFC vs GlenreeUnitedFC

07/10/201214:00 BonageeUnitedFC vs CopanyRoversFC14:00 ConvoyArsenalFC vs DunleweyCeltic14:00 Kerrykeel71FC vs GweedoreUnitedFC14:00 WhitestrandUnitedFC vs GlenreeUnitedFC14/10/201214:00 CopanyRoversFC vs ConvoyArsenalFC14:00 GlenreeUnitedFC vs BonageeUnitedFC14:00 GweedoreUnitedFC vs DrumbarFC14:00 LetterbarrowCelticFC vs WhitestrandUnitedFC21/10/201214:00 BonageeUnitedFC vs WhitestrandUnitedFC14:00 ConvoyArsenalFC vs GlenreeUnitedFC14:00 GweedoreUnitedFC vs LetterbarrowCelticFC14:00 Kerrykeel71FC vs CopanyRoversFC

OLD OrCHArD INN DIVISION ONE

29/09/201214:00 ErneWanderersFC vs GleneaUnited14:00 FintownHarpsAFC vs RameltonMarinersFC14:00 GweedoreCeltic vs GlencarCeltic14:00 KilmacrennanCelticFC vs MulroyCeltic06/10/201214:00 ErneWanderersFC vs GlencarCeltic14:00 GweedoreCeltic vs MulroyCeltic14:00 KilmacrennanCelticResvs RameltonMarinersFC13/10/201214:00 FintownHarpsAFC vs GweedoreCeltic14:00 KilmacrennanCelticFC vs ErneWanderersFC14:00 MulroyCeltic vs GleneaUnited14:00 RameltonMarinersFC vs CastlefinCeltic20/10/201214:00 CastlefinCeltic vs KilmacrennanCelticFC14:00 GlencarCeltic vs MulroyCeltic14:00 GleneaUnited vs FintownHarpsAFC14:00 GweedoreCeltic vs RameltonMarinersFC

GLENCAr INN DIVISION TWO

29/09/201214:00 CranfordFCReserves vs MilfordUnitedFC14:00 DowntownUnitedFC vs GweedoreUnitedFC14:00 GlenreeUnitedFC vs DonegalTownFCRes14:00 KeadueRoversFC vs DeeleHarpsFC06/10/201214:00 DeeleHarpsFC vs GweedoreUnitedFC14:00 DonegalTownFCRes vs CranfordFCReserves14:00 GlenreeUnitedFC vs DowntownUnitedFC14:00 TullyvinneyRovers vs KeadueRoversFC13/10/201214:00 CranfordFCReserves vs GlenreeUnitedFC14:00 DowntownUnitedFC vs DeeleHarpsFC14:00 GweedoreUnitedFC vs TullyvinneyRovers14:00 KeadueRoversFC vs MilfordUnitedFC20/10/201214:00 CranfordFCReserves vs DowntownUnitedFC14:00 DonegalTownFCRes vs KeadueRoversFC14:00 MilfordUnitedFC vs GweedoreUnitedFC14:00 TullyvinneyRovers vs DeeleHarpsFC

All fixtures and results are correct at time of print. Log onto www.donegaljuniorleague.ie for up to date fixtures

Donegal League Fixtures - September / October

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Brendan Bradley, the top scorer ever in the League of Ireland was recently presented with an award for his achievements by Ireland Manager Giovanni Trappatoni. The Harps legend who has scored the most goals for Finn Harps not only in a season but in total, confesses “Never in a hundred years, when I was starting out did I dream that I would end up setting the record. I knew I was scoring a lot of goals season after season, but it was one of the other players who bought a newspaper on the way to the game vs Limerick in 1982 who saw an article that told me I was one away from two hundred goals.” Brendan continues on “To be honest with you I would rarely think about it these days, only when somebody else mentions it to me in a conversation”.

Brendan was playing in Derry City’s reserve team when Harps were admitted to the League and recalls “When Harps got beaten 10 goals to two in their first match, I remember reading about it and thinking that is some baptism into the League. I also remember thinking that they had a lot to do to get up to standard. A couple of weeks later Patsy McGowan approached me to sign for Harps and

Jimmy Hill the then Derry manager agreed to let me go.” He continues on “At the time Patsy told me they were going to bring in other players as well and I wasn’t getting on too well at Derry. Danny Hale was the centre forward and I wasn’t getting much opportunity to play in the first team. I thought I have nothing to lose and decided to give it a try. It was near at hand, just down the road and I really enjoyed it.”

Brendan stayed with Harps until the beginning of the 1972/73 season, winning the Dublin City Cup in 1972, before signing for Lincoln City, then in the Fourth Division of the English League. “It was great to score the winning goal in the Cup match, and while it was nice to win it, there was a feeling that it was a lesser cup competition. Still it was Harps first trophy as a senior club and the celebrations lasted quite a while.” Brendan goes on “The Lincoln thing came about through Jimmy McGeogh. Jimmy played with David Herd at Waterford and when Herd went back to Lincoln they were looking for a striker and my name came up. Although it was Fourth Division football it gave me a chance to play across the water. However, after a few months I found that I didn’t really enjoy it and all I wanted to do was get back home – I was homesick- and wanted to play for Harps. At the time I was happy to return to Harps.”

Brendan adds that his biggest regret in his career “Not staying in England longer. As the years go on, I think, God I should have stayed. If I had stayed I think some bigger club may have come in for me. Apparently at the time there was interest from some other clubs, but nobody told me about them. But I was happy to return to Harps. I am a homebird and although Aileen was born in Lincoln I was glad to get back to Derry.”

Coming back to Harps led Brendan to two great moments in his career, the first was in the match that marked his return to Finn Park, when he scored the goal he considers the best he scored. He takes up the story “It was against Shelbourne in Finn Park. Paddy Roche, who later went to Man. United, was in Shelbourne’s goal that day. Terry Harkin played a through ball which I ran on to, the defender Ray O’Brien came to challenge me and I flicked the ball over his head, Roche came out and I did the same to him and then volleyed the ball to the net. I don’t remember all my goals” he modestly adds “but you certainly remember when you score a goal as good as that.”

The second occasion was the 1974 FAI Cup Final against St Patrick’s Athletic, which he classes as the favorite memory of his career. “The FAI Cup win was great it was a major trophy and sealed any doubts that Harps would survive as a Senior Club, proving all the doubters wrong.” Brendan classes Tony O’Doherty as the best player he played with and pays tribute to his contribution in the Cup win “He was a very good player and could play in either the back four or the midfield, he was in nowadays terminology a natural utility player. It was the decision to move him into midfield that ultimately won us the FAI Cup in 1974. That move was the turning point and turned the game in our favour.”

Brendan had another good day a couple of seasons later when he notched all six against Sligo Rovers, as he went on to set a scoring record of 29 League goals in 26 League games during the 1975/76 season. “Of course it was, it is not too often that you manage to score six. For most strikers it would never happen in their career, so for it to even happen once in my career makes it a very special day. It was one of those days when

Harps Legend Bradley still leading all-time scorer in League Of Ireland.

the View from Finn harps

Brendan Bradley


everything hit the back of the net. The team were playing well and we totally outplayed Sligo.”

Brendan points to Jim O’Hea at Athletic F.C. as the man who would have been a major influence in his career. “He told me what football was about, I had the ability but he helped me to get sharp and how to look after myself.” When queried as to what in his own make-up made him the goalscorer he honestly replies “I often think of that myself. At school I was a centre-half, Jim O”Hea played me middle of the park, at Derry City when I was 16, I was wide on the right and Patsy spotted me as a centre-forward. Whatever I had was in me. I had good positional sense, I was able to read the game well and although I didn’t look fast moving I was sharp and if the ball broke to me in the box, I would generally be first to it.”

Brendan moved on from Finn Park in the 1978/79 season, signing for Athlone Town and as he relates “It didn’t work out too well, I was working away from Derry at the time and had very early starts, but I only lasted one season. The following season Patsy (McGowan) had taken over at Sligo and asked me to go there and we had a good squad of fella’s from the Northwest including the likes of Donal O’Doherty, Declan McIntyre, Paddy Sheridan and Jimmy McGroarty. I stayed there for three seasons scoring 44 goals and playing in the 1981 Cup Final when we lost 2-0 to Dundalk.”

Brendan came back to Harps with Patsy in 1982 “initially we had some good times, but when the first division came into effect in 1985 I was 38 and found my interest on the wane.” It was at this stage that Brendan joined up with Noel King and Derry City. “It was my hometown club, so of course I wanted to play for them. There was great novelty about Derry in that first

season; there were big crowds, a great buzz about the place, something similar to Harps when they got into the League. However, I found there was more pressure to succeed than at Harps. Noel King and the crowd wanted results and there was big pressure on to score goals. Still I did manage to help City win the Shield that season before deciding to hang up my boots.”

Many people are surprised that Brendan didn’t win more honours in his time in football, but his haul does include 1974 FAI Cup, 1972 Dublin City Cup, Shield 1986, FAI Cup Runner Up 1981, League Runner Up 3 times with Harps. He was also capped three times for the League of Ireland versus Torino, English League and the Italian League.

Brendan is still a painter and decorator (as he was in his playing days) and lives with wife Marie, daughter Aileen and son also Brendan in his home town to this day. At the end of our discussion he thanked me for remembering him as he says “the crowd at Finn Park is younger these days and a lot of people will never have seen me play. I seem to remember the crowd following us were a lot older.”Brendan, with your goalscoring feats it will be a sad day when you are forgotten at Finn Park.

Interview with Bartley Ramsay by Aidan Campbell

Brendan Bradley scores against Athlone

• Ireland Boss with Harps and League of Ireland legend Brendan Bradley

Bradley & McGowan Signing

Bradley and Leonard 1975

If I had stayed I think some bigger club may have come in for me.

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the MatcH Preview

Rathmullan Celtic

rathmullan celtic vs Milford

Onabreezy,wetdayatFlagpoleField,RathmullanCelticovercamelocalrivalsMilfordUnitedcourtesyofasublimeDaraPattonheaderdeepintoextra-time.

MilfordarrivedatFlagpoleFieldonthebackofanimpressiveseason,winningtheUlsterJuniorCup.However,theyweremissingafewregularsinPauricandDavidCurly,CaolanandCathalMcGettigan,tonamebutafew.JointmanagerNoelGillespiehadtocallupontheservicesofveteransDanny‘Dixie’GallagherandHugoHagan,bothofwhomimpressedthroughoutthematch.

First Half: Despitethis,Milfordstartedthestrongest,withthelivelyPJO’Haganalwaysposingathreatupfront.Milford’sJoeyCullannearlybrokethedeadlockearlyon,butheshotwidefromfifteenyards.MarkFloodsawapiledriverflyoverthecrossbarfrom40yards.RathmullangoalkeeperShaunGallagherwasinfineformtodenyCullenandCiaranMcGinleysoonafter.Rathmullan’sDaraPattonwentclosesoonafteronlytoseehisshotgoincheswideoftheupright.

Second Half:ThehomesidestartedthebrightestinthesecondhalfandnearlytooktheleadwhenEoinSheridancrossedforPattonwhoheadedstraightatthekeeper.GOAL!!! RathmullantooktheleadsoonafterwhenEoinSheridanfoundthebackofthenetwithafinecrossfromPatrickSheridan.1-0.RathmullanwereontopmidwaythroughtthesecondhalfandnearlywenttwoupwhencentrehalfPaddySheridanhitthewoodworkfromtwelveyardsout.

GOAL!!! ThisseemedtospurMilfordon,andtheymadethehomesidepayfortheirmissedopportunities,whencentrehalfMarkFloodrifledhomeadeflectedfreekickfrom20yardstodrawlevelwithnineminutesremaining.1-1

Extra-time:RathmullanstartedthebrighterandnearlytooktheleadwhenPattonputsubNiallDohertythroughongoal,buthecouldonlydraghisshotwideofgoal.GOAL!!!Itseemedlikepenaltieswasgoingtodecidethisencounter,butPattonhadotherideaswhenheheadedaNiallDohertycrosstothebackofthenettomakeit2-1withminutesremaining.

MilfordhadagloriouschanceinthedyingsecondswhenPeterDohertymuscledhiswaypastthedefenderbutcouldonlyfindthesidenettingfromatightangle,muchtothedelightofthelargehomecrowdinattendance.

rathmullan Celtic:S.Gallagher,B.Patton,P.Patton,P.Sheridan,D.Miller,P.Sheridan,S.McLaughlin,E.Sheridan,D.Edwards,P.Hegarty,D.Patton.Subs:N.Doherty(P.Sheridan76min),K.Mccarry(Edwards87min)

Milford United: I.Strain,P.Ferry,M.Flood,H.hagan,D.Gallagher,E.Lacey,M.Boyce,J.Cullen,J.McGonigley,C.McGinley.PJ.Hagan.Sub:P.Doherty(McGinley59min)

DFL Man of the Match: DaraPatton

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Milford denied by clinical Patton header in extra-time as Rathmullan claim their first piece of silverware of the season. September 9th 2012

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CollCan you tell us of your memories of growing up at home and your early memories of Glenea United?Everyone at home was big into football, my older brothers and I always played. Because I was the youngest I got bullied into going in goals. It kinda stuck after that. A lot of my friends would call around and play ball, sometimes there would be nearly up to twenty in the lawn kicking about. I couldn’t have asked for a better childhood. My first memory of playing for Glenea was the under tens over at Gweedore United, I think I was only seven or eight at the time. I’ve made a lot of friends through playing football.

What was your first game that you played for Glenea seniors?We played Cranford in the Brian McCormick Cup, we won 3-1, which was played in Park Joe.

Glenea United won the Brian McCormick Premier League last year, that must of been a proud moment for you and your family, with your father being the manager?It was brilliant, I couldn’t have asked for any more, with Dad looking after them, with my brother Sean and Donal playing. Also my younger brother Ciaran was there every week. I was gutted I couldn’t come back for it, I came back the week after. It was great news, I was following the game all the way through to penalties. It was great way to win it, but also harsh on Gweedore. But theres always winners and losers no matter what. It was good to come out on top.

Have you followed much of the Donegal League since you went to Manchester?I did, I would have a big interest on how Glenea were getting on. I was always getting the results and the match results every week. Especially with Dad taking over last year, I had a lot more interest in it? Before that, they were there abouts,them having a young team, especially with my family and friends playing. I’ll be following again this year and hopefully Glenea will have another big year.

You signed for Manchester United in 2010, that must of been a dream come true? How did it all come about?It all came about from when I played for the Donegal School Boys. It was the second year that I played in the

Milk Cup, I played the year before a year above my age, with the likes of Karl McHugh, who is now at Bradford, Brian McGrory who went across the water but is now at Derry City. So we had a good team back then, a couple of the lads started playing for Finn Harps, so we done relatively well that year. Then, when I played the second year, someone had spotted me playing in the earlier stages, United came along to watch one game, and I actually didn’t play in goals, I was on the bench, because they wanted to give the other lad a game. The scout came up after the match, said he was from United and asked “will you be playing in the next game”. It was hard to take in, I couldn’t believe it. The next game we took on CSKA or Spartak Moscow, and United came to watch. Afterwards they came up to Dad, and from there they invited me across to Manchester to go on a trip to Malta. I think it was 10 days in all and it was a brilliant experience. From there I went across a coule of times to Manchester, and I ended up signing.

the interviewWe met up with former Glenea United and Manchester United youth team player, Joe Coll at his house in Meenlaragh, Gortahork to find out why he left Manchester United and what lies ahead.

Interviewed by Gerard Diver

Sean and Joe Coll winning a cup with Glenea Youths

Joe Coll & family after signing for Manchester United


• 2011-2012 Manchester United Academy U18s Squad

Was it true that Brian McClair came to your house to convince you to sign?Yeah, Brian came across and he came up here with one of the Irish scouts. He sat me down and spoke to me about the contract, all the positives. He was rather amazed by the scenery up here as well.

What was it like when you first moved to Manchester and to meet Alex Ferguson in person.Well, Manchester is a big city, its a big change from here, but you get used to it and a bit streetwise. The first time I met Fergie was when we all went across, me, mum, dad and Ciaran, we met him personally then. It was at a game with Fulham, we met him before the game, then afterwards he took me to the changing rooms and introduced me to the first team, it was a nice experience.

It was rumoured that Arsenal, Chelsea, Wolves, Newcastle, Spurs, Manchester City and Celtic showed interest in signing you, why did you pick Manchester United in the end?To be honest the rest if them never showed enough interest, that was really about it, United put the paper in front of me and you know that was basically it, they showed interest from the start and they followed it up, whereas others kinda fell away to the side and didn’t follow up in certain areas. United put it in front of me in black and white, and seeing that I had being across so many times, I knew how things worked, I was more than happy to sign. Also being a boyhood fan as well, it was brilliant.

What was your normal routine for the week while at United?My normal routine would be college on Monday morning til twelve o’clock and then we would train. We done two sessions on a Monday, we’d finish give or take round six o’clock, which was the long day, you’d be feeling it on the Tuesday. Tuesday would consist of a training session and a gym session. Wednesday we’d train and depending on how people felt, they’d do a video session with us or light ball work, basically a light session. We’d be at college all day Thursday and on Friday we’d have a small game. On Saturday we’d have a game. Sunday was our day off.

You made a brave decision in leaving Manchester United this summer, what was your reason in doing so?My main reason was to get to play football, that was the be all and end all. It was a decision I made based on last season, with the lack of game time that was there, and I obviously sat down and I asked them personally what was ahead of me next year if I stayed, would it be more of the same. They said that they couldn’t guarantee me that it was going to be any better or that I was even going to get the same. Obviously there were more keepers, and someone would end up being surplus to requirements, I just didn’t want it to be me. I felt that it was the best decision to move on.

Have you a team lined up for the coming season?Nothing lined up at the minute, I’m just back from International Football. I’m due to fly out to Portsmouth in Sunday (16th September) for five

days, so I’ll see what comes of that, hopefully it will be something good out there.

You recently returned from International duty with the Under 19’s in Latvia, where you came on as a second half sub. How proud are you to represent your country at underage level?It’s unbelievable everytime you pull on an Irish jersey and stand for the National Anthem, it’s something else. It never ceases to make the hair stand on the back of your neck. It’s a very proud moment. I think this is the first time I didn’t start, I hadn’t a pre-season under my belt and obviously with a new manager, he had his own ideas, I came on and got on with it, I did what I had to, I had no regrets, I had a good week. Internationals is always something I look forward to. Theres a good bunch of lads, being Irish it makes that little bit of difference.

• Brian McClair in action for United

• Joe Coll togged out for Ireland underage


Damien Duff recently said that he’d like to play in the league of Ireland before he retires, is that something you’d like to eventually do?I suppoose, when the years are done, it wouldn’t be a bad thing at the end of the day. It’s nice to play home football, its a different style and for young fellas to go in there its tuff. I wouldn’t mind it down the line.

You’ve been compared to Shay Given in the past, thats some compliment?Its a serious compliment to get, he’s going to be very tough to live up to, but hopefully I make some sort of mark on it, even to be compared to him is something else.

Do you think that Shay’s decision to retire from International Football was the correct one?It’s hard for anyone to say whether it was or not. He knows how he feels and what he needs to do see out his career. He’s getting to the point where he has to make big decisions because he’s in his late thirties now.

There has been a lot of criticism of the Irish team since the Euros, what do you think of their style of play?It was nice to see the young lads the last day against Oman, the likes of Robbie Brady coming on and scoring. I know Robbie personally, he’s a great lad, he was a good help to me when I was in Manchester, he always looked out for me, he was there himself. From a football point of view, coming in and trying to change the system in such a short space of time, he only gets the team together for a couple of weeks at a time, its hard to develop the team. It’s different to club football.

What advice can you give to any up and coming goalkeepers with dreams of playing in overseas?Main thing is to listen to people. There will always be people out there that want to give you advice and to help you, you just have to take it on board. You can never be bigger than your team. You got to remember, its not just you in the team, you have to help ten others. Never get too big for your boots. That’s one thing i’d always like to put across, because if you start getting to the point that you think that you are better than others, you’ve got a problem. If you keep your feet on the ground and keep working away you will reap the benifits.

Finally, who do you think will win the Donegal Premier League this year? Other than Glenea!!!Don’t know now, i’m not one to comment, but i’d put my money on Glenea, they have a good, young, strong squad there now, but I imagine the like of Milford will be up there giving a good rattle at it. I would like to see Gweedore Celtic giving Glenea a shot this year. They’ve lost a couple of players, but they will always be

• Joe Coll after signing for Manchester United • Joe Coll after winning a cup with Glenea United

• Joe Coll with Brian McCormick Permier League Trophy

• Joe with brother Sean togging out for Donegal Youths

• Joe Coll togged out for Ireland underage

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st. Catherine’s Football Club owes it’s origins to the men who brought the railway to southwest Donegal in the late 1800’s. soccer had been played in and around Killybegs for a number of years when it was decided to form a club. In the Hibernian Hall, Bridge street on the 15th of August 1896, the club was formed by parish priest at the time Fr. John sweeney and other local businessmen for the benefit of the youth of the town and parish. In those early years, challenge matches were played with neighboring teams and then in 1909 The Woods Cup was organized in Ballyshannon by teams from south Donegal, Leitrim, sligo and Fermanagh. Killybegs emeralds (as the club was known then) first won the competition in 1912 beating Ballyshannon, having overcome Belleek in the semi final.

Other competitions the club played in at the time were the Western League, Britton Cup and Holmes Donegal Cup, the latter cup was split between north and south Donegal. During the 30’s the club enjoyed some great battles in this cup, most notably against Drumoghill and won the cup against Creeslough in 1931. In 1933 the club had the distinction of winning The Connaught Cup, beating Galway at The showgrounds in sligo. The club reached its highest peak on Sunday May 7th 1939, reaching the final of the FAI Junior Cup playing against Drumcondra with a record crowd of 9,000 in Dalymount Park, having overcome sligo Bohemians, Athlone, Limerick and Central Rovers (Cork) in earlier rounds. Having such a strong team, this was a great period for football in Killybegs.

The players at the time were: Daniel Campbell, Tommy Dorrian, Casimir Carr, James Byrne, Paddy McGinley, P. Quigley, James P. McGinley, Joe Lee, Jim Dorrian, Charlie Murrin, Peadar Molloy, John McGilloway, Leo McGinley, Hugh Dorrian, Dennis Kenny, Pat Dorrian, Willie Hegarty, Michael Gillespie, Packie Mulreany, steve Dorrian, J.P. McGuinness, Jimmy Green and edmund Rodgers. And backroom men at the time contained Charlie sheridan, Willie Joe Molloy, Tommy smith and many more. since 1904, the Killybegs sports and Regatta Committee organized matches every August Bank Holiday. Teams came from far and wide to play and in 1944, FAI senior Cup winners Bohemians were invited. Other teams which visited at the time were Derry, strabane united, and Drumcondra. This tradition lived on in the club in the form of the annual 7-a-side competition. In 1947 the club purchased emerald Park, a park which had served the community for many years for various sporting events, to being a place where fishermen spread their nets for mending in the early years of the fishing industry. Other great battles took place in the emerald Cup and the annual Town versus Corporation match, where no questions were asked! In the 50’and 60’s the club continued, taking part in the Junior Cup, Connaught Cup, Ballybofey Cup, Rosses League and Convoy Cup. The team reached the final of the Ballybofey Cup in 1958, having beaten Derry Celtic and st. James’ Gate (Derry) along the way. However, the team made up of Michael Boyle, Pat Quinn, sean McGuinness, Charlie McGowan and several sligo Rovers players were beaten by a Letterkenny team containing

The History of St. catherines f.c. Killybegs

Name: St. Catherines FCGround: Emerald Park, KillybegsFacilities: 1 Grass Playing Field, 1 Astro Pitch, Changing RoomsColours: Green, WhiteTeams: St Catherine Seniors - Donegal Premier League / St Catherine Reserves - Glencar Inn Division 2

CLUB Focus

Killybegs Emeralds Woods Cup Winners 1911 - Front l to r. Freddie Mc Guire, Andy Higginbottom, Johny Keeney capt.,Frank O’Hara,Hugh Molloy. Middle:JJ McGettigan,

P Dyre, John Mc Nelis,Back: Charlie Green,C Mc Intyre, C Boyle, Joe Cunningham, Willie Joe Molloy, Paddy Murrin, Magnus Boyle


‘Busty’ Blake and Charlie ‘Bovril’ Collins. The following year it was decided to enter two teams. The second team wore an all white strip and became known as the “All Whites”. They played a team from Kilmacrennan mostly made up from the priesthood, including Fr. Hugh strain, known as the “All Blacks”. During this time, games were often arranged between the club and the navy, whenever they were ashore in Killybegs. During the fifties the club decided to change its name from Killybegs emeralds to st. Catherine’s Football Club in honor of the patron saint of the town and parish, saint Catherine of Alexandria. Tommy smith designed a crest for the club at the time, incorporating the wheel that is found at the feet of st. Catherine’s statue at the well in the town. In 1968, Daniel Campbell and Tommy Dorrian along with Fred Coll (Gweedore) and Manus McCole (Burtonport) set up The Rosses League. st. Catherine’s won the league in ‘68 but lost out to Mullaghduff the following year. Also in 1968, Finn Harps won the Junior Cup and the following year came to Killybegs in the second round to defend it. The saints, with a man sent off, beat the holders 3-2. In 1971, the club became one of the founder members of the Donegal League and in 1974 reached the IAWs Cup Final, been beaten 5-1 by Lifford. Consolation came in winning the Convoy Cup. The following year however was a historic year, with the club becoming the first club to win the double. Losing 3-1 in Gweedore in the first league game of the season, the team progressed to win their first Donegal League title beating Fanad 3-0 in the Hollybush. The club won the IAWs Cup that year beating Letterkenny in the final.

The next year the club finished runners up to Fern united, losing out by a point. In 1983 the club met Fanad united in the ulster Cup Final played in Ramelton, winning 3-1. 1987 saw the club claim the Donegal Area Junior Cup beating Dunkineely on penalties, and went on to meet st. Michaels of Tipperary. In 1989 the club decided to join the ulster senior League and won its only piece of silverware at intermediate level when beating swilly Rovers in the Hotel Glenveigh Cup Final. The club rejoined the Donegal League in 1995 and went on to win the ulster Cup in 1999 against Ballybofey united. In 2001 the saints lost out to Dunkineely in a play off to win the league. In 1996 the club had the honor of celebrating its centenary. Around this time the club began to field a second team in the saturday League. Along with the great work being done at underage, this was seen as a strong addition in developing young players. Founder members of the south Donegal Schoolboys League, the club fields teams

from under 10 up to under 16 and has regularly reached the latter stages of national cup competitions. Also many club players have represented the county at the annual Foyle and Kennedy Cup competitions. A strong emphasis is placed at underage player development and in 2005 the club launched The Academy where some 200 boys and girls are coached over the summer months. This work paid dividends when in 2006 the club won the Donegal League after a 30 year wait. The team was one of the youngest squads to ever win it, having also won the Brian McCormick Cup the previous year. seamus Coleman was a member of that team before his move to sligo Rovers and then onto everton. st. Catherine’s F.C. has a long and rich history, being a source of pride and enjoyment for the people of Killybegs for well over a century. The club is a progressive one and the challenge is to continue to develop what so many have worked so hard to achieve. The club has an all inclusive policy, endeavoring to encourage and help young people develop through the sport of football.

Seamie Coleman in action for St.

Catherine’s FC against Dunkineely Celtic

in May 2006. This was the last game of

the season. Whoever won the game won

the league. It created huge local interest

and was played in front of a crowd of

approx 1000 spectators. It was Seamie’s

last game for St Catherine’s before

signing for Sligo Rovers.

Seamie Coleman Pic of last game for St Catherines

Donegal League winners 2006


Killybegs Emeralds7th August 1917 - Killybegs Emeralds 7th August 1917 Back l to r: H McGee, A Boyle, C Murrin, Sailor, M Ward, J Heslin, WJ Molloy, Middle: J Murrin, J Ward, JJ McGettigan. Front: J Cunningham, J Cunningham, T Conwell, C Green, C Cannon

Killybegs Emeralds 1938/39 - Back l to r: F Campbell, P Byrne, W J Molloy, S Mc Pollen, M Carr, J Mc Fadden, T Smith, M Mc Ginley, J Hegarty, H Kyles, C Murrin . Middle: J Cunningham ,T Dorrian, P McGinley, D Campbell ,P Molloy, P Dorrian, G Mc Kenna(ref).

Front: M Gillespie, J Lee, H Dorrian, J Byrne, J McGilloway, P Molloy

Roll of HonourWoods Cup Winners 1912 Donegal League Winners 1975 / 2006 Glenveigh Cup Winners 1989Holmes Donegal Cup Winners 1931 IAWS Cup Winners 1975 Brian McCormick Cup Winners 2005Connacht Cup Winner 1933 Ulster Cup Winners 1983 / 1999 Rosses League Winners 1968 Donegal Area Cup Winners 1987


hughie rua gallagherManager Scope

SeAN boNAGee uNIteD

Can you tell us how you got into management?I finished up playing football in 2004 /

2005, when Hugh Gorman approached

me and asked if I was interested in

managing Kilmacrenan. I said, I’d give it

a go because I knew they were a decent

enough side and I felt that with a wee

bit of tweaking that we could achieve

something.

Can you tell us bout the early days of your reign?I didn’t think that we were capable of

winning anything in the first year. The

first year I wanted to get a good run in

the Brian McCormick Cup, which we

achieved by getting to the final in which

we were beaten by Deele Harps. I felt that

we could win the Donegal League if we

got three or four more players and work

on it over the next couple of seasons.

Was it hard to come back from that, coming so close to winning silverware in your first season?It wasn’t too bad, the following year we

got beat in the play-off for the Donegal

League Title, that was alot tougher to

take, coming so close. But we felt that

we could build on that and move on and

mount a challenge the following year.

In 2007/08 you went on to win the Premier Division for the first time in the clubs history. How proud a moment was that for you?I was delighted, i’ve been involved

in football for twenty years, between

playing and managing. To win the

Donegal League Premier Division is an

unreal achievement by any club, which

is a very hard thing to do. Been a player

and seeing how hard it was to win it, to

win it as a manager was a really proud

moment for myself and the club.

In 2008/09 you again won the league, and in 2009/10 you completed a remarkable two in a row, going unbeaten. That’s some achievement.The Donegal League is very difficult to

win, but to go undefeated throughout

the whole season against the teams of

the quality of Gweedore Celtic, Glenea,

Milford, Dunkineely etc, it very rarely

happens. I don’t think that it will be fully

appreciated till years down the line when

we look back at we achieved.

It takes great time and dedication to be manager of any team, can you tell us about your weekly preparations for a game?Tuesday night I would send out texts to

all the players for training in Ballyare,

from Thursday to Sunday it was always

football, football! On Saturday I’d be

sending out texts to find out who I’d

have for a Sunday. It wasn’t til Sunday

at 2.00pm kick-off that you really got

peace!

You implemented a 3-5-2 system during your reign with Kilmacrenan,what made you move away from the tried and tested 4-4-2 system that most teams use?It was probably more by good fortune

than anything else. The previous season

we conceded alot of goals. Everytime

we went up to field to attack a corner

we looked like we were gona concede

a goal. So, I signed Marty McGinley

for sweeper. We started ok that season

until the Area Final , where we got

beat 4-1 by Lagan. We decided after

that game to go three at the back and

pushed Marty into the middle of the field

of five, where Marty excelled. It really

opened us up and we started to play

really good football. We seemed to be

very comfortable in that system, where

we always looked like we were going to

score goals

In 2010/11 you nearly achieved three in a row only to be beaten by Gweedore Celtic on the final day, how did you feel after that?That year in particular we lost three cups,

lost out to Gweedore in the league and

the Brian McCormick Cup Final and

we lost out to Monaghan Town in the

Ulster Junior Cup Final. On a personal

level it was disappointing to lose out to

Gweedore on the final day, but more

disappointing to lose in three finals. If we

even won one of those, I would of said

that it was a fantastic season, but it was

more disappointing for the club. Yet it

was a massive achievement.

You recently went to manage Bonagee Utd in the Ulster Senior League, how hard a decision was it to leave Kilmacrenan after all the success you had there?

I felt after seven years that my time

was done, I felt that I took the club

as far as I could. I also wanted to

challenge myself at a higher level.

It was made easier by the fact that

Bonagee approached me.

Do you see a vast difference in the Premier Division and the Ulster Senior League?

There’s not a massive difference. The

top teams in the Donegal League

would survive in the Ulster Senior

League, but I don’t think that they

would be as good as the top three or

four top in USL. I always maintain that

the top team winning the Donegal

League every year would be capable

of competing in it, but not able to

compete to win trophies.


Football FormationsBarcelona and Arsenal both employ the attacking 4-3-3 formation

and are two of the most attractive teams to watch in world soccer.

The formation works best when a team is going forward and

attempting to win a match, rather than simply trying to contain

the opposition. However, the respective managers of Barcelona

and Arsenal, Josep Guardiola and Arsene Wenger, do their best to

ensure there are enough players defending when their teams are

on the back foot. The attacking 4-3-3 formation is used by many

clubs in world soccer, but rarely with such devastating effect as the

two Spanish and English sides. Here we look at how it works from

an attacking standpoint.

The Central Striker

The formation relies on an out-and-out striker to play in the center

of the front three, capable of holding the ball up and bringing the

two players on either side of him into the play. In Barcelona’s case

this is often David Villa.

Wide Attackers

Offensive midfielders on either side of the striker are instructed

to use their pace to get at full-backs and cross the ball in for the

central striker and advancing midfielders. It is important that

these wide players have the skill and technique needed to beat

opposing defenders. In Barcelona’s Lionel Messi and Arsenal’s

Andrey Arshavin - we have two prime exponents of this art.

Often you will see these types of players cut inside and run at the

central defenders, regularly playing quick passing exchanges with

teammates before getting into the penalty area and releasing a shot.

Messi, for example, plays on the right of the central striker but being

left-footed he loves to cut inside before shooting or passing. While

it is the central striker’s job to score goals, these players are also

expected to weigh in.

Defensive Midfielder

The three midfielders perform different defensive and offensive

roles. At the centre, often playing just in front of the four defenders,

there is a defensive midfielder whose job it is to break up opposition

attacks before releasing the ball to teammates. Sergio Busquets or

Javier Mascherano perform this role for Barcelona, and it is Lucas

Leiva responsibility in the Liverpool team. Neither score many

goals, but their role in the team should not be understated as their

teammates can attack in the knowledge that they have a dependable

tackling midfielder behind them.

soccer tips shooting like the Professionals - Power and accuracyIt takes practice to be able to shoot confidently when under

pressure from defenders. In my days of playing soccer, ive

seen some great goals scored and even some really bad

misses. Some people argue that sometimes great goals

come from luck. Yes its true that you can get lucky and

score a brilliant goal but it takes skills to be able to pull off

that bit of luck.

DOn’t tHInk aBOUt It, JUSt DO It!

If there is an opportunity to shoot, go for it. To win a game

of soccer, you must score goals. If you don’t take shots on

goal, you have no chance of scoring and winning.

Too many times, you will see a player pass up a good

opportunity on goal by passing the ball. Goal poachers,

however, have a different approach. As soon as they

receive the ball, their first thoughts are to shoot, even at

the tightest of angles.

Only when there is a very low percentage of success that

they might consider looking for another option instead of

soccer shooting. Some people might consider this greedy

for goal, but in the long run, they will most likely score

more goals then someone who doesn’t shoot at all.

typeS Of SHOtS

Instep Shot

This type of shot can generate lots of power and when

done properly, can send the ball flying right into the back

of the net. The instep shot is used mostly when there is

some distance between you and the goal.

Placement Shot

The placement shot is used for a more accurate shot. There

is less power in this type of shot than the instep but the

accuracy is greater and you have more chance of hitting

the target. Players tend to favour this shot when they are

closer to goal or inside the 18 yard box.

Volley

A Volley is one of the hardest soccer shooting techniques

to pull off. But when done correctly, can be unstoppable.

This is done when the ball is in the air and before it hits the

ground, you strike the ball with the instep of your foot. this

can often catch the opposition off gaurd and can produce

a wonder goal you will never forget.

Chip Shot

A chip shot is a type of shot that is looped over the keeper.

Great to use when the keeper is off their line or when the

keeper charges at you in a 1 on 1 situation.


Player ScopeJASoN coNVoy ArSeNAl

toneR

Lets just say, it didn’t go to plan(commenting on his time as Convoy Arsenal Manager)

Photo courtesy of Gary Foy

Age 25

Height 5’10

Weight 13.5 stone

Honours (Medals / Trophies)

Milford Inn Division One 2003/04

USL Division One Top Goal scorer

2008

What position do you play?

Centre Midfield

You were manager of Convoy

Arsenal in the past, could you tell us

about your time in charge?

Let’s just say it didn’t go to plan, we

played some good football last year

but we gave away too many poor

goals and didn’t take enough chances

and unfortunately we were relegated.

It was disappointing but we have a

very young team so we are optimistic

for the future.

Which do you prefer, managing or

playing?

I prefer playing to managing. When

you are on the line you can’t influence

the match in the same way, your

standing there in the dugout kicking

and heading every ball and it can drive

you mad at times.

What’s your biggest achievement to

date?

I’d say being a part of the Convoy

Arsenal squad which won Division 2,

Division 1, and finished joint top of the

Premier Division in consecutive years,

although losing the premier play-off

on penalties. I was part of the squad

for the Division 1 and Premier Division

seasons and it was a great experience

to play in such a quality side.

What’s your biggest disappointment

to date?

Probably getting relegated last

season, what was frustrating and

disappointing was that we felt we were

far from the worst team in the division

yet we just couldn’t put a run together

and accumulate the points to stay up,

but we will learn from that and come

back stronger for it.

Most memorable goal scored

It would have to be a strike against

Kilmacrennan in the youth league

many years ago which flew into the

top corner from about 35 yards. It was

memorable for me because it brought

us level after I had scored an O.G. in

the first half and we then went on to

beat them.

Toughest opponent you’ve played

against (Team and Player)

Ciaran Harte – St. Eunan’s College

I had the unfortunate task of

marking Harte in a schools senior

Ulster final between St. Columba’s

College, Stranorlar and St. Eunan’s,

Letterkenny. I spent 90 minutes

running around Finn Park chasing his

shadow, he controlled the game that

day and the worst thing was we drew

so I had to do it all again the next week

in Drumkeen. Nightmare.

Favorite player of all time

Paul Scholes, pure quality-enough

said!

What team(s) do you support

Manchester United

Worst trainer in the club

Kevin “Begley” Kelly- makes me feel

like a Jamaican Olympic sprinter on

runs, and everyone in the club knows I

don’t like running. Cheers Begs!

Worst dressed in the club

Mark Mailey, he wants to be the fifth

member of JLS, he always has their

album on in the car going to games

and wears the same clothes as them-

it’s bordering on obsessive!

Your predictions on how convoy

will do in the league this year?

We are all hoping to have a good

season and push for automatic

promotion, and hopefully learning

from last season will help us get there.

What do you make of Trapatoni’s

defensive system that he insists on

using?

I don’t think we have to be so negative

to win games, there are enough quality

footballer’s to choose from whose

natural game is to attack and yet trap

prefers not to use them, although who

am I to argue, he has been managing

successfully forever and I’m clearly no

expert with my managerial record!


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Soccer Injuries are generally defined as either acute (traumatic)

injuries or cumulative (overuse) injuries.

1. Acute or traumatic injuries occur due to a sudden force or

impact, and can be quite dramatic.

2. Overuse injuries occur over time due to stress on the

muscles, joints and soft tissues without proper time for

healing. They begin as a small, nagging ache or pain, and

can grow into a debilitating injury if they are not treated

early.

ankle SprainsThe most common of all ankle injuries. An ankle sprain

occurs when there is a stretching and tearing of ligaments

surrounding the ankle joint. The numerous ligaments around

the ankle can become pulled and torn when the ankle is forced

into a position not normally encountered.

The most common cause of an ankle sprain is applying weight

to the foot when it is in an inverted or everted position. This

usually happens when running or jumping on an uneven

surface. The foot rolls in or out and the ligaments are stretched.

Occasionally a loud snap or pop is heard at the time of the

sprain. This is usually followed up by pain and swelling. Ankle

sprains are classed by the degree of severity.

Grade 1: Stretch or and minor tear of the

ligament without loosening

Grade 2: Tear of ligament plus some loosening

Grade 3: Complete tear of the affected ligament

(very loose)

treating ankle SprainsFor immediate relief, follow the R.I.C.E. treatment plan. Rest,

Ice, Compression and Elevation are the best immediate

treatment for all pulls and strains. Many of the problems

resulting from sprains are to blood and edema in and around

the ankle, therefore it is important to minimise the swelling.

After applying the ice, wrap the ankle in an ace bandage or wrap

it to keep it supported and compressed. An anti-inflammatory

can be helpful to reduce pain and inflammation for the first

7-10 days.

Rest : avoid weight bearing for the first 24 hours.

Ice: apply to ankle joint for no longer than 20 mins every 2 hrs

for the first 24 hrs.

Compression: wrap the ankle from toes to calf with an

elasticated bandage to help prevent swelling and edema.

Elevation: raise the ankle above the hip or heart to reduce

swelling. If swelling doesn’t subside between 48-72 hrs seek

futher treatment for complete evaluation.

If unable to weight bear within 48hrs, seek medical treatment.

Remember: Rest Ice Compression Elevation

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About Pearce LaffertyI am a professional strength and conditioning coach which takes into consideration Advanced Strength & Conditioning, Physiological & Biomechanical Assessments, Movement Analysis & Corrective Exercise also Performance Nutrition. I am a recent graduate of Loughborough University BSc (Hons) Applied Sports Science and Middlesex University MSc Strength & Conditioning. Since the start of my education/ career I am pleased to say I have worked with Donegal Schoolboys for six years with a further two years at Finn Harps Football Club, I have also undertook placement at Leicester City Football Club Academy for a season as part of my MSc. I have worked with various sports ranging from boxing to basketball.

This Month’s topic: Nutrition for the Soccer player.

the days of a “few pints and a chinesethe night before and after games are gone”.

“To celebrate winning a game I have a glass of coke” Gael Clichy 2010.

In this article the nutritional intake is for a football player only. Nutrition is important for, Training, Recovery, Rest and Recuperation, Psychology.In training and competition good nutritional and fluid consumption are one of the keys to success. A footballer requires,

4-8g/kg/bm of Carbohydrates 1.2 – 1.6g/kg/bm of Protein 15- 45% of Fat

Nutritional intake for each athletic sport and casual exerciser differs greatly; the values above can only be used for a football player.

For training and competition, carbohy-drates are the main source of fuel for exercise lasting up to 30mins then fats become the main source of fuel lasting up to 2 hours +. Protein is used for growth and repair after exercise.

There are two different types of carbohydrate that can be consumed simple (glucose) and complex (glycogen). Simple carbohydrate, are usually considered to be “bad” carbs, but these are those that have been processed and broken down before being put back together again in an unnatural way such as to produce a sweet product like chocolate. Complex carbohydrates are broken down into glucose more slowly than simple carbohydrates and thus provide a gradual steady stream of energy.

What do we take and how do we time what we consume Pre and Post games and training?

Pre exerciseFuelling up on carbohydrate stores is a key part of competition preparation. The best sources of high carbohydrates are brown bread, cereals, pasta, rice, sweat potato and fruit. The pre event meal provides a final opportunity to top up fuel levels. Your last meal should leave you feeling comfortable, not full and not hungry before training or a game.

Timing If consuming a large meal, time is needed for digestion, therefore it’s important to have it 3-4 hours before exercise. If the meal is more of a snack try 1-2 hours prior to exercise.

Post exercisingThe best fuel source is carbohydrate foods that provide protein which will help repair tissue. An intake of 50-100g of carbohydrates is adequate to start refuelling process. When consuming protein 1gram per kg of body weight is required. Having a Carbohydrate with a Protein will help slow the breakdown of protein. If consuming protein only after exercise the body will just absorb the protein and will look for more and recovery will take longer.

What type of fluid do I consume to replace what I have lost?Sports drinksThere are three types of sports drink all of which contain various levels of fluid, electrolytes and carbohydrate.

Isotonic Hypotonic Hypertonic

Quickly replaces fluids lost by sweating and supplies a boost of carbohydrate. This drink is the choice for most athletes, middle and long distance running or team sports. Contains 140 calories per 500ml bottle.Glucose is the body’s preferred source of energy therefore it may be appropriate to consume Isotonic drinks where the carbohydrate source is glucose in a concentration of 6% to 8% e.g. Lucozade Sport.

Hypotonic drinkQuickly replaces fluids lost by sweating. Suitable for athletes who need fluid without the boost of carbohydrate. Contains 50 calories per 500ml bottle. Contains less than 4% carbohydrates.

Hypertonic drinkUsed to supplement daily carbohydrate intake normally after exercise to top up muscle glycogen stores e.g. ultra distance events. High levels of energy are required and Hypertonic drinks can be taken during exercise to meet the energy requirements. Contains 8% + carbohydrates.

If used during exercise Hypertonic drinks need to be used in conjunction with Isotonic drinks to replace fluids.

How do I make my own sports drink?Isotonic 200ml of orange squash (concentrated orange), 1 litre of water and a pinch of salt (1g). Mix all the ingredients together and keep chilled.Hypotonic 100ml of orange squash (concentrated orange), 1 litre of water and a pinch of salt (1g). Mix all the ingredients together and keep chilled.Hypertonic - 400ml of orange squash (concentrated orange), 1 litre of water and a pinch of salt (1g). Mix all the ingredients together and keep chilled.

Pre / During / Post activity fluid advice.Pre exerciseBegin exercise when fully hydrated or in a state of eu-hrdration. Drink water or a sports drink prior to exercising until your urine is clear. Allow some time to get rid of excess urine. Don’t take on any more fluid 15mins prior to training or playing.

During exerciseDon’t use thirst as an indicator of need for fluid. Once you have become thirsty it’s an indicator that you have become dehydrated.

Have some idea of your usual fluid looses e.g. Weights before/ after exercise. Drink up to 250 mls on a regular basis while training and competing. Usually every 20-30mins.

Post exercisingDrink 1.5 litres for every 1 kg body weight lost. Chooses a drink designed to rehydrate most effectively, the drink should, have high concentrate in electrolytes, 6-8% carbohydrate for optimal fluid/energy recovery, 2-3% carbohydrate for optimal re-hydration.

ConclusionThe body is a fantastic and interesting piece of machinery if you fuel it properly the performance gains and experiences are tremendous. So look after yourself stay strong and healthy.

Speak soon. Pearce Lafferty BSc MSc.

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Over the next few issues we will be reviewing the progress of these Donegallinked players who are playing abroad.

Next Issue: In our next issue due out in October we preview another team from the league with moreexclusive interviews, news and reviews. More details to come on www.facebook.com/DFLMagazine.

James McCarthyClub:Wigan(Midfielder)Age:21D.O.B.12thNov1990

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