Peamount United Under 9E1 Versus Templeogue, Saturday 27th April - Home.

 

Players;

Colm Og Callan, Justin Doherty, Jack Quinn, Josh Collins, Kyle Bowen, Aron

Timony(Captain), Jack Gleeson, Keyan Conlon and Jamie Madigan.

 

Coach; Colm Callan.

 

We did it! We did it! We did it! 10 games played 7 wins 3 draws no defeats but most

importantly we did it playing the right way concentrating on performances. In playing

our passing game some times counter attacking style, as coach I am very proud of the

players and the improvement shown since the start of the season. This to me is the

most pleasing aspect of the season. The great performances turned into results and this

is a by-product of playing in the correct fashion and indeed an added bonus to go 10

games undefeated, as for me as coach, performances are more important than results.

 

In today’s game on a typical sharp morning in Greenogue - we started off all guns

blazing in the first half and were 3-0 up at half time, goals from Jack Quinn, Jack

Gleeson, his first of many for Peamount for sure, and 2 from Justin the fourth a strike

of beauty from distance rocketed in to the net it was all rosy at half time.

 

In goal today we had Kyle who put in a outstanding performance stepping in for our

regular keeper and in defence we had the ever consistent Big Josh, tough tackling

Aron and most versatile Colm Og who all put in sterling shifts at the back. In

midfield Keyan, JackQ, JackG and Jamie worked their socks off while upfront Justin

was his now usual peerless self.

 

All was going to plan with 10 minutes to go then Templogue scored and then got an

own goal, still 2 in front no panic, then with less than 5 minutes to go they got another

goal to make it 4-3. I cannot explain it but these things happen in football and are

great learning experiences. We then made a counter attack where Jamie smashed a

shot off the cross bar, I still do not know how it stayed out. It was turning out to be

a Hollywood blockbuster finish we all could have done without. Then there were 3

minutes left on the clock and we managed to play out the rest of the match in their

half winning a couple of throw ins and corners and then the final whistle, winners 4

goals to 3, queue mass celebrations for the new invincibles!

 

I want to mention the two lads who were not there today, Josh and Luke, if it was not

for them playing so well in all the other 9 matches we would not have been in the

position we were today and they were missed but not forgotten in the celebrations.

 

I want to thank everybody who sent texts, emails and rang before and after the match

wishing us all the best of luck and in due course congratulations. I was overwhelmed

with all the messages and passed them all on to the team. I want to also thank

everybody who turned up to support us on the day, the noise from the sideline was

inspiring.

 

To the parents, my heart felt thanks for you unrelenting support all season in getting

the kids to training and to every match. I hope you enjoy this day because these days

do not come around very often and the most must be made of them in enjoying the

 

fruits of all our labours.

 

Finally I want to thank all the players for their concentration, application and

dedication in both training and in all the matches. This group are a pleasure to coach

and a credit to their parents and also outstanding ambassadors for Peamount United.

They can be and should be very proud of their achievements this season and in going

forward strive to continue to want to improve in all aspects of their play. I as coach

could not have asked and got more from the players this season and I am so proud of

each and every one of them and look forward to the future as it is so bright.

 

Colm.