Bryansburn Rangers FC

Last Sunday 20^th July local girl Amber Dempster, fifteen, turned out for Northern Ireland Under 17’s in an International friendly against the Republic of Ireland. Amber played for the Bryansburn boys’ teams for six years and has recently moved on to play for Northland Raiders in the top flight of Ladies football. She had already played against Wales, Scotland and the Republic for Northern Ireland Under 15’s back in May. To be called up despite being two years younger than the rest of the players’ shows the bright future she has ahead of her.

The game took place at Milebush Park, Castlebar, Co Mayo and the Republic side proved too strong for their Northern Irish counterparts winning by seven goals to one. However, Amber provided the highlight for the visitors with fifteen minutes remaining when she latched on to a through ball and rounded keeper Kiev Dollard to score the Northern Ireland consolation.

Bryansburn 1^st XI made a great start to their pre-season friendly programme when they travelled to Intermediate 1A side Rosario YC and came back from a 2-0 deficit to win 3-2 on Saturday.

Preparations step up a gear when Bangor FC, newly restored to the top flight of local football, come to Ballywooley for a friendly and the Annual Four Team Tournament will follow this on Saturday 26th July when Killymoon Rangers, Comber Rec and East Belfast will be competing alongside the hosts.

On Tuesday 29th July Bangor Rangers will be bringing two sides to Ballywooley and the 3^rd XI start their games with a visit from 3^rd Bangor OB the following evening.

Numbers at training so far have been extremely encouraging and a number of new signings have been made to complement last years panel of players. Bryansburn are still on the lookout for further new players as they continually look to strengthen all four senior sides. Anyone interested should contact Club Manager TJ Young on 07801 600164 or come along to Ballywooley tonight or Saturday when a warm welcome will be assured.