Institute 1 Newry 1

Institute 1 Newry City 1McKeever - HavernNewry made the long trip north to Drumahoe and secured a point from a game where they will doubtless feel that they should have taken all three. Newry took the game to the hosts from the outset and spurned a number of chances to gain an early lead. A slick passing move created a chance for Darragh Hanaphy that was well saved, before Stephen Hughes saw his effort deflected wide by a defender. Newry finally found the target on 21 minutes when Don Tierney released Marty Havern with a fine through ball and the Newry man lobbed keeper Gallagher to put the vi...

Newry 4 Dollingstown 3

Newry City 4 Dollingstown 3 (After Extra Time)Hanaphy, S Hughes, King, Grant - Gregg 2 (1 pen), BanksNewry defeated Dollingstown in the Fourth Round of the Coca Cola Intermediate Cup after an eventful game at the Showgrounds. Despite the score line, this was game in which Newry were in control for long periods, before a Dollingstown fight back left them staring defeat in the face. Once again, Newry showed their fighting spirit and for the second successive week notched a last minute goal. This one brought the game to extra time, where Newry would eventually secure the victory that th...

Newry 1 Glebe 1

Newry City 1 Glebe Rangers 1Havern - McCartNewry salvaged a point against visiting Glebe Rangers when substitute Marty Havern's 90th minute goal rewarded their perseverance on an afternoon when little went right for an out of sorts City team. This was without doubt one of Newry's most disappointing performances of the season, but no one can question the team's spirit and desire as they kept plugging away and ultimately gained some reward.The first half was a non event from a Newry perspective. We struggled to break down a resolute Glebe defence, with both teams struggling to come to terms...

Banbridge 0 Newry 1

Staying PowerBanbridge Town 0 Newry City 1Grant (pen)Newry secured safe passage into the sixth round of the JJB Sports Irish Cup with a hard fought, but deserved, win over Banbridge Town.Having knocked in six goals on our last visit, Newry would have anticipated a response from the home side and it was no surprise to find Banbridge in combative mood as they sought to restore pride and turn the tables on their visitors. They defended in numbers and made life difficult for Newry in a first half that took a while to warm up. Newry were the better side during this period, with wing backs Darr...

Holywood 0 Newry 3

Holywood FC 0 Newry City 3McCabe, Grant, HanaphyNewry City got back in action after an enforced three week break as they defeated Holywood in the third round of the Coca Cola Intermediate Cup at a cold and blustery Seapark. After all the recent postponements, not to mention the off field financial issues at the club, the Newry supporters who made the trip to the seaside were pleased just to see their team get back into action.Conditions were hardly conducive to free flowing football, with a heavily sanded and bobbly pitch and a strong swirling wind blowing across the pitch. With Ruairi De...