Can Banbridge Under 13s' dream-team retain their Mid-Ulster League Cup?
They are gearing up to face Armagh City next Saturday in the final of the Mid-Ulster League Cup and they hope to bring the trophy back to the club for the second year in a row.
The team managed by Anthony Blackburn, Tony McCreanor, Niall McCreanor and Peter McIlwaine are confident that the boys will produce another top drawer performance, just like the ones that have got them this far in the competition.
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Hide AdA hard working and flair team has brought success to the Under-13s and Anthony Blackburn feels his side are ready for the challenge ahead.
He said: “The boys have worked so hard from the start of the season and as a group, we are confident that they will go out and play to their strengths to hopefully bring the cup home to Banbridge.
“Armagh City are one of the strongest sides in the league so we will have to be at our best to win the final.”
The game will be played at Lurgan Town 3G with a 9.30am kick-off and the club hopes to bring a big support.
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Hide AdBefore the big game, we took a look at the squad to see what the supporters can expect on Saturday afternoon.
NAME: Rio Blackburn
POSITION: Striker/Winger
FAV TEAM: Man United
FAV PLAYER: Pixie
NICKNAME: De Janeiro
COACHES’ COMMENTS: The Sergio Aguero of the team. A bag of tricks and knows where the net is.
NAME: Ryan Hickey
POSITION: Centre midfield.
FAV TEAM: Man United
FAV PLAYER: Cameron Borthwick Jackson
NICKNAME: Hick Dog
COACHES’ COMMENTS: The Yaya Toure of the team. A fantastic passer of the ball.
NAME: Michael Wood
POSITION: Centre midfield.
FAV TEAM: Man City
FAV PLAYER: Aguero
NICKNAME: Mickey
COACHES’ COMMENTS: The David Silva of the team. A brilliant all-round game.
NAME: Harry Murray
POSITION: Left midfield.
FAV TEAM: Man United
FAV PLAYER: Ronaldo
NICKNAME: Murrsie
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Hide AdCOACHES’ COMMENTS: The Eden Hazard of the team. A very tricky winger
NAME: Daniel McGivern
POSITION: Striker/Winger
FAV TEAM: Man United
FAV PLAYER: Ronaldo
NICKNAME: Dan
COACHES’ COMMENTS: The Raheem Stirling of the team. Loves to dribble.
NAME: Kieran Doran-Gartland
POSITION: Goalkeeper
FAV TEAM: Liverpool
FAV PLAYER: Manuel Neuer
NICKNAME: Gart-Dog
COACHES’ COMMENTS: The Joe Hart of the team. Fearless between the posts.
NAME: Jake McCreanor
POSITION: Left Back
FAV TEAM: Arsenal
FAV PLAYER: Sanchez
NICKNAME: Mc.Mc
COACHES’ COMMENTS: The Leighton Baines of the team. A great left foot.
NAME: Scott Thornton
POSITION: Centre Back.
FAV TEAM: Chelsea
FAV PLAYER: John Terry
NICKNAME: Scotty
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Hide AdCOACHES’ COMMENTS: The Vincent Kompany of the team. A no nonsense defender
NAME: Jamie Gibson
POSITION: Centre Back.
FAV TEAM: Man United
FAV PLAYER: Fellaini
NICKNAME: Gibby
COACHES’ COMMENTS: The John Terry of the team. Captain Marvel.
NAME: Josh Davison
POSITION: Centre midfield.
FAV TEAM: Arsenal
FAV PLAYER: Carzola
NICKNAME: Harley
COACHES’ COMMENTS: The James Milner of the team. Covers every blade of grass.
NAME: Dawson Patterson
POSITION: Right Back
FAV TEAM: Chelsea
FAV PLAYER: Gareth Bale
NICKNAME: Dyson
COACHES’ COMMENTS: The Branislav Ivanovic of the team. Likes to get forward.
NAME: Josh Magill
POSITION: Right Midfield
FAV TEAM: Man United
FAV PLAYER: Messi
NICKNAME: Joshy
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Hide AdCOACHES’ COMMENTS: The Kevin De Bruyne of the team. Loves to run with the ball.
NAME: Ben McCandless
POSITION: Centre Back
FAV TEAM: Liverpool
FAV PLAYER: Roberto Carlos
NICKNAME: Mc-Candless
COACHES’ COMMENTS: The John Stones of the team. A ball playing defender.
NAME: Alex Convery
POSITION: Striker
FAV TEAM: Arsenal
FAV PLAYER: Theo Walcott
NICKNAME: Wee Aly
COACHES’ COMMENTS: The Jamie Vardy of the team. Got explosive pace.
NAME: Sam Johnston
POSITION: Left Midfield
FAV TEAM: Chelsea
FAV PLAYER: Hazard
NICKNAME: Sammy
COACHES’ COMMENTS: The Alexis Sanchez of the team. Got a real powerful shot
NAME: Ryan Morgan
POSITION: Left Back
FAV TEAM: Spurs
FAV PLAYER: Eriksen
NICKNAME: Morgy
COACHES’ COMMENTS: The Ashley Young of the team. Tortures defenders.