Ballyclare North End

Last updated : 20/05/2024 18:04:29

Introduction

Ballyclare North End are a Junior football team made up of 25 team members.

The team is from Ballyclare, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom and play in the Ballymena And Provincial Junior Division 2.

Ballyclare North End started using TeamStats in August 2013.

Team Details

More about the team

Formed in 2004 by club stalwarts Darren Black and Ally Lawrie, the club entered the Old Boys League and endured a tough 1st season. The following season the club joined the Ballymena and Provincials new junior league and has continued to play within its various different formats over the past 8 seasons. This is including this coming season which will celebrate the clubs 10th Anniversary. As of yet the club has failed to win any silverware, but did acheive promotion on one occasion. Due to internal issues at that time it was decided to remain in what is the Ballymena and Provincial Junior Division 2 and has continued to do so ever since.

The current manager is Tom McColgan, entering his 3rd season in the position and one he hopes will end in relative success for this small but proud club.

Ballyclare North End Football Club

Ballyclare North End Football Club is a junior football team based in Ballyclare, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. They currently play in the Ballymena And Provincial Junior Division 2.

History

The club was founded in 2004 by Darren Black and Ally Lawrie. They initially played in the Ballymena and Provincial Intermediate League, but were relegated to the Junior Division 2 in 2010.

The club has never won a league title, but they have reached the final of the Junior Shield on two occasions, losing in 2012 and 2015.

Current squad

Goalkeepers: Lee Cowan, Robert Watson
Defenders: Dale Brennan, Craig Gilmore, Davy Johnston, Glen Hosie, James Johnston, Ryan McShane
Midfielders: Gareth Millar, Aaron Gilmore, Michael Johnston, Mark McShane, Ryan Millar
Forwards: Ryan Black, Scott Hamilton, Ross McIlroy

Source: Northern Ireland World

Management

The club is managed by William Black, who is assisted by Jonny Gracey.

Source: TeamStats

Ballymena And Provincial Junior Division 2

The Ballymena And Provincial Junior Division 2 is a football league in Northern Ireland. It is the fourth tier of the Northern Ireland Football League system.

The league consists of 12 teams, who play each other twice, once at home and once away. The top two teams at the end of the season are promoted to the Ballymena And Provincial Junior Division 1, while the bottom two teams are relegated to the Ballymena And Provincial Junior Division 3.