The Inters of Ballymun Kickhams

The Ballymun Kickhams
Intermediate Team

THE PLAYERS:

Brady, Kevin. (Nickname: Bradser). Kevin is a senior standard footballer who
didn't have the time to commit to full training due to work and recent
marriage commitments. Plays his best football on the wing back or (in best
Chinese accent) wing forward. Speed and natural ball skills are his forté.

Brennan, Noel. (Nickname: Noely) Noel is another footballer who could be
senior if he was %100 fit. He has tremendous vision and distribution skills
with the ball and can field with the best of them, not a stranger to scoring
too. Can be a stranger to training. Best in midfield.

Carroll, J.P. (Nickname: Robocop) JP has been down the country training with
the Garda and as a result, has not been a full regular with the team.
However, when he plays in his preffered wing defending, his pace and ball
reading can frustrate the best forwards in Dublin. Possible senior of the
future (sorry Macker).

Carroll, Mick. (Nickname: Bomber) Mick has been in the club since a wee lad
and has always played his best football as a full back where his strength
and pace can soak up all the pressure that forwards throw at him. Not one to
be found in the Autobahn regularly, and this is nothing to do with his
commitment to fitness.

Dunne, David. (Nickname: Dunner). Another lad with a very original nickname
and a member of the U-21 squad this year. Can play either corner back or in
the forwards. A great all round footballer who's turn of pace is lightning
and his strength improving. One to watch for the future, if a professional
pop career doesn't take him first.

Deeley, John. (Nickname: Deeley). Probably the quickest member of the team
and not the youngest either. A converted soccer player whos defensive skills
and tenaciousness are unequalled in the league (sorry again, Macker). An
enigma in that for once, Wexford created a good footballer.

Guinnane, Dermot. (Nickname: Galway). Another member of this years U-21
squad and a definite senior in years to come. A wing back who loves to carry
the ball and is strong in the tackle and in the bursts up field. A mystery
how he hasn't got called up for inter county duty with his home county,
probably because they can't understand his Dub accent!

Hardiman, Donal. (Nickname: Sweetcheeks). A resolute goalkeeper who would be
on the seniors only for the presence of a certain ex-Dublin first choice.
Another 21's man who's kickouts are lengthening and shotstopping improving
all the time. Certain to be senior in the next few years, his girlfriend is
instructing him in longer kickouts.

King, Brian. (Nickname: Kinger, sorry I didn't mean it, mad dog etc.). Brian
is an older member of the squad who looks like a monster when fetching ball
and stroking it around the field. Can move with pace and can break up
attacks in his own inimitable style. Best in the number 6 jersey.

Lee, Emmet. (Nickname: Lee'r). Emmet is an extremely accurate forward who
can stroke over frees and destroy teams with his turn of pace and sharp
thinking. Unlucky with a few niggling injuries this year, but still a main
player in the squad and one to watch when on fire.

Long, Eoin. (Nickname: Space Cadet, Mork). Eoin is a member who stood down
from the senior panel this year due to lack of time to train, and the
management of the Inter's were only too delighted to accept him. A bit of a
lunatic off the field, but a massive footballer with and without the ball,
lovely turn of pace.

McCormack, Mark. (Nickname: Mac). Mark is a true clubman and his family are
too. Wears the red and green in his heart and on his sleeve. The captain of
the team and a true leader from the corner back spot. Tenacious and a strong
character on the field, quiet as a mouse off it. A bit of an old timer in
comparison to the rest of the team.

McKean, Alan. (Nickname: Kegsar, Allie). Alan is a flying forward who's
all-round game has improved game after game and it shows with the U-21's
too. A nippy inside forward in the style of McCaul or O'Donoghue, has been
known to get his game on merit, and not because who his dad is.

McMahon, Dermot. (Nickname: Macker, MacDaddy). An attacking wing back who's breaking ball winning ability is astounding for his size. Tenacious and
fast, this man has grown in stature this year and at last might reach the
size of a normal adult male human soon. Got a bad reputation for his elbows
being sharp, not sure where this came from as he's never been sent off in a
competitive match.

McManus, Andy. (Nickname: Andy Mack). Andy is the elder statesman of the
squad and an intelligent footballer as his experience would suggest. Still
incrediblly fit (for his age) and a man who will win ball and take and
create scores with ease. Go and watch this man in action, it is a lesson for
all would-be footballers to absorb.

Mongan, Martin. (Nickname: Marto). A young, strong, skilful, athletic and
absolutely astounding footballer to watch. Struggled to maintain fitness in
the early part of the year but thankfully, the U-21's and the inters are
blessed with this godsend centre forward. One to watch, for Dublin.

O'Brien, Shane. (Nickname: Rava, Shaneo). Shane is another of the elder
statesmen who could have played senior this year, due to shift work, had to
settle for Inter, and weren't the management happy for that too. Shaneo is
the chap on the ball and a lethal finisher. Great ball winner. Hair is
bright silver, matches all the overtime money he makes in work!

O'Connell, Frank. (Nickname: Frankie, FOC). Frankie is a lethal finisher off
either foot and is the nippy inside forward type. Getting on in years now,
Frank has mother and child to consider now when he thinks football. As a
result, looks old and slow, until he gets on the ball, then the sparkling
old Frankie springs into action.

O'Sullivan, Anto. (Nickname: Sully). Anto is a young member of the squad who
is still developing and is also a member of the 21's. A very accurate
forward who, with more fitness, will make any team in the club. Can score
off either foot and will prosper in future. One to watch.

Quinlavin, Brendan. (Nickname: Bren). Brendan is a fantastic footballer who
has been out through injury most of the year, but the few games he did play
for the Inters, he showed his true quality. A real gem in the middle of the
park and his ball movement ability is quick and accurate. Must keep him away
from the soccer though.

Shelley, Mick. (Nickname: Shellier). Another one with a real intelligent
nickname that took years to make up. Mick is a fast, strong central player
who has played senior for years and the drop down showed the real class in
this player. Still fit and a cool customer on the ball. Known to curse the
odd time, but won't admit it in public. Mr Nice Guy!

Smith, Derek. (Nickname: Smithser, Del Boy). Derek has been around for years
and is a tenacious, fit and furious footballer, generally plays best on the
wings. Mad as a hatter and has been heard slag his team mates in training,
once or twice. Great heart and skill.

THE MANAGEMENT:

O'Connell, Niall. (Nickname: NOC). Niall took over a struggling Inters team
last year and has transformed them into challengers this year. Are on course
for trophies this year and for the first time in years won the first round
of the championship. Smart GAA mind and not afraid to speak it.

McKean, Shane. (Nickname: Shaneo). Another man who isn't afraid to speak his
mind, Shane has been involved with juvenile sections of the club for years
and took the step up when Niall asked him to assist. A great assest to the
team, and a great man for giving his son a game.

McGowan, Shay. (Nickname: Maxi). A man who runs the bread and butter of the
team, collects the subs, pays refs, gets jerseys washed and supplies the
water and medical stuff. A real gem, who, without him, the team wouldn't
function. Loves to say, "stretch the hammies and the quads lads"!

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