The Junior Team of Ballymun Kickhams

A PROFILE OF THE JUNIOR SQUAD
BY CATHAL ROCHE - Updated June 2002

BONNY, ALAN (Nickname: Bonnier) - A young fit and
skillful footballer from this years U-21's,will surely start
champo and deservedly so. A versatile footballer better
suited to defense.

BARRY, SHANE (Nickname: Moan) - A fearless warrior type player. Shane would not be the biggest in stature but his heart is immense. A regular player for years for Ballymun and the dressing room wouldn't be the same without him. Has knocked competition aside every year to keep winning his place and strives on the competition.

BERGIN, PAUL (Nickname: Bergo, Bergkamp) - Paul is a prodigal son for this team and after a brief career break is back with a vengance and a welcome one at that. A gem of a defender, big, strong needing a touch up in the fitness department.

BREEN, DECLAN (Nickname: NaFianna Boy) - Declan recently joined our club after suddenly getting taste and leaving our nearest rivals NaFianna. A fit and talented lad who probably plays his best stuff up front. A great asset.

BOLGER, TREVOR (Nickname: "Army Big Boy") - Trevor has played for Ballymun now for a long time. Has grown in stature over the past year or two and maybe this year will be his year to fulfill his full potential. We have yet to see Trevors best this year but hopefuly over the next few weeks he will come up trumps.

CLANCY, KEVIN (Nickname: - Various - "Mobile", "Mobileless", "Clangers" "HairOil"
etc) - A gifted left footed player who's dead ballaccuracy can win games for us at any level. Our first choice penalty taker and left side free taker Kevin does a lot of unnoticed work during a game and tirelessly runs and runs covering more ground than a midfield player.

DALY, KEVIN ( Nickname: "Lagan") - Kevin is another new signing for Ballymun. He transferred this year from Cork and his beautiful Munster tone can now be heard in the heart of Ballymun. His midfield prowess can sometimes be awesome although he needs to wok on his fitness level. Loves to go back for a pint and a chat even though no-one can understand a word he says.

DUNNE, GARY (Nickname: "Space Cadet") - Gary is a sibling Junior player. Still young
wason the U21 championship Team lastyear. Trying his best to break into the squad atan early age. Training is a must for Gary when he is on this planet !!!!!!!!!!

DUNPHY, PAUL (Nickname: Dunf) - One of the ex senior footballers who is still fit enoughto get out of bed and play every Sunday morning. A real class act who plays his best in full back.A great asset to the team with his experience.

DONNELLY, EAMON (Nickname: Baldy) - A fit and agile bloke who still trains very hard
and plays with 100% at all times. A great voice and great talker on and off the pitch. Another player with great experience to add to the team.

DOLAN, NIALL (Nickname: "Nest") - A young footballer trying to break into the team. An
important member of the squad and one of the young guns who still go upstairs in the
Autobahn. Trains hard and plays hard, truly one to look out for the future.

FALVEY, FRANK (Nickname: Franko) - Frank is a quiet lad who trains hard and is fit as a fiddle, a good wing back who defends resolutely and also gets attacking at will when allowed.

KILMARTIN, DECLAN (Nickname:"Carslberg") - Declan has to be the most
improved player in the past year or two. Declans constant determination to improve his fitness and skill is a lesson a lot of more experienced players should heed.

KAVANAGH. BARRY (Nickname: "Assault & Vinegar") - Barry's broken leg has meant tha he hasn't played at all in the champo last year and was unlucky to recover in time to see any action. He has been with us for many a season and I'm sure will be for many more, a great fielder of the ball

KELLY, COLM (Nickname: Kellogs, Captain Kelly) - Colm is a welcome asset to the team this year and the new captain too. Real captain assets in great encourager, leads by example on the training ground and on the pitch. A stylish half back who is unselfish in his play and workrate.

LAVIN, DAVID (Nickname: Davey) -
David is a new addition to the club and is definitely a central player when he regains full
fitness. A country lad, so it's difficult to understand him when he talks. A great asset in attack, very skillful

LYNCH, JOHN (Nickname: Jack) - One of the old school Jack was sick of being sub so he's gone into managing the team. An out and out forward who loves to punch a ball to the net! No problem getting his place!!!!

LYNCH, PADRAIG (Nickname: Nelly) -
Padraig, brother of Jack, is fast becoming one of the best half backs in the Junior squad. Living down in Cork he has to undergo the extra torment of training alone but it seems to be working as he is one of the fittest on the team.

McGREAL, MICK (Nickname: Micko, Keeps) - The goalkeeper is one of the most important
positions there is on the pitch, and through the loss of Cormac last year, Mick has replaced him. A class act who has a huge kickout and a great shot stopper, and great at keeping his defence organised in front of him. Quality.

O'DEA, JOHN (Nickname: Johno, Madser) -
John is another 100% player who trains hard and is shining so far this year. Plenty of skill and a trojan on the pitch. Been known to lose the plot at times with his own team aswell as the opposition. Needs to keep calm and he will prosper.

O'Neill, CHRIS (Nickname: Paddys mate) -
Chris is a new addition to the team and has plenty to offer. Looks sharp in the first few games.

ROCHE, CATHAL (Nickame: Rochey) -
Cathal has trained hard this year and his height and strenght make him a very strong feature of the champo squad. a great team motivator and his leadership skills help push eveyone along.

STAUNTON, GERRY (Nickname: Sick note) - Gerry has been one of the hardest trainers this year and has proved his worth throuhout the season. Wont have to battle with other members of the squad for a place as he's a manager now!!!

YOUNG, ALAN (Nickname: Lazy) - Alan, despite his nickname has come on leaps and bounds in the past few months. Barely missing training and pushing himself into the champo team Alan has proved that his skill and eye for the target are worth us constantly harassing him.

PLUNKETT, KEITH (Nickname: KP Nuts) - Keith has had a bad year with injuries and
is struggling finding is fitness and form this season. Started training late and is currently
waiting for his big break into the the champo team.

ANTO O'SULLIVAN (Nickname: Sully) -
Anto is another of the 21's panel this year an improving player all the time. A big lad who can pick off scores with those lethal feet of his. Needs more training as fitness can be a factor for this lad.

THE MANAGEMENT:
Jack Lynch (as above) Gerry Staunton (as above)

DUNNE, PAUL (Nickname: "Worzel") -
Many people may gasp when they hear that Paul has retired from playing. Has been the most consistent of all the Junior players last year. Fast, strong and determined are the words which best descibe Paul. His forray into management will bring a great big well of experience and a strong voice.

SEAN ANDREWS (Nickname: Seanny, Chairman) - Sean, is a great voice on the line and a great encourager to all the players. A good reader of the game and somebody who can change a game from the line, if you were expecting me to slag him, forget it, he serves me drink and that's the way I like it.

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