DEAN YOULE - SAW RED

BANGOR 1-1 SHANKILL UNITED
(Shankill win 5-3 on penalties)

Shankill United progressed into the 3rd Round of the Paddy Power Steel & Sons Cup at Clandeboye Park this afternoon - winning 5-3 on penalties after the game had finished in a 1-1 draw.

Barry Bloomer nicked the Bangor goal at the end of the first half, but later turned from hero to villain as he blasted his spot kick over the bar in the penalty shoot-out.

Both sides finished the game with 10 men - Dean Youle saw red for Bangor.

Bangor return to League action next Saturday when they travel to the Riada Stadium to take on Ballymoney United.
Match kick-off: 3:00PM

 DEAN YOULE

CO-OPERATIVE INSURANCE CUP

Bangor have been drawn away to Carrick Rangers in the Second Round of the Co-Operative Insurance Cup. The tie will be played at Taylors Avenue on Saturday 18th September.

STEEL & SONS CUP ON SATURDAY

Bangor get back to action on Saturday when Shankill United are the visitors to Clandeboye Park in the 2nd Round of the Paddy Power Steel & Sons Cup.
MATCH KICK OFF: 2:30PM

BANGOR FC 2010-11 REPLICA SHIRTS

Replica Shirts will soon be available in both long and short sleeve versions, priced at £35 for adult sizes, £33 for kids sizes.  Umbro Polo shirts will also be available at £25.

Advance orders will be taken in the Club Shop on Saturday before the Shankill match - fans must pay a 50% deposit.

 BANGOR FC - CLUB STATEMENT

BANGOR 4 - 3 ALBION STAR

With no match this weekend, Bangor played a friendly against Albion Star on Thursday evening. The Seasiders edged an entertaining encounter by the odd goal in seven in a see-saw game.

Bangor took the lead on 7 minutes when Dom Melly fired home from just outside the box, and full back Andy long rattled the crossbar from 22 yards three minutes later.

The visitors were level a minute into added time when left back Peter McGuigan converted a penalty, giving Bangor keeper Graeme McKibben no chance with a low shot into the left hand corner of the net.

Six minutes after the break Albion took the lead with Conor Thompson finding the net, only for the Seasiders to equalise a minute later through Darren Stirling who touched home at the near post from a Melly corner on the right.

Bangor went 3-2 up on 66 minutes after Andy Morrow drove home low from ten yards, and on 69 minutes Andy long dribbled past three defenders and the keeper in the box before side-footing home from a couple of yards.

Albion had the final word with a goal in the 87th minute when Sub. Sean Keenan finished off a neat passing move with a well-placed shot past the Bangor keeper.

VACANCIES EXIST FOR BOARD MEMBERS AT BANGOR FC
Are you an Arab sheik, Russian oligarch or Chinese Tycoon?  If not, it doesn’t really matter for Bangor FC are looking for volunteers to join the existing Board. The additional help is required to help promote the club over the next few years, with the ultimate aim of achieving Senior Status again in the Irish Premier League.

Losing Senior Status in 2009 made the Club realise that they needed more hands on Board (pun intended) to build the foundations that can sustain another assault on the top league.

Since than, great efforts have been made to improve the running of the club, both on and off the pitch, in conjunction with Bangor Football Social Club.

However, with so many projects and ideas taking shape, additional resources are required to follow them through to fruition.  So if you have the best interests of Bangor FC at heart and plenty of spare time, the Board would like to hear from you.  You don’t have to have a taste for prawn sandwiches or even be a multi-millionaire (although they wouldn’t be turned away), for the only condition of joining is that you have to be a season ticket holder.

Anyone interested should contact the Company Secretary, Peter Vannucci at Clandeboye Park, 1a Hawthorne Court off Clandeboye Road, Bangor, BT20 3HR, or e-mail admin@bangorfc.com. . Applicants should include contact details and outline what qualities they could bring to the Board.  Informal meetings with other Board members will then be arranged before the application is submitted to the full board for approval. Hopefully this will be the start of the next stage in the rejuvenation of Bangor FC.
 
TERMINATION OF CONTRACT BETWEEN DEFINITE VISION AND BANGOR FC
Bangor FC have agreed to a request by Definite Vision to terminate the sponsorship gathering contract. This contract was signed in May of this year and was intended to give a more professional approach to the gathering of match day sponsorship and the selling of advertising at Clandeboye Park

However, due to the present financial climate and challenges encountered by Definite Vision, it was accepted that the personal approach by representatives of Bangor FC would be more beneficial.

As a result, both sides have withdrawn from the agreement and Bangor FC will resume the task of raising sponsorship and advertising for the Club.

 BANGOR WEAR THEIR NEW UMBRO KIT

BALLYCLARE COMRADES 2-1 BANGOR

Bangor failed to build on their promising start to their League campaign, losing 2-1 to Ballyclare Comrades at DIxon Park this afternoon.

With chances at a premium, the game looked to be heading for a goalless draw. However two defensive lapses late in the game allowed strikers Ronnie Burns and Mark McClelland to make it 2-0 for Ballyclare.

Bangor did fight their way back into the game - Darren Stirling headed against the woodwork and later made it 2-1 with a slick turn and shot into the corner of the net from the edge of the box. Bangor continued to press for an equaliser and nearly salvaged a point in the final minute of inury time when Garth Scates' powerful low strike was turned away by Ballyclare 'keeper Paddy Flood.

MATCH VIDEO NOW SHOWING ON BANGORFC.TV

 BANGOR WEAR THEIR NEW UMBRO KIT

BANGOR 3-0 INSTITUTE
Bangor kicked off their 2010-11 League campaign with a 3-0 win over recently relegated Institute. With the wind at their backs, it was Institute who forced the early pressure. However it was Rory Hamill who opened the scoring for Bangor in the 39th minute with a powerful strike from inside the area. Garth Scates made it 2-0 just before half-time when he stole in unmarked at the back post to prod home a Barry Bloomer flicked header.

Barry Bloomer powered home a deep Rory Hamill cross just 1 minute into the second half to seal the points for Bangor.

The day was perhaps soured by an injury to lively winger Jonathan Bowers who is tonight nursing a broken fibula. We wish Jonathan a very speedy recovery.

PHOTOS & VIDEO NOW SHOWING ON BANGORFC.TV

 NEW YOUTH COACH AT CLANDEBOYE

BANGOR 0-0 GROOMSPORT
Groomsport gave Bangor an excellent workout at Clandeboye Park this evening ahead of Saturday's League opener against Institute.

The game ended scoreless as both sides squandered numerous chances in front of goal. Barry Bloomer came closest for Bangor when his powerful second half header came back off the crossbar. Jonathan Bowers, Dom Melly, Grant Dunlop and Andy Long all had chances well saved by the Groomsport 'keeper as the Seasiders pressed for a winner in the closing stages.

OTHER NEWS:
Bangor have appointed a new Youth Coach - Colin McIlwaine.

 BANGOR v LISBURN DISTILLERY

BANGOR 1 - 3 LISBURN DISTILLERY
Bangor took the lead with a well-placed Jonathan Bowers first half free kick in this keenly fought contest. Bangor striker Andy Morrow had hit the Distillery woodwork before Gary Browne levelled it for the Whites just before half-time with another excellent free-kick.

Gary Liggett gave Distillery a 2-1 lead from the penalty spot and Andy Kilmartin made it 3-1 with an well struck shot from distance in the closing minutes.

Bangor have an injury concern over influential midfielder Jonathan Bowers ahead of next weekend's League opener against Institute - Jonathan had to be carried from the field late in the game after sustaining a leg injury.

MATCH VIDEO & PHOTOS NOW SHOWING ON BANGORFC.TV

FRIENDLY ON TUESDAY:
Bangor play their final pre-season friendly on Tuesday evening when they take on Groomsport at Clandeboye Park.
Match Kick Off 7:30pm.

 BANGOR v 1st BANGOR

BANGOR 7 - 1 1st BANGOR OB
Bangor put on a very encouraging display against 1st Bangor at Clandeboye Park this evening - netting seven goals against their Amateur League 1B opponents. A.Morrow(2), B.Bloomer(2), D.Youle, J.Bowers & McBurney hit the goals for the Seasiders.

FRIENDLY  (GROOMSPORT MATCH SWITCHED TO TUESDAY)
Bangor play Premiership Lisburn Distillery in a friendly at Clandeboye Park on Saturday (3:00pm). The Seasiders will also play Groomsport in a friendly at Clandeboye Park on TUESDAY (7:30pm).

 RORY HAMILL SIGNS FOR BANGOR

Bangor have completed the signing of 34 year-old former Northern Ireland international Rory Hamill.

Colin McCurdy was delighted with the signing and said:

"Rory is a quality player with a top class pedigree, and one who is a proven goalscorer. The opportunity to sign Rory was one which was just too good to pass up - and I am very grateful to the Board of Directors of the club, who have made this signing possible."

"We are aiming to create a squad of players which possesses strength in depth, and we now have four players in Rory Hamill, Andy Morrow, Barry Bloomer and Darren Stirling who know the way to goal and who can create and convert chances."

Another new face at Clandeboye  is goalkeeper Graeme McKibbin, who has signed on loan from Glentoran - the young goalminder put in an excellent performance against Crusaders at Seaview last Saturday. Graham will be competing with Paul Cairnduff for No 1 shirt at Bangor. Another new arrival from Glentoran is Glenn Bowers, who links up with brother Jonathan in the Bangor squad. Jonathan scored the winner last weekend at Seaview, while Glen came on as a second half sub. The Bowers brothers are sons of Glentoran's legendary midfield ace Barney who played for the Oval club from 1981 to 1995.

 ANDY LONG

FINAL SCORE FROM SEAVIEW:
CRUSADERS 1-2 BANGOR

Bangor came from a goal behind to record an encouraging victory against Premiership side Crusaders at Seaview on Saturday afternoon.

After a goalless first half, Ben Roy gave Crusaders the lead on the hour mark. Andy Morrow levelled it for Bangor on 82 minutes with a well placed shot. Jonathan Bowers hit the winner for the Seasiders in the closing minutes of the match.

OTHER NEWS:
Bangor have arranged an additional pre-season fixture for this Wednesday evening (28th) - a home match against 1st Bangor (Newtownards). Match Kick Off 7:30pm.
Admission Prices: £4 Adult, £2 Concession

 BANGOR LADIES

Bangor Ladies, the ladies section of Bangor Football Club are set for a semi final cup showdown against their closest geographical rivals 1st Bangor (Newtownards) on Monday week (2nd), when they will make the short journey up the A6 to The Drome on the Portaferry Road in what promises to be another classic clash between these two neighbouring towns.

 History does suggest, yet another close game, the sides have clashed four times in the last two seasons. The first occasion was May 26th, 2009 at Clandeboye Park where it finished all square, Lauren McAteer equalising after a first half penalty conversion by Molly Moore.

A month later, July 27th, the Seasiders travelled to Newtownards for a winner-take-all clash with the 2009 league championship on the line, a second half goal from Carolyn Scott was enough to bring the first silverware to Clandeboye Park. Revenge however, was sweet; as the Ards team swept their Bangor visitors aside in the 2009 league cup semi final in August, Cull and Lee converted for the Seasiders but it wasn't enough, as 1st Bangor (Newtownards) went through and on to lift the league cup later that year.
Most recently it was another close one, on May 25th and yet another stalemate. Natasha Lee opening the scoring, the visitors profiting from a rare goalkeeping blooper after a strike from Hollie Campbell levelled to make it 1-1.

This one however, will be a fixture that both clubs will approach with a degree of confidence and an element of caution, as a cup game, it will be one that will be decided on the night, with the possibility of extra time and penalties if needed, to separate these two.

The game is scheduled for a 7.30 p.m. kick off.

 RORY HAMILL

FINAL SCORE FROM KNOCKBREDA:
KNOCKBREDA 1-3 BANGOR
Bangor put on an impressive first half display against Knockbreda on Wednesday evening.

The match saw former Northern Ireland international Rory Hamill feature as a guest for Bangor. Hamill (2) and Bowers were on target for Bangor as the Seasiders raced into a three goal lead at the break. Knockbreda grabbed a second half consolation goal and the game finished 3-1 to Bangor.

 LIVINGSTON AT CLANDEBOYE PARK

FINAL SCORE FROM CLANDEBOYE PARK:
BANGOR 0 - 4 LIVINGSTON FC
Bangor were given an excellent work out by Scottish Third Division Champions Livingston at Clandeboye Park this evening.

Keaghan Jacobs ghosted in unmarked at the back post to gave the Lions a 1-0 lead in the 24th minute. Despite facing constant pressure, the Bangor defence held firm until the 52nd minute when an excellent Livingston move was expertly finished off by Joe Hamill from just inside the area. The hard-working Bangor defence began to tire and goals from Marc McNulty and Bobby Barr followed soon after to complete the scoring.

Many thanks to all of the Livingston supporters, players and officials who were in attendance ay Clandeboye Park tonight. We hope you enjoy your stay in Northern Ireland and we wish you a safe journey home,

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS NOW SHOWING ON BANGORFC.TV

 BARRY BLOOMER  SCORES THE WINNER

FINAL SCORE FROM DUB LANE
An experimental Bangor line-up came away from the artificial turf at Dub Lane with a narrow 2-1 win over Queens. Queens took a first half lead when a poor clearance from Cairnduff was returned back into an empty net.

New signing Barry Bloomer got Bangor back into the game in the second half with a well-placed diving header after good work from Bowers on the right. Bloomer later grabbed his second with a sublime chip to give the Seasiders a hard-earned victory.

New signings Andy Long and William McAllister both picked up knocks during the game - Garth Scates was sent to a sin-bin late in the match!

 NEW PLAYERS SIGN!

NEW PLAYERS
Bangor FC are pleased to welcome a number of new players to the club.
Northern Ireland Junior Internationals Ryan Murray (a versatile defender) and Barry Bloomer (Striker) both arrive at Bangor from Carrick Rangers. Prolific front man Darren Stirling has signed from Ards and talented central defender Andy Long arrives from Ballyclare Comrades.

Bangor also welcome a trio of players from Crusaders. The ever-popular midfielder Dom Melly has made last season's loan move from the Shore Road a permanent one, while Jonathan Bowers and Jonathan Waterson also make the move to Clandeboye from Seaview.

QUEENS FRIENDLY THIS THURSDAY!
A new-look Bangor team will take on Queens University this Thursday evening (8th). Please note - This match will take place at the Dub playing fields at the top of the Malone Road and NOT Queens usual ground at Newforge Lane. The kick off time has yet to be confirmed, but is likely to be shortly after 7:00pm.

 Pre-season matches start this week....

PRE-SEASON FRIENDLY LINE-UP (UPDATED)
This Thursday! - Queens University v Bangor Kick off 7:00 pm (tbc)
Thu,15th July -  Bangor v Livingston FC (Scotland) (7:45pm)
Wed, 21st July - Knockbreda v Bangor (Kick off time tbc)
Sat, 24th July - Crusaders v Bangor (3pm)
Sat, 31st July - Bangor v Lisburn Distillery (3pm)

LIVINGSTON FC
The kick off time for Bangor's pre-season friendly against Livingston on Thursday 15th July will be 7:45 pm.  Admission on the night will be £5 (£3 Concessions) - no tickets required. The Bangor FC Club Shop will also be open for business on the night.
 
THE NEW BANGOR FC UMBRO 2010/11 KIT.....
The new Bangor FC 2010/11 kit will be launched at the beginning of August.  This season, Bangor have gone for an Umbro design and the kit will be unveiled when all the shirt sponsorship is in place. For next season, Bangor will be reverting to blue shorts to go with the yellow shirts and it is hoped that replicas will be on sale from the middle of August.  Sponsors of the 2009/10 Bangor FC kit will receive their shirts once the new kit has been launched.
 
ADMISSION PRICES
Bangor FC admission fees for next season will remain unchanged.  Standard Season Tickets will be priced at £75 (£50 Concession) and membership of the Viewing Lounge will be £150 (£100 Concession).  These will be valid for home matches in the Intermediate Cup, the Steel & Sons Cup and the Championship League One.

2010/11 CHAMPIONSHIP 1  - FIXTURES RELEASED
Bangor will kick off the new Championship season on August 7th with a home tie against John Gregg's recently relegated Institute. Full details of the newly published League fixtures can be found HERE. Bangor meanwhile have received a bye in the first Round of the Co-Operative Insurance Cup. The second round matches are scheduled to be played on Saturday 18th September.

Bangor Ladies through to the semis

Congratulations to Bangor Ladies, who are now set for a semi final spot in the Divisional Cup. A late strike from Lauren McAteer secured a 2-1 quarter final win for the Seasiders over Dungoyne at Bloomfield Road last Thursday.

The other semi-finalists are 1st Bangor, Ballymoney and Derry City - the tie is set to take place in the first week of August.

www.bangorladiesfc.co.uk

Bangor Rangers to continue at Clandeboye Park

Bangor FC are pleased to announce that they have signed a pitch-sharing agreement with Bangor Rangers for another season. 

This marks the continuation of the close relationship with the Rangers who compete in the Division 1C of the Intermediate section of the Amateur League.

Livingston FC will visit Clandeboye Park in July

Bangor FC have been busy arranging pre-season friendlies and are able to announce their first batch which includes an interesting match against Scottish Second Division side Livingston  

The current line-up for pre-season is as follows:

Thu 15th July - Livingston (Clandeboye Park)
Sat 24th July - Crusaders (Seaview)
Date to be confirmed - Lisburn Distillery (Clandeboye Park)

Kick off times to be confirmed.

Standing: Sammy Mellon & Trevor Best  | Seated: Grant Dunlop, Andy Morrow & Ryan Mann

The Bangor FC Player Awards evening took place in the upstairs lounge of the BFC Social Club on Saturday.

The awards were distributed as follows:

Clandeboye BFC Supporters Club Player of the Year: Andy Rosbotham

Directors Player of the Year: Jim Girvan

Top Goal Scorer: Glen Upton

Players Player of the Year: Andy Morrow.

OTHER NEWS:
Bangor FC are pleased to announce that Grant Dunlop, Ryan Mann and Andy Morrow have all signed for the 2010/2011 season.

Bangor face closest rivals in Tuesday nights derby against 1st Bangor (Newtownards) at Bloomfield Road,.

Bangor Ladies, the ladies section of Bangor Football Club, progressed into the next round of the Cola Cola Irish Cup last Monday evening (17th) with a hard fought 3-0 away win over Rossglass Ladies at Dunleath Playing Fields in Downpatrick.

Still in the first four weeks of the season, the Seasiders have now been involved in five competitive matches, with a return of 3 wins, one draw and one defeat, that one came in the opening game against a very good Derry City team, who remain unbeaten in division two.

Having swept aside Knockbreda in the previous round at Clandeboye Park, the Sammy Mellon and Sons sponsored side made the relatively short journey to Downpatrick in the first of this season’s opening rounds of Northern Ireland’s major cup competition, which involves all 55 teams registered with the NIWFA and goals from Christina McNamara, Leanne McGarry and Deirdre Savage secured the result.

The Seasiders will look to continue this latest impressive run of results when they face their closest geographical rival 1st Bangor (Newtownards) on Tuesday night (25th) at Bloomfield Road Playing Fields. The big derby game will kick off at 7.30 p.m. and has an added spice as although Bangor pipped this young team in the race to the championship last season, the Newtownards outfit rendered their revenge by putting the Seasiders out of the divisional cup, which they then went on to win in September.

Bangor Ladies with club sponsor Ivan Mellon of Sammy Mellon & Sons, Hyundai dealers, last Friday as the Seasiders lifted 'Team of the Year' at the NDASC awards night

Bangor Ladies, the ladies section at Clandeboye Park triumphed as Team of the Year at The Marine Court Hotel in this year’s North Down Sports Advisory Council’s sports awards.
 
Club captain Cathy Duncan and Assistant Manager Leanne McGarry lifted the trophy for the unbeaten 2009 division 3 league champion, from former Manchester United player and Northern Ireland International Keith Gillespie at the 23rd Annual Awards evening.
 
This award in recognition of what was an outstanding season in '09 with the Seasiders statistically ending the summer as the No. 1 ladies football team in the whole of Northern Ireland.
 
The local ladies football club founded in 2006 and sponsored by local Hyundai dealers Sammy Mellon and Sons, joined Bangor in 2007 and with the support of Chairman Trevor Best have now established themselves as the Borough's only official ladies football club.
 
 
Also recognised were the achievements of Bangor's young striker Natasha Lee, of Bangor Ladies Football Club, who along with Mark Patterson, of North Down Athletic Club, Clare Dawson, of Bangor Swimming Club, Rachel Mitchell, of North Down Cycling Club, and Carnalea Karate Club’s David Brashaw were nominated for the sportsperson of the year award 2009.

 Chris Crilly loops in Ballinamallard's first goal.

FINAL SCORE FROM CLANDEBOYE PARK:

BANGOR 0-2 BALLINAMALLARD UTD

Bangor fell to a disappointing 2-0 home defeat to Ballinamallard Utd in their final match of the 2010/11 season. Despite having much of the play, the Seasiders struggled to find a way through a resolute Ballinamallard back line. Chris Crilly and Grant Hutchison were on target for Ballinamallard.

MATCH PHOTOS by Gary Carson
MATCH PHOTOS by Darran Gilpin

 Ballymoney Utd kick off at the Riada Stadium

FINAL SCORE FROM THE RIADA STADIUM:

BALLYMONEY UNITED 2-2 BANGOR

Bangor had to fight back from a two goal deficit to take a share of the spoils at the Riada Stadium, Ballymoney this afternoon. The Seasiders dominated for long spells in the first half, but found themselves trailing 2-0 at half-time after breakaway goals from Gillan and McLaughlin. Glen Upton gave Bangor a lifeline when he headed in a mishit Scates shot early in the second half. Andy Morrow struck the Ballymoney woodwork before Garth Scates gave Bangor a well deserved point with a back post header in the 84th minute.

Today's result ensures that Bangor will be playing Championship 1 football next season.

 WWorthy

BANGOR LADIES KICK OFF NEW SEASON

Bangor Ladies, the ladies section at Bangor Football Club, will kick off their 2010 season at Clandeboye Park, on Monday evening (19th) in the Preliminary round of the Coca Cola Irish Cup.

The 2009 third divisional champions will welcome Knockbreda Ladies as their visitors, in what will prove a very big test for the Seasiders. This will be quickly followed by a away trip to Londonderry in their league opener on Thursday (22nd), this time on the road to Derry City Ladies F.C. at Oakgrove College on the outskirts of the maiden city.

Although the league remains a priority, the cup match will be a good opener against some very reasonable opposition. The Division One side having defeated the Seasiders when they last met in the 2008 Intermediate B Division and comprehensively as well. The Ballygowan based outfit went on to win the divisional cup later in that campaign, while the Seasiders recovered sufficiently to put together fantastic run of results throughout last seasons summer campaign to bring a title back to Clandeboye Park.

Currently unbeaten in 17 consecutive league games, having won 16 of  these, ladies manager Andy Craig will be hoping that the team will be fresh enough after the cup match to take on Derry City with the an important 3 points at stake three days later.

NATASHA LEE GOAL SCORING AWARD

Bangor Ladies Natasha Lee, who was recently honoured by the current Northern Ireland manager Nigel Worthington who presented the teenager with a trophy to recognise her goal scoring feats. The teenager netting 32 in all competitions and finished top scorer in the 3rd division, and the second most prolific striker in Northern Ireland in 2009

 Chris Kingsberry is tracked by Jimmy McIlhagga

FINAL SCORE FROM CLANDEBOYE PARK:

BANGOR 0-1 ARDS

MATCH VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS  & PHOTOS NOW SHOWING ON BangorFC.TV

 Paul Cairnduff  somehow saves a McVeigh header

FINAL SCORE FROM CLANDEBOYE PARK:

BANGOR 0-0 LOUGHGALL

MATCH REPORT by Neil Watson

MATCH VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS  & PHOTOS NOW SHOWING ON BangorFC.tv

RIVALDO
Bangor striker Daud Machude played his final match for the Seasiders this evening before returning home to Mozambique. We wish 'Rivaldo' every success for the future.

FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE
Bangor FC are extending an open invitation to anyone who is interested to join a new fundraising committee. Please contact David at media@bangorfc.com for further information.

 Garth Scates on the ball.

FINAL SCORE FROM THE LIMAVADY SHOWGROUNDS:

LIMAVADY UNITED 2-0 BANGOR

MATCH VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS  & PHOTOS NOW SHOWING ON BangorFC.tv

Bangor will play their outstanding Championship League fixture against Loughgall at Clandeboye Park on Thursday 15th April with a 7:45pm kick off.

The remaining fixtures for the season are as follows:

REMAINING FIXTURES:
Sat, 10th April - Limavady Utd v. Bangor (3:00pm)
Thu, 15th April - Bangor v. Loughgall (7:45pm)
Sat, 17th April - Bangor v Ards (3:00pm)
Sat, 24th April - Ballymoney Utd v. Bangor (3:00pm)
Sat, 1st May - Bangor v. Ballinamallard Utd (3:00pm)

TRANSPORT:
A joint players/supporters bus will leave Clandeboye Park at 11:45am on Saturday for the Limavady Showgrounds.

 Colin White gave Bangor the lead.

FINAL SCORE FROM INVER PARK:

LARNE 1-1 BANGOR
Bangor goal scorer: C.White

MATCH VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS & PHOTOS NOW SHOWING ON BangorFC.tv

MATCH REPORT by Neil Watson

 Glen Upton challenges Andy Cleary.

FINAL SCORE FROM CLANDEBOYE PARK:

BANGOR 0-1 DONEGAL CELTIC
Bangor fell to their fourth consecutive defeat at Clandeboye Park this evening. A74th minute Stephen MacAlorum header was enough to give Celtic all three points.

MATCH REPORT by Neil Watson
MATCH PHOTOS by Gary Carson

Bangor face a long trip to Ferney Park on Saturday to take on Ballinamallard United in the Ladbrokes.com Championship 1. Match Kick Off 3:00pm.

FINAL SCORE FROM CLANDEBOYE PARK:

BANGOR 1-2 GLEBE RANGERS
Bangor scorer: C.White

F|INAL SCORE FROM DIXON PARK:
BALLYCLARE COMRADES 2-0 BANGOR
(Andy Morrow Sent Off)

FIXTURE NEWS:
Bangor will play their outstanding League fixture against Donegal Celtic at Clandeboye Park on Tuesday 16th March, 7:45pm kick off.

F|INAL SCORE FROM CLANDEBOYE PARK:
BANGOR 1-4 BALLMONEY UNITED
(Dean Youle Sent Off) Bangor goal scorer Andy Morrow.

MATCH REPORT by Neil Watson

TONIGHT'S MATCH AGAINST DONEGAL CELTIC HAS BEEN POSTPONED FOLLOWING A 3:00PM PITCH INSPECTION.

Bangor's next match is against Ballymoney United at Clandeboye Park on Tuesday evening. (7:45pm Kick Off)

 Andy Morrow fires in Bangor's 3rd goal..

FINAL SCORE FROM HAGAN PARK:

COAGH UNITED 1 - 3 BANGOR
Bangor goal scorers: Glen Upton, Andy Rosbotham, Andy Morrow

MATCH PHOTOS & VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS NOW SHOWING ON BANGORFC.TV
MATCH REPORT TO FOLLOW

 Chris Kingsberry signs for Bangor

After much speculation, Bangor have now completed the signing of Lisburn Distillery midfielder Chris Kingsberry.

24 year old Kingsberry had spells at Manchester United and Sunderland before returning home to join Linfield in May 2005. He made 53 appearances (27 as substitute) for the Blues before joining Bohemians in February 2007. He has been playing for Lisburn Distillery for the last couple of season.

Also signing for Bangor on loan from H&W Welders until the end of the season is goalkeeper Paul Carnduff.

Both players go straight into the squad for the trip to Coagh on Saturday. (Match Kick off 3pm)

 Dean Youle rises highest to grab a last gasp goal.

FINAL SCORE FROM CLANDEBOYE PARK:

BANGOR 2 - 2 CARRICK RANGERS
Bangor goal scorers: Andy McIntyre, Dean Youle

MATCH REPORT by Neil Watson
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS NOW SHOWING ON BANGORFC.TV

OTHER NEWS:
Former manager George Dunlop has made a welcome return to the Bangor management team and takes up the role of assistant / coach.

Also signing for Bangor from Lisburn Distillery is 18 year-old utility player Ryan McCurdy. Ryan came on as a second half substitute to make his debut for the Seasiders in today's match against Carrick Rangers.

Midfielder Colin White, who had signed for Bangor on a temporary loan from PSNI will now remain at Clandeboye Park for the rest of the season.

 Rosbotham's Rocket - Goal of the Month?

Bangor's crushing 5-1 Irish Cup exit to Crusaders at Seaview in January was a largely forgettable day for the Seasiders. The only saving grace was Andy Rosbotham's venomous free kick from distance which gave Bangor a consolation goal.

Luckily, the UTV cameras were there to capture Rosbotham's strike and now his goal has become a serious contender to win the UTV Goal of the Month for January.

You can watch the goal again and cast your vote at: http://www.u.tv/goalofmonth

FINAL SCORE FROM CRYSTAL PARK:

BANBRIDGE TOWN 2-6 BANGOR

Bangor goal scorers:
A.Rosbotham, D.Melly(2), G.Scates,  A.Morrow(2)

MATCH REPORT by Neil Watson
Video highlights now showing on BangorFC.tv

WHITESIDE ON THE MOVE:
Central defender Stephen Whiteside played his final game for Bangor today before moving on to pastures new in Scotland. Stephen has certainly been one of the club's most consistent performers this season and will be sorely missed in the heart of the Bangor defence. We wish Stephen every success with the move and hope to see him back at the club some time in the future.

OTHER NEWS:
Bangor's home League fixture against Donegal Celtic has been brought forward to Friday 26th February with a 7:45pm kick off.

 Bangor Ladies will be back in action soon...

Bangor Ladies F.C., the ladies section of Bangor Football Club, will open their pre-season 6 match programme against Blackieville (7th) and then face top flight opposition Cliftonville Ladies (9th) in early March, followed quickly with fixtures lined up away to Larne (17th), before returning home against Saint Matthews LFC (23rd) and Glenavon Ladies (29th), finishing off at Clandeboye Road in early April.

Training will get underway in just over two weeks time, on Sunday, 21st February, Ladies Section manager Andy Craig who along with Assistant Leanne McGarry will be looking forward to reassembling the 3rd division champions of 2009 and getting them back playing again after a well earned winter break.

 Rivaldo opened the scoring for Bangor

FINAL SCORE FROM CLANDEBOYE PARK:
BANGOR 3-2 ARMAGH CITY

MATCH PHOTOS by Darran Gilpin

 

FINAL SCORE FROM CLANDEBOYE PARK:
BANGOR 0-3 BALLYCLARE COMRADES

MATCH PHOTOS & VIDEO NOW SHOWING ON BANGORFC.TV

  Lee Mudd challenges Mickey Collins

FINAL SCORE FROM SEAVIEW:
CRUSADERS 5-1 BANGOR
Bangor goal scorer Andy Rosbotham.

MATCH REPORT by Neil Watson
MATCH PHOTOS by Gary Carson

NEW FACES......
Colin McCurdy gave debuts to several recent signings in the game against Crusaders at Seaview on Saturday. Former Chimney Corner central defender Jim Girvan and former PSNI midfielder Colin White both made the starting line-up, while midfielder Lee Mudd, a recent arrival from Ards, came on as a second half substitute.

Bangor's WKD Intermediate Cup match against Ballyclare Comrades which had been scheduled to be played at Clandeboye Park this evening has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. The pitch was deemed unplayable after a late morning pitch inspection.

It is hoped that this match can be re-scheduled for either Tuesday or Saturday of next week.

OTHER NEWS:
The draw for the 4th round of the WKD Intermediate Cup took place on Tuesday evening. The winner of the Bangor v Ballyclare Comrades tie will play the winner of the Lurgan Celtic v Donegal Celtic tie on Saturday 30th January 2010.

Bangor take on the current Irish Cup holders Crusaders at Seaview on Saturday. Match kick-off 2:30pm.
Admission prices have been set at £9 Adult, £6 Concession for the terracing , £10 Adult, £7 Concession for the Stand.

Please note: The Shore Road terracing is closed. The only available access to the main stand is via the Shore Road stand turnstiles.

Bangor's match against Ballyclare Comrades in the WKD Intermediate Cup which had been scheduled for Saturday afternoon (9th) has been postponed. The Clandeboye Park pitch still remains frozen after the recent cold snap.

The tie has now been re-scheduled for Tuesday (12th) evening.
Kick Off Time 7:45pm.

Bangor's Championship 1 match against Ballymoney United which had been scheduled for this afternoon has been postponed following a morning pitch inspection. Referee Keith Halliday called the match off as the Clandeboye Park pitch was frozen.

Bangor will be back in action next Saturday when Ballyclare Comrades are the visitors to Clandeboye Park for a WKD Intermediate Cup tie. The kick-off time for this match will be 3:00pm.

OTHER NEWS:
Bangor's match against Crusaders at Seaview will kick off at 2:30pm on Saturday 16th January to allow for the live televised draw for the next round to take place after the match.