JULY 2017 - NEWS ARCHIVE

News

After a long absence the Bangor FC Predict The Score competition is back!

Do you think you can predict the score of Bangor's league matches throughout the season? Cash prizes are available and it's only £5 to enter. The prize fund will increase as more people enter.

You can enter online >> HERE << OR you can download and return THIS FORM.

Full details are available on our PREDICT THE SCORE page.

Get your form in before it's too late (The closing date is Wednesday 16th August).

GOOD LUCK!

(Posted: 31st JULY 2017)

News Eddie Williamson and Kyle Woods were on the scoresheet as the Seasiders racked up six second half goals against Groomsport at The Meadow this evening.

NEXT FIXTURE:
Tue, 1st August 2017 - BANGOR v ALBERT FOUNDRY at the Bangor Fuels Arena
Match Kick Off NOW CHANGED TO 7:45pm

(Posted: 27th JULY 2017)

Billy Palmer

Bangor FC has appointed former director Billy Palmer as the new club president.

Billy succeeds the previous president Gifford McConkey, who sadly died during the past year and is greatly missed.

Billy, a Bangor fan since his school days, was appointed as a board member in 1989, a post he served for over 28 years. Billy has also been involved in many roles with the club as a supporter, committee member and volunteer. Although, many Bangor fans will know Billy from his role on the turnstiles, where he would greet fans with his genial enthusiasm and dry wit every match day.

Billy Palmer said: "I am really pleased to have been appointed as the Bangor FC president. It is an honour for me and I am delighted for me and my family. It is the pinnacle of my career at the football club."

Bangor FC chairman Nicky Davidson said: "Billy's loyalty, commitment and dedication to Bangor FC over the past decades have earned him the highest respect from his colleagues, peers and many friends at the club.

"Billy is a hugely popular figure at the club and his appointment as president is reward for the time and effort he has put in as a fan, volunteer and member of the board. We all congratulate Billy on becoming president, the highest position to hold at Bangor FC."

 

(Posted: 26th JULY 2017)

CRUMLIN STAR A late goal from Niall Atkinson gave Bangor a pre-season victory over Crumlin Star at the Bangor Fuels Arena on Tuesday evening.

The Belfast side, who won the Premier Division of the Amateur League last season, provided a good barometer to gauge the new-look Seasiders as they continue their preparations for life in the Ballymena Provincial League.

A big THANK YOU once again to 11-year-old Joshua for providing us with match video highlights!

NEXT FIXTURE:
Thu, 27th July 2017 - Groomsport v BANGOR at The Meadow, Groomsport
Match Kick off 7:00pm

 

(Posted: 26th JULY 2017)

Linfield A bumper crowd poured into the Bangor Fuels Arena on Saturday to see reigning NIFL Champions Linfield get the better of Bangor.

An 11th minute Aaron Burns penalty was added to by Cameron Stewart in the 22nd minute to give Linfield a half time lead.Reece Glendenning scored the third from close range while Aaron Burns slotted home the fourth of the day in the last minute.

Many thanks to Joshua Greer for supplying us with match video highlights from Saturday!.

NEXT FIXTURE:
Tues, 25th July 2017 - Bangor v. Crumlin Star at the Bangor Fuels Arena
*Match Kick off 8:00pm*

 

(Posted: 22nd JULY 2017)

Club News

Bangor FC will postpone the introduction of a reserve team until 2018/19 season.

The decision was made following discussions between the Bangor FC board and management team. Bangor FC chairman Nicky Davidson said: "We have decided to postpone a reserve team until next season. This is because of financial restrictions we've encountered since taking charge, coupled with player issues. Many of our U20s had already departed the club before we had even arrived."

"Hugh and his management team agree that we need to be focussing on first team issues to ensure we only spend one season in the Ballymena Intermediate League. However, we plan to introduce a reserve team from 2018/19."

Nicky concluded: "Thank you to everyone who took the time and effort to apply for the reserve team manager position. We appreciate the application and will keep it on file until next season."

 

(Posted: 20th JULY 2017)

Niall AtkinsonBangor kicked off their pre-season list of fixtures with a 4-1 win over Lower Shankill at the Bangor Fuels Arena tonight. Prior to the match there was a minute's silence in memory of Castle Juniors coach Gavin Moore.

Niall Atkinson (pictured left) scored the opener for the Seasiders.

 

(Posted: 19th JULY 2017)

LinfieldBangor will play the NIFL Premiership Champions LINFIELD in a pre-season friendly on Saturday at the Bangor Fuels Arena. Match kick off is 2:00pm and admission prices will be £5 Adult, £3 OAP, Under 16s - free. We look forward to seeing you all there!

(Posted: 18th JULY 2017)

Johnny BowersWe are please to welcome three more players back to Bangor for the 2017/18 season. Midfield dynamo Keith Armstrong returns for another season at the Bangor Fuels Arena, while former players Eddie Williamson and Johnny Bowers have also re-joined the Seasiders.

Eddie is an attacking midfielder who has been with Knockbreda and Shankill United since his last spell at Bangor. Johnny, who was part of the 2011/12 Steel and Sons Cup winning side re-joins the Seasiders from H∓W Welders.

All of these players have been added to our new player sponsorship page where you can sponsor a player for £75.

Contact sponsor@bangorfc.com for further information.

(Posted: 14th JULY 2017)

Bangor will play Crumlin Star on Tues, 25th July at the Bangor Fuels Arena (8:00pm) in a pre-season friendly and will travel to Ballywalter to play Ballywalter Rec.on Sat, 5th August (3:00pm). The previously announced pre-season games against Comber Rec. & Abbey Villa have now been cancelled.

(Posted: 13th JULY 2017)

Bangor Football Club are pleased to announce that Ross Craig, Kyle Woods and Michael Edgar will be staying with the Seasiders for the 2017/18 season. We also welcome 'free scoring' Neil Graham(Derriaghy CC) and Robert Robinson (Albert Foundry) to the club.

BangorFC.com will soon be launching a sponsorship page where you will have the opportunity to sponsor one of the Bangor players. Meanwhile, you can contact sponsor@bangorfc.com for further information.

(Posted: 12th JULY 2017)

Dates for your diary

The fixture list for the start of the 2017/18 season is beginning to take shape.

  • Sat, 12th Aug - Bangor v. Donegal Celtic (Bangor Fuels Arena), 2:30pm
  • Wed, 16th Aug - Bangor v. Brantwood (Bangor Fuels Arena), 7:00pm
  • Sat, 19th Aug - Irish Cup Round 1 (details to follow)
  • Wed, 23rd Aug - St. James Swifts v Bangor (Woodlands, Finaghy Rd North), 6:45pm

Please check this website & our social media channels for details of any fixture changes.

(Posted: 12th JULY 2017)

Not long to go now!

The following pre-season fixtures have been announced:

  • Wed, 19th July - Bangor v. Lower Shankill (Bangor Fuels Arena), 8:00pm
  • Thu, 27th July - Groomsport v. Bangor (The Meadow), 7:00pm
  • Sat, 29th July - Comber Rec. v. Bangor (Parkway), 2:00pm
  • Tues, 1st Aug - Bangor v. Albert Foundry (Bangor Fuels Arena), 7:00pm
  • Thu, 3rd Aug - Abbey Villa v. Bangor (Adams Park), 6:45pm

These fixtures are subject to change.

(Posted: 9th JULY 2017)

Central midfielder Niall Atkinson has agreed terms and will play for Bangor next season.

(Posted: 7th JULY 2017)

Bangor Football Club are inviting applications for the role of Reserve Team Manager. Bangor Reserves will compete in the Ballymena Provincial Junior League structure this coming season. Applicants should have previous football management experience and be enthusiastic as the club looks to rebuild. Those interested in the role should forward their name and contact details to the club through our Facebook page.

(Posted: 6th JULY 2017)

We are delighted to announce that BANGOR FUELS have agreed to extend their sponsorship of Bangor Football Club by another year.

(Posted: 6th JULY 2017)

Marksman is back for new season

Top scorer Dwaine Beattie has committed to the Seasiders for season 2017/18.

More fixture news coming soon....

(Posted: 6th JULY 2017)

Experienced Defender Joins The Seasiders

Bangor manager Hugh Sinclair has added another experienced head to his squad by agreeing terms with 34 year old former Donegal Celtic, Knockbreda and Larne defender Michael McClean. Welcome to Bangor Michael!

(Posted: 4th JULY 2017)

Pre-Season Training | Steel & Sons Cup Draw

With only a matter of weeks until the start of the new season, tomorrow marks the return of pre-season training for the Bangor players.

Meanwhile, the draw for the 1st round of the Steel & Sons Cup was made earlier this evening. The Seasiders have been rewarded with an early chance to test their mettle against a strong Donegal Celtic side on Saturday, 12th August at the Bangor Fuels Arena. Kick-Off time to be confirmed. The winner of this game will have a home tie against Kilmore Rec in the 2nd round on Saturday, 26th August.

(Posted: 3rd JULY 2017)