Bangor qualified for the quarter final stages of the Steel & Sons Cup this afternoon with a 2-1 home win over Cliftonville Olympic.

After a scoreless first half, Glenn Hand opened the scoring with a looping long range header. A mix up in the Bangor defence allowed Carson to level matters in the final quarter, but the match was won with a sublime effort from Bangor captain Andy Morrow who curled the ball into the corner of the net. Paul McDowell struck the woodwork on at least three occasions in the closing minutes.

MATCH REPORT ..... by Neil Watson
 

Bangor have been drawn against Dundela in the semi-final of the Carnegie League Cup. The tie will be played on Wednesday 24th October at Dixon Park, Ballyclare. MATCH KICK OFF 7:45pm

Dundela topped their Carnegie League Cup group ahead of both Carrick Rangers and Ballyclare Comrades, and finished their group matches with an emphatic 7-0 win over Glebe Rangers. Former Bangor players Jackie Kerr and David Officer have both been regulars for the Duns this season. Brian Hylands, who recently left the Seasiders to re-join Dundela will be ineligible.

In the other semi-final, Loughgall will play Ards on Tuesday 23rd October at Taylors Avenue, Carrickfergus.

COAGH UNITED FINAL SCORE FROM CLANDEBOYE PARK:

BANGOR 2-2 COAGH UNITED

In an entertaining afternoon of football, Bangor drew 2-2 with Coagh United at Clandeboye Park in their opening match of the Carnegie First Division. Paul McDowell fired Bangor ahead after 15 minutes but Coagh struck back with two second half goals. Paul McDowell rescued Bangor with a late goal from the penalty spot.

MATCH REPORT by Neil Watson

The shareholders of Bangor Football Club have tonight ratified a deal which will see the club regain full ownership of Clandeboye Park.

The new deal will see a small strip of land at the rear of the ground sold off to a private developer. The proceeds from this sale will partly be used to free the club from the existing ground deal and ultimately secure Bangor Football Club's long term future at Clandeboye Park.

The club are also investigating the possibility of developing a new stand on the away side of the ground.

The season kicks off for real on Saturday when Bangor host Coagh United at Clandeboye Park in the opening match of the 2007/08 Carnegie First Division.

Bangor had no match last weekend, which has given some of the players on the injury list more time to heal. Coagh meanwhille narrowly missed out on a Carnegie League Cup semi-final spot last weekend when they went down 2-0 to Loughgall at Lakeview Park. Bangor can expect a tough encounter on Saturday, with attacking duo of Scott McCordick and Jamie Tomelty already showing some great early season form for Coagh.
MATCH KICK OFF 3PM

KNOW THE SCORE PREDICTION LEAGUE....get your entries in!
A reminder to supporters to get your entries in before Saturday's kick off.

Bangor will have a chance to erase the memory of last season's shock Intermediate Cup exit when they play Cliftonville Olympic in the next round of the Steel & Sons Cup.

The tie will take place on Saturday 29th September at Clandeboye Park, with the match being played to a finish (extra time and penalties if required)

OTHER NEWS:
Bangor have completed the signing of midfielder Carl Rezai from Lisburn Distillery. Carl featured for Lisburn Distillery 2nds in their recent Steel & Sons Cup match at Clandeboye Park.

Two first half goals from Andy Morrow and a late strike from David Irvine were enough to ensure Bangor's safe passage into the next round of the Steel & Sons Cup at the Riada Stadium today.

Andy Morrow had twice poked home rebounds off the keeper within the first 30 minutes before Ian Bellingham pulled one back for Glebe on 33'.

Glebe caused Bangor some anxious moments in the second half as they pressed for an equaliser, but in the end the Bangor defence stood firm and David Irvine made the tie safe in the 87th minute when he struck home from close range after a Paul McDowell corner.

Bangor qualified for the semi-final of the Carnegie League Cup this evening with a 3-0 win over Brantwood at Skegoniell Avenue.

After soaking up some early pressure, Paul McDowell grabbed a first half hat-trick to ensure that Bangor finish top of Group D. 

Bangor have now scored a remarkable 28 goals and conceded 1 in their opening six games of the season.

OTHER NEWS:
Bangor travel to the Riada Stadium, Ballymoney on Saturday to take on Second Division Glebe Rangers in the Steel & Sons Cup. MATCH KICK OFF 2:30pm
 

Bangor recorded their best win in years this afternoon with a 10 (TEN) -1 win over Chimney Corner at Clandeboye Park. Barring a series of freak results, the Seasiders have all but booked their place in the semi-final of the Carnegie League Cup.

The goalscorers were: Paul McDowell(4), Glenn Hand(2), David Irvine, Colin Beggs, Dominic Melly and Andy Morrow.

Bangor have been drawn away to Glebe Rangers in the next round of the Steel & Sons Cup. The tie will be played on Saturday 8th September at the Riada Stadium, Ballymoney.
MATCH KICK OFF 2:30pm

Bangor's Carnegie League Cup fixture against Brantwood has now been re-scheduled for Tuesday 4th September at Skegoniel Avenue.
MATCH KICK OFF 6:45pm