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Following a lengthy and extensive process, Longford Town Football Club have selected a new manager of the Senior Men’s team. The club wish to acknowledge the high caliber of all the candidates who applied and thank them for the time and effort put into their applications and interviews. The club are delighted to announce that
James Talbot was the hero for Bohemians as they eventually saw off a heroic Longford Town in the second round of the FAI Cup.
Andre Wright gave the hosts the lead before Jack Doherty levelled minutes later in extra-time. Penalties ensued where the Gypsies won out as Talbot saved Lee Steacy’s spot kick at the death.
The Midlanders can be immensely proud of their performance against such respected opposition, with plenty of their young stars shining.
Longford Town: Lee Steacy; Anto Breslin, Shane Elworthy, Conor Kenna, Michael McDonnell; Dean Byrne, Aodh Dervin, Dylan Grimes (Peter Hopkins, 72), Sam Verdon, Dean Zambra (Karl Chambers, 103); Aaron Dobbs (Jack Doherty, 87).
Subs not used: Joseph Manley, Jack Menton, Paul O’Conor, Aaron McCabe.
Booked: Sam Verdon (56), Anto Breslin (104).
Almost 200 photos from the game are on our Facebook page, thanks to Ken Keenan Photography.
First team Manager, Neale Fenn, Assistant Manager, Daire Doyle, Goalkeeper Coach, Ger Mooney, local star Aodh Dervin, Kitman, Ian Maher and Media & Marketing Manager, James Donnelly, visited a number of local schools today as part of our “Talk to De Town” initiative in a bid to promote support for the club and the team for the 2019 season.
The lads spoke about the Club Academy, the pathway to the first team, City Calling Stadium, the big game on Saturday and they also handed out over 200 concession tickets to the children.
They also took part in a very fun Q&A with everyone. Aodh Dervin explained to the children what it took to get to the level he is playing at and explained while it can be very tough and hard work, it’s important to always have fun and enjoy yourself! Neale Fenn explained the importance of practice in developing their skills, Ger Mooney spoke about how to become a better goalkeeper, Daire Doyle spoke about his time playing for Longford Town, Ian Maher explained his job to the children and James Donnelly was only delighted to talk about videoing matches and the clubs YouTube channel! A great time was had by all.
A big thank you to the schools, staff and students who allowed the club to visit and thanks to Caroline Maher for helping to orgranize it. We hope to visit even more schools in the coming months.
Here’s a brilliant one for you.
Current Longford Town Assistant Manager Daire Doyle pictured with current player and local star Aodh Dervin way back in 2008 when Daire was a Longford Town player and Aodh was a young fan.
(Thanks to Marty Stapleton for this find)
