Football Archives – Page 5 of 6

DCU coaching team calls for change to “unfair” Collingwood Cup ruling

November 20, 2013

The manager and assistant manager of the senior soccer team in DCU have both called for a change to the rule regarding players on professional contracts not being allowed to compete in the Collingwood Cup.

Mixed week for soccer side despite quarter-final qualification

November 20, 2013

DCU senior soccer team secured quarter-final qualification with a 4-1 win over Letterkenny but went down 4-0 to Maynooth a week later.

DCU survive second half scare to overcome Jordanstown

October 24, 2013

DCU’s senior soccer team maintained their 100% league record on Wednesday with a 5-2 victory over Jordanstown.

Senior soccer side worthy winners in repeat of league final

October 23, 2013

DCU’s senior soccer team got off to the perfect start with a 1-0 victory over DIT at St. Clare’s.

Russell reflects on St Pat’s league win

October 23, 2013

DCU senior soccer assistant manager John Russell was in jubilant mood after he picked up his first ever League of Ireland winners’ medal.

5 years of Clap-Trap and more to follow.

April 3, 2013

A manager does not have to be liked to be successful. On the contrary, many of the touchline predators we canonise hold characteristics akin to a beast: snarling, brooding, ruthless and scaly. Ok, probably not

College View Sport pipped by Radio rivals in Bill O’Herlihy Cup

March 20, 2013

DCU soccer fans held their breath on Wednesday evening as their college was set to be part of history, when the country’s two best college sides met in the All-Ireland final in Glasnevin. Some of

Season ends on bitter note for soccer side, but future looks bright

March 20, 2013

Alas, it was not to be. DCU’s ambition of capping off their most successful season to date with the addition of silverware, remained unfulfilled on a bitterly cold night in Frank Cooke Park. The pain

DCU come up just short in CUFL final – DIT 2 DCU 0

March 15, 2013

DIT won their first CUFL Premier League title after an engaging war of attrition with DCU, in which the tackles were biting, no quarter was asked or given, and chances contained to a premium. Second

DCU take on DIT in CUFL Premier League final

March 12, 2013

Tomorrow night in Cooke Park, the home of Tolka Rovers FC, the curtain will close on a historic season for DCU. Having advanced further than ever before in both the league and the Collingwood Cup-by

Cheltenham 2013 – Our top tips

March 8, 2013

Excitement levels are set to reach a crescendo amongst racing fans over the weekend, ahead of next week’s Cheltenham Festival, which starts on Tuesday. Kicking the Festival off is the Supreme Novices Hurdle, a race

Penalty decision puts paid to Collingwood Cup dream

March 6, 2013

As UCD were winning the Collingwood Cup for a record 35th time – their fifth title in the last seven years – by beating UCC 1-0, a dejected DCU squad were on a coach travelling

DCU go out on their shield – UCC 01 DCU 0

February 27, 2013

In a game as tight as this was, the margin for error is miniscule; neither side can afford to blink for fear of the one small slip that could have devastating repercussions. This also applies

DCU through to Collingwood Cup semi-final – DCU 3 NUIM 1

February 26, 2013

DCU saw off a brave NUI Maynooth this afternoon with a largely impressive, if at times inconsistent performance which has taken them one step further to their first ever Collingwood Cup. They will play UCC

Collingwood Cup update

February 26, 2013

By the end of today, day two of the 99th Collingwood Cup, all four quarter-finals will have been decided and the list of potential winners will have once more been cut in half. In the

DCU dig deep to preserve hopes of Collingwood Cup glory – DCU 1 UU Magee 0

February 25, 2013

It was a case of déjà vu for DCU this afternoon; for the second time in less than a week Stephen Traynor scored the winning goal in extra time. However, today, the goal, which was

DCU begin Collingwood Cup campaign

February 24, 2013

One of the most overused buzz words in team sports, particularly during tournaments, is momentum; an essential prerequisite for success, although at times difficult to define. For DCU, their momentum, which has been building since

Soccer side hit new heights – DCU 2 IT Carlow 1

February 21, 2013

Stephen Traynor’s winner deep in extra time sealed DCU’s place in their first ever CUFL final, after an epic battle with champions, IT Carlow, which rested on a knife edge from start to finish. It

DCU clash with IT Carlow in CUFL semi-final

February 20, 2013

The DCU players, at this stage, must be well accustomed to being referred to as underdogs. Much like against IT Letterkenny three weeks ago and UCD all the way back in October, there are very

DCU clash with IT Carlow in CUFL semi-final

February 19, 2013

The DCU players, at this stage, must be well accustomed to being referred to as underdogs. Much like against IT Letterkenny three weeks ago and UCD all the way back in October, there are very

DCU Fresher side win Harding Cup Plate

February 13, 2013

The DCU Fresher team, led by Soccer Development Officer, Fran Butler, and his assistant Ben Kelly, defeated NUI Maynooth 2-1 in the Harding Cup Plate final at the University of Ulster Coleraine last Sunday. Captain,

Fresher team head to Coleraine for the Hardy Cup

February 6, 2013

The DCU fresher side will be looking to ride the wave of momentum conjured by their senior counterparts when they travel to the University of Ulster Coleraine for annual Harding Memorial Trophy on Friday. Similar

Dream season continues for Roche’s charges

February 6, 2013

When the DCU players look back on their victory over IT Letterkenny in the CUFL quarter-final in times to come, thoughts of the taxing early morning coach journey and dismal weather conditions will be reduced

DCU reach first ever CUFL semi final – DCU 1 Letterkenny 0

January 31, 2013

Daniel Aherne’s goal in the 68th minute was enough to see DCU through to their first ever CUFL semi-final after a difficult encounter with highly-favoured hosts, IT Letterkenny. The champions, IT Carlow, await them, after

DCU travel to IT Letterkenny for CUFL quarter final

January 29, 2013

The DCU soccer team enter unchartered territory tomorrow when they travel to IT Letterkenny, for their first ever CUFL quarter-final. Led by the new management team of Declan Roche and his assistant John Russell, DCU