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Topic: UCD AFC Thread
Posted By: PaddyBourke2
Subject: UCD AFC Thread
Date Posted: 27 Aug 2010 at 11:51am
do ye get much support from the college students



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Posted By: The U
Date Posted: 27 Aug 2010 at 11:54am
Not nearly as much as we should. There's a few who are the ones who sing at away games, but it's mostly older lads who possibly ex-students or just local (me) and at home games there's a lot of young kids - who hopefully keep coming and bringing their mates. I'd love to see posters etc. around the college to bring people in and see (poss.) their mates in action. So much potential there when you look at college american football it's their pride pretty much


Posted By: Mr.Potato Head
Date Posted: 27 Aug 2010 at 11:56am
Your vocal support has increased a lot this year. It's the first time ye have ever brought a decent amount fans to Terryland that were singing. And to be fair they sang their hearts out.

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Posted By: Donal Cullen
Date Posted: 28 Aug 2010 at 5:18am
When I was there in the 80's UCD had a decent fan base and most of them were students, judging by their scarfs. Fair few good looking birds too. Dumb as hell about football though. Not a sexest comment just an observation.

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Posted By: UCDFAN
Date Posted: 18 Apr 2015 at 11:22am
A few resources for UCD Fans

Website: http://www.ucdsupporters.ie" rel="nofollow - http://www.ucdsupporters.ie

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ucdafcsupporters" rel="nofollow - http://www.facebook.com/ucdafcsupporters

Twitter @UCDFANS: http://https://twitter.com/ucdfans" rel="nofollow - http://https://twitter.com/ucdfans



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Posted By: UCDFAN
Date Posted: 16 Feb 2016 at 5:28pm
Pre-season Friendly:  Dundalk FC v. UCD AFC, Oriel Park, Tonight Tues Feb. 16th, ko 19:45

A few Ex-UCD Players in Lilywhite squad Meenan, McMillan David, Boyle, Finn and close season signing Robbie 'Bentz' Benson.

UCD looking to continue to improve in preparation for First Division league season. 
Sat. March 05th Limerick (A) Market's Field ko 18:30
Fri. March 11th UCD AFC v. Cabinteely FC UCD Bowl, ko 19:45
Fri. March 18th UCD AFC v. Waterford Utd. UCD Bowl ko 19:45





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Posted By: UCDFAN
Date Posted: 21 Apr 2016 at 5:06pm
Friday 22nd April
SSE Airtricity League, UCD AFC v. Limerick FC, UCD Bowl, ko 19:45

Martin 'Rusty' Russell brings Limerick to UCD Bowl,
Biggest game of the season at UCD Bowl so far this season, both sides on a roll, it'll be cracking friendly atmosphere.



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Posted By: UCDFAN
Date Posted: 16 May 2016 at 7:48pm
IDM FAI Cup, 2nd round (last 32)
Friday 20th May, UCD Bowl, ko 19:45
UCD AFC v. Bray Wanderers

Two evenly matched teams, First vs Premier Division, UCD starting to get their act together with a 3-1 win over Cobh, UCD Fans in great voice.  Should be a great match at a sun-splashed UCD Bowl.


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Posted By: UCDFAN
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2016 at 3:14pm
Three Home games in August at The UCD Bowl in the Summertime.

SSE Airtricity League, tonight Friday 12th August, UCD AFC v Drogheda Utd., UCD Bowl, ko 19:45
Second place v third as both sides want to stay in the Play-Off places.   Pete Mahon returns to Belfield. Great match with colour, noise and atmosphere aplenty.

IDM FAI Senior Cup, 3rd rd. (last 16), Saturday 20th May, UCD AFC v Janesboro, UCD Bowl,  ko 19:00
Evenly matched Cup tie in the early evening sunshine at UCD Bowl.  Janesboro finished third in Limerick District League Premier Division last year. the Limerick Jumior side have already dealt with St John Bosco YC and Sheriff YC.  The Students will have to be at their best in this tough, exciting tie.
(Replay: if both scores level replay Tuesday 23rd August Janesboro v UCD AFC, Pearse Stadium, Limerick City ko 19:30 extra-time and penos if necessary).

Fixture change:
SSE Airtricity League, Sunday 28th August UCD AFC v Limerick FC, UCD Bowl, ko 18:00
Moved to early evening Sunday after announcement for Limerick v Oman friendly on Fri. 26th.
Huge game, Limerick are flying, Premier Division clubs starting to experience it themselves.
The Students looking to repair some of the earlier season defeats.

Three great games at UCD Bowl.  Summertime in the Bowl is the place to be watching Football.



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Posted By: UCDFAN
Date Posted: 19 Aug 2016 at 2:13pm
FAI Cup 3rd rd. Saturday 20th Aug UCD AFC v Janesboro UCD Bowl ko 19:00
Two evenly matched sides looking to progress.  Plenty of noise and colour in a friendly atmosphere.  All Football Fans are welome to teh UCD Bowl on UCD campus for this game.  Watching Football at the UCD Bowl in the Summertime is one of the highlights of the Airtricity League* season.

*even though this match is an FAI Cup game.


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Posted By: UCDFAN
Date Posted: 30 Aug 2016 at 3:46pm
Dylan Watts is expected to join English Premier League Champions this week.
 
He started in all Four of UCD's UEFA Europa League qualifiers and in the first 15 First Division matches of this season.  Best of Luck to Dylan, he's part of a talented group of UCD Players.

Supporters Club with article on his career.
http://www.ucdsupporters.ie/newsarticle.php?title=Dylan-Watts-to-sign-with-Leicester-City&date=2016-08-30_13:06:00" rel="nofollow - http://www.ucdsupporters.ie/newsarticle.php?title=Dylan-Watts-to-sign-with-Leicester-City&date=2016-08-30_13:06:00




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Posted By: UCDFAN
Date Posted: 07 Oct 2016 at 1:03pm
SSE Airtricity League Friday 07th October
UCD AFC v. Shelbourne FC, UCD Bowl, ko 19:45

The '1895 Dublin Derby' will always have an enduring longevity, an understanding that being and perseverance are successes within themselves.

Enjoyable, friendly atmos at UCD Bowl guaranteed between great rivals.  UCD looking for an unprecedented FOURTH league win of the season over Shels.  Shels wanting to disrupt The Students promotion push all within the autumnal surrounds of the leafy Bowl and setting sun.

Enjoy The Game!



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Posted By: UCDFAN
Date Posted: 13 Oct 2016 at 4:04pm
The Students 3:2 The Reds
It was a close run thing, goals from Georgie Kelly, Liam Scales and deep inside injury time at the death Ryan Swan stretched out a boot to bust the bunker.
There was a time in History when this was a clash of Economic Classes... but not anymore. UCD Fans could be facing the prospect of 900 days in the First Division.



#Molodezh' #Mladi #Student #Diák


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Posted By: UCDFAN
Date Posted: 22 Oct 2016 at 3:48pm
today Sat 22nd Oct SSE Airtricity League U19s Final
UCD AFC U19s v Galway Utd U19
UCD Bowl ko 17:00
Adult: €5.00 U14s: FREE

This should be an entertaining attack-fueled game between some of the best young talent in the country.
All Football Fans are welcome down to the UCD Bowl this afternoon. Take in the natural talent in the natural surroundings of UCD. #Enjoythegame

In winning this tournament last year and now competing in UEFA youth qualifiers, Cork City have shown this month that staying in the domestic competition for as long as possible can bring unexpected rewards/prestige.

City beat UCD on penos in the Semi Final last year

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Posted By: thebronze14
Date Posted: 23 Oct 2016 at 9:03pm
Hopefully the ucd coaching staff were more gracious in victory than they were in the semi final


Posted By: UCDFAN
Date Posted: 23 Oct 2016 at 11:14pm
Originally posted by thebronze14 thebronze14 wrote:

Hopefully the ucd coaching staff were more gracious in victory than they were in the semi final


Yes, they appeared to be. I was at the Semi-Final aswell to compare both reactions.

I have some disquieting news, one of the celebrating U17s got booked after the winning goal was scored for The Students versus Harps today. It's all very 'new professionalism', this isn't what I signed up for when I became a UCD FAN.

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Posted By: UCDFAN
Date Posted: 18 Nov 2016 at 2:31pm
UCD AFC PA Announcer Michael J Higgins passed away yesterday during a trip to Copenhagen.
It's very sad news, he leaves behind a wife, kids and grandkids.

RIP Michael.

http://www.ucdsupporters.ie/newsarticle.php?title=Michael-Higgins,-Belfield-PA-Announcer-passes-away&date=2016-11-18_13:54:00" rel="nofollow - http://www.ucdsupporters.ie/newsarticle.php?title=Michael-Higgins,-Belfield-PA-Announcer-passes-away&date=2016-11-18_13:54:00


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Posted By: gspain
Date Posted: 18 Nov 2016 at 2:45pm
Originally posted by UCDFAN UCDFAN wrote:

UCD AFC PA Announcer Michael J Higgins passed away yesterday during a trip to Copenhagen.
It's very sad news, he leaves behind a wife, kids and grandkids.

RIP Michael.

http://www.ucdsupporters.ie/newsarticle.php?title=Michael-Higgins,-Belfield-PA-Announcer-passes-away&date=2016-11-18_13:54:00" rel="nofollow - http://www.ucdsupporters.ie/newsarticle.php?title=Michael-Higgins,-Belfield-PA-Announcer-passes-away&date=2016-11-18_13:54:00

Sad news.  I didn't really know him apart from seeing him in Belfield but he seemed a lovely man and was great on the PA.  RIP. 


Posted By: oldbilly
Date Posted: 18 Nov 2016 at 8:53pm
One of our leagues characters,he will be missed,they should bury him with that watch ucd used to pretend to raffle at games!RIP, sad to lose another loi stalwart,lovely man too.


Posted By: UCDFAN
Date Posted: 24 Feb 2017 at 4:41pm
Fri 24th February Cabinteely v UCD AFC, Stradbrook, Blackrock RFC, ko 19:45

After Director of Football Pat Devlin left UCD during close season to take over as Director of Football and First team manager at Cabo he eventually brought with him Jason Byrne, Kieran Marty Waters, Jack Watson, Adam Harney.

UCD reduced to a Student team for 2017 and every match will be a challenge,  it's a busy build-up with CUFL, Harding Cup, Leinster Se nior Cup and this weeks Collingwood Cup defeat in the final.  Three games already this week and now for the South Dublin Derby.


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Posted By: UCDFAN
Date Posted: 10 Mar 2017 at 1:59pm
Fri 10th March, UCD AFC v Waterford FC, UCD Bowl, ko 19:45
Top of the table UCD versus rebranded Waterford, the first of the ding-dong battles against each other.  The Students want to keep their excellent form going up against The Blues looking to close the gap.

Noisy, colourful Fans at the cosy The UCD Bowl. #UCDFANS #COYBIB 


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Posted By: Joe Stalin
Date Posted: 11 Mar 2017 at 1:50pm
150 ucd fans there last night I believe. Please please never get promoted


Posted By: UCDFAN
Date Posted: 14 Jun 2017 at 12:13pm
SSE Airtricity League
Friday 16th June (Bloomsday) UCD AFC v Shelbourne
UCD Bowl ko 19:45
 
#UCDFANS_Joyce
 
Very appropriate two long-time football clubs from Dublin Town meet in the rolling hills of Belfield. UCD the leading goalscorers with Georgie Kelly the Division's highest scorer. #UCDFANS #COYBIB


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Posted By: UCDFAN
Date Posted: 12 Jul 2017 at 3:56pm
International Friendly, today Wed. 12th July
UCD AFC v Charlton Athletic, UCD Bowl, ko 19;45
Tickets: Adults €10.00, Students/OAP €5.00, U14s FREE
 
All Football Fans welcome to watch some great football at a sunny, colourful UCD Bowl. Another episode in the Summer of Football 2017 at The UCD Bowl.


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Posted By: UCDFAN
Date Posted: 13 Jul 2017 at 1:09pm
UCD AFC 4:1 Charlton Athletic
UCD goals from Ben Hanrahan then two from Jay McClelland before Half time before Rob Manley put UCD 4-0 up in the second half.
 
Entertaining, fun day out for all sets of Fans at a sunny Belfield, enjoying the full sides fielded by both teams.  Another successful event during The Summer of Football at The UCD Bowl.
 
Full recorded stream from Charlton Athletic.
 
Goals from the same recording
https://twitter.com/CAFCofficial/status/885446720665960449" rel="nofollow - https://twitter.com/CAFCofficial/status/885446720665960449


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Posted By: UCDFAN
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2017 at 12:24pm
SSE Airtricity League First Division
Friday 18th August, Waterford FC v UCD AFC, Waterford RSC, ko 19:45

The Students took out The Blues 3-2 in the last time they met, UCD Fans looking for the same type of result again this time round.

UCD wingers Daire O'Connor and Jayo McClelland who've had good games against Waterford this year and last are away on International duty so it'll be  tighter game than usual.
#UCDFANS #Tramore_racing


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Posted By: UCDFAN
Date Posted: 09 Oct 2017 at 3:42pm
Georgie Kelly, scored a hat-trick away to Athlone Town last Sat 07th Oct. in a 04- win for The Students.
His first equaled Willie Doyle (First Div 2004) and Ciarán "Killer" Kilduff (Prem Div 2010) with 15 league for a season.  His next broke the record and his last extended UCD AFC highest goalscorer for a season to 17.
Congrats Georgie and the whole team were working for that record. #COYBIB


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Posted By: UCDFAN
Date Posted: 09 Oct 2017 at 3:51pm
SSE Airtricity League u19s, Quarter-Final Play-Off,
Wednesday 11th Oct., UCD AFC (Champions) v Drogheda Utd, UCD Bowl, ko 20:00

UCD u19s return to domestic action as they host The Drogs in a league play-off.  All football fans are welcome to the UCD Bowl for the 8pm ko.  The Students are an entertaining attacking side and Drogheda will want to cause an upset against the Champions.  #UCDFANS #COYBIB

UCD Fans will be there wishing a hearty good luck to The Students who are competing in UEFA Youth League, 1st rd 2nd leg, Wed 18th Oct, Molde FK v UCD AFC, Aker Stadion ko 18:30 (Irish 17:30).
Fans can still travel. UCD Supporters Club transport & travel blog for Molde and Norway.
http://ucdsupporters.ie/blog/2017/09/09/uefa-youth-league-molde-fk-v-ucd-afc/" rel="nofollow - http://ucdsupporters.ie/blog/2017/09/09/uefa-youth-league-molde-fk-v-ucd-afc/
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Posted By: UCDFAN
Date Posted: 11 Jan 2018 at 3:19pm
Pre-Season Friendly: Friday 19th January, Bray Wanderers v UCD AFC, Carlisle Grounds ko 19:45
http://braywanderersfc.ie/pre-season-friendly/" rel="nofollow - http://braywanderersfc.ie/pre-season-friendly/

The Students' first team travel to The Carlisle Grounds for the first time since getting relegated at the end of 2014.  In the meantime, knocking Bray out of the cup 4:3 in incredible game at UCD Bowl in 2016 was a paticular hight for UCD Fans.
The Seagulls should have ex-UCD Hughie Douglas, Conor Kenna and Paul O'Conor as part of the squad.
#UCDFANS


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Posted By: UCDFAN
Date Posted: 20 Jan 2018 at 3:49pm
Pre-season Friendly: Bray Wanderers 0:0 UCD AFC

UCD AFC Supporters Club Match Report, with video, pics and including Team lineups supplied by Daniel Gorman of Bray People newspaper.
http://ucdsupporters.ie/blog/2018/01/20/friendly-bray-wanderers-00-ucd-afc/" rel="nofollow - http://ucdsupporters.ie/blog/2018/01/20/friendly-bray-wanderers-00-ucd-afc/


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Posted By: Butch
Date Posted: 20 Jan 2018 at 7:05pm
what is your prediction for tomorrow in the cup?


Posted By: UCDFAN
Date Posted: 21 Jan 2018 at 9:05am
Originally posted by Butch Butch wrote:

what is your prediction for tomorrow in the cup?

I would have hoped for a hard fought 2-2 draw bu MATCH OFF. Intermediate Cup 4th RD UCD (LSL) v Skerries Town is OFF due to waterlogged pitch at Thornfield Rugby on Belfield Campus.  Re-Fixture TBC

@Butch
Sorry I just looked at the timing of your post and see your question was sitting here for quite some time, I was online and didn't notice.  I even posted in the Intermediate section on the cup but didn't reply to you here until now, sorry about that.


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Posted By: Butch
Date Posted: 21 Jan 2018 at 10:32am
Originally posted by UCDFAN UCDFAN wrote:

Originally posted by Butch Butch wrote:

what is your prediction for tomorrow in the cup?


I would have hoped for a hard fought 2-2 draw bu MATCH OFF. Intermediate Cup 4th RD UCD (LSL) v Skerries Town is OFF due to waterlogged pitch at Thornfield Rugby on Belfield Campus.  Re-Fixture TBC

@Butch
Sorry I just looked at the timing of your post and see your question was sitting here for quite some time, I was online and didn't notice.  I even posted in the Intermediate section on the cup but didn't reply to you here until now, sorry about that.



No bother mate. Should have been called off earlier as most pitches were In bits yesterday and today was not gonna be any better


Posted By: UCDFAN
Date Posted: 21 Jan 2018 at 2:29pm
Originally posted by Butch Butch wrote:

Originally posted by UCDFAN UCDFAN wrote:

Originally posted by Butch Butch wrote:

what is your prediction for tomorrow in the cup?


I would have hoped for a hard fought 2-2 draw bu MATCH OFF. Intermediate Cup 4th RD UCD (LSL) v Skerries Town is OFF due to waterlogged pitch at Thornfield Rugby on Belfield Campus.  Re-Fixture TBC

@Butch
Sorry I just looked at the timing of your post and see your question was sitting here for quite some time, I was online and didn't notice.  I even posted in the Intermediate section on the cup but didn't reply to you here until now, sorry about that.



No bother mate. Should have been called off earlier as most pitches were In bits yesterday and today was not gonna be any better

For the Belfield game a pitch inspection for Sunday morning was announced yesterday.  It was a game between two LSL teams, so morning inspection would be reasonable.
The four other games that were called off were teams between with different Leagues, so a decision may have been expected earlier than Sunday morning.
However in The Herald Striker 2 weeks ago the pitch was described as "the soft Belfield turf" by Niall Feery.
http://ucdsupporters.ie/blog/2018/01/20/the-herald-striker-celts-find-their-way/" rel="nofollow - http://ucdsupporters.ie/blog/2018/01/20/the-herald-striker-celts-find-their-way/


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Posted By: UCDFAN
Date Posted: 23 Jan 2018 at 2:55pm
MATCH Cancelled Wed 24th January

Pre-Season Friendly: Wed 24th January UCD AFC v Derry City FC
AUL Complex, Clonshaugh D17, ko 14:00
Derry City website
http://www.derrycityfc.net/2018/01/pre-season-fixtures-confirmed/" rel="nofollow - http://www.derrycityfc.net/2018/01/pre-season-fixtures-confirmed/

Venue: https://www.google.com/maps/dir//Athletic+Union+League,+Aul+Complex,+Clonshaugh,+Dublin/@53.4198045,-6.2862445,12z/data=!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x48671027ee97da51:0x5bfa6830e0734861!2m2!1d-6.216205!2d53.419825" rel="nofollow - AUL Complex Google Maps


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Posted By: UCDFAN
Date Posted: 23 Jan 2018 at 11:17pm
Match Cancelled: WEd 24th January  UCD AFC v Derry City.  (I don't have the reason)
http://ucdsupporters.ie/newsarticle.php?title=Friendly-Cancelled:-UCD-AFC-v-Derry-City-Wed-24th-Jan&date=2018-01-23_21:52:00" rel="nofollow - http://ucdsupporters.ie/newsarticle.php?title=Friendly-Cancelled:-UCD-AFC-v-Derry-City-Wed-24th-Jan&date=2018-01-23_21:52:00


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Posted By: UCDFAN
Date Posted: 23 Feb 2018 at 3:39pm
Three huge games for the club today, shows the best of what the club offers Irish Football.

Harding Cup 1/2 Final
UCD v UCD, AUL Complex ko 14:00
0-0 HT score

SSE Airtricity league 1st Division
UCD AFC v Shelbourne, The UCD Bowl ko 19:45
1st game of the league season with this 3 Century Dublin Derby.  UCD have 8 League wins from 12 games over the last three seasons so UCD want to keep that going.  The best young talent in the country is on display with colour and noise guaranteed.

New Balance FAI Intermediate Cup 1/4 Final
Maynooth Univerisity Town AFC v University College Dublin
NUI Maynooth, North Campus Astro Pitch ko 20:00
Two of the biggest names in Irish Football face off in the last eight.  If it's a national tournament then UCD will be at the closing stages.


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Posted By: UCDFAN
Date Posted: 08 Mar 2018 at 1:41pm
After a terrifically successful February with UCD winning the Collingwood Cup and CUFL Premier Division Double, UCD Intermediated into the 1/4 Final of the FAI Intermediate Cup and UCD AFc starting off the title challenge with another League win over Shelbourne FC.

Mega-March at UCD Bowl brings more great fixtures.

SSE AL UCD AFC v Galway Utd, Fri 09th March UCD Bowl ko 19:45
But sides won their opening games, both clubs looking to get a head start on the other in the early exchanges.  Plenty of colour and noise for Fans to get behind the teams. #mouthwatering

FAI Intermediate Cup 1/4 Final Replay, UCD (LSL) v Maynooth Univ Town AFC, Sun 11th March Thornfield, UCD Campus ko 11:00 (Thornfield pitch is behind The UCD Bowl, near Astros)
If there's a National or All-Ireland competition you can be sure UCD will be in the mix.
After a ding-dong 2-2 draw in Maynooth in February both sides looking to continue the charge for a National trophy.  Avondale Utd or Dublin Bus await the winners in the Semis.
UCD(LSL) are in the last eight, but UCD (LSL) won't be in the FAI Senior Cup draw because the rude clubs are allowed exclude and the rules changed after UCD(LSL) started to get too successful.

SSE AL, Athlone Town V UCD AFC, Fri 16th Mar Athlone Town Stadium, ko 19:45
The league campaign continues where Georgie Kelly, equaled, beat and then extended the UCD League goalscoring record to 17 League Goalson the last day of the season last year.

SSE AL, Wexford FC v UCD AFC, Bank Holiday Monday 19th Mar, Ferrycarrig Park, ko TBC
Another tough away game on the road to the First Division Championship.

SSE AL, UCD AFC v Cabinteely, Fri 23rd Mar UCD Bowl, ko 19:45
South Dublin Derby comes around again.  Cabo got their first league win against UCD after 9 League wins in a row and two draws since Cabo joined the Airtricity League.

SSE AL Cobh Ramblers v UCD AFC, Fri March 30th St Colmans Park ko 19:45
The Students will have to raise their game once again facing another Championship challenger.

Looking forward to all of it.


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Posted By: UCDFAN
Date Posted: 28 Mar 2018 at 11:30am
EA Sports Cup Athlone Town 0:2 UCD AFC. A win in March brings a game in April.
A goal in each half. Timmy Molloy and Yoyo Mahdy. Darragh Corcoran and Kevin Coffey did a lot of work on the right side. Slowly built up the chances on a soft pitch.
First win in EA Sports since Waterford Utd away (1-6) in 2012. UCD got a 1st round bye last year.

Cobh (a) Fri, Bohs v UCD EA Sports Mon 02nd Dalyer ko 15:00, Drogs (a) Fri Apr 06th.
UCD will have 4 first team games on the road in eleven days. Normal activity of a Football Club.

Next Home Game: SSE AL Fri 13th Apr UCD AFC v Finn Harps UCD Bowl ko 19:45

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Posted By: UCDFAN
Date Posted: 02 Apr 2018 at 11:05am
A very good March, started First Division joint-top ended clear top 3 points ahead.
SSE Airtricity League:
UCD 1 (Josh Collins):1 Galway Utd
Athlone Town 1:3 (Georgie Kelly 2, Yoyo Mahdy) UCD
UCD 3 (Georgie Kelly, Yoyo Mahdy, Gary O'Neill):1 Cabinteely "The Friendly Derby"
Cobh Ramblers 0:2 (Liam Scales, Maxi Kouogun) UCD Conor Kearns GK 1st League clean sheet

EA Sports Cup:
Athlone Town 0:2 (Timmy Molloy, Yoyo Mahdy)

U19 UCD 2:1 Waterford; U17 UCD 2:2 Galway Utd, Kerry FC 2:2 UCD; U15 Cabinteely 1:1 UCD

Leinster Senior League [Senior Sunday 1]
UCD 0:1 Ballymun Utd
Home Farm 0:0 UCD
UCD 1 (Gavin O'Donovan): 1 Liffey Wanderers
Tolka Rovers 2:4 (Michael Whelan 2, Sean Byrne, Mark Gordon) UCD
Dublin Bus 1:1 (Gavin O'Donovan) UCD

FAI Intermediate Cup 1/4 Final Replay
UCD 2 (Gareth Coughlan, Michael Whelan):3 Maynooth University Town
 
Neil Farrugia winning the 'Three' FAI International Schools Player of the Year. With a broken collar-bone and everything.


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Posted By: UCDFAN
Date Posted: 02 Apr 2018 at 11:16am
April and hopefully the shower at Belfield can keep the Wins coming.  There is an Leinster Senior Cup 4th round Longford Town (h) and a First Division postponed Wexford (a) with dates still to be published.

EA Sports Cup 2nd Rd, Monday 02nd April
Bohemian FC v UCD AFC, Dalymount Park, ko 15:00

SSE Airtricity League
Fri 06th, Drogheda Utd v UCD AFC, United Park, ko 19:45
Fri 13th, UCD AFC v Finn Harps, UCD Bowl, ko 19:45
Sat 21st Longford Town v UCD AFC, City Calling Stadium, ko 19:30
Fri 27th UCD AFC v Wexford FC, UCD Bowl, ko 19:45

LSL
Wed April 04th TEK Utd v UCD, Stradbrook Blackrock (TEK Utd ) ko 18:30


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Posted By: UCDFAN
Date Posted: 22 Apr 2018 at 10:20am
Longford Town 0:2 UCD AFC (Georgie Kelly 2)
Longford had a fair bit of possesion early doors with a couple of off-target shots.  The Students started to ramp up attacks and were more accurate George Geogie Kelly, Jay Jayo McClelland, Daire DOC O'Connor all pulling the trigger but Longford 'keeper Mick Kelly saving with fist and feet.

But UCD's 2nd half goals were a thing of beauty. Kelly won back the ball in the peno area with an outstretched leg, captain Gary O'Neill picked up the pieces headed for the goal line and his low cross was tapped home by Kelly.  A few minutes later Jay McClelland drove into the box, withstood one tackle and kept possession to chip a cross the Kelly fired into the top corner, great stuff.  Winning when out in front is nice, the last time  UCD did that was the penultimate game of the season in 2009 when we lifted the Eircom First Division Championship in Athlone Town Stadium. #COYBIB


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Posted By: UCDFAN
Date Posted: 22 Apr 2018 at 10:36am
SSE Airtricity League, Friday 27th April, UCD AFC v Wexford FC, The UCD Bowl, ko 19:45
A very good footballling side Wexford come to The UCD Bowl to take on The Students who as a team have grown together for over two years. Those Players will be around the League of Ireland for many years
, Fans have a chance to see them early in their careers and nod sagely in the future about when they saw them as teenagers. It's one of the prestige actions fans have dont waste the opportunity.
In the meantime, UCD are top of the Division and playing some grwat football. All Football Fans welcome.

Leinster Senior Cup, 4th round (last 16), Tues May 01st, UCD AFC v Longford Town, The UCD Bowl, ko 19:45 (extra time and penos hopefully).
Two clubs who give a sh!t about football history and longevity. This ancient tournament inspires the imagination of the romantics. On this day of Labour freedom if any labourers have some free time they're very welcome to continue to enjoy Football and Freedom in a collective environment. #COYBIB #BLACK&RED


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Posted By: UCDFAN
Date Posted: 27 Apr 2018 at 2:26pm
SSE Airtricity League, Fri 27th April
UCD AFC v Wexford FC, UCD Bowl, ko 19:45


Top of the table UCD with Georgie Kelly on great form, 8 League goal, 5 in the last two games. Wexford scored 7-0 in their last match. It'll be a great game with UCD Players on the top of their form. All Football Fans welcome.

UCD AFC Media Officer Conor McCarthy with Press Release for tonight's match.

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Posted By: UCDFAN
Date Posted: 04 May 2018 at 3:58pm
34th Anniversary of 1984 FAI Cup Final Replay UCD AFC 2:1 Shamrock Rovers, Friday May 04th 1984, Tolka Park Dublin.

Joe Hanrahan and Ken O'Doherty put the ball in the rovers net. UCD played three times at Tolka during the 1984 cup run, Home Farm away 1/4s. Waterford Utd Neutral 1/2s and the Final Replay. UCD hosted Everton FC at Tolka for the 1st Rd 1st leg of Cup-Winners-Cup. After Shamrock Rvs won 3 cups in a row '85, 86, 87, UCD book-ended their initial win by beating Shamrock Rovers at the first hurdle (don't know round number) in 1988 at Tolka Park. "Tolka!, Tolka!, Tolka!"

Joe's nephew Ben scored for UCD AFC against Longford Town last Tuesday, Keith Dignam's son came on as substitute. Ben scored his first senior League of Ireland goal against Shelbourne last year, at Tolka Park.

SSE Airtricity League, Fri 04th May 2018, Shelbourne FC v UCD AFC, Tolka Park, ko 19:45 League's fixture committee have a sense of humour.
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Posted By: UCDFAN
Date Posted: 07 May 2018 at 11:12am
A good April with 3 League wins and a loss to Drogheda Utd. Hopefully it can lead to a good or even very good May.

89th minute equaliser from Captain Gary O'Neill against 3rd placed Shels extended the lead at the top. Georgie Kelly   getting sent off after two yellows, 1st for standing up to Shels fouls, 2nd for falling under Shels fouls.  The first match of 3 matches on the road in 8 days.  Normal fixture schedule for an FC during a season.

SSE Airtricity League, Bank Holiday Mon 07th May, Wexford FC v UCD AFC, Ferrycarrig Park, ko 17:00
Great day for a game against another FC that also football. On this Labour Day/Victory Day Bank Holiday Weekend after the toils against The Reds maybe The Students can overcome Wexford with a win. #labour #students #omladi


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Posted By: UCDFAN
Date Posted: 07 May 2018 at 10:17pm
Bank Holiday Monday 07th May 2018
Wexford FC 0(0):(2)8 UCD AFC, Ferrycarrig Park.
Liam Scales 13', Yoyo Mahdy 29',67', Jay McClelland 57',59',Gary O'Neill 62',74', 79'
Terrific win against a shell shocked Wexford FC.
Club record win. First Division equalling record win.
On Sat 05th May UCD U19s beat Wexford U19s 7-0 at UCD Bowl in Southern Elite Division.
Evan Farrell started U19s game subbed off 71 minutes, Evan came on in First Division game 46 mins.

(Prev record) 30th Sept 2016 Waterford Utd 1:8 UCD AFC
UCD Scorers: Daire O'Connor 9',31', Jay McClelland 28', Georgie Kelly 30', Jason Byrne 75',79' Gary O'Neill 76', Tomas Boyle 82'.
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Posted By: Stickittotheman
Date Posted: 07 May 2018 at 10:29pm
Originally posted by UCDFAN UCDFAN wrote:

Bank Holiday Monday 07th May 2018
Wexford FC 0(0):(2)8 UCD AFC, Ferrycarrig Park.
Liam Scales 13', Yoyo Mahdy 29',67', Jay McClelland 57',59',Gary O'Neill 62',74', 79'
Terrific win against a shell shocked Wexford FC.
Club record win. First Division equalling record win.
On Sat 05th May UCD U19s beat Wexford U19s 7-0 at UCD Bowl in Southern Elite Division.
Evan Farrell started U19s game subbed off 71 minutes, Evan came on in First Division game 46 mins.

(Prev record) 30th Sept 2016 Waterford Utd 1:8 UCD AFC
UCD Scorers: Daire O'Connor 9',31', Jay McClelland 28', Georgie Kelly 30', Jason Byrne 75',79' Gary O'Neill 76', Tomas Boyle 82'.
Defenders Liam Scales and Josh Collins were also involved in both record league wins.



How is Georgie Kelly doing for you? Apparantly Derry having a look at his progress


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Posted By: UCDFAN
Date Posted: 07 May 2018 at 10:56pm
Originally posted by Stickittotheman Stickittotheman wrote:

Originally posted by UCDFAN UCDFAN wrote:

Bank Holiday Monday 07th May 2018
Wexford FC 0(0):(2)8 UCD AFC, Ferrycarrig Park.
Liam Scales 13', Yoyo Mahdy 29',67', Jay McClelland 57',59',Gary O'Neill 62',74', 79'
Terrific win against a shell shocked Wexford FC.
Club record win. First Division equalling record win.
On Sat 05th May UCD U19s beat Wexford U19s 7-0 at UCD Bowl in Southern Elite Division.
Evan Farrell started U19s game subbed off 71 minutes, Evan came on in First Division game 46 mins.

(Prev record) 30th Sept 2016 Waterford Utd 1:8 UCD AFC
UCD Scorers: Daire O'Connor 9',31', Jay McClelland 28', Georgie Kelly 30', Jason Byrne 75',79' Gary O'Neill 76', Tomas Boyle 82'.
Defenders Liam Scales and Josh Collins were also involved in both record league wins.




How is Georgie Kelly doing for you? Apparantly Derry having a look at his progress


Very good. He has continued where he left off with UCD club record of 17 goals last year. He wins balls when it appears he is at a disadvantage. At 0-0 in 2nd half away to Longford, didn't win the initial challenge when the ball was played into the box, he kept his balance and stretched to win the ball from defender and passed outside the box to Gary O'Neill who crosses back to him on goal-line for him to tap in. He's scoring for fun at the minute. He has nine league goals this year (including five in a row over two games).

He was suspended after 2 yellows against Shelbourne. I'd like him to stay with UCD and have a crack at beating his own highest scoring record. in a season

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Posted By: Stickittotheman
Date Posted: 07 May 2018 at 11:15pm
Originally posted by UCDFAN UCDFAN wrote:

Originally posted by Stickittotheman Stickittotheman wrote:

Originally posted by UCDFAN UCDFAN wrote:

Bank Holiday Monday 07th May 2018
Wexford FC 0(0):(2)8 UCD AFC, Ferrycarrig Park.
Liam Scales 13', Yoyo Mahdy 29',67', Jay McClelland 57',59',Gary O'Neill 62',74', 79'
Terrific win against a shell shocked Wexford FC.
Club record win. First Division equalling record win.
On Sat 05th May UCD U19s beat Wexford U19s 7-0 at UCD Bowl in Southern Elite Division.
Evan Farrell started U19s game subbed off 71 minutes, Evan came on in First Division game 46 mins.

(Prev record) 30th Sept 2016 Waterford Utd 1:8 UCD AFC
UCD Scorers: Daire O'Connor 9',31', Jay McClelland 28', Georgie Kelly 30', Jason Byrne 75',79' Gary O'Neill 76', Tomas Boyle 82'.
Defenders Liam Scales and Josh Collins were also involved in both record league wins.




How is Georgie Kelly doing for you? Apparantly Derry having a look at his progress


Very good. He has continued where he left off with UCD club record of 17 goals last year. He wins balls when it appears he is at a disadvantage. At 0-0 in 2nd half away to Longford, didn't win the initial challenge when the ball was played into the box, he kept his balance and stretched to win the ball from defender and passed outside the box to Gary O'Neill who crosses back to him on goal-line for him to tap in. He's scoring for fun at the minute. He has nine league goals this year (including five in a row over two games).

He was suspended after 2 yellows against Shelbourne. I'd like him to stay with UCD and have a crack at beating his own highest scoring record. in a season


Yeah have heard good things. He is a player with good potential- Derry let him go a few seasons back but he is getting on the best at UCD so been good for him. Dery keeping a close eye on him recently. Wouldn't be suprised to see him come back at some stage.


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Posted By: The Huntacha
Date Posted: 08 May 2018 at 9:35am
Have heard Dundalk are looking at him too.

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Posted By: Twoinarow
Date Posted: 08 May 2018 at 10:40am
Originally posted by The Huntacha The Huntacha wrote:

Have heard Dundalk are looking at him too.

Kenny said was no truth in rumours he had agreed to sign for us, but never ruled it out.

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Posted By: UCDFAN
Date Posted: 11 May 2018 at 11:20am
Third League match in a row on the road for The Students.

SSE Airtricity League, Fri 11th May, Galway Utd. v UCD AFC, Eamonn Deacy Park, ko 19:45

First trip back to Eamonn Deacy Park since losing the Play-Offs to Galway FC in 2014.

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Posted By: Claret Murph
Date Posted: 11 May 2018 at 11:22am
Looking forward to see your lot tonight I must say Thumbs Up

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Posted By: UCDFAN
Date Posted: 11 May 2018 at 11:29am
Originally posted by Claret Murph Claret Murph wrote:


Looking forward to see your lot tonight I must say Thumbs Up


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Posted By: Claret Murph
Date Posted: 11 May 2018 at 11:08pm
Originally posted by UCDFAN UCDFAN wrote:

Originally posted by Claret Murph Claret Murph wrote:


Looking forward to see your lot tonight I must say Thumbs Up


That's nice of you, thanks for the invite and welcome.

Some game tonight i must say as United were the best i have seen them this season . 
 UCD were were 2nd best but are still a very good side . 


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Posted By: UCDFAN
Date Posted: 12 May 2018 at 1:03am
Originally posted by Claret Murph Claret Murph wrote:

Originally posted by UCDFAN UCDFAN wrote:

Originally posted by Claret Murph Claret Murph wrote:


Looking forward to see your lot tonight I must say Thumbs Up


That's nice of you, thanks for the invite and welcome.

Some game tonight i must say as United were the best i have seen them this season . 
 UCD were were 2nd best but are still a very good side . 

Certainly GUFC were first to almost every ball. One shot each from Gary O'Neill and Paul Doyle in first half and then a five minute spell in the second half with three shots was all UCD could muster.

Robbie Williams was happy to marshall the Galway defence from the back after McCormack's early goal.   UCD try to score therir way out of trouble but we are been found out by teams taking the lead and controlling the game.  In this second series we have drawn with Shels and lost to Galway, leaving still beating low placed sides aswell as overcoming Drogheda Utd, Finn Harps and Longford Town to keep the dominance.

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Posted By: UCDFAN
Date Posted: 01 Jun 2018 at 1:48pm
A moderate May of P4 W1 D1 L2, Losing to Galway Utd and Cabinteely brings us back to the chasing pack. The highlight was an 89th minute equaliser by captain Gary O'Neill against Shelbourne at Tolka. Keeping up a healthy recent League record against The Reds in the last four First Division seasons P15 W9 D2 L3.

SSE Airtricity League, Fri. 01st June UCD AFC v Cobh Ramblers, UCD Bowl, ko 19:45
UCD breaking from midfield is always great to watch, Kelly, McClelland, O'Connor, and Molloy bearing down on the visitors goal. With O'Neill and Sloggett mopping up in midfield. Cobh have had a quiet start but they remain a threat to everyone. Cobh reached the Play-offs (third) in 2016 with a half-season performance.

SSE Airtricity League, Fri 08th JUne, UCD AFC v Drogheda Utd, UCD Bowl, ko 19:45
Another top-of-the-table clash, the biggest game of the season so far. United will have played their back match the previous Monday (Shels Away). Both sides looking to win, both sides well able to take the Division by the scruff of the neck.
The match will showcase the quality in the Division with the pleasant atmosphere of leafy UCD Bowl in the June sunshine as a backdrop. #COYBIB

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Posted By: UCDFAN
Date Posted: 08 Jun 2018 at 1:58pm
SSE Airtricity League, Fri 08th June, UCD AFC v Drogheda Utd., UCD Bowl, ko 19:45

Glorious day to continue to enjoy the Summer of Football at UCD Bowl, 1st versus 2nd between two on-form sides that are looking to get the only automatic spot.
Colour and noise guaranteed form both sets of Fans and some of the best yound talent in Irish Football is on display.  All Football fans are welcome to soak up the occasion.  #COYBIB #UCD


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Posted By: UCDFAN
Date Posted: 07 Jul 2018 at 5:39pm
International Friendly, Wed 11th July, UCD AFC v Oxford Utd (League One) UCD Bowl, ko 17:00/5pm (please note early evening ko time).

Oxford Fans travel in huge numbers following their side on pre-season tours.  To accommodate Fams to support club and country the kick-out is 5pm so some Fans can watch the World Cup Semi-Final.

It'll be a class game, Karl Robinson has brought Swindon Town (2-2 2013) and Charlton Athletic (4-1 win for UCD, 2017) to Belfield in the recent past.  
Soak up some quality football with noise and colour guaranteedduring this Summer of Football at The UCD Bowl.
Tickets: Adults €10.00, Concession (OAPs, Students with ID, Under-14) €5.00


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Posted By: UCDFAN
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2018 at 9:19am
The month of June gained UCD 3 wins v Cobh (H), Drogs (H) and Finn Harps (H)that stretched the lead to seven points but after Longford Town's fine 1-5 away win at UCD Bowl our first league loss since July 28th 2017 v Cabo it brought the First Division leaders back to 4 points.

On Monday 02nd July 2018 UCD lost Georgie Kelly, UCD's record goalscorer for a league season(17 in '17), the current Division's leading scorer (14)to Premier Div leaders and all-round nice guys Dundalk FC.
Yousef 'Yoyo' Mahdy has taken up where Gorgeous Georgie left off, scoring a great break out goal v Shels (1-1) and playing through the team for a 0-3 away win v Wexford before 1 assist and 1 goal v Galway Utd. The forward tempo remains unabated with Winger [B}Neil Farrugia [/B} coming back into the first team after a long-term collar-bone injury. He should be set.

[Spoiler] UCD 2:0 Galway Utd was a great game, Conor Kearns saved a penalty, hooked the ball out from behind him before the side settled in with some fine play from the whole team end with Farrugia down the left another low cross, clip on from Mahdy to Daire O'Connor to fire home. Then playing out from the back Farrugia is set free on the right wings and beautiful inter-play between him and Mahdy. Farrugia draws Galway keeper and slips in Mahdy to tap into empty net.

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Posted By: Steve Shrewd
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2018 at 3:33pm
How highly do your rate Georgie Kelly UCDFAN? Do you expect him to do well at Dundalk?


Posted By: J89
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2018 at 4:45pm
For his pay package and the chance to win things its probably the best move for him but can't see him breaking into the Dundalk first team.


Posted By: Steve Shrewd
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2018 at 4:57pm
Originally posted by J89 J89 wrote:

For his pay package and the chance to win things its probably the best move for him but can't see him breaking into the Dundalk first team.

Be likely very hard for him to get a look in given the form Hoban is in anyway. He'll have to make the most of his opportunities when he gets them


Posted By: UCDFAN
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2018 at 5:49pm
Originally posted by Steve Shrewd Steve Shrewd wrote:

How highly do your rate Georgie Kelly UCDFAN? Do you expect him to do well at Dundalk?


Originally posted by Steve Shrewd Steve Shrewd wrote:

Originally posted by J89 J89 wrote:

For his pay package and the chance to win things its probably the best move for him but can't see him breaking into the Dundalk first team.


Be likely very hard for him to get a look in given the form Hoban is in anyway. He'll have to make the most of his opportunities when he gets them


@Steve Strewd, yes I do think he will do well. He's already picked a UEFA EL appearance. That's one. With 14 League goals he's in second place behind Pat Hoban. That's two.

In First Division he's dispossessed defenders in the penalty box and turned to score. He always looks for space for himself. AS you say he will have to take his opportunities, some of those will be his own creation rather than just receiving an opportunity.

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Posted By: UCDFAN
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2018 at 12:05pm
SSE Airtricity League, tonight Fri 03rd Aug, UCD AFC v Cabinteely FC, UCD Bowl, ko 19:45

The Friendly Derby rolls around again, Cabo got the better of us away at Stradbrook in a 2-0 loss. This young Student side have gelled together this year and are 3 wins away from the First Division title (UCD have been in the hunt for the trophy many, many times before. We last won it in 2009). They are showing themselves to be the best young side in the country.

Special Ticket Deal: To acknowledge Chelsea FC training at The UCD Bowl during the week #COYBIB all Football Fans that was at the derby Chelsea FC v Arsenal at the nearby Aviva Stadium can enter The UCD Bowl tonight for €5.00 on presentation of the Ticket stub from Wednesday's game.

Normal Tickets prices Adult: €12:00, Student/Senior: €8:00; UCD Student: €5:00.
All Football Fans welcome as The Students close in on the First Division title. #UCD #ElClassicoAmistoso



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Posted By: ybigeejit
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2018 at 10:59pm
Did many of the 46,000 from the other night turn up?
 
 
Looks like that's the league sewn up. Well done Clap


Posted By: UCDFAN
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2018 at 12:04pm
Originally posted by ybigeejit ybigeejit wrote:

Did many of the 46,000 from the other night turn up?
 
 
Looks like that's the league sewn up. Well done Clap

There wasn't many who availed of the offer to show their Aviba stadium ticket for a discount. Perhaps some others still chose to pay the full price.

Thanks for the good wishes, we took another step towards the title but still two more wins to go.  Four League wins in a row, the fixtures have helped slowly ramping up to our closer rivals.  Conor Davis made his debut as substitute and wants to play.


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Posted By: UCDFAN
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2018 at 12:07pm
Originally posted by UCDFAN UCDFAN wrote:

Originally posted by ybigeejit ybigeejit wrote:

Did many of the 46,000 from the other night turn up?
 
 
Looks like that's the league sewn up. Well done Clap

There wasn't many who availed of the offer to show their Aviva stadium  ticket for a discount [A local Stadium for a local club]. Perhaps some others still chose to pay the full price.

Thanks for the good wishes, we took another step towards the title but still two more wins to go.  Four League wins in a row, the fixtures have helped slowly ramping up to our closer rivals.  Conor Davis made his debut as substitute and wants to play.


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Posted By: ybigeejit
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2018 at 12:34pm
Originally posted by UCDFAN UCDFAN wrote:

Originally posted by ybigeejit ybigeejit wrote:

Did many of the 46,000 from the other night turn up?
 
 
Looks like that's the league sewn up. Well done Clap

There wasn't many who availed of the offer to show their Aviba stadium ticket for a discount. Perhaps some others still chose to pay the full price.

Thanks for the good wishes, we took another step towards the title but still two more wins to go.  Four League wins in a row, the fixtures have helped slowly ramping up to our closer rivals.  Conor Davis made his debut as substitute and wants to play.

Thought losing Georgie might have slowed ye down. Best team in it in what has been a really competitive season below ye. I know the three coming down last year would have preferred a 12 team PD but it has really helped the first division. Plus the addition of the play offs obviously. 

On the offer itself, I didn't expect many to turn up and by that I don't mean any disrespect to UCD or Cabo. Anyone I know who went to the Aviva the other night wouldn't cross the road to watch the League. UCD's offer got me thinking though. Wouldn't it be great if a condition of the FAI sanctioning these matches included a €5 domestic football tax in the ticket price that would go directly to the new company they set up to run the league? Split it between the 20 clubs, or add it to the prize money fund.

46,000 the other night. Thats €230k. Another game today and Liverpool are a bigger draw. €250k. Nearly €500k for the league for little or no work.

Now I doubt this would ever happen for a variety of reasons but it would be a bigger revenue earner than one club trying to make a few quid by running a promotion connected to the match.      


Posted By: UCDFAN
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2018 at 4:37pm
Some very good points. Regarding UCD slowing down. The fixture list has suited us.  We have been tested but have had enough against the opposition. Regular bench striker Yousef 'Yoyo' Mahdy' has taken over where Gorgeous Georgie left off.  A fresh winger Neil Farrugia back from injury is like tightly wound spring just released.

yes your other idea about surcharge/tax connects directly with funding from football supporters. It sounds lucrative but it does take from the resources of football followers.  Corporate/White collar or funding from Govt/Public should bring in more resources than taxing each individual.

Some of the football followers at Aviva Stadium this week play the game, possibly they consider themselves players and may not identify with stakeholder fan until they view a greater event like a RoI International or those club matches at Aviva.

I'm no longer a League of Ireland above all other domestic leagues fan. Next week UCD (LOI) play Pike Rovers (LDL) and not non-League Pike Rovers as they have already been described.

This year UCD Leinster Senior League team reached quarters of Intermediate Cup (went out to winners Maynooth Univrsity Town FC) but doesnt get an entry in FAI Senior Cup draw. That's not FAI exclusion, that's precious domestic club concerns with their prestige if a club with lots of playing resources maximises their potential.  It's better to exclude them than have an unfavourable comparison when another club appears
to have two representatives ( two separate squads).
Even in 2013/14 when UCD (LSL) reached the FAI Intermediate Cup Final they were denied a place in the FAI Senior Cup draw.

 Why is the active and proven quality UCD (LSL) denied a spot but the passive and priveliged  UCD League of Ireland team gets a spot every year no matter their outcomes in the FAI Cup?


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Posted By: UCDFAN
Date Posted: 23 Aug 2018 at 10:46am
FAI Senior Cup, 2nd Round, Fri 24th August
CIE Ranch v UCD AFC, Greenogue (Peamount Utd) ko 19:45

Greenogue Business Park, Newcastle, Co. Dublin
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Tickets- Adults: €10 ; U16/Seniors: FREE

Competitive match in store, CIE Ranch are a little bit further into their preparations for 2018/19 season after Sunday 1B Champions last year. Wins over Letterkenny Rovers and Dublin Bus in previous rounds.
UCD are still breaking from midfield, still scoring goals. The nearest FAI Senior Cup game to Dublin this weekend, a good chance to see a side on the rise hoping to add to their collection of trophies this year, UCD are also in fine form and are happy to show it on a fast-paced pitch.

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Posted By: UCDFAN
Date Posted: 12 Sep 2018 at 11:00am
August was another big month signed Conor Davis 2 League wins, 1 draw and 2 cup wins kept a strong lead in the table and filled out the season. Davis with a goal on his full cup debut and one on his full league debut v Cobh Ramblers. Then a hat-trick away to Drogheda Utd and UCD are within a point of the title.

CIE Ranch 2:6 UCD (FAI TV youtube channel) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSQbhC3JWDQ" rel="nofollow - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSQbhC3JWDQ
Two goals down but an 89' equaliser from winger Jay McClelland. Before running out comfortably in extra-time. Ranch 'keeper Sean Brazil had an incredible performance.
I believe first win for UCD after a tie went to extra-time, seven previous attempts incld. the first game of a tie going to extra-time before a losing replay. Third time UCD went two behind in a tie and won the tie. They all to go to a tie-breaker, the other two were replays.

September is already choc-a-block, that brilliant dominant display over Waterford reducing them to one shot on target, a penalty kick in the 2nd half. Deserved and expected from a team that's grown together for 3 and a bit years (mostly 3).
Again Davis opens the scoring so the whole side gets a tangible reward for their efforts. (Tangerines are part of the win bonuses at Belfield).
UCD 2:1 Waterford (FAI TV youtube channel) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_Ho3IJPIgY" rel="nofollow - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_Ho3IJPIgY

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Posted By: UCDFAN
Date Posted: 12 Sep 2018 at 11:12am
SSE Airtricity League, Fri 14th Sept UCD AFC v Finn Harps, UCD Bowl, ko 19:45
1st v 2nd in the penultimate game of the regular season. The two best sides will provide another great match and showcase everything that is good in the First Division, competitive fixture with no shortage of skill as each team looks to unlock the other. A Finn Harps away win and the title moves on one more week.
There'll be a huge enjoyable crowd. Family Fun Day activities with penos, targets and goalkeeper response tests. More League of Ireland glitterati at the Bowl, selfies, sigs and snaps at requestors own risk.

Adults: €12
Seniors/Students: €8
UCD Students/U14s/Mount Merrion YMCA (in club tracksuits) FREE
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Posted By: thebronze14
Date Posted: 12 Sep 2018 at 10:49pm
can't wait for it UCDfan! Should be a good atmosphere as we seem to be bringing a big crowd. I was confident till ye beat Waterford but not sure now. Anywhere in the ground to hang up flags?


Posted By: Healy52003
Date Posted: 12 Sep 2018 at 10:56pm
UCDfan Bar last Friday's result 😪😪😫 I really enjoyed visiting tthe bowl and the campus. Really impressive and best of luck for the rest of the season and hopefully we will be in league action together next year 


Posted By: UCDFAN
Date Posted: 13 Sep 2018 at 3:56pm
Originally posted by Healy52003 Healy52003 wrote:

UCDfan Bar last Friday's result 😪😪😫 I really enjoyed visiting tthe bowl and the campus. Really impressive and best of luck for the rest of the season and hopefully we will be in league action together next year 

I'm glad you had a nice time.  Fair Play on the amount if Fans that travelled.  I hope to visit Waterford RSC in the near future.


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Posted By: UCDFAN
Date Posted: 13 Sep 2018 at 4:01pm
Originally posted by thebronze14 thebronze14 wrote:

can't wait for it UCDfan! Should be a good atmosphere as we seem to be bringing a big crowd. I was confident till ye beat Waterford but not sure now. Anywhere in the ground to hang up flags?

Hi the bronze, in front of Main Stand and behind goal ensuring the flags dont obscure adverts is the normal advice.

Your own Supporter Liaison Officer for Finn Harps has put together a beautiful travel advice for UCD Bowl.
http://www.finnharps.com/fhfc/?p=6336" rel="nofollow - http://www.finnharps.com/fhfc/?p=6336

If you have any other queries please let me know.


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Posted By: UCDFAN
Date Posted: 15 Sep 2018 at 1:53pm
Happy enough with that. Delighted for the players. They've hit every target expected of them and more to come this season.

Fair Play on the Finn Harps Fans who travelled they were in great voice and the point secures a play-off semi-final.

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Posted By: Claret Murph
Date Posted: 15 Sep 2018 at 2:51pm
Well done UCD 

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Posted By: thebronze14
Date Posted: 15 Sep 2018 at 6:28pm
Originally posted by UCDFAN UCDFAN wrote:

Happy enough with that. Delighted for the players. They've hit every target expected of them and more to come this season.

Fair Play on the Finn Harps Fans who travelled they were in great voice and the point secures a play-off semi-final.
Well find ucd. Best team over the course of the season. Entertaining enough game last night, devoid of many chances though. Good craic in the away end. Good to see a healthy UCD support there and a good traveling support. If we take current form into the playoffs we'll take some beating . Having to wait so long now will be detrimental to us I fear though


Posted By: oldbilly
Date Posted: 15 Sep 2018 at 8:18pm
good luck to you bronze, limerick need to go down they’re a shambles another sugar daddy club. Build some proper local support and come back.


Posted By: thebronze14
Date Posted: 16 Sep 2018 at 1:47am
Originally posted by oldbilly oldbilly wrote:

good luck to you bronze, limerick need to go down they’re a shambles another sugar daddy club. Build some proper local support and come back.
Cheers Billy...it's when confidence is up Harps let us down! Would love to be supping pints in bohs bar before a potential fixture next season!


Posted By: J89
Date Posted: 16 Sep 2018 at 7:40am
Originally posted by thebronze14 thebronze14 wrote:

Originally posted by oldbilly oldbilly wrote:

good luck to you bronze, limerick need to go down they’re a shambles another sugar daddy club. Build some proper local support and come back.
Cheers Billy...it's when confidence is up Harps let us down! Would love to be supping pints in bohs bar before a potential fixture next season!

Should be no fear in the play off unless it's against one of the other first divison teams ye lose against. Mood around Limerick is at an all time, even then ye beat us in 2015 when we were one of the form teams for the last series of games. As Billy said we need to go down and hope the current regime clear out and get people in the help rebuild the club from the current owner. He still deserves some praise for saving the club and bringing in an under age set up before it became mandatory but in all his talk about becoming sustainable and living within your means he went out and done the complete opposite instead.


Posted By: nvidic
Date Posted: 28 Sep 2018 at 9:21pm
Can see how they got promoted, played well tonight 


Posted By: BigStrongMan
Date Posted: 28 Sep 2018 at 9:24pm
Originally posted by nvidic nvidic wrote:

Can see how they got promoted, played well tonight 
Lovely footballing side

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Posted By: Claret Murph
Date Posted: 28 Sep 2018 at 9:32pm
Good turn for UCD fan wise 

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Posted By: UCDFAN
Date Posted: 22 Feb 2019 at 4:15pm
SSE Airtricity League, tonight Fri 22nd Feb UCD AFC w Bohemian FC, The UCD Bowl, ko 19:45
UCDSoccer.com -》Club -》Directions to the UCD Bowl.
http://www.ucdsoccer.com/club/directions-to-belfield-bowl" rel="nofollow - http://www.ucdsoccer.com/club/directions-to-belfield-bowl

Students hosting first Prem game since 2014.  Great craic as usual at the UCD Bowl.  Plenty of football watching the future of Irish Football.


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Posted By: UCDFAN
Date Posted: 05 Apr 2019 at 3:17pm
There are THREE home SSE Airtricity League in a row. These upcoming matches are UCD Fans chance to enjoy the best of The Students as they compete again proven established teams.  With UCD support behind them the players can rise to the occasion and have an April to remember with great performances bringing the results.

SSE Airtricity League, Fri 05th Apr., UCD AFC w Waterford FC, The UCD Bowl, ko 19:45
The Blues return to Belfield for the first time in the League since their First Division championship season and last vist was a 2-1 FAI Senior Cup 1/4 Final win with David and Molloy The Students goalscorers.

SSE Airtricity League, Fri 12th Apr. UCD AFC w Derry City, The UCD Bowl, ko 19:45
"Break for The Border" Brexit Default Deadline-Day.  The first game of the second round of games against our nine Premier Division opponents. UCD we want to improve on the slow start of the 3-0 defeat in the first game.

SSE Airtricity League, Monday 15th April, UCD AFC w Cork City, The UCD Bowl, ko 19:45
This rearranged game will complete games against every PD opponent.  Daire O'Connor returns to Belfield with Cork and it brings to a close three mouth-watering ties.  All the UCD players deserve are continued support, let's show them that their efforts are appreciated. #COYBIB


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Posted By: UCDFAN
Date Posted: 05 Apr 2019 at 4:12pm
Premier Division, Fri 05th April, UCD AFC w Waterford, The UCD Bowl, ko 19:45

Another enjoyable game on Campus.  UCD AFC Media Officer Conor McCarthy with the low-down on tonight's game from Belfield.
http://ucdsupporters.ie/blog/2019/04/05/ucd-afc-media-officer-ucd-afc-v-waterford-fc-fri-05th-april-2019/" rel="nofollow - http://ucdsupporters.ie/blog/2019/04/05/ucd-afc-media-officer-ucd-afc-v-waterford-fc-fri-05th-april-2019/

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Posted By: The Huntacha
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2019 at 10:30am
Some decent goals in that win against Waterford. Gary O'Neill is a very classy player.

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Posted By: UCDFAN
Date Posted: 11 Apr 2019 at 6:09pm
@The Huntacha, Gaz has got his set-piece mojo back. 1 peno and two assists (one assist off the crossbar).



A nice win, sets The Students up for the twins tomorrow and Monday.

Premier Division, Fri 12th April,  UCD AFC v Derry City, The UCD Bowl ko 19:45

Premier Division, Monday 15th April, UCD AFC v Cork City, The UCD Bowl, ko 19:45

Two similar clubs that believe their own blurb.  In close season they each signed an UCD midfielder: Derry defensive; Cork dribbler, unpredictable outcome.


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Posted By: UCDFAN
Date Posted: 15 Apr 2019 at 5:28pm
Tonight 15th Apr UCD AFC v Cork City, The UCD Bowl ko 19:45

UCD will have to raise their game after going down to a controlled performance from Derry City.  Cork can succeed with the same tactics of soaking up UCD possesion, breaking forward, scoring after corner kicks then kicking and pushing The Students over when they're too good.

Beauty and The Beast game, contrast in styles.  The weather will be a great leveller just like the rollers that went out on the pitch during the week.  #COYBIB


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Posted By: Ah-FFS
Date Posted: 15 Apr 2019 at 9:47pm
Some finish that UCD Clap

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Posted By: UCDFAN
Date Posted: 15 Apr 2019 at 11:09pm
Originally posted by Ah-FFS Ah-FFS wrote:

Some finish that UCD Clap

Yeah, Cork City suprised by been taken out from behind twice in four days by the boys in blue.


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Posted By: Lostandfound
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2019 at 10:45am
Originally posted by UCDFAN UCDFAN wrote:

Originally posted by Ah-FFS Ah-FFS wrote:

Some finish that UCD Clap

Yeah, Cork City suprised by been taken out from behind twice in four days by the boys in blue.

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Posted By: AnCearrbhach
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2019 at 11:55am
Originally posted by Ah-FFS Ah-FFS wrote:

Some finish that UCD Clap

Horrible goalkeeping error and a stupid peno to give away. Red card may look to have changed the game but City were sitting deeper and deeper for no reason as UCD were providing no threat to that point. I rate UCD well enough but I actually thought they were poor and City effectively beat themselves last night in a shocking mental collapse. One of the worst officiating performances I've ever seen didn't help but can't distract from City throwing three points away. 


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Posted By: Ah-FFS
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2019 at 1:07pm
Originally posted by AnCearrbhach AnCearrbhach wrote:

Originally posted by Ah-FFS Ah-FFS wrote:

Some finish that UCD Clap

Horrible goalkeeping error and a stupid peno to give away. Red card may look to have changed the game but City were sitting deeper and deeper for no reason as UCD were providing no threat to that point. I rate UCD well enough but I actually thought they were poor and City effectively beat themselves last night in a shocking mental collapse. One of the worst officiating performances I've ever seen didn't help but can't distract from City throwing three points away. 

Good scalp tho . Surprised with the form of Cork myself . 


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Posted By: UCDFAN
Date Posted: 21 Apr 2019 at 9:51pm
Huge performance bringing the ball to Bohs in the first half.  Bohs got some joy later in the half and got in behind our left-back who pushed him over.
Bohs came out stronger at the break with another couple of goals from power passing.  The fouls on Neil Farrugia unifies the Premier Division.

SSE Airtricity League, Bank Holiday Monday 22nd April UCD AFC v Dundalk (Champions), The UCD Bowl ko 15:00 (3pm)
Hopefully Robbie Benson will make the trip.  Cup games over the past three years have been very competitive going to sudden death penos at times.  The first game in Fenruary UCD took the lead, but a soft peno decicision and shot from Michael Duffy after HT was enough for The Lilywhites.


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Posted By: Ah-FFS
Date Posted: 22 Apr 2019 at 7:54am
Its writ in the stars . 2-1 Thumbs Up . 

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