Under 15

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The Glenavon Academy Under 15s (1998s) are coached by Tom Mathers, Garvin Megaw, Mark Pollock and Johnny Pollock.

Glenavon were busy during the summer and made numerous new signings prior to the commencement of the new season. On behalf of everyone at Glenavon Academy can I welcome the following players to the current Under 15 squad: Tom Wilkins, Scott Wiltshire, Kurt Jenkinson, Zach Braiden, Ruari Fitzpatrick, Robert Norton, Jackson Cartmill, Kane Blevins, Jack McLaughlin and Brendan Litter.

All the coaching staff would also like to thank those players who dedicated another season to Glenavon despite intense interest from other clubs.

Tom Mathers and Garvin Megaw would also like to acknowledge valued additions to the Under 15 squad namely Mark Pollock aka ‘Bubbles’ and his brother Johnny. Both men spent last season with the then under 16s and are welcomed recruits to the coaching staff.

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All the statistics above include National League and Cup games plus any Friendlies the team have played during the 2012/2013 season.

 

FIXTURES 2012/2013

NIBFA National League

  • View all NIBFA National League Fixtures and Results for Glenavon Academy Under 15s (1998s)
  • Wednesday 5th September 2012 v St Oliver Plunkett (H) (League)
    Drew 3-3 – View Match Report
  • Saturday 15th September 2012 v Oxford United Stars (H) (League)
    Won 1-0 – View Match Report
  • Saturday 22nd September 2012 v Cliftonville (A) (League)
    Lost 2-0 – View Match Report
  • Friday 28th September 2012 v Crusaders (H) (League)
    Lost 3-0 – View Match Report
  • Saturday 6th October 2012 v Linfield (H) (League)
    Lost 1-0 
  • Saturday 13th October 2012 v Maiden City (A) (League)
    Lost 3-0 
  • Friday 19th October 2012 v Linfield (A) (League)
    Lost 4-2
  • Saturday 27th October 2012 v Foyle Harps (H) (League)
    Lost 2-1
  • Saturday 3rd November 2012 v Ballinamallard (A) (League)
    Drew 2-2
  • Saturday 10th November 2012 v St Oliver Plunkett (A) (League)
    Lost 5-1
  • Friday 16th November 2012 v Institute (H) (League)
    Lost 3-1 
  • Friday 23rd November 2012 v Dungoyne (H) (League)
    Lost 4-3
  • Saturday 1st December 2012 v Oxford United Stars (A) (League)
    Lost 4-0
  • Saturday 8th December 2012 v Crusaders (A) (League)
    Drew 2-2
  • Wednesday 19th December 2012 v Dungannon United (A) (League)
    Lost 3-1
  • Saturday 5th January 2013 v Cliftonville (H) (League)
    Lost 3-2
  • Saturday 12th January 2013 v Dungoyne (A) (League)
    Lost 5-1
  • Friday 25th January 2013 v Dungannon United (H) (League)
    Lost 4-0
  • Saturday 16th February 2013 v Ballinamallard (H) (League)
    Lost 4-0
  • Saturday 23rd February 2013 v Institute (A) (League)
    Lost 4-0
  • Saturday 9th March 2013 v Foyle Harps (A) (League)
    Lost 1-0

National League Cup

  • Monday 4th February 2013 v Crusaders (A) (Round 1)
    Lost 3-0

National League Plate

  • Date TBC v Dungoyne/Limavady (A) (Round 1)

NIBFA Cup

  • Saturday 15th December 2012 v Fivemiletown United (A) (NIBFA Cup Round 1)
    Won 5-0

 

LEAGUE TABLE 2012/2013

 

MATCH REPORTS

Match Reports will be posted below for Under 15s games throughout the season. See our latest Match Report below. For older Match Reports just keep scrolling.

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Glenavon Academy Under 15s – 0
Crusaders Under 15s – 3
Lurgan Junior High School 3G, Friday 28th September 2012

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This was a poor performance from the boys littered with defensive errors throughout the game. Although Crusaders enjoyed the best possession in the opening period they had only a couple of shots at goal and never troubled Callan. Crusaders were gifted the opener when Scott Megaw failed to deal with a cross and allowed the Crusaders player to prod home unchallenged. Glenavon created little with poor passing throughout the team gifting possession to Crusaders far too often. The half ended with Crusaders scoring the only goal.
The second half was more of the same with Glenavon showing little urgency or desire to press the ball and allowing Crusaders too much possession. The second goal was again an error when Robbie Norton lost the ball having over run it allowing Crusaders to mount a counter attack and over run a flat footed midfield and defence. The third goal was scored in the final minutes when Glenavon have resigned themselves to defeat. A poor performance from the boys which was disappointing as I know they are capable of much better.
MAN OF THE MATCH NONE SELECTED

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Cliftonville Under 15s – 2
Glenavon Academy Under 15s – 0
Mallusk Playing Fields, Saturday 22nd September 2012

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Glenavon went into the game in confident mood however where not complacent knowing the reigning league champions would prove tough opponents. The opening exchanges were even with both teams enjoying good periods of possession. The game was compact with a small pitch in poor condition certainly not contributing to good passing football. Both keepers were under worked with neither team creating many openings. The best chance of the half fell to Glenavon when a great through ball from Conor McKeown found Daryl Johnston clear on goal only a few yards out. However DJ attempted a chip into the corner which went agonisingly wide. The half ended scoreless.

The second half opened with Cliftonville enjoying good early pressure however they rarely troubled Callan in goal. The match became a scrappy affair with both midfields battling for supremacy. Conor was replaced soon after the break when an ankle injury forced him to retire early. As the game progressed Cliftonville began to boss the midfield and took the lead midway through the half. A Cliftonville shot struck the upright and as the ball came back into play Tom Wilkins, in his attempt to clear the danger, sliced the ball into his own net. Soon after Kurt Jenkinson, who had an otherwise excellent game, came to challenge for a high ball and misjudged completely allowing a Cliftonville striker to run in behind a slot home.
Glenavon responded brilliantly and within minutes a great delivery from Brendan Litter found Lee Hutchinson unmarked at the back post. Inexplicably Lee attempted to convert the high ball with his foot when a simple header would surely have seen the deficit reduced. Glenavon kept pressing and another great delivery  from the left was met by Jackson Cartmill a yard out however his header flew over the crossbar.
MAN OF THE MATCH  KURT JENKINSON

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Glenavon Academy Under 15s – 1
Oxford United Stars Under 15s – 0
Lurgan Junior High School 3G, Saturday 15th September 2012

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Glenavon welcomed Oxford in the second fixture of the new campaign in what promised to be a testing fixture. Oxford enjoyed a fantastic previous season and must be considered real challengers for the title.

Glenavon started well and were dominating the proceedings in the opening exchanges with the midfield excellent and the wide players causing problems in the visitors defence. The boys were playing good football and some slick passing and movement opened the Oxford defence on several occasions. Despite some good chances Glenavon were unable to press home the advantage and the half ended scoreless.
The second half was more of the same with Zach Braiden and Conor McKeown proving a real handful for Oxford. Ruari and Jack were causing problems on the flanks and the direct running of Daryl Johnston kept the Oxford defence on their toes. Glenavon got the break through they deserved when a good cross from the right was nodded home by Zach at the back post. Zach has a great engine and the fact he had made that run to the back post having covered every blade is a testimony to his work rate and desire to win. It must be said however that this was a real team performance with all 16 players contributing to this success.
Following the goal Glenavon sat back and invited Oxford on to them and the final 10 minutes was a tense affair. However the Glenavon defence is proving a lot more resilient than last season and defended stoutly. Marty Keenan and Kurt Jenkinson were excellent in the heart of the defence and were ably supported by Scott Megaw, Robbie Norton and Tom Wilkins. Glenavon had a couple of opportunities to make the game safe in the final minutes when a couple of breakaways just failed in the final third.
MAN OF THE MATCH EVERYONE OF THE BOYS DESERVE PRAISE FOR THEIR PERFORMANCES

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Glenavon Academy Under 15s – 3
St Oliver Plunkett YC Under 15s – 2
Gordon Playing Fields, Wednesday 5th September 2012

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Glenavon entertained SOPYC in the opening fixture of the new season and it promised to be a difficult start to the campaign. Despite this Glenavon went into the game confident and buoyed by quality signings and a good pre-season.

Glenavon started brightly and enjoyed the majority of possession in the opening exchanges. Ruari Fitzpatrick was causing problems in the SOPYC defence with his forays down the left side and quality deliveries into the box. Although dominating possession Glenavon couldn’t capitalise and it was midway through the first half before the boys were rewarded with their first goal. Again it was Ruari who delivered a quality cross into the SOPYC box which Lee Hutchinson calmly stroked home from 10 yards out. Fully deserved goal after a good start to the game.

However SOPYC came into the game strongly in the latter stages of the half and both midfields worked tirelessly to gain the momentum. SOPYC equalised in the final minutes of the half when Kurt was judged to have clipped the heels of a SOPYC player just inside the box. This was an extremely harsh decision.

The half ended with scores level.

The second half was an even affair with both teams enjoying shared possession. Zach Braiden and Conor McKeown battled tirelessly in midfield and it was exceptional to see as it was the first time ever both boys have played together. Add Scott Wiltshire into this midfield and it promises to be an exciting season ahead. SOPYC took the lead when a speculative shot from 30+ yards which beat Callan in the Glenavon goal. This was a wonderful strike from the SOPYC player and he probably won’t score another like it this season. The Glenavon boys seemed stunned by these events and within minutes SOPYC found themselves 3 1 up after a scramble in the Glenavon box which the boys failed to clear.

However Glenavon showed great character and raised their game. Jackson Cartmill and Jack McLaughlin both came on with 15 minutes remaining and this proved to be the turning point. Jackson pulled one back with a back post header following a super cross from Jack. Glenavon pressed relentlessly and were rewarded when another great delivery into the box was dispatched into the roof of the net with an acrobatic over head kick by Jackson sealing a share of the spoils. It could have been even better for the boys when Daryl Johnston seemed to be going clear on goal only to be stopped in his tracks by the elbow of a SOPYC player. A red card was the result but Glenavon were denied a great opportunity to take all three points.

Overall a good match with SOPYC who are a very good side and a point each was just reward.

MAN OF THE MATCH  ‘SUPER SUB’ JACKSON CARTMILL

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