Touchline Talk from Rathfriland FC

The committee sincerely thank owner Tom McAvoy for his generosity and support from the Newry Street business and look forward to a partnership in sport and business.

Exciting times are ahead on the pitch with this sponsorship adding to what hopefully will be a positive time for both club and business. Rathfriland FC and The Milestone Service Station – THE PERFECT MATCH!

CLUB SHOP - Anyone wishing to purchase their Rathfriland FC regalia please contact David Davenport on 07840860308

YOUTH REGISTRATION AND FOOTBALL - Wednesday nights from 7pm to 8pm at Rathfriland FC for the rest of September will see registration followed by football.

All age groups are welcome from 5 years to 15 years and for new registrations players will need two passport size photographs and a copy of the birth certificate. Membership for the season is 20 with a 2 charge per training night.

Tomorrow night, Wednesday September 22, there will be a barbeque and sponsored walk in aid of supporting funds for youth club track suits. Sponsor forms can also be collected on registration nights.

It is an exciting time at Rathfriland FC – if you want your child to be part of it please contact David Davenport on 07840860308 or Mark Bickerstaff on 07525214733.

IN COMMITTEE! - The next committee meeting will take place tonight Tuesday September 21 at 7.30pm at the clubrooms.

CALLING UNDER 15'S - Rathfriland FC Youth U15's are calling for any young persons in this age bracket who are interested in playing for Rathfriland Youth to come along to the training on a Wednesday evening at 7pm or please contact team manager Rodney Patterson on 07729839524 or Mark Bickerstaff on 07525214733.

MATCHDAY SPONSOR - Anyone wishing to sponsor the club on matchday please contact Commercial Manager Dessie Davenport or any member of the committee.

SPONSOR BOARDS - It is the intention of Rathfriland FC to continue to surround the main Iveagh Park pitch with Sponsorship boards over the coming months. Any person or business wishing to take the opportunity to have their business displayed 24/7 at the 'Wembley of the Mournes' please contact Commercial Manager Mr Dessie Davenport on 07767817703.

There will be an initial fee for the set up of the board and also a sponsorship subscription, which would be renewed annually.

WHAT`S MY LINE? - Brian Todd (President) 028 406 23023; Junior Murray (Chairman) 028 406 71464 / 07850656579; Mark Ingram (Vice-Chairman) 07798733361; Trevor Weir (Secretary) 07980853720; John Annett (Treasurer) 07713511373; Eric Annett (P.R.O.) 07715046132; Dessie Davenport (Commercial Manager) 07767817703; Brian Adair (Rangers Manager) 07789373242; Eric Annett (Swifts Manager) 07715046132; Bobby McDowell (Swifts Assistant Manager) 07796614982; Alex Scott (Colts Manager) 07889220476; David Davenport (Youth Development Officer) 07840860308; Mark Bickerstaff (Youth Coach Co-Ordinator) 07525214733.

TRAINING - Rathfriland FC training takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7pm . Please note all players to be on pitch for 7pm. All new and existing players welcome.

FIXTURE BOARD: RANGERS - Saturday September 25 – away to Kilmore Rec in Border Cup. Kick off 2pm.

SWIFTS - Saturday September 25 – home to Ardmore Rovers in league. Kick off 2.15pm.

COLTS - Saturday September 25 – away to Rossglass in league. Kick off 2pm.

RANGERS AWAY IN BORDER CUP - This Saturday Rathfriland Rangers go on their travels for the first time this season as they head for Crossgar to lock horns with Div 1A side Kilmore Rec.

Kilmore are sitting fourth in the Premier tier of the Amateur league and will prove a tough test especially as they already have defeated Irish League side Donegal Celtic this season but Rangers will be happy with the underdog tag on this occasion and hopefully come out on top. Kick off 2pm.

SWIFTS V ARDMORE IN LEAGUE - Rathfriland Swifts host Ardmore Rovers in a league fixture this Saturday. Ardmore put one over Portadown BBOB and are always a tough test especially as they should have all their players available to them this week but the Swifts will be looking to take the three home points. Kick off 2.15pm.

COLTS AWAY TO ROSSGLASS IN LEAGUE - This Saturday Rathfriland Colts are on their travels again in league competition. The Colts travel to Rossglass Co and will be confident of getting a result after their point away from home last weekend. Kick off 2pm.