All the latest club news and updates from Dalymount Park.
October 12, 2013
BOHEMIANS v DUNDALK (Tonight, 7.45pm)
To celebrate Bohemians’ partnership with the North Dublin Schoolboys/Girls League, there is FREE entry for all NDSL players for tonight’s Airtricity League clash against Dundalk.
PLUS one accompanying adult per child can attend the game for just €5!
All you need to do is wear your schoolboy club colours or present your NDSL card at the Jodi Stand turnstiles.
Spread the word and invite your Facebook friends to attend.
October 11, 2013
BOHEMIANS v DUNDALK (Dalymount Park, Saturday October 12th, 7.45pm)
Bohemians face Dundalk on a weekend that could settle the battle for survival in the Premier Division.
Following Shelbourne’s defeat on Thursday, Bohemians no longer face possible automatic relegation. If their result on Saturday equals or betters Bray’s on Sunday they avoid having to play-off.
For assistant manager Owen Heary, confirmation of his team’s position in the top flight would represent a notable success. “Maybe there should be stay-up medals,” he joked.
“When we went to the bottom of the table and we were playing Rovers, Pat’s and Sligo, people said we wouldn’t get a point from those games. But we got four points from nine. That gave the players the belief they needed.”
Saturday’s match will test their mettle once again. “Dundalk are a tough team and, after what’s happened in the past week, they’ll want to get a good result,” said Heary.
“People say they have over-achieved but I don’t think they have. They have a good manager, and good players and they have lads who have won medals or played over in England or Scotland, and with experience. But our players know that a win on Saturday will ensure we stay up.”
Dundalk have provided stiff opposition this season, winning both league games against Bohemians and keeping a clean sheet home and away.
Already, Heary is looking to what this squad can do next season if it can be kept together. With the addition of “a couple more experienced players and a couple more in certain positions”, Bohemians could next year be “fighting at the better end of the table, for European places”, Heary believes. “We need to let lads know they’re wanted and do our business early,” he added.
The contribution of the re-signed Anto Murphy – along with those of Delany, Pender, Mulcahy and four-season ‘veteran’ Ryan McEvoy – has shown the value of mixing experience with youth.
But Bohemians must prepare for Friday without Murphy. Having recovered from a hamstring injury, he is being treated for an ulcer.
Heary is pleased with how Neil Yadolahi has stepped up to take Murphy’s place. “He was thrown in at the deep end and he has done very well. He was unlucky in Limerick, when he had a good header and the keeper pulled off a great save.”
Shane Murray’s knee injury from last week’s match against Limerick has turned out not to be as serious as first thought but he remains out for Friday. However, Stephen Traynor, who missed the Limerick game with a quad injury, is back.
October 9, 2013
The fans’ poll to decide the 2014 Bohemians home kit has now closed. Any vote received after 12am will not be counted.
Thank you to all of you who cast your vote – the poll proved very popular among supporters.
We hope to be in a position to reveal the winning design on Friday when club’s online store will also start taking pre-sale orders for the new jersey.
Can you handle the suspense?
Everyone at Bohs would like to thank Sid at Harbinger for all his hard work on this project. For more examples of Harbinger’s work, check out www.harbinger.ie.
October 8, 2013
The Soccer Writers’ Association of Ireland is hosting a table quiz on Tuesday October 22nd (kicking off at 8pm sharp) at the Baggot Inn on Dublin’s Baggot Street.
All money raised will go to Drogheda United striker Gary O’Neill, who started his League of Ireland career at Bohemians, to help fund his treatment for testicular cancer.
Clubs, players past and present, officials and supporters are welcome to participate, with plenty of spot prizes up for grabs in a bumper raffle.
So if you want to test your knowledge (footballing & general) and support a great cause, head along to the Baggot Inn on Tuesday October 22nd.
Con Murphy (of MNS fame) will act as quiz-master, with entry €10 a head.
October 8, 2013
We are pleased to able to bring to you ‘Harold Sloan: A Forgotten Ranger’, a paper written by CIARAN PRIESTLEY on Harold Sloan, the first-ever goalscorer at Dalymount Park, a member of the famous 1908 IFA Cup-winning team and one of the club’s first true legends, who died fighting in the First World War at Combles, near the Somme in January 1917.
Ciarán Priestley has previous contributed historical features to the Bohemian website and is a keen historian. His published works include ‘Clonsilla and the 1798 Rebellion‘ and ‘The Bohemian Football Club: The Enduring Legacy of an Idle Youth’ . We would like to thank Ciarán for allowing us to reproduce and share his latest paper with a wider audience.
October 8, 2013
The club is trying out Football Forecast Midweek Specials over the coming weeks.
The first coupon is based on nine World Cup qualifiers played on October 15th, and the second on nine Champions League matches played on October 22nd/23rd.
There’s €500 to win each week (highest number of points wins or shares €500) and coupons cost €2.
If you fancy having a punt on these coupons, and/or you are able to sell one or two, please call or text Jimmy O’Connor on 085 1655 168, or e-mail him care of Stephen Burke at bohemianfc@gmail.com.
Coupons must be returned to the Club by 7pm sharp on October 15th (World Cup coupon) and October 22nd. (Champions League coupon).
All funds raised as usual go to the Bohemian Football Club.
October 7, 2013
The Bohemians Under-14s (born 2000) NDSL Premier side are seeking a new goalkeeper.
If you are interested in donning the No 1 shirt at Bohemians, please email Anthony Carroll at anthonyc@bohemians.ie for more information.
Anthony is also looking for a new assistant manager/coach to help him with all team affairs.
The ideal candidate should have good experience an assitant manager or coach with youth teams, a youth cert or higher FAI qualification. Positive attitude and philosophy essential.
October 7, 2013
Congratulations to the lucky winners in the first three of our monthly draws leading up to the annual Bohemians Christmas Raffle.
The main Christmas Raffle, to be held on December 14th, will see one lucky ticket holder win a Volkswagen Up! – in conjunction with our friends and sponsors at Karmann Volkswagen. There are also top runners-up cash prizes.
In the meantime, there are ongoing monthly draws with TEN prizes of €100 handed out each month as well as further top prizes. A full list of the July, August and September winners is below.
The October draw is on Friday, 18th October, at the Bohemians v Bray Wanderers match.
Buy your ticket now to make sure you don’t miss out!
SEPTEMBER DRAW
10 Winners : €100 each
AUGUST DRAW
10 Winners : €100 each
JULY DRAW
10 Winners: €100 each
Congratulations to all our winners!
Contact: Jimmy O’Connor on 085 1655168
October 6, 2013
In conjunction with our partners at Macron and Harbinger, Bohemians are delighted to announce that fans are being given the opportunity to choose the club’s home kit design for next season.
There is a shortlist of four jerseys to choose from, each shirt design is presented twice with a different shorts and socks option.
You have until Tuesday night (midnight) to cast your vote. So vote early and start canvassing your fellow Gypsies to do the same.
We aim to have the fans’ chosen design on sale in time for the Christmas market.
October 3, 2013
Following on from successful Dalymount clean-up days in July and August, Bohemians are once again calling on fans to lend a hand this Saturday (October 5th) from 10am on.
As well as usual cleaning and power-washing of the Jodi Stand and Des Kelly Carpets Stand, areas marked for special attention this weekend are painting of Tramway End railings, repair of broken seats/pitch boards/signage and installation of rockwool in the Jodi Stand.
There will be refreshments laid on for volunteers. The more volunteers, the less time it will take. So once again it’s time to dust down your paint brushes, sweeping brushes and trowels!
The upkeep of our stadium is crucial in maintaining a professional image and attracting new supporters and maximizing earning potential from friendly games.
We are extremely grateful to the support and hard work undertaken by supporters over the course of the two previous Dalymount clean-up days.
We continue to rely on the help and goodwill of our members and supporters, so if you can spare some time, we hope to see you this Saturday.
If you are unable to attend, but would like to help in the upkeep of Dalymount Park, please email anthony@bohemians.ie. If you would like to help in any other area of the club, please email volunteer@bohemians.ie.
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