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BOHS SHAKE IT UP

Unperturbed that Derry City players had got there first, Bohemians pressed ahead and took a little break from their pre-season preparations to make their own version of the Harlem Shake.

Caution: Contains bare bottoms and socks in odd places.

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Ryan McEvoy believes Bohemians can end the year with a trophy, writes FRANKIE LALLY.

The midfielder’s only silverware at the club came in the shape of an EA Sports Cup in 2009 and he feels it is now time to add another medal to his collection.

McEvoy explained: “We want to win something and it doesn’t matter what it is. We genuinely feel we have a great chance of winning something this year.”

Bohs will be aiming to take a step in the right direction with a victory in the Leinster Senior Cup on on Sunday as they take to the field at Dalymount Park for the first time since October.

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In the first of three early-season meetings with UCD, the Gypsies hope to lay down a marker with McEvoy determined to make an impression in the league and improve on last season’s seventh-place finish.

He said: “We’re going to have a go at the league and we have no fear after last season.

“It’s an overall better squad this year and if we could beat Shamrock Rovers and the like last season I don’t see why we can’t have a good go this year.

“I’d be massively disappointed if we don’t improve on last season. The lads that have come in are hungry and they know what it’s about.

“Everybody is fighting for positions, so you have to be on your toes all the time. It’s good that we’re all pulling in the same direction.”

The 22-year-old has had a bright start to pre-season and while he insists the fans should not get too carried away, he reckons this squad is better than last year’s.

McEvoy added: “We’re back six weeks now and we’re flying. It’s good to be scoring goals considering the slow start we had last season.

“We have a good base and it’s not thrown together like last year and I think we’ll be really disappointed if we’re not doing well right from the start.

“We feel capable of doing a hell of a lot better this year and we felt last year we didn’t do ourselves justice in the end.

“Personally I’m fit and happy enough with how I’m doing. I’m in a lot better shape than last year and I’m buzzing to be back – it’s going to be a big year.”

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Just the ticket

Tickets for Sunday’s Leinster Senior Cup fourth-round clash with UCD (kick-off 1pm) – Bohemians’ first game of the season at Dalymount – are priced at just €10 for adults and €5 for concessions.

Sunday Club prices – €3.50 pints and €3 for longnecks – continue in the bars for the game and after it, where the Six Nations meeting of Scotland and Ireland will be screened.

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TRAYN, SET AND MATCH

Bohemian Stephen Traynor was the 11th-hour hero for DCU as they beat title-holders IT Carlow to get to their first-ever CUFL (Colleges and Universities Football League) final, writes BRIAN TRENCH.

Traynor poked home from a DCU corner in the second period of extra-time in Wednesday’s (February 20th) semi-final.

IT Carlow, for whom Bohs man Andy Mulligan came close early on, went ahead late in the first half.

But Michael Isichei equalised for DCU from the penalty spot on 70 minutes after former Gypsy Dan Mahon was fouled in the box.

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In next month’s CUFL final, Traynor will oppose yet another of his Bohemian team-mates. Roberto Lopes scored a late extra-time goal to secure DIT’s semi-final win over Athlone IT.

DIT were also finalists in 2010 but were beaten on that occasion by UCD.

On Monday (February 25th), a buoyed-up DCU begin their Collingwood Cup campaign in Jordanstown with a match against University of Ulster Magee.

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CALL FOR MEMBERSHIP PARTICIPATION

Outgoing Bohemians President Chris Brien has called for full attendance and participation at tonight’s Annual General Meeting (7.30pm, St Peter’s Hall).

Founded as a members’ club in 1890, Bohemians are one of the oldest fan-run institutions in the world.

Brien hopes that ethos will continue into our 124th season and said: “I urge all members to attend tonight. This is YOUR club and YOUR involvement is vital.

“It is important that the members hear what plans the board have for the future and that these plans are challenged to ensure they are in the best interests of The Bohemian Football Club.

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“Your input into these plans and, hopefully, your assistance in achieving them is what will make this club strong again. I look forward to seeing you tonight.”

Meanwhile, members in attendance tonight can purchase the superb 2013 Bohemian FC calendar for less than HALF its original price.

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D15 SUPPORTERS’ UNION

Calling all Bohs supporters in Dublin 15 and surrounding areas!

We’d like to bring to your attention the establishment of a new supporters’ club. The BFC Dublin 15 Supporters’ Union aims to bring together existing fans on matchdays and also recruit new fans from the area.

A typical matchday would involve members meeting up between 6-7pm in a location close to the Blanchardstown Centre and then availing of club buses from the Centre to Dalymount and back after the match.

Membership is free and for more information, you can visit the group’s Facebook page or email bfcdublin15@gmail.com with your name, address and contact number.

BE A BOHS HAT-TRICK HERO

The 2013 Hat-trick Sponsorship Initiative will be launched at Thursday’s AGM.

This is a unique fans’ fundraising initiative, the aim of which is for Bohs fans to collectively sponsor a Bohs match, matchball and player – the three goals!

While such sponsorship would be outside the means of many of us individually, collectively it can become a reality when we join together.

When you have goals, you also have an ‘assist’ – the HSI assist will be a designated charity, which will receive 10% of the funds raised.

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You can participate in this sponsorship initiative for as little as €10. The first 25 fans who sign up at the AGM (St Peter’s Hall, 7.30) or subsequently will be entered in an early bird draw for a football signed by the 2012 Bohs squad.

In addition, there will be a major raffle for all Bohs fans who contribute to the HSI. One entry to this raffle will be given for each €10 contributed. Prizes will be three match hospitality packages for four/five people, a signed Bohs football and a signed Bohs jersey. Don’t miss out!

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GREYSTONES AWAY ON TUESDAY

Bohemians will play Greystones FC in a friendly at The Woodlands, Greystones, next Tuesday (February 26th) with an 8pm kick-off.

CALLAGHAN: IT’S STARTING TO TAKE SHAPE

Aaron Callaghan says Bohemians’ pre-season training could not be going any better, writes FRANKIE LALLY.

The Bohs boss watched his side follow up Saturday’s 5-1 thumping of Longford Town with a 5-2 win over Dublin side Hardwicke at IT Blanchardstown on Monday evening.

Unperturbed by the ongoing upheaval in the club’s pre-season fixture list, Callaghan is delighted with what he has seen so far and insists he is unlikely to make any late additions to his squad before the league season gets under way next month.

He explained: “We have 26 in the squad at the moment and that is us closed now…”

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“That was a very good game against Hardwicke. We were very lively and I’m happy with what I saw.

“It was the first game for a lot of those players, Dave Mulcahy being one, and at this stage it’s about giving game time to everyone in the squad.

“It’s all starting to take shape now. We’ve had a really good pre-season so far and the fitness levels are good. It’s about fine-tuning our tactical organisation now.”

With the loss of key centre-backs Kevin Feely and Evan McMillan to Charlton and Sligo Rovers respectively, Callaghan has had plenty of tinkering to do to find the right balance at the back.

Dave Scully has been tested at centre-back in recent weeks and Callaghan reckons the 28-year-old could be an option in the heart of defence alongside the experience of Stephen Paisley, a closed-season capture from Shelbourne.

Callaghan said: “Dave has played centre-back before – he was playing there when he went to Carlisle United. He’s a threat from set-pieces too and I think he is quite capable of playing in both positions.

Early-season illness and injuries are a concern for the Gypsies boss, however, as both Karl Moore and Shane Murray were forced to sit out Monday’s game.

He said: “Injury-wise, Shane has a viral infection and Kevin Devaney has an ankle problem.

“Karl Moore,who started pre-season well, has an infection too so he has been off for the last 10 days.”

Callaghan saw new signing Paisley net twice in Wednesday’s emphathic win and reckons the 29-year-old’s experience could prove vital at Dalymount Park this year.

He added: “Stephen makes a difference. He’s scored goals from centre-back all through his career.

“When we lost Kevin and Evan, we lost a bit of height. We needed to get a bit of that back – as well as some experience – so we waited and got Stephen. I’m delighted he has signed.”

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FIXTURES UPDATE

Bohemians’ friendly with Athlone Town, originally set for this Friday at Dalymount Park, will now take place tomorrow (Wendesday) at IT Blanchardstown, with a 6pm kick-off.

Meanwhile, the Leinster Senior Cup fourth-round clash with with UCD has been set for this Sunday afternoon at Dalymount Park, with a 1pm kick-off.

(Please note that in the event of the Dalymount pitch needing further time to recover, Sunday’s game will be switched to IT Blanchardstown with the same kick-off time. We will keep you informed if a change of venue is required.)

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