TEAM :
R.Murray
D.Youle, B.Hylands J.Watterson, G.Beattie
A.Long,G.Scates, B.Browne, G.McLaughlin
A.Morrow, D.Stuart
Subs: G.Bowers, G.Rafferty, C.Middleton, M.Whitford, G.Crossley

LIMAVADY UTD	3	-	1	BANGOR
Friel				D.Stuart
Friel
Mullan

The 2011/12  season drew to a close with a disappointng 3-1 defeat to Limavady United at the Showgrounds. Ryan Murray was forced to play in goal in place of the absent Paul Cairnduff. Bangor were three goals down before Darren Stuart grabbed a late consolation. The Seasiders finished the season in fourth place on 42 points - one point behind Institute and three ahead of Ards.

Elsewhere, Ballinamallard United were presented with the Championship 1 trophy following their 1-0 win over Ards at Ferney Park. Newry City claimed second place and are set to face Lisburn Distillery in the coming week for a place in the Premiership. Championship 1 loses relegated Glebe Rangers and Banbridge Town, while Coagh United and Dundela are promoted from Championship 2.

OTHER RESULTS:
Ballinamallard United 1-0 Ards ; Dergview 0-0 H&W Welders ; Glebe Ranger 0-3 Banbridge Town ; Larne 2-0 Newry City ; Tobermore United 0-2 Loughgall ; Warrenpoint Town 1-1 Institute

MATCH VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS

TEAM :
P.Cairnduff
K.Bradley, D.Youle, B.Hylands (J.Watterson), G.Beattie
A.Long(G.Bowers),    B.Browne, A.Morrow, G.McLaughlin
C.Middleton(R.Murray), D.Stuart
Subs: R.Mann, G.Crossley

BANGOR	2	-	0	H & W WELDERS
R.Murray
A.Morrow

Bangor play their final game of the season next Saturday (28th) away to Limavady United at the Showgrounds. Match Kick Off 3:00pm

OTHER RESULTS:
 Banbridge Town 3-0 Larne ; Glebe Rangers 1-3 Ballinamallard United ; Institute 1-0 Dergview ; Limavady United 3-1 Ards ; Newry City 3-3 Tobermore United ; Warrenpoint Town 0-1 Loughgall

MATCH VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS
MATCH PHOTOS by Gary Carson

TEAM :
P.Cairnduff
J.Watterson, D.Youle, B.Hylands, A.Long
G.Scates, B.Browne, A.Morrow, G.McLaughlin
C.Middleton, G.Rafferty
Subs: D.Stuart, R.Murray, R.Mann, G.Bowers

DERGVIEW	1	-	4	BANGOR
--				C.Middleton
				A.Long
				D.Stuart
				B.Browne

Bangor fought back from a goal down to secure a comfortable win in Castlederg. Bangor fell behind to a hotly disputed goal on 10 minutes, but soon struck back when Chris Middleton was on hand to bundle the ball home when Dergview keeper Buchanan spilled a high ball. Andy Long made it 2-1 before half-time, directing home a low Middleton strike.

Substitute Darren Stuart was on target early in the second half, lashing home a Garth Scates free-kick from just inside the area. Ben Browne completed the rout with a low strike from just outside the area.

Bangor play their final home match of the season on Saturday (14th) when H&W Welders are the visitors to Clandeboye Park. Match kick off 3:00pm

OTHER RESULTS:
Glebe Rangers 0-3 Larne ; Institute 3-2 Tobermore United

MATCH VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS

TEAM :
P.Cairnduff
    K.Bradley, D.Youle, B.Hylands, M.Whitford
G.Scates, G.McLaughlin, B.Browne
C.Middleton (G.Bowers), D.Stuart (A.Morrow), R.Murray (G.Rafferty)
Subs: J.Watterson, R.Mann,

BANGOR	1	-	0	WARRENPOINT TOWN
Own Goal

Bangor had to work hard to earn a victory over Warrenpoint at Clandeboye Park this afternoon. After a scoreless first half, the game burst into life when Kevin Bradley was dismissed for an off the ball incident just 7 minutes into the second half. Bangor took the lead when a Garth Scates free-kick from the right on the hour was knocked on by Dean Youle and then deflected  into the net by a Warrenpoint defender. The hard working Andy Morrow, Gary Rafferty and Glenn Bowers came of the bench as the Bangor team continued to thwart everything that Warrenpoint could throw at them. Glenn Bowers missed a great chance to make it 2-0 in the closing stages, firing straight at the keeper when clean through on goal.

OTHER RESULTS:
Ards 3-0 Glebe Rangers ; Banbridge Town 1-2 Limavady United ; Dergview 0-1 Larne ; H&W Welders 1-0 Tobermore United ; Loughgall 3-4 Institute ; Newry City 3-1 Ballinamallard Utd

MATCH VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS
MATCH PHOTOS by Darran Gilpin
MATCH PHOTOS by Gary Carson

FIXTURE NEWS
Bangor travel to Castlederg play Dergview next Saturday in Championship 1. Match Kick-off 3:00pm.

The Learjet arrives at Newtownards airport,

The Bangor team had an eventful trip home from Fermanagh on Saturday when the team bus broke down just a few miles outside Ballinamallard. Stranded 100 miles from home, quick-thinking Frankie Wilson made the emergency call to club directors as they were about to board a Learjet provided by the club's sponsor at Saint Angelo, Enniskillen airport.

In the end, the jet made two additional round trips from Fermanagh to Newtownards to get all the squad and officials safely home. As it turned out, most of the players were back in Bangor long before the supporters bus!

The club would like to thank our sponsors for coming to the rescue of the squad and for providing us with such and excellent service.

TEAM TO FOLLOW:
P.Cairnduff
G.Beattie, D.Youle, B.Hylands, K.Bradley
G.Scates, G.McLaughlin, B.Browne
C.Middleton, D.Stuart, R.Murray
Subs:
 G.Bowers, J.Watterson, R.Mann,

BALLINAMALLARD UTD	3	-	2	BANGOR
A.Crawford (2')				B.Browne (42')
C.Curran (20')				R.Murray (53')
S.Feeney (33')

Ballinamallard clinched the Belfast Telegraph Championship 1 title with a 3-2 win over Bangor at Ferney Park this afternoon. Andy Crawford gave Ballinamallad the lead from the penalty spot after just 2 minutes.Bangor were reduced to 10 men when defender Gareth Beattie saw red for a second bookable offence - moments later Chris Curran put the Fermanagh side two up. Stephen Feeney had added a third before Ben Browne headed in a Kevin Bradley cross just before the half.

Ryan Murray gave the Seasiders further hope with a goal early in the second half, but Ballinamallard were not to be undone - their victory, coupled with news of a Newry City defeat sparked jubilant celebrations for the Championship winners.

MATCH VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS
MATCH PHOTOS by Darran Gilpin

FIXTURE NEWS
Bangor face Warrenpoint Town next Saturday at Clandeboye Park in Championship 1. Match Kick-off 3:00pm.

P.Cairnduff
 G.Beattie, K.Bradley, D. Youle,    M.Whitford
G.McLaughlin(R.Mann), A.Morrow, G.Scates (G.Rafferty), A.Long (R.Murray)
C.Middleton, D.Stuart
Subs: B.Browne, G.Bowers

BANGOR	5	-	0	TOBERMORE UNITED
G.Scates (11')
Own Goal (45')
K.Bradley (53')
D.Stuart (66')
D.Stuart  (71')

Bangor produced a five star performance, defeating Tobermore United 5-0 in an action packed game at Clandeboye Park this afternoon. Gareth Scates fired the Seasiders ahead from the penalty spot on 11 minutes after Dean Youle had been pushed in the area. Tobermore 'keeper Sammy Foster could only manage to push the ball over his own line when he was caught out by a misplaced header from Ciaran McKenna on the stroke of half time.

Defender Kevin Bradley made it 3-0 from point blank range when he got the last touch in a goalmouth scramble on 53 minutes. Both sides were reduced to 10 men when Marc Whitford (Bangor) and Peter Spratt (Tobermore) were dismissed following a scuffle.

Darren Stuart later added the fourth and fifth goals for the Seasiders with two cool finishes. Tobermore 'keeper Sammy Foster was stretchered off after falling awkwardly in the build up to the fifth Bangor goal - we wish him a speedy recovery.

MATCH VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS
MATCH PHOTOS by Gary Carson
MATCH PHOTOS by Darran Gilpin

FIXTURE NEWS
Bangor travel to Ferney Park next Saturday to take on Championship 1 League leaders Ballinamallard United. Match Kick Off 3:00pm

P.Cairnduff
 G.Beattie, D.Youle, K.Bradley, M.Whitford
G.McLaughlin, B.Browne(C.Middleton), R.Mann(A.Morrow), G.Scates
G.Rafferty(D.Stuart), R.Murray
Subs: A.Long, G.Bowers

Newry City ended Bangor's undefeated run of 5 games with a 2-0 victory over the Seasiders at the Showgrounds this evening.

Newry rattled the Bangor woodwork twice in the first half and Paul Cairnduff reacted quickly to push a Hannaphy header over the bar. The Bangor defence came unstuck 3 minutes into first half injury time when a poorly cleared corner kick fell to Darragh Hanaphy who made no mistake from close range.

Bangor stepped up a gear in the second half with Andy Morrow coming off the bench to pull the strings in midfield. Morrow came closest to an equaliser for Bangor, only just failing to reach an excellent cross from Gareth McLaughlin on the left. Newry's second goal came in the 82nd minute when substitute James Hand was given time and space to drill a low shot past the exposed Cairnduff.

OTHER CHAMPIONSHIP ONE RESULT:
Dergview 0-0 Ballinamallard United

MATCH VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS

FIXTURE NEWS
Bangor are at home on Saturday when Tobermore United are the visitors to Clandeboye Park. Match Kick Off 3:00pm.

P.Cairnduff
     D.Youle,    B.Hylands, K.Bradley, M.Whitford (G.Rafferty)
G.McLaughlin, B.Browne, G.Bowers, G.Scates( A.Long)
D.Stuart (C.Middleton), R.Murray
Subs: D.Justin, R.Mann

Neither side could break the deadlock at Clandeboye Park this afternoon in what was a very even encounter. Ryan Murray did have the ball in the Glebe net after half an hour, only for it to be ruled out for offside. Glebe had their chances too but overall a draw was a fair result.

MATCH VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS
MATCH PHOTOS by Darran Gilpin

OTHER RESULTS
Ards 0-0 Newry City ; Ballinamallard United 3-0 Loughgall ; H& W Welders 3-0 Limavady United ; Larne 0-2 Institute ; Tobermore United 0-0 Warrenpoint Town

FIXTURE NEWS
Bangor travel to the South Down on Tuesday evening to take on Newry City in a re-arranged Championship One League fixture. Match Kick Off 7:45pm
Bangor are at home again next Saturday when Tobermore United are the visitors to Clandeboye Park. Match Kick Off 3:00pm.

P.Cairnduff
 G.Beattie,    G.Scates, D. Youle, M.Whitford
G.McLaughlin, B.Browne, G.Bowers, C.Glenholmes
C.Middleton(D.Stuart), R.Murray
Subs: G.Rafferty, A.Morrow, A.Long, R.Mann

BANGOR	2	-	0	INSTITUTE
G.McLaughlin (63')
R.Murray (85')

Bangor recorded their third consecutive victory with a valuable 2-0 home win over Institute at Clandeboye Park on Saturday afternoon. Gareth McLaughlin burst through the 'Stute defence to drill home a low shot on 65 minutes. Ryan Murray later secured the points for the Seasiders with a spectatcular scissor kick on 85 minutes.

MATCH VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS
MATCH PHOTOS by Gary Carson
MATCH PHOTOS by Darran Gilpin

BEST WISHES
Best wishes to Conor Glenholmes who played his final game for the Seasiders on Saturday. Conor is heading off for a new life in Australia, we wish him all the best for the future.

FIXTURE NEWS
Bangor's next two Championship 1 fixtures have both been postponed due cup competitions taking preference. New dates for the away league fixtures against Newry City and Dergview have yet to be set. The club are trying to arrange alternative fixtures for the free dates in the upcoming weeks.

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P.Cairnduff
    G.Beattie(A.Long), B.Hylands, D. Youle, M.Whitford
G.McLaughlin, B.Browne, G.Bowers, C.Glenholmes
C.Middleton(A.Morrow), R.Murray (G.Rafferty)
Subs: D.Justin, L.Windrum

BANGOR	1	-	0	LIMAVADY UNITED
C.Middleton (77')

Bangor made hard work of this narrow victory against Limiavady United at Clandeboye Park this afternoon. The Seasiders had the better of the first half, with Ben Browne, Chris Middleton & Dean Youle all going close for the home side.

A clumsy challenge from Gareth Beattie gave Limavady an excellent chance to take the lead on 67 minutes, but Paul Cairnduff came to Bangor's rescue for the second week running when he pushed Gareth McConaghie's low spot kick round the post.

Bangor's winning goal came on 77 minutes when Gareth McLaughlin's near post corner kick deflected off the woodwork and teed up Ben Browne, whose goalbound shot was stabbed over the line from close range by Chris Middleton.

MATCH VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS
MATCH PHOTOS by Gary Carson
MATCH PHOTOS by Darran Gilpin

     P.Cairnduff
G.Beattie, B.Hylands, D. Youle, A.Long
G.McLaughlin, B.Browne, G.Scates, C.Glenholmes
C.Middleton, R.Murray
Subs: G.Bowers, D.Stuart, M.Whitford, G.Rafferty, L.Windrum

BANBRIDGE TOWN	3	-	4	BANGOR
R.Moffatt (7')				C.Middleton (16')
R.Moffatt (17')				R.Murray (65')
tbc (38')				G.Scates (78')
				G.Rafferty (90')

Bangor fought back from 3-1 down to snatch all three points in a dramatic finish at Crystal Park. Gary Rafferty came off the bench to score a last gasp winner while goalkeeper Paul Cairnduff saved a penalty in the closing minutes.

MATCH VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS

OTHER SCORES:
Ballinamallard United 2-1 Tobermore United ; Institute 1-1 Newry City ; Larne 1-1 Warrenpoint Town ; Loughgall 2-0 H&W Welders

     Ards will be back at Clandeboye

Bangor FC are pleased to announce that they have entered into a 3 year agreement with near neighbours Ards FC to share Clandeboye Park.

Bangor FC  Treasurer, Peter Vannucci, stated

“This is a good arrangement for both Clubs. In our case, our previous tenants, Bangor Rangers, had intimated that they would be moving on to pastures new, and this would have left Clandeboye vacant for 50% of the season.

In Ards case, their deal with Ballyclare was coming to an end and they were having to secure playing facilities for a further period while plans for their own ground in Newtownards were progressing.

From a sporting point of view, I believe it is also the right decision as it means the Ards fans have less to travel to follow their team and local football fans will be guaranteed Championship football in Bangor on almost every Saturday of the season."

The deal commences on 1 August 2012 and it is hoped that the next 3 years bring success to both Clubs.

     BANGOR TEAM:
P.Cairnduff
M.Whitford(D.Stuart), B.Hylands, K.Bradley,G.Beattie, G.McLaughlin, G.Scates,    B.Browne, C.Glenholmes
R.Murray, C.Middleton
Subs: A.Long, G.Bowers, A.Morrow, L.Windrum

FINAL SCORE FROM CLANDEBOYE PARK

BANGOR	1	-	1	LARNE
R.Murray (78)				Lemon (7)

Bangor fought back from a goal down to take a well deserved point against Larne at Clandeboye Park this afternoon. Ryan Murray scrambled home the equaliser after excellent work from Chris Middleton on the right. Debut defender Kevin Bradley was dismissed shortly after the equaliser and both managers were sent to the stands in a bad tempered finish to the game.

MATCH PHOTOS by Darran Gilpin

OTHER SCORES:
Ballinamallard United 1-1 Institute ; Banbridge Town 1-1 Warrenpoint Town ; Newry City 1-1 Glebe Rangers ; H&W Welders 2-2 Ards ;

     FRANKIE SAYS

FRANKIE SAYS

Well it's been a while since my last contribution to the web .....apologies ! It's been a real rollercoaster time from the heights of a memorable Steel and Sons victory to the depths of a defeat to Ards and being dumped out if two cups. After the game on Christmas Eve I warned the players of complacency and implored them to show professionalism and win games.....this has not happened.

I apologise, as recent performances were just not good enough. Some players were not doing the basics. I take full responsibility for this and because of this I had to go and get some new players. If a player does not buy into my gameplan then I don't want him at the club. Some players will be moved on and that is the cut and thrust of football at our level. Young Glenholmes from DC has come in, Chris Middleton from Scotland has shown pace up front. I've worked closely with Tommy Breslin to bring in 2 players K Bradley and D Stuart a defender and an attacker. Barring a glitch in paperwork they should be available on Saturday. I've also signed Peter Mooney from Aquinas a young defender with good  potential. Marc Whitford a left back has returned to the club. A tough tackling "Ducky-like" defender.  I have also signed Andy Long back from Carrick. We ironed out our differences and I'm delighted to have a proven quality player back. He can't wait to don the Seagull shirt again. I'm also looking at another top defender and it's a case of watch this space. So as you can imagine having signed a good few players other lads will be going on loan and released. Like i said to the lads at training, we have 12 cup finals to go. Win all our games and we are chasing promotion. As the other teams are due bad patches like our recent run of defeats. It's in our own destiny.

I would like to thank the  board as I've recently signed a contract up untill May 2013. So, myself and Gerard are delighted along with Skeedo, Sam and Mo to be at the helm at Bangor. I honestly consider it an honour to manage the Seasiders. My wife would verify the pain and anxiety I have been through these last few weeks after our poor cup games. 'It's only a game' she says but you guys know it's much more than that. I can see when I look at the crowd and hear them that they are frustrated and hurting as well. It's a building process and we will succeed. Players will shape up or ship out.

As you can read it's been hectic I'm not long back from speaking with Tommy Breslin (Cliftonville) and Colin Telford (Carrick) to get the new recruits sorted. A manager's life never stops. I warned the players that changes would happen and I'm a man of my word.....I'm raging. We won't now be able to play against a Premiership team this season but in the end after talking to one of my colleague at work (himself a international Basketball coach) he explained that the players can now focus on one goal i.e.  league wins. No excuses  

Like I said to the players teamwork and honest endeavour will reap rewards  Hope that keeps you posted.

Frankie

     BANGOR TEAM:
P.Cairnduff
M.Whitford, B.Hylands, R.Murray (S.Leitch), D.Youle    , G.McLaughlin, G.Scates, G.Bowers(B.Browne), J.Bowers (C.Middleton), A.Morrow, C.Glenholmes
Subs: D.Beattie,D.Justin

FINAL SCORE FROM CLANDEBOYE PARK

BANGOR	2	-	4	BALLYMONEY UTD
G.McLaughlin (38)				M.Whitford (o.g.) (7)
G.McLaughlin (78)				F.McKenna (20)
				L.Kearney (73)
				I.Christie (90)

Bangor crashed out of the JJB Sports Irish Cup, losing 4-2 at home to a lively Ballymoney United side on Saturday afternoon.

The Seasiders looked to be on edge straight from the kick-off - Ballymoney striker Mark Gillen's movement was causing the Bangor defence all sorts of problems. Bangor fell behind in the 7th minute - Marc Whitford's attempt at cutting out a cross ended in disaster as the defender managed to head powerfully into the corner of his own net. Ballymoney doubled their lead in the 20th minute - Francis McKenna's 25 yard free kick found a way through the Bangor wall and took a wicked bobble in the goalmouth to fly over Paul Cairnduff's outstretched arms and into the net.

Bangor rallied before half-time and Gareth McLaughlin gave the Seasiders a lifeline, squeezing in a shot from a tight angle on 38 minutes. The Bangor defence were caught sleeping when Liam Kearney was given time and space to smash home Ballymoney's third. Gareth McLaughlin brought it back to 3-2 with a stunning strike on 78 minutes to give Bangor some hope. A full time drew closer, Bangor threw men forward and squandered several great chances to draw level. Bangor were caught out at the back again when Ian Christie struck Ballymoney's fourth in injury time to seal his side's victory.

MATCH VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS & INTERVIEW
MATCH PHOTOS by Gary Carson
MATCH PHOTOS by Darran Gilpin

     BANGOR TEAM:
P.Cairnduff
M.Whitford, B.Hylands,     D.Youle,    G.Beattie, G.McLaughlin,      G.Scates, G.Bowers, J.Bowers(C.Middleton), B.Browne, A.Morrow
Subs: M.McQuillan, D.Beattie, S.Leitch

FINAL SCORE FROM CLANDEBOYE PARK

BANGOR	0	-	0	WARRENPOINT TOWN
(Warrenpoint win 4-3 on penalties)
G.Scates				J.Boyle
B.Browne				K.Johnston
D.Youle				J.McAleenan
G.McLaughlin				R.Kinney
A.Morrow				D.McParland

Bangor were edged out of the Intermediate Cup on penalties after a scoreless draw with Warrenpoint Town at Clandeboye Park this afternoon.

In a scrappy encounter, neither side found any cutting edge in front of goal and it was no real surprise to see the game ending up in extra time. Warrenpoint failed to press home their numerical advantage in the second half after Bangor defender Gareth Beattie was given his marching orders after 52 minutes.

Bangor got off to a great start in the shootout, leading 1-0 after the first round of takes. However subsequent misses from Ben Browne and Andy Morrow proved costly as Warrenpoint scored all 4 of their remaining spot kicks.

MATCH VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS to follow