BANGOR 2-1 H&W WELDERS
James Bell gave Bangor the lead five minutes into the second half. Andy Morrow made it 2-0 on 78 minutes before Mark Craig pulled one back for the Welders from the penalty spot on 85'.

MATCH REPORT by Neil Watson

OTHER FIXTURE NEWS
Bangor will play their outstanding home League fixture against Dundela on Tuesday 19th February at Clandeboye Park, 7:45pm Kick Off.

OTHER NEWS...
Bangor's forthcoming JJB Irish Cup fixture with Linfield at Windsor Park will be segregated. Bangor supporters will be accomodated in the Upper Tier of the North Stand. Admission £8 Adult, £5 concession.

FINAL SCORE FROM TAYLORS AVENUE:

Carrick Rangers 3 - 1 Bangor
Bangor Goalscorer M.Verner (pen)

MATCH REPORT by Neil Watson

Bangor's match against H & W Welders which had been scheduled for Saturday afternoon was postponed following a pitch inspection.

Bangor will be back in action next Saturday when they travel to Taylor's Avenue to play Carrick Rangers in the Carnegie First Division. (Match Kick Off 3pm)

 

Bangor have today secured the transfer of Dominic Melly from Ballymena United. The popular midfielder has become a firm favourite with supporters since his arrival at Clandeboye in January 2007 on a year loan deal.

Dominic's new deal means he will remain at Bangor for at least until the end of the season.

 

There was some good news on the injury front today when defender Craig Gilmore's cheek bone injury was diagnosed as a compound fracture. The recovery period for this type of injury is much faster than normal fracture injuries and Craig should be back playing within a couple of weeks.

Meanwhile, Mark Magennis will be in plaster for the next 6 to 8 weeks after breaking a leg in Saturday's match at Mourneview Park. Mark is remaining positive about the injury and hopes to be back playing before the end of the season.

We wish both players a very speedy recovery.

Bangor's Irish Cup victory over Glenavon on Saturday has come at a price, with three more players being added to the injury list.

New signing Mark Magennis, who hobbled off after just 15 minutes has sustained a broken leg and is currently in a full leg plaster cast. Our other new signing, Craig Gilmore, who had a fantastic debut at the heart of the Bangor defence sustained a fractured cheek bone late in the game. Midfielder David Irvine, who lasted just 10 minutes at Mourneview Park was another casualty with a back injury.

Meanwhile defender Paul Harbinson has been told to rest indefinitely as he recovers from a disc injury at the top of his back which was sustained in December's Carnegie League Cup Final.

On the plus side, striker Paul McDowell has successfully come through his cruciate ligament operation and is now on the road to recovery.

Final Score from Mourneview Park:
GLENAVON 1-2 BANGOR
Bangor Goalscorers:
M.Verner(pen), S.Munn

Bangor have landed a trip to Windsor Park to play Linfield in the next round of the JJB Irish Cup.

MATCH REPORT by Neil Watson

Bangor have today signed 25 year-old Ballyclare Comrades central defender Craig Gilmore.

Craig began his career at Wolverhampton Wanderers and had spells with Crusaders and Carrick Rangers before joining Ballyclare Comrades in the summer of 2006.

Craig will train with Bangor tonight (Thursday) and should be registered in time for Saturday's match against Glenavon.

The draw for the 3rd Round of the WKD Intermediate Cup was made this evening and is as follows:

Ballinamallard United v. Cliftonville Olympic or Ards Rangers; Ballyclare Comrades v. Drumaness Mills ; Bangor v. Downshire YM ; Dundela or Larne Tech O.B. v. Albert Foundry or Glebe Rangers; Dungiven or Comber Rec. v. Loughgall or Brantwood ; Lurgan Celtic v. Ards; Rosario YC or Coagh United v. Banbridge Town ; Tobermore United v. Newington YC.

Ties will be played on Saturday 2nd February with a 1:30pm kick-Off.

There was more good news for Bangor today when striker Paul McDowell signed a new contract with the Seasiders. The new deal will keep Paul at Clandeboye Park until June 2009. Paul is set to undergo an operation on his cruciate ligament this week, but he is hoping to be back in action in the summer. Everyone at Clandeboye Park wishes Paul a very speedy  recovery.

OTHER NEWS....
Work has now commenced on several ground improvements to Clandeboye Park. Over the coming weeks the plan of action is to improve access to toilet facilities; construct a new Press Box; upgrade the changing room facilities; repair railings on the away side of the ground.

UPDATED....Mark Magennis has signed for Bangor and is eligible to play in Saturday's JJB Irish Cup tie against Glenavon.

Bangor have today agreed personal terms with Dungannon Swifts midfield ace Mark Magennis. Mark's transfer to Bangor is expected to be completed within the next few days, thus making him eligible to play in Saturday's Irish Cup tie against Glenavon.

Local lad Mark played a couple of games for Bangor under Eric Halliday in 2004 and has since played in the Premier League for Limavady United, Linfield and Dungannon Swifts.

Final Score from Haslett Park:
Bangor Goalscorers: A.Morrow, J.Bell, D.Melly, R.Brown(ii)

FULL MATCH REPORT by Neil Watson