An injury struck Bangor side went down 3-1 to Lisburn Distillery at a rain soaked Clandeboye Park this evening. Bangor, who were without Dean Youle, Jim McMenamin, Daley Carnduff, Ryan Mann, and Chris Boyd were forced to call on several Distillery players to fill out the squad.

Distillery opened brightly and Neal Gawley scored the opener after just 5 minutes. Bangor got more of a foothold on the game as the half wore on and Glen Upton broke free on the half hour to grab an equaliser. Mark Magennis struck the Distillery woodwork with a 25 yard free kick before Chris Kingsberry put the Whites ahead just before half-time. 

Gary Thompson sealed Distillery's victory with a second half header while Bangor's best chance of the second half came when Mark Magennis saw his speculative shot from all of 45 yards come back off the Distillery crossbar.

The Seasiders injury concerns were deepened in the second half when defender Stephen Whiteside left the field clutching his shoulder after falling awkwardly in a challenge with Darren Armour.

OTHER NEWS:
John Bailie's County Down Junior Side lost 3-1 to Mexican side CF Pachuca on Wednesday, defeated Swindon Town 3-2 on Thursday and lost 2-0 to Chelsea on Friday afternoon.

Bangor Ladies, the ladies section of Bangor Football Club, secured the Coca Cola 3rd Division championship following a gritty 1-0 victory over their nearest geographical neighbours and division 3 rivals 1st Bangor (Ards), tonight (30th) at The Drome Playing Fields, Newtownards.

Carolyn Scott stole in unmarked at the back post in the 75th minute to lash in the decisive goal.

THE TITLE WINNING GOAL ON VIDEO

The result puts the Ladies an untouchable 7 points clear, with only two games left.

OTHER NEWS:
The Bangor FC Mens Section are in action on Friday evening in a pre-season friendly against Lisburn Distillery at Clandeboye Park. Match Kick-Off 7:30pm. Admission: £5 Adult, £3 Concession.

Bangor FC Season Tickets will be on sale at the ground.

Bangor Football Club are delighted to announce a continuation of their long-term sponsorship deal with Sammy Mellon and Sons with the news that the car dealership is set to become the club's main sponsor for the next two seasons.

The Bangor-based Hyundai car dealership are a well established business and keep going from strength to strength having been formed over 30 years ago by Bangor FC Director Sammy Mellon. By becoming main sponsors to the Club, it means that Sammy Mellon and Sons will be sponsoring both the Mens and Ladies sides of Bangor Football Club.

Bangor Chairman Trevor Best said of the deal: "We are delighted to keep up our good relationship with Sammy Mellon and Sons. The company has been keen to keep links with Bangor Football Club and their support is very much appreciated by everyone involved. We look forward to forging an even closer working relationship with them in the years ahead."

For more information on Sammy Mellon and Sons, visit the website at www.sammymellonhyundai.co.uk

OTHER NEWS:
Bangor midfielder Daley Carnduff, who scored against Groomsport on Saturday has sustained ligament damage and is currently on crutches. Daley is likely to be out of action for several weeks - we wish him a speedy recovery.

A youthful Bangor side came very close to snatching a draw against a strong Linfield team at Clandeboye Park this evening.

Jamie Mulgrew fired Linfield ahead in the 14th minutes when he slotted home a Curtis Allen cross from the right.

The Seasiders drew level in the 57th minute when Glen Upton nodded in a the back post. Linfield were ahead again four minutes later when Jamie Mulgrew's shot crept in at Gareth Maguire's right hand post.

New signing Kris Hunter stole in from the right to make it 2-2 with just 12 minutes remaining.

Bangor hit the Linfield woodwork in the closing minutes, but a well struck Jim Ervin penalty, awarded for a foul on Mulgrew in the 88th minute made the final score 3-2 to Linfield.

MATCH PHOTOS & VIDEO NOW SHOWING ON BANGORFC.TV

OTHER NEWS
Bangor FC have signed a major new sponsorship deal with a well known local firm.
More to follow....

John Bailie's victorious County Down Junior side will play C.F. Pachuca(Mexico) in the knockout stages of the NI Milk Cup at the University of Coleraine on Wednesday. Match Kick Off 5:00pm
 

Congratulations to former Bangor Manager John Bailie who has got his County Down junior side off to a fantastic start in the N.I. Milk Cup. County Down followed up yesterday's 2-0 win over Spartak Moscow at Riada with another 2-0 win over North Dublin in Portrush this afternoon.

OTHER NEWS:
Admission prices for tonight's friendly match against Linfield at Clandeboye Park will be £5 Adult, £3 Concession.
Match Kick-Off 7:30pm
 

Bangor ran out 4-1 winners against a hard working Groomsport side in the sunshine on Ashfield's 3G pitch in East Belfast this afternoon.

A sweet strike from midfielder Daley Carnduff from the edge of the area gave Bangor the lead in the 43rd minute, but Groomsport levelled matters ten minutes into the second half when a lofted ball into the area was bundled into the goal.
Defender Stephen Whiteside rose highest to head in a cross from the right to restore Bangor's lead within a couple of minutes. Lively winger Andy Rosbotham despatched a controversial penalty kick on the hour made it 3-1 for Bangor and Rosbotham struck again in the 88th minute when he broke free of the Groomsport defence to complete the scoring.

OTHER NEWS:
Striker Andy McIntyre and former PSNI winger Kris Hunter both signed for Bangor after today's match against Groomsport.

FORTHCOMING ATTRACTIONS:
Tuesday - Bangor v Linfield, Tuesday, Clandeboye Park, , 7:30pm,.
Thursday - 1st Bangor v Bangor Ladies, Drome Park, Newtownards 
Friday - Bangor v Lisburn Distillery, Clandeboye Park, 7:30pm

Bangor Ladies, the ladies section of Bangor Football Club, reinforced their status at the pinnacle of the Coca Cola 3rd Division league table following a magnificent 7 goal victory over visitors Rossglass County, on Tuesday (21st) night at Bloomfield Road Playing Fields, a result which put them 7 points clear.

As a bonus, for the second successive week, the Sammy Mellon sponsored side posted a clean sheet with an impressive defensive display at the back and leg sapping performance in midfield.

Goals from Savage 2, Lee, Armstrong, Scott and McAteer (pictured) mean the unbeaten Seasiders will have the opportunity of wrapping up the divisional championship next Thursday (30th). The Seasiders face their nearest geographical rivals, and second in the table - 1st Bangor (Ards), also unbeaten - in what is a derby showdown for the title.

Bangor's game against Groomsport on Saturday has been switched to Ashfield School in East Belfast.

The Meadow at Groomsport was waterlogged following today's heavy rain, so the match will now take place on Ashfield's 3G pitch.

MATCH KICK OFF 2:00PM

A close range goal from Dean Youle in the second minute was enough to give Bangor a win against Newington YC at Skegoneill Avenue this evening.

It was a solid performance from Bangor against a resilient Newington side.

MATCH PHOTOS by Darran Gilpin
MATCH PHOTOS by Gary Carson

NEXT MATCH:
Sat 25th July, Groomsport v Bangor, Kick off 2:00pm

Bangor have added an extra fixture to their pre-season programme.

On Saturday (25th), the Seasiders will be making a short trip to play Groomsport FC at "The Meadow".

MATCH KICK OFF 2:30pm

OTHER NEWS:
The BangorFC Twitter News Feed has notched up its first 100 followers. You too can keep up to date with the latest BangorFC.com News Tweets by clicking on the 'Follow' link on the right.

Fancy lending a hand to help with the preparations for the new season at Clandeboye Park?

Supporters are invited to come on down to Clandeboye Park on Thursday (23rd) evening to help out with the big tidy up as the club prepares for the 2009/10 season. Work commences at 6:00pm on Thursday and everyone will be made very welcome.

Further work is being scheduled for Saturday(25th) morning (10:00am). Once again, everyone will be made very welcome.

Bangor ran out 4-1 winners in an entertaining pre-season friendly  against Sirocco Works at Wilgar Park today.

After surviving a couple of early scares, Bangor took the lead on 23 minutes when Andy Morrow fired a pinpoint shot from the edge of the area into the bottom left hand corner of the net. Morrow found the net again five minutes later when he headed home a deep cross from Mark Magennis.

Sirocco made it 2-1 from the penalty spot early in the second half, but Gary Brown tapped in a perfect cross from Andy Rosbotham on the hour to restore Bangor's two goal advantage.

Andy Morrow bustled his way through the Sirocco defence in the closing minutes to completed his hat-trick and make the final score 4-1 to Bangor.

MATCH PHOTOS & VIDEO NOW SHOWING ON BANGORFC.TV

OTHER NEWS:
Midfielder Daley Carnduff and Striker Glen Upton both signed for Bangor after today's match against Sirocco Works.

Bangor are in action again on Wednesday evening. The Seasiders travel to Skegoneill Avenue, Belfast to play Newington YC in a pre-season friendly. Match Kick Off 7:00pm

The Bangor FC 2009/10 Season Ticket Prices have been set at £75 Adult, £50 Concession.

Season Tickets will be valid for home Co-Operative Insurance Cup & Ladbrokes Championship matches only.

Normal admission for these matches will be £6 Adult , £4 Concession and this will allow access to both the main stand and the terracing.

OTHER NEWS - NEW KEEPER SIGNS
Bangor have completed the signing of highly rated and experienced goalkeeper Gareth Maguire from Killymoon Rangers.

Gareth, who made his debut for Bangor against Abbey Villa on Wednesday was voted Players' Player of the Year at Killymoon last season.  He has previously had spells with Portadown and Moyola Park.

The unstoppable strikeforce of Deirdre Savage and Natasha Lee of Bangor Ladies, the ladies section of Bangor Football Club, went on the rampage on Wednesday (15th) evening at Dunleath Playing Fields, Downpatrick, combining to compound a stylish 0-9 triumph over Ballyvange Ladies.

The Sammy Mellon sponsored club, have now opened up a clear four point lead, with only four games left in their 2009 divisional campaign.

The deadly duo, who have struck an incredible thirty one times so far this season in the league, smashing all the club's previous goalscoring records are spearheading Bangor Ladies charge at the top of the Coca Cola 3rd Division table.

The Seasiders, are on course for their highest ever finish in their NIWFA history with a record breaking 28 points on the board so far - but will be looking to add to this, next Tuesday against Rossglass, at Bloomfield Road, Bangor.

Two more players have signed for Bangor this evening.

Towering central defender Jim McMenamin penned a new deal with the club for the 2009/10 season. Big Jim made 30 starting apperances for the Seasiders last season and scored 1 goal.

Also signing for Bangor this evening is former Ballymena United left-sided midfielder Andrew Rosbotham. Andrew impressed on his debut for Bangor at Abbey Villa this evening.

OTHER NEWS:
Bangor Ladies recorded an emphatic 9-0 win over Ballyvange Ladies in Downpatrick last night. More details to follow....

A late free-kick from former Bangor striker Gary Sharratt was enough to give Abbey Villa a 1-0 victory over an unfamiliar Bangor side at Adams Park this evening.

Midfielder Mark Magennis had Bangor's best chance of the first half when his swerving strike from distance was parried onto the crossbar by the Villa keeper.

Striker Glenn Upton and midfielder Andrew Rosbotham both came close for Bangor in the second half before Sharratt hit Villa's late winner.

MATCH PHOTOS - Darran Gilpin
MATCH PHOTOS - Gary Carson
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The 2009/10 Ladbrokes.com Championship fixtures have been released.

Bangor will kick off the League season with an away trip to Armagh City on Saturday 8th August and will finish the season with an away trip to Ballymoney United on 24th April 2010.

Bangor's away game against Ards has been scheduled for Matchday 12 (19th December) while the return fixture at Clandeboye will take place on Matchday 25 (17th April).

FIXTURE LIST DOWNLOAD

Bangor kick off their pre-season this evening at Adams Park in Millisle with a game against Amateur League side Abbey Villa. Match kick off 7:00pm.

In a further change to the pre-season fixture list, Bangor will now welcome Linfield to Clandeboye Park on Tuesday 28th July, match kick off 7:30pm(tbc). This match replaces the previously scheduled Queens University game.

The match against Lisburn Distillery has been moved to Friday 31st July, 7:30pm kick off.

The full line-up of pre-season fixtures is now:

TONIGHT - Abbey Villa (a) @Adams Park, Millisle, 7:00pm Kick-off

Sat, 18th July - Sirocco Works (a) @ Wilgar Park, East Belfast, Noon Kick-off

Wed, 22nd July - Newington YC (a) @ Skegoniel Avenue,  Belfast, 7:00pm Kick-off

Tues, 28th July - Linfield (h), 7:30pm Kick-off

Fri, 31st July - Lisburn Distillery (h), 7:30pm Kick-off.

Bangor Ladies, the ladies section of Bangor Football Club, went back to the top of the Coca Cola 3rd Division league table following a 4-1 triumph over visitors Killyleagh Ladies, on Tuesday (7th) evening at Bloomfield Road Playing Fields.

The Sammy Mellon sponsored club responded positively to the news that Newtownards rivals 1st Bangor had taken up poll position, following a 2-1 win just 24 hours earlier on Monday (6th), that put them one point ahead of the Clandeboye Road side.

Bangor teenage football sensation, Natasha Lee, currently leading goal scorer in the division, rattled in 4-in-a-row, to mark her third league hat trick in competitive games and put the Seasider two point clear with five game to go.

Bangor's proposed pre-season friendly against Knockbreda which had been scheduled for Tuesday 28th July has been cancelled.

Bangor will now play Queens University away on Tuesday 28th July.
 (Kick off time and venue to be confirmed).

Colin McCurdy followed up  last week's signings by adding talented  Dean Youle to the squad for the 2009/10 season.

Versatile Youle, 24, certainly impressed in his 37 starts for the Seasiders last season. His performances were noted by both supporters clubs and by the rest of the squad where he came 3rd in the Player of the Year Award.

Bangor will kick off their pre-season with a friendly fixture against Abbey Villa at Adams Park, Millisle on Wednesday 15th July. (Kick Off time to be confirmed)

The teams last met at Clandeboye Park in August 2008 when Bangor ran out 4-0 winners. The goalscorers for Bangor on that occassion were Dean Youle, Nathan McConnell(2) and Johnny Tumelty.

Bangor's line-up of pre-season fixtures is as follows:

Wed, 15th July - Abbey Villa (a) @Adams Park, Millisle, (tbc)

Sat, 18th July - Sirocco Works (a) @ Wilgar Park, East Belfast, 12pm Kick-off

Thurs, 23rd July - Newington YC (a) @ Skegoniel Avenue, Brantwood, Belfast, 7pm kick-off

Tues, 28th July - Knockbreda Parish (a) Kick-off time to be confirmed

Sat, 1st August - Lisburn Distillery (h) 3pm Kick-off.

It is with great sadness that we learn of the untimely death of former player Paddy McGreevy.

A central defender, Paddy began his footballing career at Bangor Swifts. Under the guidance of former Bangor player Spike O'Neill, Paddy helped the Swifts lift the Down Area League title and the McCaw Shield. Paddy became a regular in UUJ's 'B' Division side before moving to Bangor in the 1983/84 season.

Bangor Football Club would like to pass on their deepest sympathies to the McGreevy family circle.

THE IFA Intermediate Committee last night confirmed the membership of the Ladbrokes.com Championship for Season 2009/10.

Ladbrokes.com will continue to sponsor the IFA Championship, with the tiers called Ladbrokes.com Championship 1 (14 teams) and Ladbrokes.com Championship 2 (15 teams).

Ladbrokes.com Championship 1:
Ards, Armagh City, Ballinamallard United, Ballyclare Comrades, Ballymoney United Banbridge Town, Bangor, Carrick Rangers, Coagh United, Donegal Celtic, Glebe Rangers, Larne, Limavady United, Loughgall.

Ladbrokes.com Championship 2:
Annagh United, Chimney Corner, Dergview, Dundela, H&W Welders, Killymoon Rangers, Knockbreda, Lurgan Celtic, Moyola Park, Portstewart, PSNI, Queens University, Sport & Leisure, Tobermore United, Wakehurst.

Midfielders Dee Irvine and Aaron McKee have both departed Bangor for Ards FC.

Both players had successful spells for Bangor last season and will be remembered for crucial contributions throughout the Premiership campaign.

Bangor Football Club wishes both players all the best in their future endeavours.

Bangor FC tonight completed the signing of two more players for the 2009/10 season.

Re-signing for another season is midfielder Mark Magennis. After suffering a terrible injury in January 2008, Mark made his return to full fitness last season and hit a spectacular goal in our final match of the 2008/09 against Ballymena United.

Also joining Mark in the middle of the park next season will be Grant Dunlop. Dunlop, is no stranger to Clandeboye Park having spent several seasons at the club under the watchful eye of his father George who was in charge of the club at the time.

Stay tuned to www.bangorfc.com for more updates in the coming days.

An inspired performance by Natasha Lee (pictured) of Bangor Ladies, the ladies section of Bangor Football Club, helped bank another three points for the Coca Cola 3rd Division league leaders on Wednesday (1st) night.

A 6-3 win over neighbouring Abbey Villa at Dairy Hall in Newtownards, means the Seasiders have recorded their highest number of league points accumulated in any season in the NIWFA.

The Bangor Academy teenager netted her second hat-trick in back to back league games, in a determined performance by the under-strength Seasiders.

This result maintains the North Down’s clubs two-point advantage over Newtownards rivals 1st Bangor, with just six league games to go, and establishes the young Bangor forward as the most potent striker in the division with 16 goals scored this season so far.

Bangor have been paired with Ballinamallard United in the opening round of the Co-Operative Insurance Cup.

The Seasiders will be at home on Saturday 29th August, with the return leg scheduled for Monday 7th September.

The winner of the tie will go on to play either Ards or Coagh United in the next round.

The full First Round Draw is as follows:

Limavady United v Glebe Rangers; Coagh United v Ards ; Ballyclare Comrades v Carrick Rangers ; Ballymoney United v Larne ; Donegal Celtic v Loughgall ; Bangor v Ballinamallard United.

Byes - Banbridge Town, Armagh City