Upcoming Fixture:

Harlesden Harps will play the semi-final replay of the VGC Services Intermediate Championship this weekend when they once again do battle with St. Brendan's. The game will take place on Saturday, 16th September at 1:30pm at Greenford, pitch one, London, UB6 0NZ. After a high quality first game between the sides this replay is sure to be equally as hard fought and eventful. As usual, make sure you check public transport is in use and for any likely traffic delays, etc and ensure everyone is at the venue nice and early for a proper preparation for the game. Let's keep the momentum going as the Harps will hope to go one step further in 2017 than last years journey.

 

Previous Matches:

The Harps played out a high quality and enthralling encounter in this years championship quest with a thoroughly absorbing draw with St. Brendan's on a scoreline of Harps 2-07 St. Brendan's 1-10. The Harps got on top early and scores from the likes of Ryan Moran, Padraig McGoldrick, John Rafferty and a fantastic fisted goal from big Darren Murphy put the team in the driving seat. However, in fairness to Brendan's they rallied well to gradually claw back the lead and it wasn't until a long-range goal from Ashley O Halloran mid-way through the second half that the Harps got within a sniff of the winning post. This sniff was snuffed out pretty quickly in a disastrous five minute period for the Harps where they were unluckily reduced to 14 men and, almost immediately after, conceded a three pointer to fall behind for the first time in the game. With the championship exit sign shining the boys dug in and a couple of pressure frees from Padraig McGoldrick put the teams level into the closing stages. With both teams having chances to win neither team in truth deserved to lose and so a draw seemed fair when all was said and done. Roll on to more of the same for the replay!

 

Training:

Training continues this week taking place on Tuesday and Thursday at 7:30pm in The Shamrock Club, 307A Horn Lane, Acton, W3 0BP (nearest tube station: North Acton on the Central Line). Any new players wishing to "play a bit a ball" are very welcome to come along to this well-run club. If needed we can offer good jobs, along with accommodation and a social life to our members. Transport to and from training and pick up from local stations can also be arranged.

As usual, check public transport is in use and for any likely traffic delays, etc and make sure everyone is at the venue nice and early for a proper preparation.

 

Contacts:

 

Michael Cawley tel: 07811 169422

Joe Lynch tel: 07971 242681

Barney Breen tel: 07736 314929

Tony O Halloran tel: 07773 336974

Seamus Fox tel: 07984 895247

Kevin O Gorman tel: 07454 012661

Membership 2017:
Membership for the year is £60 per person. You will get your own club socks and shorts once membership has been paid. Everyone please pay a club officer sooner rather than later.

You can add the club on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/harlesden.harps to get more updates or follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/harlesden_harps.

If you are interested in sponsorship or getting involved, please feel free to contact the club and we will be happy to help.

 

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