Saturday 3rd March unexpectedly turned out weather-wise to be “a cracker” as Frank Carson would say, and as the players began to arrive at Ballee Playing Fields you could see their excitement growing.

As always, there were eight Senior Development Centre teams in attendance for the tournament who were split into two groups. [Read more...]

On Saturday 18^th February, C4C held their second P4/5 Junior Development Centre Tournament at the Ballee Pitches in Ballymena. The weather much reflected the tournament, UNPREDICTABLE, with snow forecasted but plenty of sunshine around…but the kids (as always) were enthusiastic and ready to go!
6 Teams entered into the tournament; [Read more...]

Newtownabbey arrived at the Ballee Playing Fields to face Ahoghill for the first time this season. Bright sunshine welcomed the players on what was a cool January afternoon – ideal conditions for football.

Newtownabbey started brightly, and James Beattie nearly gave them an early lead, but Curtis McIllhagga saved well in the Ahoghill goals. However, the visitors did take the lead [Read more...]

Fourtowns first match of the New Year was to welcome Ballyclare to the Ballee playing fields on a cool but dry afternoon. Both teams were eager to start the year with a victory so it made for an interesting watch.

It was Ballyclare who found the opening after only a few minutes to give them a foothold in the game with centre midfielder James Logan rolling the ball across the face of goal and into the [Read more...]

Newtownabbey welcomed local rivals Ballyclare to the Valley for this top of the table clash. The venue of this match was switched as Ballyclare’s home pitch was deemed unplayable. The heavy pitch, strong winds, and frequent showers weren’t going to make it conducive for good football. [Read more...]