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Johnny McClurg Steps Down

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Last month Academy Director Johnny McClurg informed us that he was stepping down from his role after three and a half years in post. Johnny has been at the heart of everything we have done as a club during that time, and his leadership has seen the Academy grow from strength to strength. We caught up with Johnny earlier this week, and got his thoughts and reflections on his time as Director.

Johnny, from all at the club, it’s been a pleasure to work with you, and we are so thankful for your leadership and guidance, to boys, coaches, parents and all who call themselves part of Ballyclare Comrades Boys Academy. Thank you 👏🏼

#NisiNihilOptimi #NothingExceptYourBest 

Tremper Soccer Visits Dixon Park

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A sunny Tuesday evening welcomed Tremper Soccer to Dixon Park, where our 2009’s hosted the American High School team for an end of season / pre-upcoming-season friendly. Having travelled from Kenosha, Wisconsin, the team from America started brightly and spectators were provided with a very entertaining watch. Midway through the first half, after creating a number of chances, the Comrades team took the lead through a well executed shot from the left right hand side of the box from Beau, who’s shot curled over the head of the keeper and into the far corner of the net. The first half continued in the same fashion, with the Comrades unlucky not to have extended their lead a couple of times, and the Tremper keeper pulling off a number of good saves.

As the match progressed both sides suffered a few injuries, and with the travelling team already being a couple of players down, a few of the Comrades pulled on the grey shirts and played for them. The second half was played at a slightly slower pace, and Cameron scored early in the second half to give us a 2-0 lead, before adding a third a few minutes later. Tremper had a couple more chances, most notably with our striker Bailie hitting the bar for them and putting the rebound just past the post. The game finished 3-0, and proved to be a good workout on a beautiful evening, ahead of our National League campaign next season.

Many thanks too to the supporters who showed up to watch the match, it was encouraging for the boys on both sides to see a good turnout.

2008’s Fundraising Evening

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Ballyclare Comrades Boys Academy Under 16 team held a fundraising night in Ballyclare Golf Club on Saturday 27th April 2024, this event was well supported and helped to raise much needed funds for the team who are going to the Foyle Cup in July 2024.  The organisers would like to thank the staff at Ballyclare Golf Club for hosting a great night.

We would like to thank Angus Henry and Jonny Robinson who started the night of with a pub quiz, followed by an auction and ballot.  Thanks also goes to Colin Graham Music who ended the night on a high with great music which got everyone on the dance floor.

This event would not have been as successful if we didn’t have the support from all the local businesses for the auction and ballot prizes and those who attended on the night for which the organising committee would like to personally thank.

Massive thanks to everyone who donated auction prizes and to the companies below who donated ballot prizes:

  • Sycamore Pods
  • Bodyfuel
  • MyFit Gym
  • Discount Beds Belfast
  • Collinview Restaurant, Ballyclare Golf Club
  • Karma Hair Design
  • Fig Design Ballyclare
  • Darababee Cosmetic
  • Raging Bull
  • Tanning Station
  • Sport & Sound
  • Soccer Shed Ballyclare
  • AW Custom Shinpads
  • JL Hair
  • Valentino’s
  • Arlos Barbers
  • BillieJeans food platter
  • Faith Hairdressers
  • Thai Truck
  • Vape Venue Ballyclare
  • Tokyos Street Food
  • Pots of Pleasure –
  • Waxed Away
  • Hakka Wok Chinese Takeaway
  • 10 scoop Gelato voucher – Paper shop Ballyclare
  • Dean Samuel Barbers
  • Arens Barber Shop
  • Causeway Tackle Shop

Once again, many thanks to everyone who played a part in making the night a success.