Flying start to Kennedy Cup campaign by Midland Schoolboy League side
The MSL (Midland Schoolboy League) got their Kennedy Cup campaign off to a perfect start with a 7-0 win over Longford in the University of Limerick yesterday (Monday).
The goals were scored by Ruairi Woods (Gallen United) and Alex Byrne (Tullamore), who each found the net twice, with one goal apiece being added by Leon Nolan (Clara Town), Darragh O'Riordan (Mullingar Athletic) and Tadhg Slattery (Emo Celtic).
The region's representatives followed yesterday's performance by going one better with an 8-0 win over Wicklow today.
The MSL Kennedy Cup Squad consists of Cian Horkan, Colin Moran, Jack Donohue, Ruairi Woods, Odhran Fletcher (vice-captain), Shay McGuinness (captain), Diarmuid O'Higgins, Dylan Dennehy, Leon Nolan, Jimmy Walsh, Sam Byrne, Ciarán Cummins, Sean Whittaker, William Geraghty, Cillian Spollen, Darragh O'Riordan, Tadhg Slattery, Sean Powders, Cian Gilhooly, Jack Dunican and Alex Byrne.
The management team includes Davy Cummins (manager) and Padraig Moran (head coach), both of whom are from St Joseph's FC.
Graham Whittaker and Conor Peck, from Willow Park FC, are also coaching the side, while Athlone Community College teacher Conor Foley is the goalkeeping coach.
Davy McCormack is kit man to the squad while Marc McGuinness is involved in a first-aid capacity.
After kicking off yesterday, the Kennedy Cup will continue until this Friday, June 17.