..Under 15's Squad 2007-2008

Back Row from L to R: Stuart Hanna, Adam Beattie, Justin Childs, Alex Malcolm-Bourne, Ryan Irwin, Lee Brown, Gareth Crawford, Andrew Gibson
Bottom Row From L to R: Matthew Crooks, Chris Curran-Cochrane, Andrew Montgomery, Andrew Topping, Connor Pinons, Dean Wylie

Player Profiles

Andrew Topping - An impressive goalkeeper, a complete natural between the sticks. Good shot stopper and brave when leaving his line.
Jordan Finney - Has flourished since moving to right back - very consistent, committed tackler. Often on the receiving end of changing room banter for supporting a certain Irish League team.
Adam Beattie - Fully committed to every tackle, has pace to burn. Has adapted easily to the left back position.
Lee Brown - Has developed into a first class defender, steady, strong, with a great reading of the game. Won last season’s "Most Improved Player" award.
Justin Childs - Hard tackling center back and mid-fielder when required. Has the ability to use both feet.
Andrew Gibson - A product of last season’s Under 13 squad – underestimate him at your peril - quiet, unassuming but rarely comes out of a tackle without the ball.
Connor Pinons - Joined the squad this season from Ards Youth. Has a tremendous left foot and the ability to score from midfield.
Ryan Irwin - "Doddsy" cleaned up at last season’s awards - Players’ Player and Managers’ Player of the Year. Both awards fully deserved and a measure of his ability.
Alex Malcolm-Bourne - Back with the squad after a spell last season with Linfield. An amazing all round talent, a key player. powerful, hardworking midfielder yet graceful on the ball.
Matthew Crooks - First full season with the Under 15's after a successful season with the U.13 squad. A fully committed no nonsense midfielder. A ‘handful’ for opposing teams.
Chris Curran-Cochrane - Left footed winger with blistering pace. Has the ability to play as main striker. Nephew of ex-Northern Ireland and Burnley star Terry Cochrane.
Stuart Hanna - A gifted player and a natural on the right wing. Beats players with ease. Has scored some spectacular goals.
Dean Wylie - Last season’s under 13's top goal scorer - already found the net this term. Will gain valuable experience this season.

Andrew Montgomery - Young "Monty" is always prepared to get in where it hurts – enthusiastic and works hard in training.

Jason Rutherford - Into his second season with the team. Made his full debut this season and a number of appearances as a sub.
Robert Bowman - Has been with the squad for two seasons; has a good eye for goal - been unlucky with injuries this year.
Andy Bell - Has joined the club after a spell with Dungoyne. Versatile player with a good attitude to training.
 

Stewart Leitch - Back with the club after spells with Ards Youth and Linfield. An Impressive striker, great touch and lighting fast.

Linda Finney - An important member of the transport and catering team , showed great commitment early in the season when Jordan was injured.

Pamela Topping - Very popular with the coaching staff and players (especially since she drives a people carrier and has always a good supply of Jaffa Cakes)

Irene Beattie - Dropped down in size this season, starting to show more confidence, especially on long runs.

For the 2007/2008 season the Under 15’s squad exists of 20 players, 5 moving up from last season’s Under 13's, and 2 coming in from other clubs.

This season has seen a number of lads commence training with the Thirds; indeed a number have made their debut at this level. A sure sign of progress being made and an indication of the excellent structure that exists within the senior club.