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Lurgan United F.C., Gordon Playing Fields, Lurgan (2026)

24/06/2019

Lurgan United 1976 - 2019

At our recent AGM it was concluded that we can no longer function as a club. Despite the best efforts of a certain few it was evident that we didn't have the personel that could commit the time to see in another season.

Without an immediate appointment of a full committee and a manager then this historic club will fold. The history of this club is well documented and extremely talented, respected and successful players have been involved at one time or another. If any of those people reading this post would like to see us to continue then please get in contact.

That only leaves us to wish all other clubs in both the Mid Ulster and Lonsdale leagues all the very best in their campaigns and hope that struggling teams don't follow suit. Days are gone where you had 40+ lads bursting for a game of football and pints back in the local bars.

I'd usually sign off with UTLR's but we are truly disheartened that this could be one of our last posts. We appeal to anyone who has the time to help out.

18/06/2019

Just a reminder that the club AGM will take place this Thursday 8pm @ Occasion Creation in Bluestone Business Park.

All current players are asked to attend and we welcome any old and new faces too.

13/06/2019

Lurgan United would like to invite applications for a manager for this coming season.

We've a long history that we want to continue. We aim to compete in the Mid Ulster league and have will again compete in the Lonsdale League this season too.

Applicants should have the ability to bolster the existing squad of players by attracting players and previous experience in either league would be beneficial.

The management committee will be on hand to support any successful applicant while they concentrate on the footballing side of the club.

Applications via the club FB page, email on [email protected] or on mobile 07905226366

05/06/2019

Lurgan United will host their AGM on Thursday 20th June @ 8pm in Occasion Creation Unit 10D Bluestone Business Park.

We invite all current, past and future players and supporters to come along and have their say in the future of Lurgan United.

We've been busy behind the scenes as usual and have interested parties for management positions. We will also have submitted applications for Mid Ulster Reserve and Lonsdale leagues. Our decision was difficult at the end of last season to concentrate on Lonsdale but we finished 5th in the league and made it through to 3 semi-finals. All things considered we're happy with that, and ready again to push on.

Again, everyone welcome.
UTLR's

28/05/2019

Lurgan United vs Camlough
Semi final Sean OGrady Cup
Holm Party Armagh 8pm KO

Great evening for what should be a good game.

22/05/2019

Happy birthday to player Caoimhin McConville. Only ever happy when playing with us or having a drink in each hand. Enjoy.

11/05/2019

Lurgan United vs Keegans
12KO
Sherries Playing Fields Armagh.

Lurgan United play their first of two semi finals with a game against aside they've already beat the season. Best of luck to all involved.

UTLR's

03/05/2019

Keegans 1 - Lurgan United 3

It was a sombre cup quarter final win as the Lurgan Reds beat a 9 man Keegans side. The mentality of United was poor thinking the game would be an easy win after Ricky put the reds up within 15 minutes. The goal should have spurred us on to score many more but instead we became lackadaisical and couldn't put more than a few passes together. In the end we were punished and Keegans found the net with a long low drive.

The goal rejuvenated the United side and we began to find the space offered to us. McConville and Mcgleenon worked well together in midfield slipping the ball through numerous times but the up front duo just couldn't convert. A few cleared corners, and a few saves kept the deadlock and it seemed a goal was ellusive. Kevin McKennas runs should have provided a goal but again the stubborn Keegan defence did well. Only after Gough latched onto a wide pass to swing the ball in was a goal awarded after McKenna headed the ball seconds before being wiped out by the keeper and Keegans defence and the ball trickling into the net. Goal awarded but definitely a penalty if not. Half ends 2-1 to Lurgan United.

With the management now present the structure was held in the second half and advice from the line seen Lurgan play alot better. Higgy, Caoimhin, Kemper and Mark did excellent holding the line and catching Keegans offside time and time again. Caoimhin was able to run out of defence and bring Luke into the game. After Gough was also caught offside too many times all play went through the middle and again Luke found time on the ball and had a few shots on goal. With a change seeing Betty coming on for Ricky Lurgan again seemed to play to their best but still got slack and allowed Keegans to challenge on goal but Cormac wasn't going to be beat again. A few more dubious offsides and a resilient Keegan side made the last 15 minutes sketchy. After a frustrating period Kemper picked up his 2nd yellow and his game was over. With Lurgan loosing a defender Keegans went for it pushing everyone forward but this only opened the space for Gough. A neat pass from McConville left only the oncoming keeper for Gough to beat and was able to lob from 25 yards to finish the game at 3-1.

Its a win, but a win made difficult. Regardless we progress to the semi final of the Sean Og Brady cup.

UTLR's

13/04/2019

Richhill Colts 0 - Lurgan United 3

Mickey Canning ⚽⚽
Goughie ⚽

Match Report to follow. But just the result we needed after the decision we made. A very strong 16 that outclassed the opposition. Next up the semi-final.

UTLR"s

12/04/2019

It's a sad weekend in the history of Lurgan United as we took the decision to inform the Mid Ulster League that we will no longer compete this season. We've had a difficult time as of late to field a competitive squad, and this decision wasn't easy.

It's no secret that we registered a team of players in the Lonsdale league, and that this team will still compete. The team was a group of friends who wanted to enjoy football at a lower level with the potential of winning more cups and even the league. A chance to build a strong squad to then qualify for a reserve side back into the Reserve divisions of the Mid Ulster next season. Our logic was right, the perception seemed wrong.

At any club the priority is to facilitate a first team. We know this. Our setup at the start of the season was good. We were strong. We attracted a brilliant management team. We signed skilled players. We competed against good sides. We had players willing to pull on the badge and play. And that's what makes a club - the players. As any Game of Thrones fan will tell you - Winter is coming. Winter took a very heavy toll on us. We lost players through injury, through family commitments, through work commitments and we began to struggle. We didn't have the depth in the squad and we couldn't look to our reserves as they weren't eligible for Mid Ulster.

For decisions made before their time we lost the management duo of Toby and Disco but we thank them for their wholesome efforts. For indiffernces in the comittee side of things Sean O'Neil and Olga submitted their resignations from the committee and club. Sean was a stalwart of Lurgan United for over 30 years and personally seen the club through many changes and challenging times. He worked tirelessly behind the scenes to keep the club going. I had the pleasure to play alongside him in my early years at Lurgan United and he was a formidable defensive player that never lost a header. He currently Chairs the Mid Ulster League and does so with the same fortitude he had for Lurgan United. All the very best to him and Olga.

Now we concentrate on fielding a reformed squad and finish the season with possible Silverware and qualify and meet the criteria for registration back into Mid Ulster next season. We won't be away for long.

Our constitution states we have 5 people on our committee. We welcome and ask anyone past or present who wants to volunteer their time and join us to launch Lurgan United back to their best and continue our historic presence in Lurgan and the local area.

We face a steady Richhill Afc Colts side away in the quarter final of the 15 T-Street Cup tomorrow and welcome all support. UTLR's

Yours in sport
Michael Gough
Chairman

06/04/2019

Just to offer our sincere condolences to Gareth ‘Higgy’ Higgins from all at the club on the passing of his granny... may she now rest in peace 🙏😔

04/04/2019

Folks,

The remaining MUFL Division 2 fixtures including 5 for our first team are as follows:-

Mid Ulster Football League
Please Note: Fixtures are subject to change.
Home team has responsibility to provide pitch for home fixture
All KO’s 2.15pm unless otherwise advised

Saturday April 6th 2019
Ballymacash YM v Knockmenagh Swifts
Derryhirk Utd v Goodyear
Hillsborough Boys v United LT
(Above fixture – Ballymacoss PF)
LURGAN UNITED v Scarva Rangers
White City v Donacloney

Tuesday April 9th 2019 (6.30)
Donacloney v Goodyear

Friday April 12th 2019
Foster Cup-Final
Annagh Utd FC – 7.30KO
Derryhirk Utd v Hillsborough Boys

Saturday April 13th 2019
Banbridge YCOB v West End Hibs
Donacloney v United LT
White City v LURGAN UNITED

Tuesday April 16th 2019 (6.30)
Banbridge YCOB v Scarva Rangers
Knockmenagh Swifts v Derryhirk Utd
LURGAN UNITED v Hillsborough Boys

Saturday April 20th 2019
Ballymacash YM v Scarva Rangers
Banbridge YCOB v Goodyear
Hillsborough Boys v White City
West End Hibs v Derryhirk Utd (A/W)

Wednesday April 24th 2019 (6.45)
Donacloney v Banbridge YCOB
Knockmenagh Swifts v Hillsborough Boys
Scarva Rangers v Derryhirk Utd

Saturday April 27th 2019
Ballymacash YM v United LT
Banbridge YCOB v White City
Donacloney v West End Hibs
Hillsborough Boys v LURGAN UNITED

Tuesday April 30th 2019 (7.00)
Banbridge YCOB v Derryhirk Utd
Goodyear v Hillsborough Boys

Saturday May 4th 2019
Banbridge YCOB v LURGAN UNITED
Donacloney v Hillsborough Boys
United LT v Derryhirk Utd

Saturday May 11th 2019
Banbridge YCOB v Hillsborough Boys
Derryhirk Utd v Scarva Rangers

All support is very welcome, as always!
UTLRs!!!

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