Goals from Tshepo Monsho in the 18th, 60th and 76th minute put VEC well on the way to three league points against Shelbourne SSC in Terenure on 31st August. Read full match report.
Then, just 4 days later, again in Terenure, Pat Meghen got in on the act with his own hat-trick, as VEC overcame Blackforge 2nds to claim 3 further points. Read full match report.
LFA Junior Cup – Blanchardstown Ath. v VEC FC – 15th Sept
(AUL/UCFL Premier Division)
FAI Junior Cup – Round 1: VEC FC v Glasnevin FC – 22nd Sept
(Premier 1 Division of the Leinster Senior League)
FAI Junior Cup – Round 2: VEC FC or Glasnevin FC v Seaford FC or Dublin Hospitals FC – 13th Oct
In the ETB (VEC) Sportsgrounds Terenure,
every Tuesday & Thursday up to mid-September from 6.45pm to 8.15pm.
PRIVATE Grounds – Excellent facilities!
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NEW TALENTED PLAYERS ALWAYS WELCOME!
VEC FC are always on the look-out for talented new players. If you are interested, then contact Richie at 087-6760870 or e-mail: sec@vecfc.ie
At the VEC Awards night in Brady’s Terenure, Neill Love was selected by his peers as VEC first team player-of-the-year, while Paddy Cook was the VEC 2nd’s player-of-the-year. Paddy was also the Club’s top goal scorer for the second season in a row. Congratulations Neill & Paddy! More here.
Not Head, Heart & Hands! More like the definition of working hard and getting it done, which is – “Be Humble; Stay Hungry; Always Hustle” – or was it just VEC’s 3 H’s: Houlihan, Hester & Howard who scored our 3 goals against Coolock Village today to move us to mid-table in the Premier Division. Well done Alonso, Jay & Jordan!
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Man-of-the-match Neill Love is congratulated after slotting in the winning penalty for VEC against Boghall Rovers, after this Richard Knight Cup match finished 4-4 after extra-time. 4-1 down after 60 minutes (Rob Newe scored our goal) meant we had it all to do to stay in the Cup. Player/manager Carl O’Gorman’s first goal for the Club soon after gave us hope and then that man Love rose high to score from a corner, before an exquisite strike from Shane O’Connor with just 8 minutes remaining brought the match to extra-time. In the shoot-out, Oisin Kinsella, Conor Lewis, Joey Byrne and Neill Love all converted for VEC, while the home team had two of their penalties saved by Richie Hannify.
Two 0-0 results on the same day was quite unique! Not the results we wanted in both games, but that was not for the want of effort! However, a point was enough to keep VEC 2nds at the top of Division 2 after a strong performance against a well-organised Drumcondra side, whilst VEC 1sts just missed that last bit in front of goal, despite a convincing first half performance and a powerful finish against Atletico Malahide in the Premier Division.
Paddy Cook turned this game into his personal playground, netting 4 goals for VEC with the finesse of a seasoned pro, leaving his manager and spectators in awe and our opponents Brookview Utd. scratching their heads in disbelief. His performance was a masterpiece that will be talked about for a few years hours. (btw 1 of those 4 goals was an o.g. which he claimed). Jerry Clancy, Frankie Nolan, Mano Mansuk & Andy Howell were the other scorers in this 8-0 league win!
