Belmont Under 8 football team: Last post of 2009: a roundup of important events during the year!

Belmont in 2009: A view from the sideline
Six wins, two draws and one loss in their first campaign. Growing up can be difficult, but this under-8 Belmont team has improved greatly over the past four months. Having lost their first match 9 –1 at home to St James’ Athletic, many thought the team would end up at the bottom of the league or, at best, languish in mid-table. However, the players began to gel almost immediately after the first match and they drew their second match against Wayside Celtic before going on to score three straight wins against Granada, Railway Union and Cabinteely. This was followed by a fantastic home draw against top of the table St James Athletic before another series of three wins against Wayside Celtic, Railway Union and Cabinteely. All in all, 32 goals for and 16 goals against, with more than half of the goals against coming in their opening match! Any business would be proud of the rapid progression over the year!

There have been a couple of factors responsible for the team’s improvement. Firstly, their defence, increasingly based around Sheehan and Cloonan, has been wonderful at closing down the opposition and has rarely allowed both ball and man past them. Because of this, their goalkeepers have often been bored silly with little to do for long periods of the game. The defence have also been helped by a number of midfield players who regularly track back to help out when they sense danger. Their midfield and attack has also progressed and Sherwin, Fahy, McNulty, Booth, Dempsey, Cuddy, Boggan and Mulcahy have all played well throughout the season, improving and adapting well to different teams. Most players are now passing with confidence and the managers should be making great efforts to ensure that all players continue to develop their passing skills as the season progresses. There are some excellent goalies on the team, but it is not necessary to have a regular goalkeeper, at least for this season and probably next season as well. However, perhaps the most important factor in their improvement has been the regular Wednesday coaching sessions in UCD. Because of this, the managers should try and get their trainer, Gerry, to take one or two Saturday coaching sessions in Herbert Park on days on which there is no match so that he can see all of the players together. This should further improve their shape and consistency as the season continues. One further home match against Granada and if they win that they finish second in the league! This would give them a spot in the semi-final of the cup and allow them to move up a division for the rest of the season. As they say in politics, a lot done, a lot left to do! Happy New Year to all.

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PAULA BOGGAN and MARTHA MULCAHY join their husbands to celebrate under 8 management awards in style
BELMONT MUMS AND DADS talk about football, fashion and fun

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At A star-Studded Under 8's award ceremony, Hugh Mulcahy, Liam Boggan and other managers receive glittering awards!

There was mounting excitement as the cream of football managers arrived at the annual Under 8 Football Award Dinner in late December – seen by many as the premier event of the Irish winter social season. Both Hugh Mulcahy and Liam Boggan won top honours, as did their beautiful and acclaimed wives, Martha and Paula. DIA DHUIT! caught up with them during the dazzling event.
Hugh, what does this Golden Shin Guard award mean to you? Everything really. Martha has been so supportive and the Under 8 kids have been little saints. My life is changing so fast I’m even thinking of entering the X-Factor next year.
Liam, with all your success, do you still have your feet on the ground? No, I now feel quite exceptional and special. I have everything. A super personality, good looks, a wonderful footballing brain with an award to prove it - and I’m a sub 2 hour 40 minute triathlete.
Martha, what’s it like being married to someone like Hugh? Wonderful. We may seem like a bit of a showbiz couple but we don’t like flattery. I knew the moment we met all those years ago that I wanted him to manage my unborn children. I respect him deeply.
Paula, has management success changed Liam at all? No, not really. He’s a wonderful dad, a thoughtful partner and a first class triathlete. I’m so proud of him I really could burst.

Glitterati turn out in force for Christmas Pro-Celebrity football match!

They may be known for their dazzling social lives, but the Belmont over 35 soccer team proved they have A-list hearts of gold as they took time off to play a fun match against their kids in Herbert Park before Christmas. Trading their suave Armani suits and Gucci dresses for football kits and Santa hats, these generous and unassuming parents braved the wintry weather to spend some quality time with their darling children. Even after being roundly thrashed 3-2, the smiling and relaxed uber cool mums and dads still found time to laugh and joke about their busy football season in an exclusive interview with DIA DHUIT!
How did the idea of this Christmas football match come about? We all have very busy schedules, always in a rush and with multiple conflicting agendas. Organising this match, like organising our kids team, was really just a lifestyle choice. It all happened upstairs in Donnybrook Fair over a latte last Thursday. We realised that this Christmas game was a crucial parenting task but don’t get us wrong, we refuse to take ourselves too seriously and sometimes even like to laugh at ourselves!
Tell us a bit about working with the present under 8 managers, Liam and Hugh. Liam and Hugh are seriously supportive guys. Liam’s real fun, yet modern and refined. He’s quite glitzy and cheeky and that’s reflected in his management style - he just wants the kids to go out and play free-style football but not be perfect. We love his crazy Laissez-faire attitude. Hugh’s much more thoughtful and that comes out in his personality. It’s also fantastic that he’s neither superficial nor shallow. A bit of a prat really.
What do you think of your home ground, Herbert Park? This place has just about everything going for it. Great coffee in Insomnia, contemporary dining in The French Paradox, fantastic and reasonably priced shopping in Donnybrook Fair and, of course, the Butler’s Pantry. None of us have cooked at home for years! Actually we’re only teasing, some of us did cook this year.
What has been the highlight of the football season so far? Oh, unquestionably wearing our super chic Santa hats today with our football gear. They were made by Dolce & Gabbana don't you know and made us feel very special. Another highlight was when we realised that we’re all individuals and yet very lucky to be able to work as part of our over 35 team. It’s a very cool attitude to have. Another undoubted highlight was our group recognition that we gave wonderful support to our children during the season, even when the weather wasn’t perfect and we had to wear overcoats. Oh, and another highlight may be that our children have won almost all of their matches and are only a game away from the semi-final. We’re not really sure if that was a proper highlight though. You know, like whatever.

No Christmas cheer as Belmont over-35 player manager Kate Cloonan lashes out at manager Mulcahy and referee Boggan in post-match interview

Belmont over 35’s capitulate to under 8’s in Herbert Park Thriller

Belmont U8's 3 - Belmont O35's 2 (HT 1-2)

By our War Correspondent

Player manager of Belmont’s over 35 squad, Kate Cloonan, reacted angrily to Under 8 manager Hugh Mulcahy’s assertion that her over 35 team “simply wasn’t up to it” after being beaten 3-2 by Belmont’s under 8 team in Herbert Park on Saturday. Following a match overshadowed by controversy, Mulcahy said that the over 35’s “failed to deliver the goods” and “were hammered by my lads”. Cloonan later countered “this under 8 team was overtly physical and cynical……their attitude and play overstepped the mark between sportsmanship and gamesmanship in a number of areas”. Meanwhile, in a sensational development she later said “I saw an envelope passing between an unnamed under 8 player and referee Boggan just after we went one nil up. I’m not saying it wasn’t a Christmas card, but most Christmas cards I’ve seen have come in white, not brown, envelopes”.
Paradoxically, the match started out as a simple 7 a side knockabout between the Belmont under 8’s and their parents. Yet by the end of the match it resembled a battle scene from Ben Hur with as many as FOURTEEN players on the over 35 team fighting it out at one stage for footballing bragging rights with their children. The Belmont team, managed by Hugh Mulcahy, started with Mulcahy (J) in goal, Sheehan and Sherwin in defence, Fahy, McNulty and Cuddy in midfield and Boggan in attack. In contrast, the only semblance of structure that could be seen in the over 35 team was Fahy (F) in goal, with other players including Mulcahy (M), Cuddy (L), Sherwin (J), McNulty (D), Cloonan (K), Sheehan (J) and Sherwin (M) scattered randomly about the field. “Their players were aimlessly running up and down the pitch. Headless chickens weren’t in it” commented Mulcahy later. The early exchanges were frenzied, with some fine play by the over 35’s on a cold crisp day. Indeed, they made all the initial running and within four minutes were one nil up after a through ball from Cuddy (L) found Mulcahy (M) unmarked in the 6 yard box. Although the ball appeared to be drifting out of play, Mulcahy managed to get in a snap-shot to beat her flailing son, John, before taunting him by shouting “Catch me if you can, sonny”. It was shortly after this that manager Boggan was seen chatting and laughing with one of the under 8 team before apparently palming a bulky item into his left front pocket. Within minutes, the whole tone of the game began to change, with the over 35 team being warned by the referee about their throw-in techniques which looked perfectly legal to this correspondent. Within five minutes, an eighth under 8 player had appeared on the pitch in the shape of Cloonan (M). Cuddy (B) struck shortly afterwards with a low drilled shot to level the scores. However, the over 35’s were having none of it and launched a swift counter attack in the 10th minute with Sherwin (M) cutting into the area before picking out Sheehan (J) who coolly dribbled passed two defenders before passing to Cuddy (L) who tucked it home for a 2 – 1 lead. Scenes of rapture ensued with further taunts as Sherwin (J) received a yellow card for performing a double back flip in celebration.

Nerves became frayed as the match went on and the pitch became increasingly crowded with the introduction of several more players on both sides including Dempsey (C), Dempsey (L), Mulcahy (L) and Cuddy (R) to name but a few. Yet this didn’t stop the under 8’s from fighting back again when Sherwin (P) received the ball in space and slotted home to the delight of his team. With only minutes to go, the match became a melee and it was only by cool work from the under 8’s that they managed to fashion a chance for Sheehan in the crowded penalty area. He let rip with a thunderous right footer that left Fahy (F) with no chance. A last play which ensured that the under 8’s went home feeling they’d had a good day at the office. Incidentally, Referee Boggan appeared to have played 17 minutes of injury time and blew up the game immediately after Sheehan's strike. Alex Ferguson might have been proud of him.

After the match Mulcahy said “I’m particularly pleased for the lads today. It was a big ask for them to play against this team, some of whom were 35 years older than them. They gave 110 percent and I’m very proud. Santa will definitely be coming to them this Christmas”. A fuming Kate Cloonan later lambasted the opposition manager and referee. “This was a particularly difficult match for us", she said "played in difficult circumstances, with a smug opposition manager, a ruthlessly efficient under 8 team and with a referee whose decisions beggared belief” Meanwhile, in a statement released through his solicitor, Referee Boggan maintained he had nothing to be ashamed of. “I unreservedly reject the assertion that I accepted an irregular payment from the under 8 team. I never have, and never will succumb to a financial inducement in order to influence a game” he said before driving off in a new Ferrari 458. Goalkeeper Fergal Fahy summed up the feeling of the over 35’s when he said “It’s a shame that we train endlessly for the big league only to be beaten by a soft goal and a hard referee. We’re gutted”.

Just when we thought Irish weather couldn’t get any worse, along comes hurricane Belmont to devastate Cabinteely!

Belmont 4-Cabinteely 1 (HT 3-1)
By our meteorologist
Photographs courtesy of Fahy F
The sleepy south county Dublin village of Cabinteely (‘kab-in-tee-lee’) became the latest victim of Ireland’s appalling spate of weather yesterday when their under 8 football team was demolished by hurricaine Belmont in Herbert Park shortly before midday. “November was a dreadful month with flooding and relentless rain, but nothing could have prepared us for the tragedy that struck us today” wept a distraught Cabinteely parent as he wandered dazed through Herbert Park shortly after the storm had passed. The Belmont team, upgraded from a tropical storm to a category 1 hurricane with the introduction of Robert Cuddy as manager, displayed breath-taking power in crushing a team that appeared totally unprepared for the calamity. Cuddy afterwards described the event as “The full majesty of nature unleashing its awesome force against an unsuspecting populous” and predicted that “The Cabinteely players may struggle for hours, or even a day, to rebuild their lives after this catastrophic event.”
Ironically, the match was played in warm December sunshine with guest manager Cuddy playing a familiar 2-3-1 formation with Sherwin in goal, Cloonan and Sheehan in defence, McNulty (C), Cuddy and Booth in midfield and Boggan in attack. The match started tamely enough with the highlight being some excellent passing manoeuvres by the Belmont team without really threatening devastation, or even minor damage to Cabinteely. Cloonan and Sheehan presented a cold front in defence as usual, which allowed their midfield and attacking players to push forward without fear of counter-attack. There was some neat play throughout the team and it was clear that storm clouds were gathering with some scattered interchanges between McNulty, Booth, Cuddy and Boggan beginning to cause some mild structural damage to the Cabinteely team whose defence was weakening slowly. Disaster finally struck on 9 minutes when a fine through ball from Mulcahy found Boggan in a relatively small low-pressure area just inside the penalty box from where he rifled the ball with lightning speed into the right corner of the net. “It was like an explosion” said a grief-stricken Cabinteely manager “We had no forewarning, no inkling, no idea of what was going to take place and were in total shock. This is a disaster”.
The initial goal was followed by a sustained increase in attack speed from the Belmont team as cyclones Fahy and Cloonan made their presence felt and a further onslaught from left midfield again found Boggan clear of defenders. As one might expect, he immediately shot past the Cabinteely goalkeeper with a fine right footed thunderstorm into the net. Yet, Mother Nature has a way of compensating for her cruelty and in the 18th minute she provided some respite for Cabinteely when they staged a brief comeback with a fine goal from their centre forward. Although this provided an apparent initial challenge to Belmont, Mulcahy shot home from close range on 19 minutes and the Cabinteely players and supporters took on an even gloomier air.
Half time provided some respite and the initial stages of the second half were quiet as the eye of the storm passed over. Yet, a further ridge of high pressure began to develop in Belmont’s defence and midfield with deft passing and running throughout and Cabinteely’s depression deepened further when Mulcahy unleashed a microburst from the edge of the penalty box on 30 minutes, after fine play from Sherwin and Fahy, to complete Cabinteely’s devastation. It is clear that the best, and only, way to win a football match is by passing to a teammate rather than trying to beat an opposition player and Belmont appear to be taking on this passing tactic more and more as the season progresses.
Overall, this was a fine performance from a team that had not played together competitively since late October. Their supporters were in upbeat form as photographer Fergal Fahy said “After some character building exercises of pitch lining, grass cutting and goalpost building, the team was still not too tired and went out to show the managers that they can produce the goods even against all the odds. Victory was never in doubt from the start and Belmont, despite their lack of match practice over the last few weeks, worked brilliantly together to achieve another great result”. Another supporter, who declined to be named, said “It’s also interesting to note that this victory took place against a background devoid of both Liam Boggan and Hugh Mulcahy, whose management positions must now be under some threat.” Neither Boggan nor Mulcahy were available for comment at the time of going to press and this correspondent feels that this is entirely in keeping with their ill-mannered attitude towards a wonderful team. Conditions may well be deteriorating for them and the long term forecast now suggests further unsettled weather…. Watch this space.

Belmont Teamsheet February 27 vs Liffey Valley

Belmont v's Liffey Valley,
Meet Ballyowen Park , Balgaddy Road at 10.40am

Provisional Starting Lineup

Subs: Fahy (3), Dempsey (5), McNulty (12)
Guest Manager: Martha Mulcahy
Linesperson: Cuddy R

Getting There :
Driving directions to Balgaddy Rd
14.6 km – about 22 mins
Suggested routes

Morehampton Rd
Dublin, Co. Dublin City, Ireland

Head northwest on Morehampton Road , Turn left at Grand Parade/R111
onto the Canal (Leeson Street Bridge ) Continue to follow R111

3.8 km Slight right at R111/Suir Rd Continue to follow R111

0.8 km Turn left at Con Colbert Rd/N4 Continue to follow N4

6.5 km Take the exit toward Cluain Dolcaín/Clondalkin

0.4 km Turn left at Fonthill Rd/R113 Go through 2 roundabouts

1.7 km Turn right at Balgaddy Rd

0.3km Destination will be on the right (Opposite Church)

Belmont Win by Four Ghouls to Nil in Halloween Thriller!

Railway Union 0 – Belmont 4 (HT 0-2)

By our sports ghostwriter

This years Halloween holiday turned into a living nightmare for Railway Union yesterday as Belmont went Trick or Treating in Park Avenue and came away with all the sweets. Played in beautiful sunshine that belied the nature of this spooky feast day and on a lush green pitch devoid of even a single gravestone, severed hand or zombie skull, the Belmont team, though depleted by the absence of Fahy and McNulty, produced a supernatural performance that will haunt Railway Union over the festive period.
Liam Boggan and Hugh Mulcahy, two clowns dressed up as football managers for the All Saint’s eve festivities, started with their usual 2-3-1 formation with Cloonan in goal, Sherwin and Booth in defence, Boggan, Mulcahy and Dempsey in midfield and Sheehan up front. Belmont could have opened the scoring as early as the second minute but for a fine save from the Union keeper, but eventually managed to break the deadlock in the 14th minute when a low cross from Mulcahy outside the penalty area found Boggan in space in front of goal. Boggan doesn’t lose his head in these situations and placed the ball wide of the keeper into the right hand corner of the goal.
Although horrifying for Union, their bone-chilling dream was to get even creepier four minutes later when Booth latched on to another cross from Mulcahy and coolly blasted into the net for Belmont’s second. There was a brief backlash from Union late in the first half, but stout defending from Sherwin, Booth, Cuddy and Sheehan ensured a happy end to Belmont’s first half, while Cloonan picked up marvellously on any loose balls reaching the six-yard box to keep the score sheet clean.

The frightening footballing fairy-tale continued for Union in the second half with Boggan replacing Cloonan in goal and Dempsey pushing ever further forward in an attempt to increase Belmont’s lead. Indeed, it was Dempsey who provided the real fireworks when he latched on to a poor Union clearance, calmly jinked and weaved his way past three defenders before lashing the ball into the net for his first competitive goal for the club and Belmont’s third of the day. At this point, the game was over as a contest and it was left to Sheehan to hammer home the final nail in the coffin when he ghosted past two defenders on 38 minutes before unleashing an unstoppable 15 metre shot into the Union goal. Phew! Bloodcurdling or what?
Manager Mulcahy expressed satisfaction with his teams win during a post-match interview. He said “Yes, although a scary soccer story, this was a good exorcise for all the kids and I’m pleased with their spirit”. Manager Boggan later stated “I’m unhappy and a little saddened by my co-managers levity and his appalling Halloween puns after what was, in essence, a serious must-win game. Nevertheless, I make no bones in saying that even with our skeleton team witch was full of guts, we put in a phantastic performance”.

Belmont Deliver 2 goals to hold Wayside at Bay

Belmont into action again and this time in a crucial must win match against Wayside Celtic....

Wayside celtic take their soccer seriously and you could tell from the impressive run of results that the Wayside team had assembled on their way to this encounter with Belmont in their home lair cut into the foothills of the Dublin Mountains.


Belmont were far from their cosy city centre habitat and the fresh air and mountain scenery were unfamiliar to the boys from the city.

The first glimpse of the Wayside Pitch enclosed in a cage was an intimidating sight and reminded this correspondent of Rollerball. Was this going to be a fight to the finish ???

Wayside had perfectly manicured pitches individually fenced off and a carpark already full of expectant parents by the time the Belmont team assembled in the bright sunshine for this game of games.

Smiles all round before the game , the Belmont team were exuding a quiet confidence and no fear, Wayside for their part playing at home with a game in hand and a draw away against Belmont were likewise in jovial form as both teams set about their warm up routines.

The Belmont manager Boggan looked on amused at the enthusiasm with which his team took to the handful of warm up exercises and with all kids calling to each other for the ball to be passed to them , it was an interesting omen.

So with Mark Cloonan assuming the Captains armband and Patrick Sherwin in Goal Belmont lined up in the traditional 2 3 1 formation. Mark Cloonan won the toss and decided to play the opening half with the sun at the back of his team. A minute silence was observed as a mark of respect to the mother of one of the players of Wayside who had passed away during the week. The Belmont team did their parents and manager proud with their absolute stillness ands silence and then the referee blew the whistle and the business began.

Wayside looked more dangerous in the opening exchanges , Belmont making their tackles though and containing the runs and not letting Wayside get into any sort of rhythm. First Attack , then defence

Belmont have become a predictable side , the partnership of Captain Mark Cloonan and Luke Sheehan has become so solid and dependable that it provides a platform for the rest of the team. Time and again the pair closed out the attacks , Boggan and Mulcahy in support of Fiona McNulty who was running and running and as full of life as ever.

Conor Booth enjoying a roaming role as striker but had little to do as the first ten minutes of the first half saw Belmont in Defensive mode.

Time to ring some changes , Brian Cuddy on to give Fiona a rest , Jack Fahey on to give Conor a break and slowly the tide swung away from Wayside as Belmont grew in confidence , Gradually it was Belmont on the attack, Patrick Sherwin never having been really threatened during his spell in goal. A single decent shot , easily saved by Patrick had left the supporters with their hearts in their mouths…but the Belmont lads were not deterred or fazed by one lapse and their work rate and cool heads eventually began to pay dividends.

A fine spell of possession and attack by Belmont brought about a series of corners all defended very well by Wayside until Belmont knocked the ball across the line to give Wayside the opportunity to clear their line.

The Wayside goalkeeper in the excitement after that nerve wracking few minutes made a simple mistake with his kick out. Unfortunately for him , he had only succeeded in laying it on for the goal hungry Mulcahy who made no mistake. Mulcahy intercepted the wayward wayside kick out and drilled the ball immediately back past the hapless Wayside keeper to put Belmont in front.

And so it was to remain one nil at half time.

Belmont assembled for the team talk, not much to say , the manager could be seen smiling as his team gathered for a well earned rest. The game going according to plan , time to rest a few more players , McNulty back on , Cuddy off again after a heroic first half .

And so the second half began , more end to end stuff , but again and again the warrior spirit which characterises this Belmont team continued to shine through. Manager Boggan looking to his whole panel to make their contribution. Patrick Sherwin taking to the midfield and Conor Booth telling his manager that no goal would be scored against him...

Up and down the pitch , the game was vaguely reminiscent of a tennis match , Wayside always dangerous so Belmont could not afford any lapse of concentration.
Another fine defensive intercept from Luke Sheehan and a pass upfield to Marcus Boggan who beat his man , and on to Fahey who was tackled ...

Patrick Sherwin winning the ball back and blasting (see above) the cross right in front of the Goal , found that man Mulcahy who pounced again with a speculative shot into the crowded box ,and all held their breaths as the ball found its way into the back of the wayside net.

Two Nil….Now the test could Belmont hold on to this lead ???

John Mulcahy got his reward with a rest and Dempsey was thrown into the battle and immediately had to make a crucial tackle and clearance to Sherwin.

Wayside tried again , this time up the wing , looking ominous , They began to string passes together ...desperate urgings heard from their supporters. This was never going to be easy … the shouts of support from the assembled Belmont supporters adding steel to the Yellow clad Belmont defence.

Three minutes to go , Marcus Boggan wins the ball in midfield , looks up and sees Cuddy and Fahey running into position and yelling for the pass, the ball makes it to cuddy , He looks up and makes an excellent first time pass but the ball is intercepted by Wayside who launch their own counter attack and suddenly the Belmont midfield are rushing to defend.

Marcus Boggan comes off to have a rest , Mulcahy back on , this time in Defence. Cloonan comes off and Fiona Mc Nulty is back on. More substitutions see Luke Sheehan sidelined and Jack Fahey rested for a few minutes while Brian Cuddy once again looking ominous and growing in confidence in attack

Wayside were stretched every which way but always looked like they might just get their attack together. This was a team who had yet to play a match where they had not scored and they continued to probe and probe.

Manager Liam Boggan though a little wiser after conceding the late equaliser to St.James had learned his lesson and the last few minutes of the match saw Boggan and Mulcahy back on , this time in Defence with Cloonan and Sheehan nominally in midfield. Essentially this was a four man defensive unit designed to close out this match with Jack Fahey coming on to again as striker to replace the exhausted Cuddy and add fresh legs to the Belmont attack for the last few minutes and create worries for Wayside as they were forced to continue to cover this lone and dangerous striker whilst desperately seeking to find a way through the iron will that was the Belmont defence.

Boggan was seen looking at his stop watch , time up surely ? No way through for Wayside who for the first time have not scored in their campaign. The referee no doubt prompted by Boggan pointing and staring at his watcch , looked down at his own... Forty seconds of added time played already, time to blow up. Game over...

Job Done…and a sense that this is what the Belmont team had expected when they came to play , no drama , no histrionics , an exercise in hard work , trust and co-operation ..

All smiles … from the departing Belmont players...seen above shaking hands with their opponents after the game.

Boggan caught up with his co manager via satellite link. Mulcahy who was on remote beach was more than happy with the performance....Mulcahy has been away for the last two matches but his football brain is as sharp , nay sharper than ever. Rumour of him holidaying with David Beckham appear to be false as Mulcahy is a renowned Chelsea supporter but the Paparazzi were quick to send the photo of Beckham or is it actually the tanned Mulcahy on his boat.....We wondered where he got his soccer brain from ?

Mulcahy also mission accomplished was resting , having successfully saved the Seychelles from some ghastly unmentionable disease...

A must win match , won clinically … Lucky according to one or two dissenters....

Plenty to play for with Belmont destiny in their own hands.

Manager Mulcahy back in town the following day rested and tanned was overheard saying that Belmont had done well in his absence , But that he had been using his time to develop his own ideas..... What changes will the Guru bring to this set up now that he is back ? We can only wait and speculate...it can go one of two ways...

.Next installment coming soon...