IFA back LJIL U12s initiative

The Lisburn Junior Invitational League are to introduce nine-a-side football for U12s next season as an addition to the U11s, who play this format currently.
By The Newsroom
Published 18th Apr 2014, 20:55 BST

Irish Football Association Development Officer, Phil Melville, said they fully back the small sided game for all primary school age children.

He added: “The Lisburn League took a major step last season by forming a League for U11s and I am delighted they are now going to add U12s.

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“We fully endorse what the League are doing and will give full assistance where needed.’’

Lisburn City Council will provide three pitches at the Recreation Centre and Melville is hopeful of a small sided pitch at Downshire Primary School in Hillsborough. Sponsorship for the initiative will be provided by McDonald’s.

League chairman, Stanley Sheppard, said they also hope to have the use of a nine-a-side pitch at Lough Moss Leisure Centre.

“It should be an exciting year,” he said.

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UNDER-17: Hillsborough 1, Banbridge 0; Newry 0, Solway 2; Portadown 2, Ridgeway 0.