Managers wanted

Institute's Jamie Adams pictured on the ball during their under-14's match against Cliftonville at Lisneal on Saturday. INLS1213-132KM

The Under 10’s lost 7-2 to Portrush, the U11’s lost 10-2 to Northend United, Under 13’s went down 4-1 to Coleraine Academy, the Under 14’s lost 3-0 to Cliftonville and the Under 19’s narrowly lost 1-0 to Ballyclare Comrades Colts.

This week the Under 13’s host Ballinamallard Youth in the NL Plate first round, at Lisneal (KO 11am), the Under 14’s travel to Oxford United Stars and the Under 19’s host St Oliver Plunkett.

Institute U14...0

Cliftonville U14...3

It was a day to forget for ’Stute as Cliftonville showed exactly why they are the best U14 team in the land with a ruthless second half display.

Despite the one sided score line it was only on the stroke of half-time that the Belfast side went two up after a decent first half display by the home side.

Deighan and Love played some superb through balls to Adams and particularly O’Brien. Both wide forwards delivered well into the box but the ball just didn’t run for any attackers.

The goal that gave the visitors the lead came when a great strike from distance that even a 7ft goalkeeper would have struggled to save and Smallwoods was unfortunate to see his attempted clearance scrape in under the bar for 2-0.

Had the game gone into half-time with only a one goal margin perhaps the second half may have been closer but once the league leaders went 3-0 up early on it was all one way traffic from there.

One to notch up to experience and hopefully some hard lessons learned for Institute ahead of the remaining league matches.

While the club is currently seeking a goalkeeper born in the year 2001 to join our already established Under 11’s side who play in the North West and Coleraine District Youth League.

The Waterside youngsters are also interested in attracted out field players to strengthen their squad.

Anyone interested is asked to come along to one of the club’s training nights, which take place every Friday at St Columbs Park from 7pm until 8pm and Mondays indoor at Lisneal College from 7.30pm until 8.30pm. Alternatively you can contact Alison on (0773) 714 8174 for details.

While Institute Youth is recruiting for both head and assistant coaches for teams between 10 and 14-years-old for the new season.

Ideally the manager and assistant manager will hold an IFA level 2 (C certificate) or IFA Youth Cerificate, but level 1 coaches are welcome too.

Contact Gary Fowler on (0775) 172 7483 to discuss this great opportunity.