Magherafelt Sky Blues F.C.
| Full name | Magherafelt Sky Blues Football Club |
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| Founded | 1970 |
| Ground | Spires Park, Magherafelt |
| Manager | Brian Taylor
league = North West Intermediate League season = 2017-18position = Ballymena & Provincial Football League Premier Division, 7th |
Magherafelt Sky Blues Football Club are an amateur
History
The club was established by local footballers in 1970 who wanted a club that could appeal to both the Catholic and Protestant populations of the town.
They were members of the
The club first entered the Irish Cup, Northern Ireland's senior knock-out competition, in the 2004–05 season when they reached the third round before being eliminated by Moyola Park.[5] They were eliminated by Killymoon Rangers the following season[6] Newcastle in 2006–07, both in the first round.[7] Bloomfield eliminated the Sky Blues in the first round for a third season running in 2007–08 although in the preliminary round they established a club record Irish Cup win, beating Dunaghy 8–2.[8] 2008–09 saw a further first round elimination at the hands of Draperstown Celtic.[9] The Sky Blues reached the third round in 2009–10, losing to Holywood[10] and again in 2010–11 where they lost to Shankill United.
Youth development
The club is noted for its youth development, with youth teams organised in six age groups by the club. In 2011 four of the six teams reached the league cup finals of their respective leagues.[11] The CIS Mini Soccer Centre, where their youth teams train, was recognised by the Irish Football Association for its contributions to the local game in 2007.[12]
References
- ^ Official Statement on club's Facebook page
- ^ a b c History of the club
- ^ a b Honours
- ^ Ards snatch late Steel Cup winner
- ^ Northern Ireland Cup 2004–05
- ^ Northern Ireland Cup 2005–06
- ^ Northern Ireland Cup 2006–07
- ^ Northern Ireland Cup 2007–08
- ^ Northern Ireland Cup 2008–09
- ^ Northern Ireland 2009–10
- ^ Sky Blues youth structure goes from strength to strength[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Top Award for Sky Blues CIS Mini Soccer Centre". Archived from the original on 2 April 2012. Retrieved 26 August 2011.
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