Holywood still in Division 1
we were close but couldnt get over the line.
Not much to speak of in the cups, and to be honest I didnt take them too seriously as I realised I was half a chance for promotion, so I focused on that.
Ballymena Utd, recently relegated Tobermore Utd and ourselves were the top 3 for most of the season. We were scoring goals for fun, but conceeding plenty also. Brian Rea was again servicable but David Kerr, the U21 international was outstanding. 22 league goals including all 5 in a 5-5 draw with Ballyclare and 31 in all competitions saw him take out the young player of the year award.
OUr problems are defensive. Patterson is good and Phil McMahon decent but I need some real quality if Im going to make the push for promotion. Also, my GK, Will Cahoon is also very good but injury prone, so when he is not in, his 17 yo understudy can be inconsistent.
Im able to attract players now, but not those that i exactly need. Im desperate for defensive cover but I cant seem to get anyone. That could be the difference for me.
With 5 games remaining I had every chance of finishing top of the league but 2 draws and 3 losses in those games put to rest our hopes.
Club reputation is now regional and the board is happy with me. Again, twice during the season they threw in 110k to help keep the club afloat.
OUr average home crowd is just under 200.
Roll on another season.