Mons Beat Premier Team Bray In Pre-season Friendly

In a last minute arranged friendly between Monaghan United and Premier Division team Bray Wanderers, Mick Cooke’s men came out on top on Monday night last. A goal from Eoin Lannigan, due to sign for the team on Wednesday, separated the teams.

“Lannigan has phenomenal pace and latched onto a long clearance from Wayne Byrne, rounding the goalie and slotting home.” Cooke said.

Bray fielded an almost complete squad with only 3 of their side missing from the action while Cooke used the opportunity to try out some of his new signings by mixing them in with some of last years players.

“The team played well together and the pre-season training has been going well. Graham (Doyle) has settled well into the Assistant Managers job and is getting a great response from the lads” Cooke continued.

Monaghan United’s team for the game was: Danny Woods (Brendan Kennedy 45), Paul Whelan, Aaron Mooney (Ian Malone 45), Brian Gartland, Kevin Williamson (Khalid Hussain 60) , Eoin Lannigan (Darragh Hanaphy 60), Wayne Byrne (Chris Dyson 60), Robbie Collins (Philip Sheppard 45)

James Hand and Brian Murphy were forced to sit out the game due to injury.