Home to Newcastle 1st team for the 09/10 season is once again Division 1B. Having played in this league last season Marty, Leonard and the players will know plenty about their opposition and hope that this will help them push for promotion back up to 1A.
With the SK Homes Newcastle & District Leagues' decision to revert to a four division format both the 2nds and 3rds find themselves up against some unfamiliar opposition.
The 2nds will be fighting it out against Ballycam Celtic, Tollymore, Ardglass II, Annalong Swifts, Ballynahinch United III, Ballykinlar Rec, Saintfield FC and Carryduff Athletic in Division 1.
The 3rds will be up against Ardglass III, Ballyvange II, Strangford II, Valley Rangers III, Saintfield AYC II, Annalong Rangers, Castlewellan III, Ballyvea III and Mourne Rovers II in Division 3.
The changes in format have reduced the number of teams in each division which will allow the league program to run more smoothly and should see the return of the Binian, Purdy and Shimna Cups for the lower divisions towards the end of the season.
Good luck to all teams in the coming season!
