The St. Joseph’s boys are confident after success in the earlier rounds and convincing victories over Strabane Academy, St Brigid’s College, Glastry College, St Pius’ Magherafelt, and St Malachy’s. Manager Paul Gibbons is hopeful the Creggan school can win and believes the strength in depth and a strong midfield will play a major part in victory.
“Our boys have done well in the previous rounds, improving as the tournament went on,” he explained, “They have a belief in their ability to come away with victory tomorrow.
“Our captain Corey Harkin leads from the front and will make sure the team are well prepared in what is a very good surface in Belfast. We must be sharp from the first whistle and take the game to Clounagh. Here’s hoping we are coming back home with the NI Shield on the coach.”
5. Cian Griffiths.
CIAN GRIFFIN (Midfield) – The vice-captain who marshals the middle well. Good organiser and has a bit of pace getting forward. Photo: Jim McCafferty
6. Corey Harkin (Captain)
COREY HARKIN (Midfield) – Corey is captain and has an excellent range of passing, good on the ball and reliable to step up when things go wrong and sort problems out. Photo: Jim McCafferty
7. Caoimhin Hassan.
CAOIMHIN HASSON (Forward) – Caoimhin is deceptively fast going forward and not afraid to shoot when the sight of goal presents itself. Photo: Jim McCafferty
8. Aaron Lynch.
AARON LYNCH (Right wing) – Two goals this year. Great pace and loves beating full backs. Knows how to find the striker. Photo: Jim McCafferty