Jack Patterson
Midfielder
Ards F.C. Academy 98's is a grassroots football team based in Newtownards, County Down . They compete in the S.B.Y.F.L. Under 17's Premier Division , playing 11-a-side saturday football .
Ards F.C. Academy 98's squad
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Sam Kelly
Midfielder
Aaron Kirkland
Defender
Stuart Babb
Coach
Jordan Mulholland
Defender
Bradley McCourt
Defender
match reports featuring Ards F.C. Academy 98's
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Dairyhall
, Behind the PSNI Station
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