Wakehurst threw away a two goal lead to draw 2-2 at Newforge against a Queens side they expected to beat. An excellent free kick by Paul McWilliams in the first half and a close range Roy Colville effort saw Hurst cruise into two goal lead. But slack marking let the home side in it with a well taken strike and they completed the comeback late on, again from some slack defending... Full Story

Wakehurst crashed out of the Steel and Sons cup at the quarter final stage to First Division side Ballyclare Comrades. It was a dissapointing end to a promising run in the glamour competition. Thoughts now return to the league and a crucial three points against Queens this Saturday... Full Story

Wakehurst have turned a corner in the league by turning over Chimney Corner at Allen Park. Four second half goals did the trick with Connor Gregg, his second penalty in two games, a goal by Drummond and two late goals by super sub Kenny Neilly was enough to seal victory and get the hurst off and running in the race for promotion... Full Story

Wakehurst needed extra time to see off a young and energetic Glentoran second string at the Showgrounds on the day that their first team hit Ballymena for four on the main arena. Scott Drummond grabbed a brace and Ally McIlroy the other as Hurst made it to the quarter finals of the glamour competition. Neil Candlish was delighted with the win but knows his side must make an impact in the league next Saturday when they entertain PSNI... Full Story

An awful night for Wakehurst in the opening league fixture away to Glebe Rangers. Two nil down in the first half with a Bellingham header for good measure in the second. Wakehurst did create some chances with Drummond having most of them but it wasn't to be their night. Few players can take any credit for their performance except perhaps Ryan Lyness and Richard Mellon, as usual. Yet another dissapointing night under the lights at Riada. Wakehurst are at home to Glentoran Seconds in the Steel andSons Cup this Saturday... Full Story

Wakehurst finished their Carnegie League Cup campaign with a win against second division rivals Queens at Dixon Park last night. Hurst were without several players and had only one sub for the game but managed to churn out a victory. Connor Warren scored his third goal of the season with a thumping header after Andy Erwin had produced a Beckham-like cross from the right. With a lot of players playing out of position manager Neil Candlish was happy with the win and said that there will be times when you don't play particularly well and win, this was one of those times... Full Story

An up and down performance by Wakehurst was enough to see off Junior outfit Nortel. Having lost to the Belfast side last year in the Intermediate Cup wakehurst reversed the score this time round thanks to a double from Scott Drummond. Wakehurst hit the bar twice, missed a penalty and were it not for Malone in goal, could have been up four or five by the end of the game. Richard Mellon returnd to the side and was outstanding in the centre of the midfield... Full Story

Wakehurst followed up their win against Clough with a defeat away to Derry side Oxford. Wakehurst dominated the first half, but couldn't create enough chances to kill the game off. In the second half Oxford, with the wind, did the same to Wakehurst but managed to get in behind the hurst rearguard on several occasions.

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It was a case of job done for Wakehurst today as they got a much needed win against Clough Rangers in the Steel and Sons cup. A double from Mark McKay and one each from Connor Warren and Scott Drummond was enough to seal the victory after a spirited performance by Clough... Full Story

It was another case of so near so far for Wakehurst as two late goals by First Division opposition all but ended their qualification hopes in the carnegie league cup. Kenny Neilly did the damage on the night but it wasn't enough as Ards cracked the home defence late on... Full Story

Thanks to all who dug deep on Thursday night to buy a match programme. We hope you enjoyed it! We may produce another in the near future, thanks to the Ards fans who also bought one, wakehurstfc.co.uk heard of an Ards fan who bought four at one time! I hope you got a discount mate! Thanks and all the best to Ards for the rest of the season. For those who didn't dig deep you can download it from the downloads section. Cheapskates!!! ;-).. Full Story

Wakehurst have the opportunity to avenge their pre-season defeat at the hands of Clough Rangers when the sides meet in the Steel and Sons Cup first round. Brantwood are the current holders after they came back from 3-0 down to defeat the Welders last year... Full Story

Wakehurst notched up their first win of the season and what a time to do it, the first competitive match of the new season and a welcome boost for everyone at the club following an indifferent pre-season. Connor Warren and Scott Drummond got the goals but it was a fantastic team performance... Full Story

Wakehurst stunned Ballymena with a half time lead thaks to a wonder strike from Stephen McIlroy. Ballymena turned up the heat in the second half and ran out 3-1 winners but manager Neil Candlish was happy witht the team and their attitude after a couple of sub-standard performances mid-week... Full Story

Carniny were determined not to allow a repeat of last years score when Wakehurst romped to victory 6-0. Both sides were missing players and a draw was probably a fair result. Neil Candlish was very happy with his players performance and said it was much improved from the Dunmurry game... Full Story

Wakehurst continued their pre-season build up with a trip to Dunmurry. Another late Connor Gregg goal saved wakehursts blushes in what was a disappointing performance. Dunmurry took the lead in the first half with a free header inside the six yard box. Mark Crawford scored from 30 yards but it was ruled offside even though no player was in the penalty box and interfering with play... Full Story

Wakehurst kicked off their pre-season with a defeat away to Portadown. A full strengh side greeted the away side who were up for the game from the off. Portadown were two up in the first 5 minutes but Wakehurst composed themselves and managed to weather the storm to half time... Full Story

New Manager Neil Candlish is looking forward to the first match of the season against Portadown, but knows it will be a difficult test against a very good side. "Portadown are an excellent side, no matter what team they field they will be very fit and will move the ball quickly. We are relishing the challenge as it is an excellent opportunity for the boys to show what they can do and to see the level that they should aspire to".. Full Story

Paula Radcliffe swears by them, Steven Kenny introduced them to Dunfermline Athletic when he took over last year. One thing is true about them, they are pure freezing! Ice baths are used by athletes all over the world, some claiming them to help flush lactic acid out of the body and help the flow of blood and reduce swelling. If nothing else they certainly help team bonding!.. Full Story

NEIL Candlish certainly isn't letting the grass grow under his feet as he prepares for his first season in charge of Wakehurst. Three weeks before pre-season begins, the new ’Hurst boss has already overseen a turnover of six players – four in and two out... Full Story

Wakehurst have been drawn against Lurgan Celtic in Carnegie League Cup for the second year in a row. The first match will played away on the 11th of August. Wakehurst have also been drawn against Ards, Oxford United Stars, Queens and Banbridge town... Full Story

Wakehurst travel to Premier League Portadown for their first pre-season friendly. New manager Neil Candlish is a former Shamrock park favourite and won an Irish League championship medal in his time there under Ronnie McFall... Full Story

Wakehurst chairman Ian Hunter welcomes new manager Neil Candlish. Also included is club secretary Irene Allen. Full Story by Stephen Alexander at Ballymena Times... Full Story

Mark Crawford receives the Wakehurst Player of the Year trophy from departing manager Ian Gregg and Jackie Fullerton... Full Story

Wakehurst dumped Larne out of the County Antrim Shield winning 2-0. Goals from former Larne player Scott Drummond and from Stephen Mellon gave the visitors a two goal lead at half time... Full Story