Lurgan BBOB F.C.

Lurgan BBOB
Full nameLurgan Boys' Brigade Old Boys Football Club
NicknamesLurgan Old Boys, The Old Boys
Founded1988
GroundGordon Playing Fields
LeagueMid-Ulster Football League

Lurgan Boys' Brigade Old Boys Football Club, commonly referred to as Lurgan BBOB F.C., and also known by the nickname "The Old Boys" or "Lurgan Old Boys", is an intermediate-level football club playing in the Mid-Ulster Football League in Northern Ireland.[1][2] Founded in 1988, the club was originally formed as a team for the "Old Boys" members of the Lurgan Boys' Brigade companies after aging out. The club is based in Lurgan, County Armagh, and currently operates two senior men's teams.[3][4] The first team compete in Division 2, while the reserves compete in Reserve 2.[5]

As a member of the Mid-Ulster Football Association, the club is eligible to compete in national competitions, including the Irish Cup and the IFA Junior Cup. They compete in Mid-Ulster competitions, such as the Mid-Ulster Shield and the Foster Cup, the latter of which they have won three times.[6][7]

Club identity and ground

Lurgan Old Boys work closely with local BB companies. The club publishes its own news sheet and regularly hold fundraisers.

Lurgan BBOB, alongside other teams established a "soccer 7's" seven-a-side league.[8]

Lurgan Old Boys play in white and royal blue. The club's crest is the global emblem of the Boy's Brigade, which has the typical anchor and quote "Sure & Steadfast". They play their home games at Gordon Playing Fields on Glenavon Lane.[9]

Noel Hayes was Lurgan BBOB President as well as Glenavon F.C. club director. The club paid tribute to Hayes after his death in 2021.[10]

Honours

Mid-Ulster Football League

  • Foster Cup
    • 1998/99, 1999/00, 2012/13

References

  1. ↑ Sherrard, Chris (2018-04-04). "Lurgan BBOB happy to put their faith in youth". Belfast Live. Retrieved 2026-04-29.
  2. ↑ McKenna, Micheal (2013-06-06). "Richhill progress to Armstrong Cup semi-final thanks to extra time win over Lurgan BBOB". Armagh I. Retrieved 2026-04-29.
  3. ↑ "Mid Ulster Football League - Lurgan BBOB Reserves". www.midulsterfootballleague.co.uk. Retrieved 2026-04-29.
  4. ↑ reporter, Staff (2022-10-13). "Mid-Ulster League fixture run-down". www.yourlurgan.com. Retrieved 2026-04-29.
  5. ↑ "Mid Ulster Football League - Reserve 2". www.midulsterfootballleague.co.uk. Retrieved 2026-04-29.
  6. ↑ "Mid Ulster Football Association". midulsterfa.co.uk. Retrieved 2026-04-29.
  7. ↑ "Holders BBOB bow out of Foster Cup". NorthernIrelandWorld. 2013-12-13. Retrieved 2026-04-29.
  8. ↑ "Lurgan BBOB - (Lurgan, IL) - powered by LeagueLineup.com". www.leaguelineup.com. Retrieved 2026-04-29.
  9. ↑ "Mid Ulster Football League - Lurgan BBOB". www.midulsterfootballleague.co.uk. Retrieved 2026-04-29.
  10. ↑ "Tributes paid to Glenavon director Noel Hayes". Belfast News Letter. 2021-01-04. Retrieved 2026-04-29.
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