The Portadown Supporters Society (PSS) was set up in October 2009 by a group of Portadown fans to raise funds for the parent club and to make the club part of the community again. ‘The PSS (the PFC fans) exist simply to ensure the future of the club we love and support’.
| CASH SQUARE COMPETITION WINNER |
The winner of the PSS Cash Squares Draw, Mrs Joan Cunningham receives her £1,000 cheque from Gareth Verner of the PSS. Also included is Mrs Cunningham’s grand daughter Abbie Forde, Portadown Chairman Roy McMahon and Bill Emerson club secretary.
| 13th MAY 2011 – 20TH ANNIVERSARY DOUBLE DINNER |
Friday nights Portadown Supporters Society Annual Dinner in the Seagoe Hotel Portadown was a huge success with over 250 fans packed into the main function room to meet and greet the stars of the 1990-91 season. Cunningham, Cowan, Strain, Stewart, McCreadie, Major, Davidson, Keenan, Williamson, Mills, McCullough and Magee all turned up for the gala evening which went on into the wee small hours.
Stars of today including Redman, O’Hara, Mouncey, Mackle and Ramsey looked on as the heros of the past received a standing ovation. Stars of the future received one of the biggest cheers of the night as the Portadown Youth u12 and u10 teams paraded their trophys and cups.
Another very successful and enjoyable evening was had by all who attended and the feedback from supporters and players was very positive with many looking forward to coming back next season. Congratulations and sincere thanks must go to the members of the PSS who organised the event and the players, young and old, who made the event so successful.
A few comments from the night:
- Stevie Cowan – “Just to say many thanks to Gareth and PSS for a wonderful night and for having me over, to all the fans for a fantastic reception and the usual Portadown welcome”.
- Brian Strain - “Great to be invited to such an occasion, well done Gareth, Simon and the rest of The PSS”.
- Philip Major – “Great night, thanks for arranging everything”.
- Bill Emerson (Secretary Portadown FC) – “Excellent night indeed. Many thanks are extended to all the organisers (especially Simon and Gareth) who put so much hard work and expertise into the event. This is now a well established event in the Club calendar and the boys deserve our thanks and appreciation”.
- Richhill Reds - “Thanks to the PSS for a wonderful night”.
- Eden Reds – “What a great night all round, well done to Simon, Gareth and the rest of the PSS”.
- Markethill Reds – “Cracker night, well done to everyone involved.”
- Patrick van Dort (Portadown Times) – “Super night all round, fantastic to be part of such a night”.
Special word of thanks must go to the following:
- Linfield FC for the loan of the Gibson Cup – just a week after winning it for an incredible 50th time – many congratulations to them,
- IFA for the loan of the old Irish Cup and League Cup,
- Pacemaker Press Intl and Portadown Times for use of archive photos
- Seagoe Hotel for the use of their facilities
The PSS would welcome your opinions and any future ideas just email :- info@pssfc.co.uk
| Killicomaine Charity Community Day 4th June 2011: PSS Sponsor 5-a-side Competition |
On Saturday past (4/6/11) PSNI community police officers and Killicomaine residents held a Charity Community Day at the community centre in Killicomaine. The Portadown Supporters Society (PSS) sponsored a trophy for the 10-13 age group in the 5-a-side cross community football competition which was won by St. Mary’s Y.C Portadown. Many congratulations to all those who took part in the competition and the worthy winners of St Mary’s Youth Club.
Craigavon Mayor Alan Carson presented the trophy to the winning team. Also pictured is Gareth Verner from the PSS.
Photos by Nicholas Hutchinson
