Bob Radcliffe

Bob Radcliffe was a football administrator in the Mid-Ulster area of Northern Ireland. A prominent clubman with his local club, Portadown Radcliffe was elected to join the Mid-Ulster football committee in 1963. Radcliffe then became the Mid Ulster Football League's main organiser and chairman, organising junior and youth matches in the area. Teams such as Loughgall FC, Milford Everton FC, Lurgan Town and Dungannon Swifts competed for the prestigious Mid Ulster League Division 1, whilst Other Sides in the area such as Portadown FC and Glenavon FC competed in senior football in Northern Ireland. Radcliffe was awarded the Mid-Ulster Football Association's 'Services to football' award, as selected by his fellow committee members, as well as having the highly regarded Bob Radcliffe Cup named after him, which is competed between intermediate and junior sides in the area, annually. The reigning champions of the Bob Radcliffe Cup are Coagh United who defeated Banbridge Town FC in the final at Lakeview Park, Loughgall. Coagh won the game 3-2 after going into extra-time. Johnny Kempton received the Man of the Match award. Bob Radcliffe was manager of the N Ireland youth side in the early sixtes which included Pat Jennings in goal. He later became a selector of the N Ireland national side. He was a director of Portadown FC and died 1n 1976.

This years final is on boxing Day between Loughgall FC and current holders, Coagh United at Lakeview Park.