North Down entertained bottom of the table Raphoe at Comber Leisure Centre last Saturday knowing that a win would give some breathing space as they fight to climb up the Premier League table. The first quarter saw North Down press up the pitch but the Raphoe defence held firm and neither side was able to…
The mens thirds hosted South Antrim fourths in the second round of the Junior Shield on Saturday. With the Comber pitch just passing a late inspection for thawing frost, it was game on! Having recent success over the last number of weeks the thirds were in confident mood and with their opposition ifrom the league…
North Down fourths welcomed CIYMS seconds to Comber for a second round Minor Cup game after the pitch was finally passed playable after three morning inspections. In the first quarter the youthful CI team came racing out of the blocks early to take a 1-0 lead as North Down struggled with their set-up and shape…
North Down welcomed Portadown to Comber on Saturday for a Premier League fixture confident of getting back to winning ways but some poor decision making resulted in Portadown taking maximum points. Both sides started gingerly probing for openings. A great overhead pass from Jonny Linter found Josh Gilmore but Gareth Bailie just failed to get…
Having been knocked out of the Junior Cup 2-1 by Queens seven days earlier, the ladies thirds hosted them again last Saturday for the first time in the league at Comber Leisure Centre. North Down had a promising first 10 minutes with attacking play from the mid and the forward line. However, this was short…
North Down ladies travelled to Ferris Park in Dromore last Saturday without a win since early October and hoping to get points on the board. The game started with some strong and steady play from North Down with Heather Shannon, Bethan Crawford and Caitlin Taylor in defence working the ball around the back quickly and…
North Down thirds hosted Portrush seconds in the first round of the Junior Shield on Saturday. Fresh off the back of a disappointing defeat to Annadale thirds in the league, the Comber men were eager to get back to winning ways. A strong home side dominated the game from the off and grew in confidence…
North Down travelled to play Premier League leaders Kilkeel last Saturday hoping that newly appointed coach Paul Ritchie would be able to work his magic and achieve a positive result. However it was not to be with Kilkeel running out winners by 6-4. North Down were at full strength except for keeper Rodgers but his…
North Down seconds hosted Lisnagarvey seconds in the second round of the McConnell Shield in Comber last Saturday. The visitors started well immediately forcing North Down keeper Helena Press into action as they pinned the hosts back in their own circle. The high press made it difficult for the defence to clear the danger and…
Heading into last Saturday’s league clash at Comber with Lisnagarvey fourths North Down seconds were on a run of seven straight wins in both the league and league cup but this came to an end as they were held to a 2-2 draw. It was the age old story of youth versus experience as the…