The ladies seconds played Lisnagarvey thirds on an extremely warm day last Saturday afternoon at Comber Leisure Centre looking to improve on an away 1-1 draw earlier in the season. With two remaining league fixtures left and the Intermediate Plate final to look forward to on 12 May there was still plenty of hockey to…
North Down travelled to Stormont on Wednesday evening to play NICS in their final league game of the season. A victory would guarantee them ninth position and possibly eighth in the premier league depending on Newry’s results in their last 3 games. It was a game of two halves with North Down dominating the first…
Cliftonville 0 – 5 North Down North Down travelled to Cliftonville on Wednesday evening keen to get back to winning ways following their disappointing result at Newry last Saturday – see report below. With Morris and Moore returning, North Down had much more purpose to their play and totally dominated the game. They played fast flowing…
On a glorious Saturday afternoon North Down seconds entertained the Bangor first eleven in the semi final of the Intermediate Plate. With Bangor in Senior 3 this promised to be a competitive match. From the start it was evident that North Down were going to take the match to Bangor. Julie Fisher up front was…
On Saturday North Down ladies travelled to Lurgan to take on a home side still in contention to win the Premier League. With freezing temperatures and a biting wind, conditions were difficult but both teams quickly settled into their patterns with Lurgan pressing and North Down defending resolutely and looking to create chances on the…
North Down thirds, having beaten Newry seconds twice previously in the league, were in confident form ahead of the Junior Three League cup Final at Stormont last Saturday, however well aware that anything can happen on cup day! With a strong North Down contingent in support, the Comber men started the game confidently keeping possession…
Two match reports from the ladies first eleven. On Monday night the ladies travelled to Mossley in the Premier league. Following on from Saturday’s game coach, Peter Whyte, emphasized the need to be more aggressive on both circles, if North Down were to get anything out of the game. Mossley began the game well forcing…
North Down welcomed Raphoe to Comber in the Ulster Premier League hoping to gain revenge following the Irish Hockey Trophy defeat earlier this year. The home side started quickly and after two minutes took the lead. Sharp link up play between Andrew Boyd and Ross Linter resulted in the latter crossing for Josh Gilmore who…
On Saturday North Down ladies seconds travelled to Omagh 2nds for the quarter final of the Intermediate Plate courtesy of an away win on penalties over Banbridge seconds three weeks ago. The away side were slow to start showing the effects of their travel. Omagh were first to every ball, taking frees quickly and catching…
On Saturday North Down ladies fourths met Ballymoney thirds at Comber determined to improve their position in the league. Captain Maxine Taylor ensured everyone was well focused and determined with her pre-match team talk. Total one hundred per cent effort from all of the North Down players resulted in any fifty/fifty balls being theirs. The…