Bangor go full Tarkin and in their moment of triumph fail to take seriously intelligence relating to the danger of North Down’s attack, overestimate their chances while underestimating ours and explode in a shower of sparks that will in no doubt be replaced in a special edition with something more spectacular…like a David Shepherd fist pump. Hockeyologosts…
The reformed fifth eleven in their second league match faced, on paper, a much stronger Parkview first eleven at Regent House on Saturday. The first 10 minutes was to set the tone for the whole match. North Down had full possession battering the deep defending Parkview and their dominance paid off with a poacher’s instinctive goal…
And we don’t often get to say that ……… anyway, …… North Down travelled to Edenvilla Park to play Portadown in their second game of this season’s Premier League keen to ensure that they brought the momentum gained from last week’s win against South Antrim. Despite the inclement weather conditions caused by the remnants of…
North Down fourths travelled to South Antrim fourths in Lisburn with a much changed line-up and looking to avenge an earlier league cup defeat. The game began with both teams taking time to find their shape in the wet and blustery conditions. It wasn’t long before the counter attacking instincts of the North Down midfield…
North Down started their Premier League campaign at home against South Antrim looking to make it three wins in a row. This promised to be an entertaining game and North Down knew they would have to be in top form as South Antrim would be looking for revenge following their Irish Trophy defeat at the…
North Down entertained Dublin side Avoca at Comber Leisure Centre on Saturday afternoon in the first round of the Irish Trophy. A welcome break from the league, the Comber side were looking for a result against a team they knew little about. The game started with a high intensity showing both teams desire to progress…
The thirds made the stuck behind a tractor trip to Kilkeel thirds to kick off their league campaign last Saturday. With a 16 strong home side and the knowledge that their first eleven had no game and their seconds having played earlier in the day, North Down expected a tricky encounter. Impressively, the Comber boys…
North Down seconds welcomed the Annadale first eleven to Regent House School last Friday night for the first round of the Intermediate Cup. Annadale started the stronger of the two teams and good movement from the forwards pulled the North Down defence out of shape and they were soon two goals in front. The Comber…
North Down ladies fourths travelled to play CIYMS thirds last Friday in a Junior League 4 game. CI started well and produced some lovely flowing short passing hockey which resulted in an opening goal after only 4 minutes. The North Down defence were continually tested and conceded a second when they made the mistake of…
The ladies thirds had a notable win last Saturday at Enler Park when they came from a goal down to defeat the Ballynahinch first eleven in the first round of the Intermediate Cup. Hilary West and Ashleigh Hamilton with the goals.