North Down Ladies 5ths met Ballynahinch 2nds on Saturday at Regent House. Many of the normal players were Missing In Action or Absent Without Leave! However, somehow or other we managed to field a team, albeit many of them were a little bit tired out, but thank you to all of those who played. The…
North Down won a nine goal thriller at Newry on Saturday on a very sandy and bumpy pitch. The state of the pitch did not lend itself to quick flowing hockey and both teams had to resort to the long ball tactic. North Down got the perfect start when they were awarded a penalty corner…
North Down entertained league leaders Instonians last Saturday in Comber and following the disappointment of their midweek performance against South Antrim regained the spirit and fight that has been prominent in other recent games. Inst dominated possession for long periods but the North Down defence with goalkeeper McArthur in outstanding form held firm. North Down…
After a week off last weekend North Down thirds were ready to take on Annadale 1st XI in the next round of the Intermediate Cup. Having beaten PSNI in the previous round in what turned out to be a very tough game the girls knew that this game wasn’t going to be any easier. From…
On Saturday North Down ladies fifths entertained Civil Service fourths at Regent House with a squad of 13 players. Within the first 15 minutes this was down to 11 due to injuries to Anna Rogers and Kathy Taylor. The first half was one to forget, the only two highlights being a rare missed sitter from…
North Down entertained South Antrim in a Premier League fixture on Wednesday evening at Comber Leisure Centre. This was a game of vital importance to both teams as they fight for their Premier League status. South Antrim started at a fast pace and pressed high up the pitch putting the North Down defenders under early…
North Down without four regulars and giving a Premier League debut to 16 year old keeper Ben Bond, secured their first win of the season when they defeated Raphoe 5-3 at Comber Leisure Centre on Saturday. North Down opened at a fast pace and put Raphoe under early pressure. Skipper Ross Linter was causing all…
North Down Lose to Mossley North Down travelled to Mossley to fulfil a Premier League game on Saturday.In freezing cold conditions the home side ran out winners by 3-1. North Down were without the influential McGimpsey,injured Speers and unavailable Dalzell but their replacements all made a contribution ensuring that Mosssley had to fight all the…
After a 3 week break the ladies 3rd XI were ready to take on local rivals Ards 3rds at Regent House. Having been previously beaten by Ards earlier in the season 3-1 the girls knew this would be a tough game. The home team started off strongly, keeping Ards out of their defending circle and…
North Down Ladies’ 5ths travelled to Bangor Grammar to play Donaghadee 2nds in the Minor Plate. Missing Stevenson and West they still managed to take a squad of 13 players. Due to North Down knowing a few of the Donaghadee players, there had been a lot of ‘banter’ in the build up to the match,…