In true North Down fashion, the Men’s 2nd XI faced a slow and sluggish start against Annadale in their recent match, allowing the opposition to capitalise early and take a 1-0 lead just one minute into the game. However, the team’s standard response was to remain relaxed, reorganize, and focus on their game plan. As…
North Down Men’s 3rd XI hosted Cookstown for a league cup group match. After last week’s impressive 5-0 victory against Saintfield, the revamped team felt confident about continuing their winning streak. North started fast and had a gameplan to keep possession and play patient hockey, resisting ‘Holywood’ passes and hopeful long balls. Early season, skipper…
In an exhilarating away match, North Down 2s secured a hard-fought victory against Ballymoney, triumphing 2-1. The match was a showcase of skill, determination, and teamwork, setting the tone for an exciting season ahead. From the outset, both teams demonstrated their intent, with Ballymoney pressing high from early on. The breakthrough came early in the…
Ladies 4’s Triumph Over Harlequins 6’s in Thrilling Match. In an exciting showdown last night, the Ladies 4’s secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory against Harlequins 6’s away in their first league match of the season. The match showcased outstanding teamwork and skill, with multiple players receiving votes for Player of the Match (POM). Ultimately, the…
North Down Secure Premier League Status on 4 May North Down played Mossley at Stormont on as both teams fought for the final place in next seasons Premier League. North Down had most of the play but were unable to convert chances in front of goal. McKeown had an early run into the Mossley circle…
North Down travelled to the Aurora Centre in Bangor on Saturday to play their final Premier League game of the season. With nothing at stake for either team, North Down took the opportunity to introduce 15 year old James Shields to senior hockey and give him some valuable pitch time. There was little goalmouth action…
North Down ladies entertained Senior One league leaders Mossley at Comber Leisure Centre last Saturday hoping to improve on their 3-1 defeat back in November. As expected, Mossley started strongly and in the first 5 minutes they pushed hard into the North Down circle but with nothing to show for it due to solid defending….
North Down seconds hosted Mossley seconds last Saturday in a match looking to reverse a 4-1 loss to the Newtownabbey boys in December. It was a game that will go someway on deciding who gets promotion. North Down are in the mix and probably need to win most of their remaining games to go up….
North Down entertained Kilkeel in a Premier League game at Comber on Saturday .This game was important to both teams as it was a dress rehearsal for the final of the Irish Trophy in May. The first quarter saw play swing from end to end as both teams fought for supremacy. Both sides had early…
North Down thirds faced Bangor thirds for the fourth time this season and knew they would have their work cut out against the stand out league leaders. A tactical change of formation frustrated the visitors and North Down played some of their best possession hockey of the season during the first 10 minutes. Holding strong…