After last week’s defeat against Saintfield seconds, North Down thirds were determined to get back onto winning ways at home against Harlequins fifths last Saturday. They started poorly but soon found their feet and began to apply pressure on the Harlequins defence. Play was even throughout the first half and each team had their chances…
North Down thirds made the short trip to Stormont to play local rivals Civil Service seconds on Saturday and following a feisty pre season match this was always going to be a competitive match. In previous games it took the thirds to go behind before they found that extra gear and Saturday’s game plan was to…
North Down fourths were defeated in a close run game at Shaws Bridge by table topper Instonians fourths. North Down started well, looking well organised at the back and posing a threat on fast counter attacks throughout. However a long ball caught out the defence and, with both defender and goalkeeper slipping, the Inst forward…
Following a disappointing 2-1 home defeat by Campbellians North Down must now beat Raphoe next Saturday if they are to progress to the semi-final stages of the Linden Cup. Two late withdrawals left North Down short of options but this was not an excuse for a below par performance. They failed to dominate against a…
North Down thirds hosted Antrim seconds last Saturday on the new Regent House pitch in Newtownards. After back to back wins the thirds looked to maintain their momentum but knew that a challenge lay ahead following feisty and competitive games with the visitors last season. The thirds started well and controlled the game creating chances…
Ladies seconds travelled to dromore for another 1pm start. Going into the game with confidence of last weeks win north down began well with plently of attacking play. With an early break from dromore and a controversial plently corner North Down with strong defending in the north down circle were back on the attacking foot….
This week the ladies thirds travelled to play Saintfield seconds on one of the few remaining gravel surfaces in use today and for many this brought back old memories. North Down wanted to get a good warm up to adapt to the surface and with girls arriving late due to school hockey almost had to…
North Down travelled to Bangor on Saturday to play neighbours Bangor in the Linden Cup. They secured a close but comfortable win by 2-1. North Down dominated territory for long periods but had difficulty finishing off many fine moves. They moved the ball about quickly and accurately causing the Bangor defence all sorts of problems….
On Saturday North Down ladies seconds travelled to Dungannon seconds for an early 1pm start. With no school girls available and last minute call ups from the first eleven the Comber girls travelled with just 11 players. The game started evenly but as it progressed North Down began to pile on the pressure with the…
A new look men’s’ thirds side hosted South Antrim thirds last Friday night at Comber Leisure Centre. With an experienced spine of the team, youth was on show elsewhere down both flanks with Hunter, Brown, Proctor, Vincent and Linter all impressive. North Down started the match in confident mood controlling the game with lots of…