An evenly balanced Linden Cup semi final at Stormont today was ruined by over zealous umpiring. Newry ran out 4-1 winners but only dominated in the last fifteen minutes after North Down were reduced to 10 men when Andy McGimpsey received a red card on the strength of two yellows. Only one green card was shown…
North Down thirds travelled to Dromore thirds on a rainy Saturday to play in the first round of the Junior Cup and after a heavy 6-1 league defeat at the start of the season North Down were determined to put in a better performance. North Down were strong right from the start and the first…
The mens’ first eleven ran out easy winners last Saturday afternoon at Comber Leisure Centre with a 10-0 win over Antrim. At one stage in the second half it looked as though the visitors would get a reprieve due to a cloudburst and floodlight failure but the weather cleared and Antrim finished under it. The…
North Down sixths were confident going into the game at Nendrum College last Saturday following their previous weeks’ win over Campbellians. Their opponents were the newly re-formed fourth string from Harlequins. Jason Purvis was a welcome returnee from injury and he provided stability at the back playing as sweeper whilst young Jack Bond made his…
North Down seconds hosted Instonians seconds last Saturday in a game which provided a realistic opportunity to pick up their second win of the season. The team news was mixed though as Mockford and Johnston were both out injured but there was a welcome return for Willis and McGimpsey after both missed the Kilkeel game….
On Friday night the Comber girls made the short trip over to CIYMS in Belfast to play their league fixture against Grosvenor 2nds. One minutes silence before the match was observed in the memory of Lesley Scates, a coach and a former player at North Down. North Down started the stronger of the two teams…
On Saturday the men’s fourths played Campbellians Seconds at Campbell College. As has been the case for much of the season the fourths went into the match weakened without a settled side and players unavailable, but were hopeful of picking up some much needed points. The visitors started brightly with a few chances early on…
The ladies thirds played Lisnagarvey fourths at Ards Leisure Centre looking for some much needed points. After an emotional one-minute silence to remember Lesley Scates the game got underway. North Down started as the stronger team with lots of attacking play linking from front to back. Their first real chance came when Rebecca Brown found…
North Down fifths travelled on Friday evening to Stormont to take on a Civil Service “fourths” side. The 5ths were looking to add to the strong start they have had so far in Junior 5 and get one up on the local rivals. It was however the home team who started off the stronger creating…
After a mixed start to their league campaign the ladies 1sts were hoping for all 3 points against newly promoted Banbridge at Comber. North Down were without Rebecca Mercer who was at the inter pros with Ulster U18 but welcomed back Rachel Hutchison after a three week absence. Both sides were fairly evenly matched in…