North Down entertained Queens on Wednesday evening in a Premier League fixture. Having been trounced 10 days ago by the same opposition the home side were looking for a much improved performance. It was Queens who went on the attack from the whistle and Darren Rodgers had to be alert to save a reverse shot….
Following a good performance against Banbridge, North Down travelled to Queens on Saturday full of confidence. However a number of changes had to be made due to player unavailability and this seemed to upset the rhythm of the team allowing Queens to run riot. The first quarter was evenly contested with both sides creating chances….
North Down entertained Banbridge, the best team in Ireland in recent times, in their first group game of this years Kirk cup and lost 7-0, a scoreline which did not properly reflect the commitment and determination shown by the home side. Banbridge were quickest out of the blocks and after 4 minutes Jordan Linter was…
North Down thirds travelled to the Joey Dunlop Centre in Ballymoney on Saturday to face Portrush seconds in a league encounter. Having previously beaten them 7-1 in the cup earlier in the season surely we would see more goals? A strong 15 man squad welcomed the visitors with the home side taking advantage of their…
North Down welcomed Belfast Harlequins to Comber last Saturday in the final Premier League game before the Christmas break. The home side were keen to build upon the previous week’s hard fought victory over Raphoe. The game started at a fast tempo with some good quality flowing hockey, however neither side were able to…
North Down entertained bottom of the table Raphoe at Comber Leisure Centre last Saturday knowing that a win would give some breathing space as they fight to climb up the Premier League table. The first quarter saw North Down press up the pitch but the Raphoe defence held firm and neither side was able to…
The mens thirds hosted South Antrim fourths in the second round of the Junior Shield on Saturday. With the Comber pitch just passing a late inspection for thawing frost, it was game on! Having recent success over the last number of weeks the thirds were in confident mood and with their opposition ifrom the league…
North Down fourths welcomed CIYMS seconds to Comber for a second round Minor Cup game after the pitch was finally passed playable after three morning inspections. In the first quarter the youthful CI team came racing out of the blocks early to take a 1-0 lead as North Down struggled with their set-up and shape…
North Down welcomed Portadown to Comber on Saturday for a Premier League fixture confident of getting back to winning ways but some poor decision making resulted in Portadown taking maximum points. Both sides started gingerly probing for openings. A great overhead pass from Jonny Linter found Josh Gilmore but Gareth Bailie just failed to get…
Having been knocked out of the Junior Cup 2-1 by Queens seven days earlier, the ladies thirds hosted them again last Saturday for the first time in the league at Comber Leisure Centre. North Down had a promising first 10 minutes with attacking play from the mid and the forward line. However, this was short…