North Down fifths hosted a robust Antrim seconds at Regent House on Saturday in the League Cup and Antrim, known for their 1970s style of play, did not disappoint with long handle hockey right down the middle which set up a one on one with home keeper Reece Glover which was disposed of easily. 1-0 to Antrim…
North Down welcomed South Antrim to Comber Leisure Centre last Saturday for the first competitive game of the season in the season opener Kirk Cup. For the first time, all local hockey right down to junior level will now be played over four quarters. Both sides tried to play fast open hockey and it was…
North Down completed their group games in the Sussex Regiment Cup when they entertained Mossley at Comber Leisure Centre on Saturday Following a 2-2 draw and both teams finishing with 5 points they have to wait for the outcome of the final group game between Harlequins and NICS to determine who goes through to the…
Having completed their league programme last week with a 6-4 victory over Newry and a 4-1 defeat to Instonians to finish in a credible sixth position North Down are looking forward to a successful run in the newly established Sussex Regiment Cup On Saturday they travelled to Deramore to play Harlequins in their first group…
North Down fifths travelled to Bangor with hopes of winning the cup this year. Bangor were plum bottom of the league but had a strong lineup. It was a bit of muted start with both sides not getting the ball under control. North Down’s usual fluidity around the back was not in operation. Poor control,…
It was a bad day at the office for a plucky Ballymena squad who travelled to North Down fifths at Regent House School last Saturday. North Down, aware that a win would virtually secure promotion, were sent out with a very positive mind set. Right from the off North Down passed and moved, dazzling the…
North Down got back to winning ways on Saturday when they entertained Mossley at Comber Leisure Centre in the Premier League winning by 3-2. North Down were without Coach Gareth McKeown, Jonny Linter, Steven Dalzell and Jordan Lyner but those who deputised gave 100% despite sometimes having to play out of position. Mossley probably had…
In atrocious weather conditions North Down entertained Inst in the second leg of the 2nd round of the Anderson Cup on Wednesday evening at the leisure centre. The umpires decided to let the game get under way despite the heavy fog and the locals were entertained to another goal fest. Trailing 5-2 from the first…
North Down travelled to Stormont on Sunday to play Civil Service in the semi final of the Irish Trophy. The large crowd was treated to an entertaining game which had six goals and a penalty shootout to determine the outcome. The first half saw both sides probe for openings but goal scoring opportunities were at…
North Down fifths entertained Instonians fourths last Saturday in Comber in what is likely to prove the definitive game for promotion from Junior 5. First and second in the table heading into the weekend, both teams needed a win to keep the promotion fate in their own hands. North Down started the livelier of the…