North Down who were heavily defeated in their first Premier League game last week at Queens were hoping for a much improved performance when they entertained Bangor at Comber Leisure Centre on Saturday. However they left disappointed after being defeated by the odd goal in five having controlled the game for long periods and deserving…
The men’s fifths travelled to Lisburn on Saturday to take on a well balanced South Antrim fourth eleven at Friends School. Before the game started it was quite apparent there was a touch of first game syndrome in the side with complaints of fitness and some latecomers, however the game started well as North Down…
The seconds ease themselves into a new season as reigning J1 champions with their traditional season opening humping away to any old rabble that Garvey can gather up. We won’t dwell on the match because the 2s are a work in progress at this stage of the season. Minds are more focused on not ruining…
Last Saturday it was our turn to host the annual memorial game for Brian Davis who was a long term North Down member and coached at both North Down and Bangor. Bangor retained the trophy on penalties after the game tied at 5-5 and Brian’s daughter Alison was on hand to help with the presentation…
North Down travelled to Stormont on Wednesday evening to play NICS in their final league game of the season. A victory would guarantee them ninth position and possibly eighth in the premier league depending on Newry’s results in their last 3 games. It was a game of two halves with North Down dominating the first…
Cliftonville 0 – 5 North Down North Down travelled to Cliftonville on Wednesday evening keen to get back to winning ways following their disappointing result at Newry last Saturday – see report below. With Morris and Moore returning, North Down had much more purpose to their play and totally dominated the game. They played fast flowing…
North Down thirds, having beaten Newry seconds twice previously in the league, were in confident form ahead of the Junior Three League cup Final at Stormont last Saturday, however well aware that anything can happen on cup day! With a strong North Down contingent in support, the Comber men started the game confidently keeping possession…
North Down welcomed Raphoe to Comber in the Ulster Premier League hoping to gain revenge following the Irish Hockey Trophy defeat earlier this year. The home side started quickly and after two minutes took the lead. Sharp link up play between Andrew Boyd and Ross Linter resulted in the latter crossing for Josh Gilmore who…
North Down travelled to Antrim on Saturday to play Antrim at the Antrim Forum. Having survived an anxious first 10 minutes when Antrim offered a threat North Down ran out comfortable winners by 8-2 and had they taken all their chances the result would have been greater. Antrim put early pressure on the North Down…
Having failed to get into the top half of the Premier League at the season’s midpoint, North Down were determined to get back to winning ways when they entertained Queen’s on Saturday in the lower section. North Down had a disappointing result at Queens earlier in the season and were looking for revenge. Still without…