The mens third eleven, weakened by a number of withdrawals, went down unexpectedly by 6-1 to Bangor thirds last Saturday at the Aurora Centre. Their only goal, in reportedly dubious circumstances, was scored by John Clarke. In the other two junior games the fourths continued on their seemingly unstoppable progress with their second successive 9-1…
North Down travelled to Mossley on Saturday to fulfill a league fixture which was of significant importance to both teams as they strive to secure a top seven position in the league. Only those in the top seven have an opportunity to get a place in next season’s IHA League 2. Mossley were strengthened by…
The mens fourths, in the only game of a weather affected day, reached the Junior Five League Cup Final with a narrow but deserved victory over Antrim thirds at Regent House. With lots of idle players clamouring for a last minute place on the team Andrew Haire stuck to his normal squad and the move…
The thirds entertained South Antrim thirds on Saturday at Comber Leisure Centre and entertain they did. A quick start had the visitors rattled with fast flowing hockey and the Orr brothers, Jamie and Michael, complete with Ryan Millar controlling midfield. Chances were created with balls zipping across the face of goal and the visitors’ keeper…
North Down, in their quest for a top seven finish in the Premier League, dropped a disappointing two points at Comber on Saturday following a 1-1 draw with Newry North Down dominated the game for long spells but Newry’s spoiling tactics did not allow them to play flowing hockey and as frustration set in players…
North Down fifths returned to winning ways against Portrush seconds, nicking a 1-0 victory in a hard fought game at Regent House last Saturday. Portrush, potentially aided by a few senior players, soaked up the early pressure as North Down looked to get the first goal. Chances for Revill, Bond, Linter, Wilcock, Green, and Mitchell came and went in…
The fourths travelled to Ballyclare High School to play Parkview looking to keep pace with PSNI, Antrim thirds and Raphoe thirds at the top of the table. After a quick team talk and simple Mike Bassett 4-4-2 set-up North Down began the game well, creating a few early chances! It wasn’t long before Chris Drysdale…
“Ho ho ho Magee, what actually happened during the damn game?!”. Everyone’s a critic these days. If you want to know that we had an in-advanced-state-of-over-refreshment Darren Rogers between the sticks and a return of our classic back four line up of Robbie Sinclair, Chris Murrayand Keith Conway all controlled by the Master to their Blaster, Irwin – get…
The fourths began the home game with Portrush seconds last Saturday knowing that victory would see them rise to top of the table in what is proving to be a very competitive league. The game began at a fair pace with tackles winning the day and plenty of passes misplaced and it wasn’t long before…
Fresh from last week’s success against Civil Service, and having beaten Queens earlier in the season in the Kirk Cup, North Down travelled to Upper Malone on Saturday in buoyant mood and confident of securing maximum points from the students but a lack lustre display left them returning home deflated and pointless. The students took…