North Down Mens 3rd XI hosted South Antrim 4s in the first round of the Junior Shield on Saturday. The home team started well and controlled the game but where wasteful in the final third of the pitch with several opportunities coming to nothing. South caused problems themselves with one or two play makers carrying the…
North Down traveled to Kilkeel despite tough road conditions. The team was missing captain Phil Wilson, sidelined by a groin injury, and Jonny Linter due to work commitments. However, they were boosted by the return of Ross Linter, making his first appearance of the season. The first quarter was a balanced affair. Goalkeeper Rodgers reacted…
North Down had to forgo home advantage for their home game with Instonians due to the condition of the pitch at the Leisure Centre. Thanks to Campbell College we were able to secure the use of their facilities. North Down opened on the attack and McKeown had an effort saved at the expense of a…
The Mens 3s hosted Saintfield 2s in Comber on Saturday. Having previously beaten them in the cup, the mood was confident in returning to winning ways. As the match got underway, the newly sand dressed pitch slowed play down, caused passes to go astray and affected first touches….. or that’s what the Comber men would…
North Down travelled to The Dub on Saturday to play high flying Queens in the Premier League hoping to follow up their victory over Bangor with another fine performance. It was Queens who inserted early pressure with a short corner being awarded for feet but this was cleared by the reliable Jordan Linter. At the…
North Down entertained Bangor in local derby with both teams in need of points as they strive to climb the league table. The game started with Bangor on the attack and it took a strong tackle from Jordan Linter to divert the danger.North Down began to take control and Tweedie passed to McKeown but his…
The Men’s 2s hosted Rathgar 2s in what promised to be an exciting Irish Junior Cup clash. With no league game for the 2s and Rathgar already six matches into their season, it was set to be an interesting game. From the start, the 2s took control of possession, pressing hard for an early breakthrough….
North Down travelled to Newforge on Saturday to play newly promoted PSNI in the first League game of the season hoping to get the season off to a positive start North Down dominated play for long periods but it was PSNI who showed them how to be clinical taking advantage of every opportunity that came…
North Down travelled to Dublin on Saturday to play Clontarf in the first round of the Irish Trophy and returned disappointed following a 2-1 defeat. North Down were without 4 regulars but those that were called up gave 100% enhancing their reputations. Jonny Linter was playing dangerous balls into the circle but unfortunately the forwards…
In true North Down fashion, the Men’s 2nd XI faced a slow and sluggish start against Annadale in their recent match, allowing the opposition to capitalise early and take a 1-0 lead just one minute into the game. However, the team’s standard response was to remain relaxed, reorganize, and focus on their game plan. As…