North Down thirds hosted bottom of the league side Cookstown fourths at Comber Leisure Centre on Saturday hoping to get back to winning ways. From the start, North Down dominated possession but were guilty of holding onto the ball too much and slowing the free flowing hockey plan. After 10 minutes they started to move…
North Down travelled to Portadown last Saturday in search of points which could take them out of the Premier League relegation zone. In the seventh minute Josh Gilmore and Gareth Bailie combined and Bailie rounded his man before hammering home. Almost immediately, Portadown attacked and saw an effort crash off the crossbar to safety. Bailie…
North Down had a comfortable 6-1 victory over Newry in the quarter final of the Irish Trophy at Comber Leisure Centre on Saturday. North Down opened at a fast pace putting the Newry defence under pressure. Jonny Linter played an overhead to Gareth McKeown but poor control allowed the ball to go over the byline….
North Down travelled to Stormont last Saturday for a Premier League game which was of vital importance to both teams as they try to stave off relegation worries. It was North Down who started the stronger and Gareth McKeown put them ahead after 5 minutes when he converted a penalty corner. Another corner followed but…
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…