Match day news 2 December
All ladies games are OFF! The mens first eleven game in Cookstown is ON as are the mens thirds and fourths cup games at 1.00 pm and 2.30 pm at Comber LC (just).
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First eleven disappoint against Portadown
North Down welcomed Portadown to Comber on Saturday for a Premier League fixture confident of getting back to winning ways but some poor decision making resulted in Portadown taking maximum points. Both sides started gingerly probing for openings. A great overhead pass from Jonny Linter found Josh Gilmore but Gareth Bailie just failed to get…
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Ladies thirds get a lesson from Queens
Having been knocked out of the Junior Cup 2-1 by Queens seven days earlier, the ladies thirds hosted them again last Saturday for the first time in the league at Comber Leisure Centre. North Down had a promising first 10 minutes with attacking play from the mid and the forward line. However, this was short…
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Ladies surrender two goal lead in Dromore
North Down ladies travelled to Ferris Park in Dromore last Saturday without a win since early October and hoping to get points on the board. The game started with some strong and steady play from North Down with Heather Shannon, Bethan Crawford and Caitlin Taylor in defence working the ball around the back quickly and…
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Krista scoops Last Man Standing cash!
By definition she may have failed the gender criteria for the competition but Krista Blanchflower has fought off her, mainly male, rivals to lift the Last Man Standing prize kitty of £160. Well done Krista who is almost always in the running at the latter stages of this fundraiser! Thanks to Gareth Bailie for organising…
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Burch Autos Players of the Month for October
Congratulations to Rhiannon Davies and James Shields who are our Burch Autos Players of the Month for October.
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Mens thirds cruise to Portrush win
North Down thirds hosted Portrush seconds in the first round of the Junior Shield on Saturday. Fresh off the back of a disappointing defeat to Annadale thirds in the league, the Comber men were eager to get back to winning ways. A strong home side dominated the game from the off and grew in confidence…
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Mens firsts lose out in 10 goal thriller!
North Down travelled to play Premier League leaders Kilkeel last Saturday hoping that newly appointed coach Paul Ritchie would be able to work his magic and achieve a positive result. However it was not to be with Kilkeel running out winners by 6-4. North Down were at full strength except for keeper Rodgers but his…
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Ladies seconds make Shield exit
North Down seconds hosted Lisnagarvey seconds in the second round of the McConnell Shield in Comber last Saturday. The visitors started well immediately forcing North Down keeper Helena Press into action as they pinned the hosts back in their own circle. The high press made it difficult for the defence to clear the danger and…
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Mens seconds 100% record goes!
Heading into last Saturday’s league clash at Comber with Lisnagarvey fourths North Down seconds were on a run of seven straight wins in both the league and league cup but this came to an end as they were held to a 2-2 draw. It was the age old story of youth versus experience as the…
