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…
The two undefeated teams in the group meet tonight at Comber Leisure Centre at 7.30 pm when North Down, having overcome Ulster Hockey’s obstacles, host Banbridge. Club training has been cancelled to allow as many to come and support the team. See you there!
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…
After a few blank weeks in December Sam Pyper, with his goal against Portrush seconds yesterday, has finally become the first North Down player to break the 400 goals mark and still no sign of him slowing down. He scored his first goal in September 99, for the thirds, and his biggest tally has been…
Our two home games today have been postponed due to a frozen pitch. Mens 2nds V Instonians 3rds at 1.00 pm and ladies 1st XI V instonians at 2.30 pm. The only mens or ladies away game ON today is the mens 3rds game against Portrush 2nds at the Joey Dunlop Centre in Ballymoney at…
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…
With his two goals for our fourths today John Clarke has now hit 201 goals for North Down and is the 7th player to reach this milestone. Excellent John!!
Congratulations to the last minute entrants to last Saturday’s table quiz, the brain boxes from Comber Young Men FC and, we suspect one lady! Well done to all the prizewinners and thanks to all who donated so generously to the extensive number of ballot prizes. Thanks of course also to Josh Gilmore and his team…
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…