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…
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…
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…
North Down ladies thirds travelled to The Glade in Mossley last Friday night to play their first league fixture against the home team thirds. Having played them a few weeks earlier in the cup and winning 1-0, they were expecting another tight game. Due to the recent inclement weather the pitch was well watered and…
North Down entertained Civil Service at Comber Leisure Centre last Friday evening in a Premier League game without the unavailable Jonny Linter, Scott Moore, Scott Irwin and the injured duo of Harry Templeton and Andrew Welsh. However, on the positive side, they welcomed back Ross Linter and skipper Phil Wilson from injury. Service started strongly…
North Down seconds had an away league fixture with Lurgan thirds last Saturday and made it three wins on the bounce in a comfortable 9-1 victory. North Down started off strongly gaining possession in the first few minutes and playing fast hockey into the circle. A lovely ball picked up by Andrea Mockford in the…
North Down seconds entertained near neighbours Civil Service seconds at Comber Leisure Centre last Saturday in a Junior Two game played throughout in teeming rain. Down to the bare bones due to injuries, the less athletic men of the team were relying on the young lads and they really stepped up. James Shields and Scott…
North Down faced last season’s Premier League champions Queens at The Dub last Saturday hoping to move away from the bottom end of the table. The first quarter saw few opportunities from open play. Queens played along the byline and won a corner which was expertly turned round the post by Jordan Linter before, at…
North Down ladies travelled to Coleraine for a much anticipated game in the Senior League and a thrilling contest ended in a 0-0 draw. The visitors’ defensive lineup of Heather Brittain, Bethan Crawford, Angelique Toombs and Caitlin Taylor showcased incredible teamwork and resilience in maintaining a clean sheet and holding off Coleraine’s attack through the…