North Down took on Coleraine in a top of the table clash last Saturday at Comber Leisure Centre. Much was at stake for North Down as they knew a win would seal the Senior League title. North Down started well with a good all round performance throughout the first quarter. The ball was moved around…
Three walkovers this Saturday for our mens’ teams as Instonians 2nds and Lisnagarvey 5ths and 6ths have all withdrawn from their respective League Cup competitions!!! Maybe it’s time for the Ulster Hockey Competitions Committee to revert to playing the League Cup games at the start of the season when they are more meaningful that tagging…
North Down thirds fight for survival continued last Saturday when they hosted high flyers Mossley seconds at Comber Leisure Centre. Rewind five weeks ago and the thirds sat second bottom of the table. With the leagues restructuring next year, four teams face relegation and North Down looked destined to be one of them needing at…
North Down thirds made the short trip to Harlequins to take on their seconds last Friday evening. With temperatures dropping by the minute, it was surprising how well the pitch held up however both teams and the visiting faithful supporters club were in for a blizzard by full time. Fresh off the back of convincing…
North Down entertained South Antrim at Comber Leisure Centre on Saturday in the semi-final of the Irish Trophy and looking to reach the final for the third time. By coincidence, the visitors were the opposition in the final five years ago when North Down won 3-2. The game started at a fast pace in front…
North Down entertained Mossley in the first Premier League game following the table split. With only five games to determine final league positions every point gained at this stage is vital and North Down will be disappointed with the way they started this game allowing Mossley to take control straight from the push back. North…
Last Saturday the men’s thirds hosted Raphoe seconds at Comber Leisure Centre. Having been on the wrong side of a 9 goal thumping in Donegal earlier in the season, North Down knew that they would have a scrap on their hands. However, following last week’s win against another team that doesn’t travel well, the Comber…
Last Saturday the men’s thirds hosted the real Kilkeel second eleven at Comber leisure Centre. Sitting second bottom in a relegation battle that includes at least the lower six teams, it was vital that the Comber side started picking up points with potentially 5 wins required from their last 7 games. A Braveheart esque rally…
North Down ladies fifths travelled to Ballyclare High School to play Parkview seconds on Saturday looking to repeat their 4-0 win earlier in the season. Missing injured Ann McBride with Keri Portinga in her place the North Down defence looked jittery in the first quarter giving away a series of penalty corners but good goalkeeping…
Last Saturday the ladies thirds hosted CIYMS thirds at Comber Leisure Centre. Following on from the previous week’s loss against Raphoe the team knew that an improved performance was required. The home team started strongly and immediately put CI under a lot of pressure. North Down produced some great team work, passing the ball out…