After the humiliating midweek defeat at the hands of Cookstown North Down got back to winning ways when they comfortably defeated Ashton 5-0 in the quarter final of the Irish Trophy North Down were on top for most of the game and controlled the pattern of play. Keeper Coates had one of his quietest games…
Due to the League Cup Final this weekend four of the Premier League teams have no league match. Of the 17 still in LMS 4 no longer have the option to pick 3 of those teams and another 5 more can’t select 2 so this weekends round has had to be cancelled and we move…
There will be no training for the first eleven squad this week as they have a rearranged league fixture against Portadown on Tuesday evening.
North Down entertained Annadale in a Premier League fixture last Saturday at Comber Leisure Centre and were defeated by 5-1, but it was a scoreline which did not give a fair reflection of the game. Annadale took the lead after 15 minutes from a short corner. The play was switched and Coates had no chance…
North Down thirds travelled to the Antrim Forum for their Junior League 3 fixture against Antrim seconds. Both teams started with great intensity. North Down edged the possession but could not find a break through with good play evident from all. Allen Irwin and Colin Mockford at the back provided good experience for the younger…
On Saturday the North Down seconds played at home against Pegasus 2nds. After being beaten 13-0 earlier in the season, the North Down girls knew that this week’s match was going to be tough. The first half saw Pegasus starting strongly and applying lots of pressure on the home side but the North Down girls…
On Saturday, North Down Ladies seconds travelled to Dromore to play their counterparts who are directly above them in the league. There were a few new players this week with a few of the regulars unavailable or needed elsewhere. North Down took a little while to settle into the game and allowed Dromore to apply…
North Down made the long journey to Donegal on Saturday to play Raphoe in the Premier League. This game was of significant importance to both sides as they fight for their survival in the Premier League. A North Down win would almost secure their place for next season but a defeat would bring them into…
North Down ladies fourths travelled to meet Dromore fourths in the Junior Cup on Saturday. The match commenced with great attacking play from Rebecca Martin, Emily Irving and Georgie Greer. A pass from Lynsey Stevenson found Hilary West who scored. Minutes later, North Down won a corner and West again found the back of the…
North Down fifths played Owls seconds at Comber last Friday in a cold and wet evening fixture. The Owls first half onslaught was non-stop and the home defence was under pressure. North Down won a corner. Fisher injected to Moreland who passed to Portinga who scored. Owls were relentless in the second half but North…