“The best players save the big performances for the most important games” Jaclyn Smith 2016 I have been looking forward to writing this report for two years… It is safe to say that the first two playoff games did not quite go according to plan, a gritty point against Newcastle and five goals conceded against Pendle Forest, countered by Alderley Edge’s two wins meant there was only one promotion place left and three teams Read more
Round two saw Adel hit the road for an early start at Pendle Forest. Both teams were looking for a win to take the advantage into the final round. The rather compact travelling loyal support would be treated to a blistering start, Adel racing into a 1-0 lead in the first few seconds, C.Goacher with another finish at the back post. As quick as the advantage arrived it was gone again, Pendle Forest leveling the scores inside 2 Read more
April 9th saw the start of the 2016 Playoffs, 4 league winners with record points tallies from their respective leagues would battle over three rounds, with the highest two placed teams gaining promotion to division 1. Newcastle do not need the system explained to them, making their third appearance in the last three years, the experienced rollercoaster riders hoping to avoid heartache this time around. A huge crowd gathered in the spring sunshine, local support Read more
For those of you unable to attend on Saturday night (or unable to remember…) I am delighted to announce the following awards were presented at the end of season dinner. Mens Goalkeeper of the year – Rob Darling, much to the amusement of most of the mens 2s in attendance judging by the Facebook comments! Mens Top Scorer – Miles Buller, a nice change from Paul Horsey who was ineligible this year having lost the Read more
http://www.englandhockey.co.uk/news.asp?itemid=34795&itemTitle=England+Hockey+Award+Nominees+Announced§ion=22 I am delighted to be able to share some more good news with everyone, more details of which are included in the link above. Following their successful 2015-16 season, the Committee submitted an application to EH for the ladies 1s in the ladies team of the year category and over the weekend we were advised that we have been shortlisted in this category. Whilst not quite as prestigious as the much coveted (and keenly Read more
Firstly, thank you to the 80 odd people who attended the end of season dinner and awards evening at Moor Allerton Golf Club. I am assured that all those attending made it home to play another day, although I gather there were some enforced early departures and in true Wallace and Gromit style some people went home with the Wrong Trousers (well jackets actually). These events don’t just happen by magic and without Gaby and Read more
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