| Westbury
& United Banks HC: Results for Saturday 27/1/07 |
| Team |
Opponents |
|
League |
Scr |
Scorers |
|
1st
XI |
v Robinsons |
A |
Premier 1 |
0-3 |
|
|
2nd
XI |
v Bath Buccs IV |
H |
North Div 1 |
3-0 |
Armsby Moon Wilkins |
|
3rd
XI |
v Westbury Wanderers |
H |
Br & NW Som Div 1 |
8-1 |
Webster 4 Nichols G 3 Walkey |
| Wanderers |
v Westbury III |
A |
Br & NW Som Div1 |
1-8 |
Woodward |
| Wizards |
v O Bristolians III |
H |
Br & NW Som Div 2 |
1-0 |
Christopher |
| Warriors |
v N Bristol III |
A |
Br & NW Som Div 2 |
1-2 |
Enderby |
| Widgets |
v Somerset Gryphons IV |
H |
Br & NW Som Div 3 |
4-1 |
Money 3 Fox J |
| Match
comments |
|
1st
XI: The local derby with Robisnsons finished 3-0 to
Robs. |
|
2nd
XI: The seconds were on top form with
an exhibition of controlled hockey. Goals from Slider,
Moonie and Staun Wilkins sealed a well deserved 3-0
win against Bath Buccs 'C' which is realy the Bath University
1st XI. |
3rd
XI: & Wanderers: The return 'Battle
of Westbury' was again hotly contested and full of good
attacking hockey. The difference between the two sides
was their finishing in the D. The thirds were very sharp,
Paxo pointed out that at least 5 of their goals were
picked up off the rebound. Tony Webster hammered in
4 goals and Gareth Nichols grabbed 3. Nathan Walkey
added one to his season's tally. The Wanderers continued
to take the game to the thirds and were rewarded with
a late consolation goal when Hugh Woodward's alleged
touch to Sparky's through ball went into the net! The
thirds were very good value for their win
and are now 11 points clear at the top of the table.
| |
Pl |
W |
D |
L |
F |
A |
Diff |
Pts |
| Westbury
& UB B |
15 |
14 |
0 |
0 |
68 |
8 |
60 |
39 |
| Firebrands
C |
15 |
10 |
1 |
4 |
51 |
37 |
14 |
31 |
| Robinsons
C |
15 |
9 |
3 |
3 |
43 |
28 |
15 |
30 |
| Westbury
& UB C |
15 |
9 |
2 |
4 |
59 |
40 |
19 |
29 |
| Firebrands
D |
15 |
7 |
4 |
4 |
42 |
38 |
4 |
25 |
|
Wizards:
O Bristolians started the slightly stonger team going
forwad for the first 10 minutes, but despite their possession
they wer unable to muster any shots at goal and Smurf
reported at half time that he hadn't touched the ball.
The Wizards began to have the greater possession and
there were some sweeping moves, good inter-play and
a host of chances. Fazza was unlucky with three back
to back efforts following up a short corner when the
visiting keeper manage to keep out each shot. Mark Colton
had a short corner turned off the line and then Fazza
was again unlucky not to score with several chances
that went very close. A goal did come just before the
interval, and it was Alan Christopher's determination
that made the opportunity. he chased a through ball
and with the keeper trying to block the shot and player
the ball squeezed into the corner. The second half didn't
have the quality hockey that the Wizards displayed in
the first period, but it was a chance for the defence
to show their strengths. Mark Colton, Cocksy and Jon
Bower were rock solid and Andy Cameron made everything
he did look easy, he didn't put a foot wrong throughout
the game. On the 3 occasions that O Bs did get a sniff
at goal Smurf was there to pull of some great saves.
This was the team's third clean sheet in a row. Another
hard earned 3 points keeps the Wizards 6 points ahead
with a game in hand.
| |
Pl |
W |
D |
L |
F |
A |
Diff |
Pts |
| Westbury & UB D |
13 |
11 |
1 |
1 |
56 |
18 |
38 |
34 |
| Som Gryphons B |
14 |
9 |
1 |
4 |
47 |
25 |
22 |
28 |
| West Glos C |
14 |
8 |
3 |
3 |
39 |
22 |
17 |
27 |
| West Glos B |
14 |
8 |
2 |
3 |
36 |
17 |
19 |
26 |
| Old Bristolians B |
13 |
6 |
4 |
3 |
42 |
25 |
7 |
22 |
| N Bristol B |
12 |
6 |
4 |
4 |
40 |
38 |
5 |
22 |
|
|
Warriors: The
Warriors visted N Bristol and lost by the odd goal in
3. Will Enderby was the scorer. |
|
Widgets: The
Widgets got back on track with yet another win, this
time against Somerset Gryphons. Dave Money was at his
preditory best scoring his second hat-trick of the season.
Jon Fox scored the other goal. The Widgets opened up
their lead scoring from each of their two opening attacks
(their only 2 attacks I'm told!). At 3-0 in the second
half, Somerset pulled a goal back but the Widgets went
back up the other end and after 4 rebounds Dave reversed
sticked in the 5th attempt to make the game safe. |
| Westbury
& United Banks HC: Results for Saturday 20/1/07 |
| Team |
Opponents |
|
League |
Scr |
Scorers |
|
1st
XI |
v Marlborough |
H |
Premier 1 |
2-2 |
Hancock Goodman |
|
2nd
XI |
v Bristol UWE |
A |
North Div 1 |
0-3 |
|
|
3rd
XI |
v O Bristolians II |
A |
Br & NW Som Div 1 |
2-1 |
Butt Webster |
| Wanderers |
v Robinsons IV |
H |
Br & NW Som Div1 |
2-1 |
Taylor A Woodward |
| Warriors |
v Robinsons V |
H |
Br & NW Som Div 2 |
4-2 |
Chase 3 Harvey |
| Widgets |
v S Glos III |
H |
Br & NW Som Div 3 |
1-2 |
Sheppard |
| Match
comments |
|
1st
XI: The first team earned a point in a game Psycho told
me they could have won. |
|
2nd
XI: The seconds are in a run of games
against all the top teams and this week lost 3-0 at
Bristol UWE. |
|
3rd
XI: The thirds march on at the top
of their division. Andy Griffin told me it was a scrappy
game, but it's another 3 points in the bag. O Bristolians
scored first, but goals from Chris Butt and Tony Webster
made it a 2-1 win.The bonus for the thirds was the Wanderers
beating 2nd placed Robinsons. |
|
Wanderers:
The Wanderers were well worth their victory against
Robinsons. Robinsons opened the scoring , but it didn't
take long for the Wanderers to equalise. Shortly afterwards
they went ahead. The scorers were Alex Taylor and Hugh
Woodward. In the second half the Wanderers looked very
strong both defensively and driving forward. Tim Denner
shone in the heart of the defence and Paxo was hardly
called on to touch the ball. Tufty, Dave Watkins, Sparky,
Doug Scott and Geoff Rickard at various times were the
combination that controlled the midfield. A third goal
would have eased any worries of a Robinson's come back,
and Alex and JJ were agonisingly close on several occasions
each, but either saw their shot saved by the keeper
or flash just the wrong side of the uprights. When time
ran the Wanderers had kept their lead intact and beaten
the team in second place in the division. This was an
excellent performance leading into the 'Battle of Westbury'
next week - the thirds v Wanderers! |
|
Warriors: Mike
Harvey had a late Christmas present in the opening quarter
of this game. The Robinsons left back hit his sixteen
across the 'D' to and unmarked Mike, who then coolly
flicked it past the keeper. However, it was Robinsons
who reacted after this goal and a minute later leveled
the score when Westbury failed to clear under pressure.
Another minute and another Robinsons goal, again when
the ball was not cleared from a rebound from the pads.
Robinsons looked the better attacking side for quite
long spells in the first half. The Warriors in their
turn took the game to the visitors and Graeme Brown
used his pace well down the right. Joel Chase was set
up with a chance. His first flick hit the goalkeeper
and came back to him, his second hit the back of the
net for 2-2. As the half went on the Warriors gained
confidence and put together some of the best hockey
they've played this season. A short corner gave them
the go-ahead goal, thumped in by Joel Chase. Just before
half time, Jurgen had the ball in the face and retired
to clean up the blood. In the second period the Warriors
buoyed by their lead were looking very sharp. John Ludley
was in inspiring form in midfield and Jon Bower looked
a tower of strength at the back. Jurgen came back looking
like Hannibal Lechter with a bandage around his face
to hide the blood. Smurf was called into decisive action
several times, but the Warriors with Graeme Brown dropping
back to make a 4 man midfield were in command. Another
scorching Joel Chase short corner gave them a 2 goal
cushion, and this is how it stayed at the close. An
outstanding performance from everyone in the team, probably
the best I've seen the Warriors play in a couple of
years. |
|
Widgets: The
Widgets strove manfully to be effective against S Glos,
but got sucked into playing up and down the middle of
the park. The home keeper saved 4 or 5 very good goal
attempts from Dave Money and Harry Newington. At half
time there was no score. Mid way through the second
half S Glos scored when a break down their right led
to a goal. Not long afterwards, Shep struck powerfully
from a short to square things up. A point was now easily
in the Widgets grasp, yet it didn't inspire them to
keep their shape and control the ball. Another right
wing raid saw S Glos score a winner. Brian Callis played
well at sweeper and didn't deserve to be on the losing
side. |
| Westbury
& United Banks HC: Results for Saturday 13/1/07 |
| Team |
Opponents |
|
League |
Scr |
Scorers |
|
1st
XI |
v Isca |
A |
Premier 1 |
1-4 |
Frost J |
|
2nd
XI |
v Somerset Gryphons |
H |
North Div 1 |
0-2 |
|
|
2nd
XI |
v Worthing II (Sun 14/1/07) |
H |
HA 2nd XI Cup |
2-3 |
Wornell Pearce-Smith |
|
3rd
XI |
v S Glos |
H |
Br & NW Som Div 1 |
3-1 |
Coates Cutts Taylor A |
| Wanderers |
v N Bristol II |
A |
Br & NW Som Div1 |
5-3 |
Millman S 3 Scott Watkins |
| Wizards |
v Firebrands VI |
H |
Br & NW Som Div 2 |
4-0 |
Crofts Puetz Harvey Christopher |
| Warriors |
v Somerset Gryphons III |
A |
Br & NW Som Div 2 |
2-2 |
Thomas Chase |
| Widgets |
v Weston III |
H |
Br & NW Som Div 3 |
6-4 |
Money 3 Fox J 2 Ogilvie |
| Veterans |
v Hereford Vets (Sun 14/1/07) |
A |
HA Veterans Plate |
2-3 |
Millman S Thomas |
| Match
comments |
|
1st
XI: Meaks writes: After our pre-Christmas good form
I went into this game with great hopes of a win. Unfortunately
these were left shattered after a truely awful 5 minute
spell early in the second half when Isca scored 3 times.
We started the game well and had several
good chances and a few short corners in the first half.
We were occasionally let down by the precision (lack
of) in our play in their 25 and if we had taken those
chances I'm pretty sure we would have won the game.
Nil each at half-time and Isca had been in our D once.Sometimes
I think it might be best just to sit in silence at half
time because whatever is said, the opposite seems to
happen. So, after things like "we must keep it
tight at the back" and "everyone keep their
concentration high" or even a simple "our
first touch is important" it all goes to sh*t within
30 seconds. An innocuous pass across the top of our
D, going directly onto Deaks stick without him moving
is nudged by Pricey's reverse stick to Isca's forward
and bang, 0-1. Then a drag flick from a short and another
goal from a short which broke down and suddenly we're
3 down.Frosty pulled one back
from the p spot and we did have a handful a chances
after that to get back into it. But as the game worn
on our intake of mince pies and lack of exercise over
Christmas started to show and Isca scored a breakaway
fourth. A very disappointing result and we must raise
our game next week at home against Marlboro. |
|
2nd
XI: The seconds lost to Somerset Gryphons
by 2-0. In their cup match at home to Worthing in the
HA 2nd XI Cup ended in a 3-2 defeat. Worny and JPS were
the scorers. |
3rd
XI:
The thirds are now 9 points ahead of second placed Robinsons
(who were held to a draw), after their 3-1 win against
S Glos.
Griff's view: A much improved South Glos gave the 3rds
a tough game with both teams scoring from short corners
in the first half. Nick Coates scoring for Westbury.
The second half was much improved performance with Westbury
keeping possession of the ball and playing with more
confidence. Two goals in the second half came from Alex
Taylor and Chris Cutts following some good play down
the right. South Glos will be tougher opposition for
most teams in the second half of the season.
| |
Pl |
W |
D |
L |
F |
A |
Diff |
Pts |
| Westbury
& UB B |
13 |
12 |
0 |
0 |
58 |
6 |
52 |
36 |
| Robinsons
C |
13 |
8 |
3 |
2 |
39 |
24 |
15 |
27 |
| Westbury
& UB C |
13 |
8 |
2 |
3 |
56 |
31 |
25 |
26 |
| Firebrands
C |
13 |
8 |
1 |
4 |
40 |
32 |
8 |
25 |
| Firebrands
D |
13 |
6 |
4 |
3 |
36 |
31 |
5 |
22 |
|
|
Wanderers:
Tufty's talk: A hard fought victory against a side that
just did not want to be beaten! Westbury cruised into
a two goal lead and were well on top, but North Bristol
came back hard and dominated the last 10 mins of the
half, deservedly scoring through a flick and a short.
The second half saw Westbury having to stay strong to
win back control, and goals from Doug Scott and Millman
restored our two goal advantage. When Watkins defied
captains instructions by appearing at the top of the
D to slot the fifth the game was safe, but still North
Bristol battled and added their third from barrage of
short corners after time. Paxo berated our forwards
for not running back!!! Notable Wanderers debuts from
15yo Will Glynn in defence (nice new stick Will!) and
Huw Woodward as an attacking midfielder. The pace of
Huw, Doug and Geoff Rickard up front being our main
weapon. |
Wizards:
There was a top performance from the Wizards to beat
a determined Firebrands side that was much better organised
than in the first game. They had two strong runners
from midfield, and it needed everyone to be at the top
of their game to keep them in check. The visitors started
stronger, but the Wizards built up their momentum with
Si Andrews and Steve Puetz directing the play down the
flanks. The opening goal was a cracker from Mark Crofts,
he wove past several defenders, and with the ball right
at the edge of the D he hammered in an unstoppable cross
shot. Both sides had short corners, but the better scoring
chances fell to the Wizards. The vital second goal game
from a short corner. Steve Puetz picked up the rebound
and thumped it home. The defence of Colton, Cocks, Cameron
and Poker were well on top in the second half. A rain
storm made the surface a lot slower, but this did not
stop the Wizards. Mike Harvey and Alan Christopher scored
in a five minute spell, both picking up rebounds to
slot home. With the Warriors holding Somerset Gryphons,
the Wizards are now six points clear. W Glos C also
beat their B team who were in third place.
| |
Pl |
W |
D |
L |
F |
A |
Diff |
Pts |
| Westbury & UB D |
12 |
10 |
1 |
1 |
55 |
18 |
37 |
31 |
| Som Gryphons B |
12 |
8 |
1 |
3 |
41 |
19 |
22 |
25 |
| West Glos B |
12 |
7 |
2 |
3 |
32 |
15 |
17 |
23 |
| West Glos C |
12 |
6 |
3 |
3 |
31 |
18 |
13 |
21 |
| Old Blistolians B |
11 |
6 |
3 |
2 |
29 |
21 |
8 |
21 |
| Robinsons D |
12 |
6 |
2 |
4 |
35 |
29 |
6 |
20 |
|
|
Warriors: Well
done to the Warriors who went to second placed Somerset
Gryphons and earned a creditable draw. If the game had
finished 3 minutes earlier it would have been an away
win! The Warriors opened up a 2-0 lead with Pete Thomas
and Joel Chase on target. The home team were probably
expecting an easy win but the Warriors gave them a real
shock. The home team got both goals back in the late
minutes of the game and were apparently pleased to earn
a point. The Warriors hard won point helped check Somerset
Gryphons and allow the Wizards to open up a bigger gap
at the top. The Warriors are seven points ahead of bottom
placed Yate and two behind Firebrands. |
|
Widgets: The
Widgets were under pressure from Weston in the opening
20 minutes, yet three quick raids opened up a 3-0 lead.
Jon Fox struck first picking up a rebound, Duncan Ogilvie
slammed home the second from a Harry Newington cross
and Dave Money reverse sticked in from a narrow angle.
Weston pulled one back before Jon Fox belted in his
second of the game. In the second half Dave Money completed
his hat-trick and Weston squeezed in 3 more goals. The
Widgets finished up worthy 6-4 winners. Harry Newington
showed much more composure in his centre midfield role.
Shep stepped off the plane from his skiing holiday,
stepped on the pitch as the first substitution, drilled
the ball down field with his first touch which created
the second goal. The Widgets have reached the heady
heights of 5th place in their division. |
| Veterans:
Westbury were slow to settle on the fast pitch at Hereford
in the Veteran’s Plate match. With Stuart Horn ill,
Mike Harvey was pressed into service as goalkeeper. He
twice saved shorts, but the vetarans couldn’t cope
with the physical side of the game and found themselves
2-0 down without having really taken part in the game.
There was more cohesion in the play as Tonka and Tony
Webster down the left and Fazza, Sparky and Cocksy down
the right began to find their passes. Hereford were surprised
when Tony’s quick short pass to Tufty allowed him
just enough time to drill in his shot. At half time Westbury
were still in the game and were much more effective going
forward straight from the restart. Fazza flashed several
crosses over and Tony was taken out in tackle that was
more akin to American Football, but the card given was
only green, when yellow should have been the minimum.
Several home players used their bodies as battering rams
when they could just as easily stuck to the skills that
they had in abundance. Jez Longden, despite aggravating
a thigh injury, won a great many tackles and Mark Colton
twice cleared off the line at the near post. Mark Crofts
battled away in midfield to set up several attacks. The
home side were stunned, claiming a stick tackle from Martin
Palmer’s jabbed shot from the top of the D. Pete
Thomas had ghosted up from full back to guide the shot
past the keeper for 2-2. Hereford appealed for an offence,
but for once we got the verdict. It looked as if penalties
would decide it, but with 2 minutes to go Hereford scored
to win the game 3-2. The home team, the holders of the
trophy, were the better team, but Westbury Veterans gave
it a good go and were unlucky not to get a draw. |
| Westbury
& United Banks HC: Results for Saturday 7/1/07 |
| Team |
Opponents |
|
League |
Scr |
Scorers |
|
1st
XI |
v Robinsons |
A |
Friendly |
can |
Robinsons couldn't raise a side |
|
2nd
XI |
v Shepton Mallet |
A |
| | |