30.07.10
News
What an end to the season
(08.04.08)
...and we don't just mean the weather!
LEAGUE
In the EHL Women’s South Division, congratulations to Firebrands who saved their place in the EHL with a 5-2 win at Woking. Nia Hughes' 63rd minute goal proved crucial as it gave a 3 goal margin – rivals Horsham could only beat Sevenoaks 3-1 and Firebrands stay up by virtue of a single goal goal difference.
In the EHL Men’s South Division, Robinsons lost at home to Holcombe to finish in the play-off place and now play Kingston-upon-Hull (10th in Men’s North Division) twice next weekend in Chelmsford. Defeat over two legs next weekend will see Robinsons return to the West of England and South Wales Hockey League, victory will put them in the Pplay-offs with the five regional league winners (including Cardiff and UWIC from the West) – a round robin format played over five dates.
In the West Women’s League on Saturday, table toppers Lansdown drew 0-0 with second placed Team Bath Buccaneers to win the League and go into the EHL Play-offs with the other four regional league winners and either Horsham or Sheffield Hallam (who Play-off next weekend). Matches will be played on 20 April, 27 April (one at home and one away) and over the weekend 3-5 May at one venue (University of the West of England, Bristol).
Congratulations to all Clubs who secured promotion last weekend and commiserations to any who have been relegated.
EH NATIONAL KNOCK-OUT COMPETITIONS
It was a disappointing day for all but one of our Clubs yesterday in National competitions.
Congratulations to Yeovil & Sherborne U15’s who beat Eastbourne 2-0 in the Quarter-final of the Boys U15 Plate. They now face a Semi-final trip to Cannock on 27 April.
In the Boys U18 Plate, Yate’s trip to Havant fell victim to the SNOW – if you want to see the pitch conditions have a look at the Havant HC website! The match now has to be played by next Sunday.
All of our other Clubs finished disappointed as their Cup runs ended.
In the Men’s Veterans Cup Semi-Final, Plymouth Marjon lost 6-0 at Ipswich, whilst in the Men’s Veterans Plate Semi-final, Jersey lost 3-2 at Ben Rhydding.
In the Boys U15 Cup Quarter-final, Taunton Vale were beaten 6-4 at Canterbury and there was also disappointment for Team Bath Buccaneers who lost 4-2 at Beeston in the Boys U18 Cup Quarter-final.
In the Girls U15 Cup Quarter-final, Isca Dragons lost 3-2 at home to Canterbury having switched the venue to Tiverton when their Exeter pitch was covered in 8cm of snow during heavy snowfall less than two hours before the start. On the other side of Exeter, a slightly later start time meant the snow had cleared for Exe's Girls U18 Cup Quarter–final tie with Harleston Magpies, won 4-3 by the visitors.
In the Girls U18 Plate Quarter-final, Team Bath Buccaneers lost 13-0 against Trojans.
Despite the disappointments, well done to all Clubs for progressing so far in these competitions.
...and we don't just mean the weather!
LEAGUE
In the EHL Women’s South Division, congratulations to Firebrands who saved their place in the EHL with a 5-2 win at Woking. Nia Hughes' 63rd minute goal proved crucial as it gave a 3 goal margin – rivals Horsham could only beat Sevenoaks 3-1 and Firebrands stay up by virtue of a single goal goal difference.
In the EHL Men’s South Division, Robinsons lost at home to Holcombe to finish in the play-off place and now play Kingston-upon-Hull (10th in Men’s North Division) twice next weekend in Chelmsford. Defeat over two legs next weekend will see Robinsons return to the West of England and South Wales Hockey League, victory will put them in the Pplay-offs with the five regional league winners (including Cardiff and UWIC from the West) – a round robin format played over five dates.
In the West Women’s League on Saturday, table toppers Lansdown drew 0-0 with second placed Team Bath Buccaneers to win the League and go into the EHL Play-offs with the other four regional league winners and either Horsham or Sheffield Hallam (who Play-off next weekend). Matches will be played on 20 April, 27 April (one at home and one away) and over the weekend 3-5 May at one venue (University of the West of England, Bristol).
Congratulations to all Clubs who secured promotion last weekend and commiserations to any who have been relegated.
EH NATIONAL KNOCK-OUT COMPETITIONS
It was a disappointing day for all but one of our Clubs yesterday in National competitions.
Congratulations to Yeovil & Sherborne U15’s who beat Eastbourne 2-0 in the Quarter-final of the Boys U15 Plate. They now face a Semi-final trip to Cannock on 27 April.
In the Boys U18 Plate, Yate’s trip to Havant fell victim to the SNOW – if you want to see the pitch conditions have a look at the Havant HC website! The match now has to be played by next Sunday.
All of our other Clubs finished disappointed as their Cup runs ended.
In the Men’s Veterans Cup Semi-Final, Plymouth Marjon lost 6-0 at Ipswich, whilst in the Men’s Veterans Plate Semi-final, Jersey lost 3-2 at Ben Rhydding.
In the Boys U15 Cup Quarter-final, Taunton Vale were beaten 6-4 at Canterbury and there was also disappointment for Team Bath Buccaneers who lost 4-2 at Beeston in the Boys U18 Cup Quarter-final.
In the Girls U15 Cup Quarter-final, Isca Dragons lost 3-2 at home to Canterbury having switched the venue to Tiverton when their Exeter pitch was covered in 8cm of snow during heavy snowfall less than two hours before the start. On the other side of Exeter, a slightly later start time meant the snow had cleared for Exe's Girls U18 Cup Quarter–final tie with Harleston Magpies, won 4-3 by the visitors.
In the Girls U18 Plate Quarter-final, Team Bath Buccaneers lost 13-0 against Trojans.
Despite the disappointments, well done to all Clubs for progressing so far in these competitions.
