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29/11/14: ROBINSONS ‘C’  2 – 3  MENDIP MEN 1st XI   With no fewer than 5 key players unavailable this week Mendip’s threadbare squad was stretched to the limit for the crucial away match against Robinsons. However, with the welcome return of striker John Lippiatt and with Mike Bristowe stepping up from the As, the […]

22/11/14:  Mendip were able to field a full strength side for the visit of Bristol UWE and had every reason to feel confident going into the match. However, the students are undoubtedly a talented side whose performance belies their lowly league position. The visitors started very brightly and took the game to Mendip but stand […]

15/11/14:  After the previous week’s bruising encounter against table topping Weston-Super-Mare, Mendip had already lost James Lovell and John Lippiatt to serious injury and with two players dropping out on the morning of the match the squad was even further depleted as they travelled to Bruton to play Shepton Mallet. I’m not sure if it […]

1/11/14:  Mendip survived yet another enthralling match in their league campaign as they conquered Westbury by the narrowest of margins. The home side took the game to Mendip in the opening 10 minutes or so and applied extreme pressure with some scintillating skillful hockey that tested the defensive unit to the full. However, Mendip were […]

25/10/14: This week the visitors to Norton Hill School were Old Bristolians ‘B’ and for the third consecutive home match Mendip scored 5 goals. However, the final score line did not fully reflect how close the match was during the first 35 minutes. The home side started brightly enough but was not able to break […]

18/10/14:  Mendip maintained their unbeaten run this week with a hugely impressive performance away to South Glos. Right from the start they showed their intent, playing with a high tempo and might have scored in the opening minute when the ball dropped favourably to Paul Floyd, but his well struck shot whistled narrowly wide. That […]

4/10/14: Although this match remained goal less it was anything but a dull 0 – 0 draw with both sides putting on a fine display of attractive attacking hockey. Mendip had much the better of the early exchanges and settled into their passing game right from the off. The defensive four of Andy Flint, Rich […]

27/09/14: Mendip got their league campaign off to a winning start at Norton Hill on Saturday but at times were made to work extremely hard, which made the victory all the more satisfying. The hosts were patient in the early stages and moved the ball confidently across their back line, switching the play from side […]