31.1.15 : Ploughing through Bristol traffic meant that half the team had no chance to warm up before this match with bottom of the table Bluebirds in Westbury-on-Trym. However, Mendip were not put off by the sight of the home side’s large squad and knuckled down to what turned out to be the most competitive […]
Ladies 1st XI 1 vs. Frome 2
31.1.15: The first team travelled to local rivals Frome on Saturday looking for another win to boost their league position. Mendip started brightly against an experienced Frome team, with majority of the possession. Within 10 minutes against the run of play Frome took a chance in the D to find the back of the goal to […]
Ladies 2nd XI 3 vs. Nailsea 3
31.1.15: Mendip started this match brightly and found themselves in the lead with a goal from Karen Inns after just 10 minutes. This seemed to spur the visitors into action however and Mendip found themselves increasingly under pressure struggling to build play effectively. Despite solid defending most notably from Esther Selway, Nailsea found the back […]
Men’s 1st XI 3 vs. South Glos 1
31.01.15: This week Mendip welcomed 4th placed South Glos to Norton Hill and what ensued was an honest open contest between two evenly matched teams that like to play attractive expansive hockey. The hosts had the dream start, going ahead within minutes when a free flowing passing move ripped through the opposition, releasing Will Lawton […]
Ladies 1st XI 4 vs. Devizes 1st XI 1
24.01.15: Mendip’s fortunes took a turn for the better on Saturday, as they worked hard to complete an excellent victory over a youthful and enthusiastic Devizes team. The home side were on the front foot from the start, with Ella Sage continuing her remarkable scoring form with a well worked opening goal after just 10 minutes. Centre forward Cherilyn Carey proved a nuisance to […]
Ladies 2nd XI 2 vs. Firebrands 4th XI 1
24.01.15: Mendip travelled to Bristol keen to secure 3 points to bolster their league position. This was the first encounter of the two teams as the fixture earlier in the season was conceded by today’s hosts as they were unable to field a side. There was little to choose between the sides in the opening […]
Men’s 1st XI 3 vs. Mid Somerset A 2
24.01.15: With Mid Somerset sitting toward the bottom of the table one might be forgiven for thinking this would be a routine outing for the high flying Mendip. However, it was anything but and they were made to work extremely hard for their victory. Things started well enough and Mendip had the better of the […]
Ladies 3rd XI 3 vs. North Somerset 2nd XI 0
24.01.15: A beautiful January morning at Norton Hill, with overnight temperatures above freezing, meant the 3rds were able to play this Saturday. Pre-match words from captain Lucy Hemings put emphasis on starting the match strongly rather than leaving the best hockey for the second half as recent games have seen. All players took this to […]
Ladies 1st XI 1 vs. Bournemouth 2nd XI 4
17.01.15 : Despite an excellent first half performance, which saw Mendip hold high-flying Bournemouth to nil-nil at half time, Mendip slipped to a fourth consecutive league defeat on Saturday. Mendip looked bright from the outset, with solid tackling from Sammy Chivers and Hayley Bullock in defence, combined with great distribution from April Callow and Hayley Young […]
Ladies 1st XI 1 vs. Old Bristolians 1st XI 2
10/01/15: Mendip Ladies 1st put in a determined performance against Old Bristolians on Saturday. After an early goal from Old B’s, Mendip settled into the game, with Hayley Young showing good skills and composure in central midfield. With twenty minutes played, Cherilyn Carey scored a text-book equaliser, firing home a well placed cross. Old B’s came out […]
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