Saturday afternoon in Adel. The day had warmed up nicely. Eleven players on the team and no one wants to be goal keeper. “Fine I’ll do it but I’m afraid of the ball so make sure it comes nowhere near me!” The captain’s famous last words before being wrapped up in padding by Pam Hardaker who exclaimed “I should have brought the junior kit, the adult one is way too large for you!”. And so Read more…
Words by Paul Lewis “Et augebitur scientia.” [“And knowledge will be increased”] University of Leeds motto Learning comes in many different forms, often from unexpected sources. Building upon the lessons of the previous week, Leeds Adel Men’s 1st XI were able to dish out some schooling of their own, this time to the whippersnappers of LUUMHC 1st XI at the former fortress, Weetwood. However, this fixture arouses a singly important question: When is the number Read more…
Some rounding-up weekend match words from Rachel “stand in Sunday captain” Bishop…. A beautiful day, a few achey limbs and Captain Fathima Patel nowhere to be seen, the scene was set for Adel fours second game of the weekend away against Leeds Uni. Stand in captains for the weekend Hayley “I-don’t-need-instructions” Hildred and Rach “my-head-steams-when-I’m-hot” Bish were left with both an abundance of players and instructions, which resulted in a confusing start. Paul Lewis Read more…
Ladies 4s season began with numbers. A gazillion reminder texts. Sixteen players on Saturday’s team. Subs collection. Countless Adel supporters. Double digit Autumn temperatures. Adel’s goal-keeper only touching the ball twice during the whole 70 minutes of the game. It was indeed a fine start to the Ladies 4s season with a 4-1 win over Airedale 2s. The first challenge for the players was adjusting to the bounce of the new pitch. Both teams had Read more…
“Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths.” Arnold Schwarzenegger Adel men’s first XI will do well to heed the wise words of the former Mr Universe and seven time Mr Olympia following a difficult opening day on the newly laid Adel pitch. Perhaps it was first night nerves, but the boys in black never really seemed to fire consistently in this topsy-turvy fixture, and had to settle for a point against Read more…
The 3s continues their great start to the season with a well fought 2-1 win over Rotherham 2s to make it two wins from two. With many of the usual 3rd team faces missing and several debut appearances, Rotherham started the stronger team but having weathered the early storm and settled more comfortably, the game started to turn and pressure was put on the Rotherham goal. After some great saves from the Rotherham keeper from Read more…
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