Adel 2s 1st XI 1 – 0 Leeds 5s (ish)

words by L Meaton. On a very blustery day that saw Sam Jackson chasing around a card he’d just brandished in the Ladies 2s game, Adel knew nothing but a win was good enough against bottom of the table Leeds5s. The opening exchanges were scrappy; with a number of new faces in the Leeds team they were much stronger than their league position would suggest (although they reverted to form on a re-arranged game the Read more

Meet the committee – Tom Beale

Its only fitting that after seeing the mens section win 6 from 6 on the same day, they you find out a bit more about mens club captain, Tom Beale.  With a bit of luck he will miss this being posted with the other distraction in his life with Baby Beale due to make an appearance later this week – Tom can then take over childcare duties and allow Sammy back on to the playing Read more

Finders keepers…

There have been a few close shaves this last few seasons but last Saturday saw all 6 of the mens teams victorious against a variety of opposition.  The club is renowned (at the moment at least) for being prolific in front of goal so perhaps one of the most pleasing aspects in the 6 wins on Saturday were the 5 clean sheets with only the mens 1s conceding any goals.  The 1s ventured north once Read more

The pilgrimage to the Mecca of 16 head

words by Bally Bens boys returned to action following the snow break and were looking to bounce back to winning ways after a heavy defeat at the hands of Driffield last time out. This game was the most eagerly anticipated game of the season – more because of the night out Jimmy had arranged to show the lads the sights of his home town…and the world famous Parmos he had arranged for teas. The lads Read more

More England honours for former Adel juniors!

The club are proud of the successful junior section under the watchful eye of Pam Hardaker and her team of enthusiastic and keen helpers every week and we have a strong track record of bringing through junior players into our senior teams before we sadly see them depart to continue their hockey career at University.  Pleasingly, a number of them return to Adel to continue to play for the club but some of them move Read more

Marvelous Mexican & Birthday Boy take the awards

words by Rich Partner Leeds Adel 2’s (3) V Harrogate 3’s (0) 1-0 HT “Marvelous Mexican & Birthday Boy take the awards” The sweet smell of success AXE Adel 2’s took on Harrogate at home knowing the last time they played each other, the team sheet included 5 different players who have since changed squads, become injured or left the club. Revenge for their only defeat was the aim despite missing some key figures again Read more