Happy families…

At last the weather decided to play fair but it was clear the Adel reputation had spread around the county and three of our opponents conceded their games earlier in the week.  Looking at the league results on the YHA website, it appears there were around a dozen teams unable to raise a side whilst at Adel our ladies 3s and 5s seemed to have a squad the size of an American football team – we Read more…

Champions!

The mighty phowars were praying to mother nature to keep the snow off till at least after 13:00 when they were due to play Slazengers which if we won would make us champions and gain a second promotion in two seasons. After some persistence from both teams, Slazengers called to say the game could go ahead. Before a single hockey ball was touched there were a few people who could have easily got themselves DOTD. Read more…

Snow, snow, more snow and a little bit of hockey

Yet another snowy start to a Saturday morning meant that the Ladies 1s waited to hear news from Harrogate. With most people still in bed or lounging about the ladies were surprised to here that the Harrogate pitch was playable and the game was on. Relieved to not have another postponed game the ladies set off. Upon arrival the conditions seemed to deteriorate pretty quickly with the warm up alone being a cold snowy affair. Read more…

Away wins bring home more silverware for Adel

Once again the wintry conditions decided to intervene and spoil hockey proceedings at the weekend.  The 8.30 am pitch inspection on Saturday morning saw the astro covered in light snow and the prospects of play looked very slim.  Phil Bayford had already made his own mind up and was still enjoying a Saturday morning lie in.  With Harrogate the away team at 10.30 due to play the ladies 2s and Scarborough v the ladies 4s at Read more…

National Pie Week – a Mens 2s Match Report

Last week was national pie week, I mention this as we had an outstanding Sheppards pie made by yours truly for after match teas, so out standing man of the match was a close run thing and nearly ended up going to the pie it’s also a good metaphor for what we were throwing at the oppo goalkeeper whilst in search of goals during the match – pies, and lots of ’em. As per the Read more…

Out of orbit, warp drive and launch control

Men’s 3s – but not as we know it ,  Out of orbit, warp drive and launch control Men’s 3 had a two big games this weekend to continue their quest to the top of the table. With Captain Tom Beale missing Saturday , and a few changes in the line-up,  Greg Hilton stepped up to lead the Men’s 3’s away game against Boston spa.  A challenging away fixture as Boston were  3rd in the league.  As Read more…