Both mens and ladies 1s retain top spot with 100% records maintained but tougher opposition stretched both our teams in their quest for promotion. The ladies 1s not only conceded two goals for the first time in ages, they also went one down to a spirited Boston Spa team before pulling one back to draw level at the interval. A better second half saw a two goal cushion give some breathing space although it was Read more…
Sadly one of our former players, Elly Sheard passed away yesterday after a brave battle with cancer. I know a number of current and former players will have fond memories of playing hockey with Elly at Adel and our thought and sympathies have been passed on to her family via Jen Jones who knew her better than most. As a mark of respect, and to give everyone a moment to remember Elly, we have agreed Read more…
After a disappointing result on Saturday Fozzy called in reinforcements, Jim Cockburn and Sam Ransley to strengthen the defence alongside Ruairi and Fozzy for the Sunday fixture against Leeds University. It was a standard high quality warm up for Adel 2s… do what you want, try to kill the keeper before the start of the game. The game was flowing from end to end from the very start with Adel edging it against the young Read more…
Match report by Hannah Jones After a mixed start to the season the ladies twos went into their match against Harrogate with confidence after a preseason victory against the same team. Unfortunately defender Lizzie had to withdraw to injury but her presence on the side line was much appreciated. The team started strong, keeping possession and not panicking under the strong press of Harrogate. Our press however was stronger and midway through the first half Read more…
Leeds Adel Ladies’ 1st XI hit the road this week in search of victory to maintain their 100% start to the league season. Rotherham were to be this week’s opposition, confident themselves having claimed three points in this fixture last season. The game started in cautious fashion, Adel holding onto possession well yet somewhat lacking the creativity going forward, as half backs Love, Henry and Jeavons pushed forward, Rotherham took their chances to break, however Read more…
Leeds Adel HC 1st XI 10:0 Lindum 3rd XI Saturday saw a number of high scoring games for teams within the club, and this was no different. Both teams started brightly and early exchanges were competitive in the midfield, however Adel’s forwards really set the two sides apart. Fuller made some good leads into space got a lot of early ball and won a PC with around 5 minutes gone. Andy Reid Hendley duly dispatched the corner, Read more…
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