As the season draws to a close, the pressures of this tight division is starting to take its toll on the teams vying for promotion. With only the league champions progressing to playoffs, it could not be much closer. This week saw the final round of planned fixtures, with only re-arranged games to go, positions 3 to 12 were confirmed. Slazengers despite an excellent result last week, will be hoping that one of the teams Read more…
Words by Paul Lewis Leeds Adel 1st XI 3:1 Harrogate 2nd XI “Gentlemen, when the enemy is committed to a mistake we must not interrupt him too soon.” Horatio Nelson Part 2 of 4: A hard fought victory. On an unusually balmy day at Church Lane, Adel Men’s 1st XI completed the second part of their quartet of must win fixtures. This game was a more tense and competitive affair than the previous victory against Read more…
Words by Gabby Nusenbaum Ladies Adel 3s met on an almost tropical late afternoon to face local team Horsforth Ladies 1s, with Adel having a very strong squad of 14 eager players. Adel had played at Horsforth earlier in the season and had finished with a frustrating 0-0, therefore Adel were ready to step out in force. The saying of ‘you may have to fight a battle more than once to win it,’ rang Read more…
Words by Paul Lewis Leeds Adel HC 4:1 Airedale HC You can’t climb the ladder of success with your hands in your pockets – Arnold Schwarzenegger (also Jimmy Mayhew on a regular basis) Adel Men’s 1st XI sent a strong message out to the rest of Yorkshire Division 1 on Saturday afternoon with a ruthless and disciplined performance against fellow title challengers Airedale. This was the first game in a run of four Read more…
Leeds Adel Ladies 1s, met early on Saturday morning looking to bounce back from last week’s disappointing result. The full squad of sixteen were almost on time, and the return of Baxter lifted spirits, reminding us of why Byers is selected every week. A cool gloomy day at Church Lane (standard), perfect conditions for the game ahead. Driffield were the welcome visitors, having found fine form themselves over the last few weeks, including toppling the Read more…
Sheffield Hallam HC 4th XI 1:3 Leeds Adel HC 1st XI The well organised side was thrown into late panic on Saturday morning as Watkins was involved in an accident, Kastelik was requested to leave his premises (for unknown circumstances), and the ever late Portnell was… well late as Snakes Pass was closed during the middle of Saturday morning. Two of the three did make it to Abbeydale unscathed, which isn’t bad as one Read more…
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