Words by Paul Lewis Adel 2 : 1 Grimsby Giving their finest team performance of the season, Adel Men’s 1st XI took all three points as they played host to table topping Grimsby. The squad availability went from feast to famine in the space of seven days – a bare minimum twelve making themselves available for potentially the most difficult clash of the season to date, with Coach Walker making his goalkeeping debut for the Read more
Harrogate 2 : 2 Adel After a run of disappointing results, Adel Men’s 1st XI turned up with nearly a full complement of players and produced a performance to be proud of, even if they didn’t manage to take all three points. In the early morning mist versus a weakened opposition, Adel may have hoped to catch hosts Harrogate 2s cold, and a strong start from the War Memorial side showed their intent. A sharp Read more
On what appeared to be the sunniest day in November, Ladies 4s for the first time this season, started last Saturdays match with only 11 players. The idea of no breaks did not sit well with most! Ben Rhydding are always a team to watch out for and they made sure they tested us this time round. Young players and older more experience hard hitting players on both sides made this game a challenge. Great Read more
Adel. 4:30pm. Flood lights on. Foggy weather. Curtailed vision. 2 umpires dressed in fluorescent yellow. 2 frozen Adel spectators wrapped in layers of blankets and jackets in the dugout. 2 frozen puppies, too cold to yelp in support. 11 distinct orange Adel 3s ladies starting. 10 white Colne Valley players opposing. And the starting whistle blows. Just another typical ladies hockey match. The game started with Adel dominating early play, both driving forward and defending Read more
On a quiet and reflective remembrance Sunday the “best goal of the season” as one spectator put it was scored by the Mens 2nd team. It was mid way through the second half when Sheffield Bankers had what must have been their first attack of the day venturing down the right of Adel. With attackers flooding forward Tim Brazier made a crucial tackle dispossessing the tricky right winger, emerging with his head up and the Read more
A sunny away day trip to Bridlington was on the cards for the ladies 2s this week. Looking at the league we knew they would be a tough opposition and the prospect wasn’t made easier with 8 regulars unavailable to play. Some bribes from captain Jones to the 3s meant we made the trip with a full team (subs are over rated, right?!). We arrived with plenty of time to spare for once. Whilst Tina Read more
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