Matchday Programme 23/11/24

The final 1st XI home matchday of 2024. And what a match to finish it. To go all American, league leaders Guildford (8-0) are the visitors, to our impressive M1 (7-1) in a huge top-of-the-table clash. These two teams sure know how to find the back of the net, so here’s hoping for a big game with a positive result for the Blues!

Report: Ladies 1’s vs Holcombe – November 16, 2024

Clifton Robinson’s Women’s 1s v Holcombe Women’s 1s This was a must win game for CRHC W1s in the penultimate match of Phase 1 of the England Hockey Premier League. Holcombe lay just a point below Clifton R in 11th place and Clifton knew that a win would propel them up towards the top 6 of the league. Clifton started with intent, dominated the first quarter and deservedly took the lead after 7 minutes when …

Report: Ladies 5’s vs Winscombe 2 – November 16, 2024

An excellent game. The first half we found out feet with some defensive shorts but also some attacking shorts, two goals, learning to anticipate and shut down the oppo on a break and defend strong. More excellent play in the second half with strengthened passing and working together which led to more goals.  Another amazing win to keep us on top of the league. 

Report: Ladies 1’s vs Wimbledon – November 09, 2024

Wimbledom W1s v Clifton Robinson’s W1s at Raynes Park Scholl on 09/11/24 Clifton travelled to Wimbledon after a confidence boosting victory at Sutton Coalfield last week. A win for either side would take them into the top 6 of the England Hockey Women’s Preier Division. Wimbledon started brightly, moving the ball forward and looking for circle penetrations but the Clifton defence was strong and well-organized meaning chances were few. The best opportunities came for Wimbledon …

Report: Ladies U18 vs Marlow HC U18G – November 10, 2024

We travelled to Marlow with the bare 11 and rose to the challenge of a competitive match, never letting up or sitting on our laurels no matter how far ahead we got. An incredible display of teamwork and skill from everyone on the pitch – we totally earned the halftime Haribo. Now we move on to Round 3 in January. Martha Barratt (captain)

Report: Ladies 5’s vs Bristol Firebrands 4 – November 09, 2024

Strong game and a great comeback. Firebrands scored early with a drag flick, we then matched it, then Firebands scored again going into half time 2-1 down. Then we had an even stronger second half with some excellent passing, structure and press. Phil then took us up to 4-3 but then Firebrands equalised for a draw in the final few minutes. Really excellent game.