News – Page 12 – Clifton Robinsons Hockey Club

Clifton Robinsons travelled to Fareham on Sunday, hoping to continue their successful start to the season. Fareham, originally known as Ferneham, was listed in the Domesday Book as having 90 households, and has since blossomed into a major market town, tucked between the more dominant conurbations of Portsmouth and Southampton. On their way to the game, the team decided that McDonalds would provide the necessary nutrition for this rag-tag bunch of minor league sportsmen. Stocked …

L2s' Match Reports

23/10/21: Firebrands 0 – 0 CRHC

CRHC Ladies 2s played an evenly contested derby against local side Bristol Firebrands 1s on Saturday 23rd October. With Firebrands presently sitting top of the Conference West league table, CRHC L2s knew they would have their work cut out. Both teams were persistent in attack and defence in a fast-paced first quarter of end-to-end hockey. After the short break, Clifton came out fighting hard, maintaining great pressure throughout the remainder of the first half, moving …

L1s' Match Reports

23/10/21: CRHC 5 – 4 Loughborough Students

This week’s match was an important one for both Clifton Robinsons and Loughborough, with both teams looking to win 3 points at Coombe Dingle. The game started with Clifton on the front foot and a smashing debut Premier League goal from Tilly Edwards put the home side in front. This was followed quickly by another first goal in the Prem, this time scored by Clemmie Houlden who perfectly deflected a ball into the bottom corner …

Club News

Programme 23/10/21

Matchday Programme for the weekend’s England Hockey League Fixtures. This week features the Ladies’ 1s, who take on Loughborough Students at Coombe Dingle on Saturday, 2pm start. Click here to view from a browser

M2s' Match Reports

16/10/21: CRHC 2 – 1 Chippenham

Following last week’s defeat in what was a hard-fought game, Robbies 2s set their sites on an esteemed return to winning ways in what would prove to be a tough battle against oppo Chippenham. Injuries and unavailability plagued the 2s this week, seeing a 9-man changed squad from the opening week of the season. Hopes were high, with a roaring crowd on the side-line led by Coach Plim and the sun out on Badminton Beach. …

M1s' Match Reports

17/10/21: CRHC 2 – 2 Exeter University 2s

Going into the 4th game of the season having won the previous three games, Clifton Robinsons Men’s 1s were confidently hoping for another strong result. Welcoming Exeter University 2s, the game started well for the home side. A strong attack from the forward line early in the game saw our resident front man, Nick Robilliard in front of goal. Wearing the defenders dodgy tackle saw a penalty stroke being awarded, giving the home side an …

L3s' Match Reports

16/10/21: Lansdown 5 – 0 CRHC

After a hard-fought victory away to Cheltenham, the Ladies 3s were treated to another adventure up the M5 on Saturday to face Lansdown. Once again, the girls had the luxury of a substitute, so purely based on Saturday availability the team have made considerable progress since they ended the opening league game against Redland with 8 outfield players… Sadly, the game began inauspiciously, with Clifton conceding an early goal. Worse was to follow, as the …

L2s' Match Reports

16/10/21: CRHC 0 – 1 Exe

Our Ladies’ 2s came into the Exe match looking for their first win, in a match that saw end-to-end action. A tightly contested first quarter saw chances for both sides. A penalty corner in the dying seconds of the quarter could have given Exe the lead, but superb defence held them off as we went into the short break. Quarter 2 started strongly for Clifton – loads of pressure in the D and a saved …

M3s' Match Reports

16/10/21: Cardiff Met 3 – 2 CRHC

After a lovely drive to Wales, Robbies took their 100% record to Cardiff Met. They welcomed new players stepping up and old faces returning including Andy Durban Jackson. After an inspirational team talk from our esteemed leader, where the massive clock had to be pointed out to him, and ignoring shouts from many who could “drag flick” the match begun. Unfortunately we had forgotten to realise this and started off slowly. With some dubious decision …

L1s' Match Reports

16/10/21: Swansea 1 – 2 CRHC

After playing 4 matches and having a lot of draws to start off this season, the Clifton Robinsons Ladies’ 1s headed up to Swansea hoping to get their first win. The match started with Clifton on the front foot and some lovely passages of play led to several short corners. Finally, one was deflected into the left corner of the goal by Ash Mainwaring off a left slip delivery from Holly Munro. This early goal …