Men's First XI

Men's First XI

League: EHL Men's Conference West

Captain: Alex Hay

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Vice Captain: Peter Duffy

Fixtures 2011/12
Date Opposition H/A F/A
Sun 18 Sep 2011 Havant2:00pm Havant College Home 0-5
Sat 24 Sep 2011 Team Bath Buccs12:30pm Balcarras School Home 2-2
Sat 01 Oct 2011 Lichfield12:30pm King Edwards School Home 4-3
Sat 08 Oct 2011 Cardiff & UWIC12:30pm Balcarras School Home 0-3
Sun 16 Oct 2011 Fareham1:30pm Henry Cort Community College Home 2-3
Sat 22 Oct 2011 Guildford12:30pm Balcarras School Home 2-0
Sun 06 Nov 2011 University of Birmingham12:30pm University of Birmingham Home 1-2
Sun 13 Nov 2011 Whitchurch1:00pm Balcarras School Home 1-3
Sat 19 Nov 2011 Bournville2:30pm University of Birmingham Home 2-2
Sun 27 Nov 2011 Team Bath Buccs1:00pm University of Bath Home 0-4
Sun 11 Dec 2011 Various Home ---
Sun 29 Jan 2012 Deeside Ramblers2:00pm Balcarras School Home ---
Sat 04 Feb 2012 Lichfield12:30pm Balcarras School Home ---
Sun 12 Feb 2012 Cardiff & UWIC 1:00pm Welsh Institute of Sport Home ---
Sun 19 Feb 2012 Fareham12:30pm Balcarras School Home ---
Sun 26 Feb 2012 Guildford12:00pm Broadwater School Home ---
Sun 04 Mar 2012 University of Birmingham12:30pm Balcarras School Home ---
Sun 11 Mar 2012 Whitchurch1:00pm Welsh Institute of Sport Home ---
Sat 17 Mar 2012 Bournville12:30pm Balcarras School Home ---
Sun 25 Mar 2012 Havant1:00pm Balcarras School Home ---
Squad List
Name Position Number
James Astley Attack 14
Jonathan Card Defence 21
Oliver Clayton Attack 15
Tom Cole Midfield 23
Robert Cullimore Attack 38
Peter Duffy Attack 87
James Dunstan Defence 41
Alex Fateh Defence / Midfield 9
James Foster Defence / Midfield 13
Alex Hay Attack 10
Chris Hill Attack 19
Gareth Lewis Defence 3
Simon Padley Midfield / Attack 17
Mike Pierce Defence 4
Michael Penny Midfield 11
Philip Richardson Utility 53
Lee Robson Coach 36
Giles Rooke GK 1
Tom Ward Defence / Midfield 45
League Table 2009/10
Team P W D L F A GD PTS
Exeter Uni A 22 16 2 4 73 44 29 50
Cheltenham 22 15 1 6 77 44 33 45
Cardiff & UWIC 22 13 1 8 61 35 26 39
Taunton Vale 22 12 1 9 59 51 8 37
Bristol University 22 11 2 9 53 42 11 35
Devizes 22 10 4 8 49 55 -6 34
Isca 22 9 5 8 59 59 0 32
Robinsons 22 8 3 11 49 59 -10 27
Cardiff Uni 22 6 7 9 56 65 -9 25
Firebrands 22 8 2 12 45 57 -12 24
Whitchurch A 22 6 1 15 29 62 -33 19
Bristol UWE 22 2 3 17 24 61 -37 9
League Table 2008/9
Team P W D L F A GD PTS
Plymouth Marjon 22 16 3 3 64 39 25 51
Taunton Vale 22 12 4 6 72 50 22 40
Exeter Uni A 22 11 7 4 62 41 21 40
Devizes 22 11 4 7 68 51 17 37
Cheltenham 22 11 3 8 66 55 11 36
Cardiff Uni 22 9 6 7 73 65 8 33
Robinsons 22 10 2 10 70 61 9 32
Isca 22 8 5 9 53 61 -8 29
Bristol University 22 7 5 10 44 50 -6 26
Gloucester City 22 6 4 12 59 66 -7 22
Westbury and UB 22 3 5 14 35 67 -32 14
Team Bath Buccs A 22 2 4 16 24 84 -60 10
League Table 2007/8
Team P W D L F A GD PTS
Cardiff & Uwic 22 18 2 2 75 20 55 56
Gloucester City 22 15 5 2 94 40 54 50
Taunton Vale 22 14 5 3 76 53 23 47
Cheltenham 22 10 4 8 70 52 18 34
Plymouth Marjon 22 9 7 6 64 52 12 34
Isca 22 9 4 9 54 60 -6 31
Cardiff Univ. 22 7 4 11 57 57 0 25
Team Bath Buccs. A 22 7 4 11 42 54 -12 25
Westbury & UB 22 6 6 10 67 61 6 24
Bristol Univ. 22 7 2 13 58 72 -14 23
Swansea Bay 22 6 3 13 45 80 -35 21
Marlborough 22 0 2 20 25 126 -101 2

FINAL LEAGUE POSITION: 2010 - 2011

7th

GAMES WON/DRAWN/LOST

Played 18, Won 6, Drawn 1, Lost 11

GOALS SCORED/CONCEDED

Scored 39, Conceded 55

OVERVIEW OF THE SEASON: 2010 - 2011

As the Mens 1s started their first season in the EHL for 19 years the aim was to do what no other team from the Wales & West League had done in the past few seasons and stay in the EHL.

The season started with the tough task of taking on Team Bath Buccs. They had won the league the previous season and missed out on promotion to the Premier Division in the play-offs. Despite losing 4-2, it was clear that we could compete at this level and this was further backed up by the feedback we got from Bath. However, showing potential was not going to keep us up so it was vital to get some points on the board early on.

Consecutive wins against Bournville at home and Fareham away set us on our way. The Fareham victory being particularly sweet as 2 late goals turned a 2-1 loss into a 3-2 victory.

By Christmas we had secured 2 more home wins at Balcatraz, a thumping 7-3 victory over Stourport and a nervy 4-3 win over the University of Birmingham. A rare draw away at Whitchurch left us in 5th spot at Christmas.

We knew the second half of the season would be a challenge as teams would know our strengths and it proved to be just that.

Bourneville away showed some of the Cheltenham of old, a high scoring game that we dominated but ultimately ended in defeat we lost by the odd goal in 9.

Fareham and Guildford came next and it was vital that we took some points to keep us away from the relegation battle and maybe even creep up the table. A tight 2-1 win over Fareham was followed by the performance of the season as we went to Guildford and turned them over 3-2, including knocking out the England Hockey President.

The back to back wins had lifted us to 3rd and all but mathematically secured our EHL status. Despite the season ending in a disappointing run of defeats the teams at the bottom continued to take points off each other and we ended the season in 7th.

An enjoyable cup run also saw us progress through 2 rounds before taking on the 2010 losing cup finalists Hampstead & Westminster. It's fair to say we were taught a lesson by the Prem side as we lost 8-1 but it was a great experience for all the players.

This season has seen the squad and coaching team go through some tough times but our goal was to stay in the EHL and it was a great achievement to succeed in this.

Thanks must go to all the players for their commitment and hard work. To Darren for keeping so many of us going through a long hard season. And to the coaches; Robbo and Gwyn. I wish Robbo all the very best and look forward to having Gwyn at the helm next season.

Finally, thanks must also go to everyone in the club that has helped make our first EHL season possible. Be it by helping get the club house set up, making teas etc. Of these people a special mention goes to Jon Moore for all his work with the admin side of things and for Managing the side from time to time.