Urmston Beavers 2 Neston Beavers 1

Neston travelled to Urmston on the outskirts of Manchester for the return fixture, Urmston having won 4-0 at Neston. With eight of the Neston team having played in the first game it was a good opportunity to measure the progress that has been made in the last couple of months.
Neston started the game well and were pushing the ball around in midfield with Chris Hall and Tom Honeybourne linking up well with Syd Roberts and Ben Crane on the right. A through ball saw James Knight get into the circle and narrowly miss. Another cross from the right saw a sharp shot from Ben Crane saved. Urmston broke away and a through ball was missed by the defence and the Urmston forward beat Alex Davies. Neston looked for an equaliser and James Fennah and Ben Crane nearly found the goal. Urmston again broke away and won a short corner, the shot was defelcted home of a Neston stick. 2-0 at half time slightly flattered the home side.
The second half started with Neston on the attack and a sharp shot from James Knight was saved high to the goalkeepers right. A couple of short corners followed with shots missing the goal. An attack up the middle found Ben Crane who found James Knight on his right, James moved into the D and beat the keeper with a low shot. More Neston attacks followed and a Syd Roberts cross was nearly pushed home by Ben Crane. Ben then got away in the middle forcing the keeper to come out and dive at his feet to get the ball away. In the last ten minutes good defending from Max Dutton, Greg Chester, Tom Fisher and James Chester kept Urmston out, when they got shots on goal Alex Davies saved well. The game finished 2-1 to Urmston, with the large number of parents watching all commenting on what a good competitive game had been played, with a high level of skill shown by players on both sides.
A really good perfomance from the whole team, showing how much everyone has come on, improving their game over the last few weeks, we can look forward to more competitive matches in the New Year.
Men of the match Max Dutton for an excellent job organising the defence and Chris Hall for a hard working game in midfield.
Our next match is away to Oxton, starting at 3.45 on 6th January.
Happy Christmas
Peter

Neston Beavers v Urmston Beavers

We visit Urmston on Saturday to play the retrurn fixture against their Bevers. In the game earlier in the season we lost 4-0 at the Rec in a game where we were very unlucky not to score our first goal of the season, so now we know where the goal is we should be able to show them how much we have improved over the last couple of months.
We will meet at Neston cricket club at 11.00am.
Players confirmed;
Alex Davies (goalkeeper)
James Chester
Peter Harrison
Greg Chester
Alex Greenhalf
Tom Fisher
Max Dutton
James Fennah
James Knight
Syd Roberts
Chris Hall
Ben Crane
Tom Honeybourne

This will be our last fixture this year, so lets finish with a win!

Neston Beavers 2 Northern Beavers 2

Neston entertained their counterparts from Nortern at Stanney. On the coldest afternoon of the year so far Neston started well and with debutant Tom Honeybourne getting lots of ball in midfield looked for an early goal. A near miss from Scott Barry nearly put Neston in the lead but it was the visitors on a rare attack scored first. Neston went looking for an equaliser and substitute James Fennah (recently arrived from a school match in Liverpool) scored his first of the season. Sam Dewey continued to push from midfield and Greg Chester started to move forward from defence but the score was still 1-1 at half time. The second half started with Neston again on the attack, but Northern looked dangerous on the break and Sophie Bezant in goal was called upon to make a number of saves. A poorly defended short corner led to Northern scoring again. Neston immediately went looking for an equaliser and Syd Roberts pushed the ball home to level the scores. Both sides had their chances to win the game and Sophie made a crucial save in the last minute to keep Northern out and the final score 2-2.
Man (lady) of the match Sophie Bezant for a number of excellent saves in the second half.

Neston team - Sophie Bezant, Alex Greenhalf, Peter Harrison, Chris James, Greg Chester, Greg Hughes, Tom Fisher, Syd Roberts, Tom Honeybourne, Sam Dewey, James Fennah, Ben Crane, Scott Barry, Harry Sanguinetti

Final match before Christmas is against Urmston away, we will be meeting at 11.00 at Neston ready for a 12.30 start in Manchester. I will be contacting you on Wednesday.

Neston Beavers v Northern Beavers

Our next match is against Northern at Stanney (next to the David Lloyd Tennis Centre near Cheshire Oaks), meet 11.30 for a 12.00 start.
The following have confirmed their availability;
Alex Davies (Goalkeeper)
Sam Dewey
James Fennah
Greg Chester
Scott Barry
Syd Roberts
Greg Hughes
Peter Harrison
Chris James
Tom Fisher
Ben Crane
Alex Greenhalf
Tom Honeybourne

If anything changes please give me a call,
Peter

Neston Beavers 0 Oxton Beavers 2

Neston lost to their local rivals in a close game at the rec. In bright sunny conditions Neston started quite brightly with Sam Dewey and Max Dutton pushing the side forward from the centre of midfield. Although Neston had quite a lot of the ball they couldn't create any chances. Oxton started to get into the game and won a number of short corners and it was from one of these that they took the lead. Neston defended the initial shot well but couldn't get the ball out of the D and eventually Oxton gave keeper Alex Davies no chance with a firm shot. Neston went looking for an equaliser and unfortunately forgot to mark the lone Oxton foreward who broke away and slipped the ball home to make it 2-0. Neston then created their best chance of the half when James Fennah found some space in front of goal, but his shot was saved. The second half started with Neston on the attack some good moves got the ball into the D but Scott Barry, Ben Crane and James Knight couldn't test the Oxton keeper. The defence of James Chester, Greg Chester, Peter Harrison, Greg Hughes and Chris James did a good job of keeping Oxton out and when they did get a shot on goal Alex Davies made a number of good saves. Syd Roberts worked well on the right. The game ended 2-0, so for the third week running we kept a clean sheet in the second half, better concentration in the first half may have led to a different result! Overall a solid performance which unfortunately did not lead to enough good goal scoring chances being created.
Men of the match - Alex Davies for an excellent perfomance in goal and Chris James for a solid debut in defence.

Neston Beavers v Oxton Beavers

Our next match is against Oxton on Saturday 2nd December, meet 11.30 for a 12.00 start at Neston Rec. The following have confirmed their availability;
Alex Davies (Goalkeeper)
Sam Dewey
James Fennah
Scott Barry
Max Dutton
Ben Crane
Syd Roberts
Greg Chester
Peter Harrison
Chris James
Greg Hughes
Richard Capes (please give me a call I have not been able to speak to you)

If anything changes please give me a call (3530275)
See you Saturday
Peter

Neston Beavers 7 Winnington Park Beavers 2

Neston travelled to play Winnington Park and managed to secure their first victory of the season. Neston got off to a great start scoring following a short corner routine by James Knight and Arthur Bush, the ball eventually being pushed home by Richard Capes. A second goal soon followed for Richard, the home umpire playing advantage after one of his players headed the ball. Arthur Bush was then squashed by one of the larger beavers on the circuit and had to be peeled from the pitch. A third goal scored by Sam Dewey after a good run, was followed by Scott Barry hitting in a fourth. As half time approached Winnington started to get into the game and scored a good goal on the break. A short corner was then slammed into the goal with the last hit of the half, leaving the score 4-2 at half time.
Neston started the second half on the attack, but it was the home side who came closest to scoring with another short corner. The best move of the game then led to Neston's fifth, Greg Chester winning the ball in defence and passing to Richard Capes, who passed to Sam Dewey, Syd Roberts was then found on the right wing and his cross into the D, was turned first time into the goal by Ben Crane. Goalkeeper Sophie Bezant then made an excellent save. As Winnington tired further goals were added by Scott Barry and James Knight. The defence of Sophie Bezant, Greg Chester, Alex Greenhalf, Greg Hughes and Tom Fisher, kept their shape throughout the game and didn't conceed any goals in the second half. James Fennah worked well on the left, getting in some good crosses.
The final score of 7-2 was a good reflection of the game and everyone was pleased to have tasted victory for the first time this season. A big thankyou to the parents who travelled.
Man of the match, Arthur Bush for tireless running and tackling in midfield throughout the game.

Neston Beavers v Winnington Park Beavers

We travel to Winnington Park on Saturday, the game will start at 13.30, we will meet at Neston Cricket Club at 12.15. The game will be played at Weaverham High School, Lime Avenue, Weaverham, Cheshire. CW8 3HT.
To date I contacted the following who have confirmed their availability;
Sophie Bezant (Goalkeeper)
Greg Chester
Sam Dewey
Richard Capes
Ben Crane
Tom Fisher
James Fennah
Scott Barry
Greg Hughes
Alex Greenhalf
Syd Roberts
Ben Creedon
Max Dutton - depending on school rugby

Let's build on the positive second half performance last week!
Please remember your £3 subs and if anything changes please call me on 3530275,
See you on Saturday,
Peter

Neston Beavers 2 v Alderley Edge Beavers 3

Neston were unfortunate to lose a game that for long periods they dominated. Alderley Edge got off to a cracking start, catching the Neston defence asleep in the first minute scoring with a weak shot that wrong footed Neston's goalkeeper Sophie Bezant, who was making her debut. Neston then got into the game and some good play down the right saw a cross hit against the Alderley post by Max Dutton and roll along the line. Sophie then made a good save kicking away a strong shot. Neston then reverted to attack and on a number of occasions nearly found the goal. Towards the end of the first half Alederley mounted a number of attacks and from two of these stretched their lead to 3-0 at half time.
Neston came out of the traps in the second half and attacked the Alderley goal and it was not long before Scott Barry scored the teams first goal of the season. Like London buses a second soon followed when Max Dutton turned the ball into the goal. Neston then laid siege to the Alderley goal looking for the equaliser, Syd Roberts twice getting the ball in the goal only for them to be disallowed. The second half saw a much more solid performance in defence with Sophie, James Chester, Tom Fisher, Greg Hughes, Greg Chester, Peter Harrison and Alex Greenhalf all playing well. In attack Syd Roberts played especially well always challenging for the ball and getting the ball into the D, Richard Capes, Sam Dewey and James Fennah all ran tirelessly throughout the game. Skipper Ben Crane led the team and chased well on the right, getting a number of crosses over.
Overall a very encouraging game after a slow start, Neston were very unlucky not to get an equaliser in the second half and having found where the goal is can look foreward to more goals in the weeks to come.
Man of the match Syd Roberts for an excellent game, unlucky not to have scored at least one goal.
Next match Winnington Park away, details to follow.

Neston Beavers v Alderley Edge Beavers

Our next game is at home against Alderley Edge on Saturday 18th November at Caldy School Astro (opposite the Rugby Club), meet at 11.30 for a 12.00 start.

Alex Davies (Goalkeeper)
Peter Harrison
James Chester
Greg Chester
Richard Capes
Scott Barry
Sam Dewey
Ben Crane
Max Dutton
Tom Fisher
Syd Roberts
Greg Hughes
Alex Greenhalf
James Fennah
Ollie Eastwood

Please let me know if you are unavailable to play on 3530275,
Thanks
Peter

Neston Beavers v Bowden Beavers

Our next match is away against Bowdon. We will meet at Neston Cricket Club at 1.00pm, the match will start at 2.15. We will need some parents to help with transport, I will be making contact in the week.
Can the following please let me know if they are available to play (0151-3530275).

Alex Davies - Goalkeeper
Peter Harrison
James Chester
Greg Chester
James Fennah
Sam Dewey
Max Dutton
Richard Capes
Ben Crane
Tom Fisher
Scott Barry
Syd Roberts
Greg Hughes
Alex Greenhalf
Ollie Eastwood

Reminder, please can you bring your £3 with you on Saturday,
Many Thanks
Peter

Neston Beavers 0 Urmston Beavers 4

In excellent conditions we entertained our counterparts from Urmston at the Rec on Saturday. In an end to end match Urmston came out winners scoring four goals. However the scoreline does really reflect a game where for large parts the Neston team layed siege to the Urmston goal, looking for their first goal of the season. A number of very good chances were created but unfortunately didn't find the back of the net. The performance was very encouraging and throughout the game the Neston team kept their heads up and played some very good hockey, one passing move starting at the back with the Chester brothers clearing up an Urmston attack before moving the ball upto Sam Dewey and Syd Roberts on the right, who found Ben Crane moving into the D. Whilst a goal did not come from the move the ability of the team to look up and pass showed that the training on Sundays is showing even though the results are not at the moment.
A number of chances were created in the second half, Richard Capes making strong runs into the D, Scott Barry, Ben Crane nearly scoring on a number of occasions and James Fennah working well on the left. The defence held their shape, with James Chester, Peter Harrison, Greg Chester, Tom Fisher and Alex Greenhalf all playing well. Greg Hughes and Ollie Eastwood worked well in midfield.
Last but not least Alex Davies in goal had an excellent game, including a penalty save, where he pushed away the flick high to his left.
A very good game, with excellent support from the parents.
Man of the match - Sam Dewey for tireless running in midfield and building a number of attacks down the right wing in the second half.

Reminder to those who had shorts to let me have their cheques for £15 payable to N&SW Hockey Club.

Next weeks fixture is away at Bowdon, time and venue to be advised.

Neston Beavers v Urmston Beavers

After the half term break our next fixture is home to Urmston on Saturday 4th November, at Neston Rec, meet 11.30 for a 12.00 start.
Can the following players please confirm if they are available by phone (0151 3530275), I am travelling all week and will only have limited time to contact you by phone, many thanks!

Alex Davies - Goalkeeper (I have the kit)
Greg Chester
Peter Harrison
James Fennah
Richard Capes
Scott Barry
Sam Dewey
Ben Crane
Max Dutton
Tom Fisher
Syd Roberts
Alex Greenhalf
Greg Hughes
Will Morrison
Ollie Eastwood

Neston Beavers 0 v Chester Beavers 4

Although Neston were defeated by their counterparts from Chester, there were a lot of positive things to be drawn from Saturdays game. Both sides looked evenly matched at the start, but it was Chester's slightly greater experience that gave them their victory, two of their goals coming from well worked short corners and a fourth when Neston were chasing a goal in the second half.
Throughout the game the Neston team did not give up and were attacking the Chester goal right up to the end. Neston's defence of Claudia Ziebart, making her debut in goal, James Chester, Richard Capes, Greg Chester and Alex Greenhalf stuck to their positions and defended well throughout the game. The midfield of James Fennah, Sam Dewey, Max Dutton and Peter Harrison competed well against a strong Chester midfield and got the ball up to Ollie Eastwood, Ben Crane and Scott Barry up front. Most of our better attacks came down the right and two good crosses from Ben Crane in the first half found their way to an unmarked James Fennah at the far post, his shots narrowly missing the goal. Chester were 2-0 up at half time.
A third goal early in the second half was followed by Nestons best period of attacking play and another cross from the right was defelected onto the post by James Fennah. It seemed only a matter of time before Neston would break their duck, but unfortunately the only other goal was a late effort by Chester on the counter attack.
Throughout the game Neston tried to pass the ball and built a number of good attacks and were very unlucky not to score. A goal or two are bound to come in the next game.
Man of the match - Sam Dewey for a hard working game in midfield.

There is no game next week, our next fixture will be against Urmston, home, 12.00 start at the rec on November 4th.
Training will be as normal next Sunday, I will not be there, but will contact you during the week about the game.

Neston Beavers v Chester Beavers

Our next match is at home to Chester. We will meet at 11.30 at Neston Rec for a 12.00 start. Can the following please let me know if you cannot play.
Scott Barry
Rob Beswick
Richard Capes
James Chester
Greg Chester
Ben Crane
Al Cunningham
Sam Dewey
Max Dutton
James Fennah
Alex Greenhalf
Peter Harrison
Ollie Eastwood
Daffyd Stroud
Jack Thornber

At the moment neither of our regular goalkeepers can play so I may be looking for a volunteer!

Kit Orders
The following have ordered kit;
James Chester socks and shorts (m)
Greg Chester socks and shorts (s)
James Fennah socks and shorts (s)
Scott Barry socks and shorts (s)
Greg Hughes socks and shorts (s)
Alex Greenhalf socks and shorts (s)
Ollie Eastwood socks and shorts (s)

To date everyone has received their socks, shorts are expected to arrive in a couple of weeks.

Neston Beavers 0 v South Cheshire Badgers 8

Neston travelled to play South Cheshire Badgers on Saturday and came across a side who were probably at least on average a year older. Once skipper Rob Beswick had looked up to his opposing captain and won the toss the game got underway. Some early saves by new keeper Chris Warbrick could not keep the South Cheshire attackers at bay and within 15 minutes 3 goals had been scored. Neston stuck to their task and Rob Beswick and Sam Dewey started to win some ball in mid field. A number of attacks eventually led to a short corner, an excellent shot by Beswick saw a diving save from their keeper. Some clever passing between Ben Crane and Scott Barry nearly led to another chance. Cheshire scored a fourth before the interval.
The second half started much like the first with three quick goals, but again Neston kept their heads up and got their way back into the game. Max Dutton and Richard Capes built some good attacks from the back and a number of short corners, one resulting in a shot from Scott Barry just missing the post. Syd Roberts and James Fennah stuck to the wings keeping the sides shape, James Chester, Dafydd Stroud and Peter Harrison defended well at full back, Greg Chester and Ollie Eastwood worked well in midfield. South Cheshire added an eigth just before the end.
The Neston side did really well against a much older and experienced side, no one gave up and the side continued to try and play passing hockey up to the end!
Man of the Match - Chris Warbrick - some excellent saves, two with his head!
Thankyou to all the parents who made the journey and helped with transport.

Neston Beavers

Team photo taken before last weeks match against Deeside.

Neston Beavers v South Cheshire Badgers

Our next game is away v South Cheshire Badgers, Saturday 14th October, we will meet at 10.00am at Neston Cricket Club, the game will start at 11.30 in Sandbach. Please can the boys listed below confirm that they are able to play and if their parents are able to help with transport. Please call me on 01513530275 or e-mail Pchester7@aol.com

Chris Warbrick - Goalkeeper
Rob Beswick
Dafydd Stroud
Ben Crane
James Chester
Greg Chester
Richard Capes
James Fennah
Ollie Eastwood
Greg Hughes
Scott Barry
Sam Dewey
Syd Roberts
John Ford-Jones
Peter Harrison
Will Morrison

Many Thanks
Peter

Neston Beavers v South Cheshire Badgers

Neston Beavers next match is away against South Cheshire on Saturday14th October. The game will start at 11.30 which will require a 10.00am meet at Neston. I would be very grateful if any parents who can help with transport will let me know (tel 01513530275 or Pchester7@aol.com).
The following directions to South Cheshire have been received;
Directions to Sandbach for Sat 14th…..

At Junction 17 of M6 turn right towards Sandbach (A534 Old Mill Road). Over traffic lights. At roundabout take 2nd exit (A533). At next roundabout take 2nd exit onto Middlewich Road and then after a few hundred yards the school is on your right. http://www.northwesthockeyleague.co.uk/Contacts_2005.htm

Also refreshments will be available afterwards. Could you let me know if you have plans to dash off early just so I can inform the catering lady.

As you can see the players have been invited for something to eat after the game.
I will check players availability at training and publish the team later.

Neston Beavers 0 Deeside Beavers 5

Deeside arrived at Caldy with 9 players and with Neston having a full squad of 15 it was decided that in the spirit of getting everyone a game we would "lend" them 3 players and play a 12 a side match.
The visitors soon got on top and pressurised the Neston goal forcing an excellent diving save from Alex Davies in goal. The Neston defence of Richard Capes, Tom Fisher and James Chester were at full stretch keeping Deeside at bay. As the first half progressed Neston gradually started to get some of the ball with Max Dutton and Sam Dewey working hard. Ironically Deeside's first goal came after one of Neston's rare attacks broke down and the Deeside foreward was able to slip the ball into the net. Neston attacked again and a short corner saw Scott Barry hit a shot just past the Deeside post. With the score at halftime only 1-0 to the visitors Neston had done very well to keep in the game against a side that had played a number of matches this season already.
The second half started with Deeside on the atatck again and it was not long before a second goal was added. Neston tried to put some attacks together with James Fennah working hard on the left, Ben Crane and Greg Chester competing for balls in the middle. As Neston tired Deeside got on top and scored some good goals, the best being a well worked short corner. The final score was 5-0 to Deeside, achieved with the help of Will Morrison, John Ford-Jones, Greg Hughes and Alex Greenhalf who all played some of the time for Deeside.
Remembering that this was Neston's first competitive game of the season and it was a first game for some of our players, we did really well against a very well organised Deeside team who had the benefit of having played a number of games already this season.
Man of the match - Alex Davies for an excellent display in goal.

Welcome

Welcome to the Neston Beavers Blogspot. We are the most junior team at Neston and South Wirral Hockey Club(http://www.nswhc.co.uk/) and aim to introduce young players to the game of hockey. Neston Hockey and South Wirral Club is the hockey section of the Neston Cricket Club based in Parkgate South Wirral. The club runs six senior teams playing in a number of the North West Hockey leagues. The club also has a very active ladies section with four senior teams. Junior hockey starts with the Beaver team, generally for boys and girls being introduced to the game of hockey, as players progress they move to the Badgers team ( www.nestonbadgers.blogspot.com) before moving into the senior teams.
Training takes place on Sunday mornings from 11.00 until 12.30 at Neston Rec on the astroturf pitch.
Team Manager Peter Chester (Pchester7@aol.com) tel 0151 3530275
The Beavers have a full fixture list;
Oct 7 Deeside Home
Oct14 Full match practice
Oct 21 Chester Home
Oct 28 Half Term
Nov 4 Urmston Home
Nov 11 Bowdon Away
Nov 18 Alderley Home
Nov 25 Winnington Park Away
Dec 2 Oxton Home
Dec 9 Northern Home
Dec 16 Urmston Away

Jan 6 Oxton Away
Jan 13 Preston Home
Jan 20 Northern Away
Jan 27 Chester Away
Feb 3 No game
Feb 10 Bowdon Home
Feb 17 Deeside Away
Feb 24 Southport Away
March 3 Alderey Away
March 10 Winnington Park Home
March 17 Preston Away
March 24 South Cheshire Home