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