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.