Alderley Edge Beavers v Neston Beavers

Our next game is a visit to Alderley Edge, who we narrowly lost to earlier in the season 3-2 and beat last week in the U13 tournament, so we should have a good competitive game.
We will meet at Neston Cricket Club at 3.00pm for a 4.30 start at Wilmslow High School.
Players who have confirmed availability so far;
Alex Davies
Chris James
Alex Greenhalf
Peter Harrison
James Chester
Greg Chester
Richard Capes
Greg Hughes
Sam Dewey
Tom Honeybourne
Scott Barry
Ben Crane
Max Dutton

Reminder that we have the end of season awards evening at the club on Friday 23rd March, please make every effort to attend.

Southport Beavers 3 Neston Beavers 4

Neston made the long journey to Southport for a 4.30 start and were rewarded with probably the best game of the season so far. Two evenly matched teams provided a game of end to end hockey, both sides providing plenty of work for the opposing keeper.
Neston started the game well and were soon on the attack, George Roberts getting through a lot of work in central midfield, supported by Alex Greenhalf. Unfortunately an attack by Southport led to a goal. Neston responded well and Scott Barry found space in the D to deflect the ball past the Southport keeper who had just saved well from a much harder shot from Scott. Neston won a number of short corners but could not get another goal. Another Southport attack saw them retake the lead only for Neston to equalise before half time through Scott Barry once again. Further attacks saw opportunities for James Fennah and Alex Greenhalf.
The second half got underway and it was not long before Southport took the lead again. Neston responded with attacks down both flanks with Syd Roberts and Greg Hughes getting the ball into the D. One such cross led to Scott Barry completing his hat trick and levelling the scores once again. Neston attacked again and won a short corner, George Roberts got in a good shot that was defelected in of a Southport stick. Southport responded with a number of attacks putting the Neston defence of James Chester, Max Dutton, Chris James and Pete Harrison under a lot of pressure. Alex Davies in goal made a number of great saves the best of which a diving effort in the final minutes. Southport hit the post twice in the final stages and Neston did extremely well to hang on to a deserved 4-3 victory.
Man of the match Scott Barry for a great hat trick.
A big thankyou to all the parents who helped with transport, the result made the long trip worth while.
Next week we are away at Alderley Edge, time to be confirmed.

Trip to the Seaside

Our next match is away to Southport, start has been confirmed as 4.30 so we will be meeting at Neston criccket club at 3.00pm for the trip, bucket and spades optional!
Players confirmed to date;
Alex Davies - car
Max Dutton
James Chester
Greg Chester
Chris James
Scott Barry
Syd Roberts - car
Greg Hughes - car
Alex Greenhalf
Peter Harrison
Tom Fisher
Ben Crane - to confirm
James Fennah
Tom Honeybourne - to confirm

We probably need at least one more car.

Also a reminder that the following will be involved in the Chester U13 Tournament on Sunday;
Greg Chester
Alex Greenhalf
Peter Harrison
Syd Roberts
Ben Crane
Richard Capes
James Fennah
Max Dutton

See you on Saturday
Peter

Deeside Beavers 7 Neston Beavers 0

Neston Beavers made the cross Cheshire treck to Nantwich to play Deeside - confusing a number of parents who expected the game to be played somewhere near the Dee - the Ramblers part of their title perhaps giving us a clue!
With a large number of regulars away on half term holidays a tough game was guarenteed against a side who had beaten us earlier in the season. A number of players were having to play in new positions - which was good experience. Neston came under some pressure in midfield where Richard Capes and Scott Barry seemed to be out numbered. After about 10 mins Deeside scored with a deflection from a forward positioned in front of Alex Davies in goal. Simillar moves accounted for at least 4 of Deesides goals - something the defence will have to look at. In between Deesides attacks a number of good moves from Neston nearly created a goal, a good shot from Scott and move down the right leading to a cross from Will Morrison which led to a short corner. Although the score was 4-0 at half time Neston had worked hard.
The second half was much the same as the first with Neston defending well, Pete Harrison, Chris James, Greg Chester and James Chester all working very hard. James Chester cleared at least three ball on the line, one with his foot which led to a penalty which Alex saved. Alex made a number of good saves which helped to keep the score somewhat respectable. Three more goals followed in the second half, but only two short corners were conceded which is probably the lowest number this season. On the break Alex Greenhalf and Tom Fisher worked hard at half back and Ollie Eastwood, Greg Hughes and Will Morrison tried to get a break infron of Deesides goal. The nearest Neston came was a strong run by Scott Barry leading to a shot against the post and a couple of short corners that were hit narrowly wide.
The final score of 7-0 was probably a fair reflection bur Neston deserved to score at least one.
Man of the match - Scott Barry for a energetic performance in midfield.
Next game is away to Southport - time to be confirmed.
Thanks to the Dad's who helped with transport!

Neston Beavers v Deeside Beavers

Meet Neston Cricket Club at 12.30

Alex Davies - Goalkeeper
James Chester
Greg Chester
Chris James
Alex Greenhalf
Peter Harrison
Richard Capes
Tom Honeybourne
Harry Sanguinetti
Scott Barry
Greg Hughes
Tom Fisher - to confirm
James Fennah - to confirm

Beaver News - U13 tournament and Junior Evening

Cheshire 7-a-Side Championships
Sunday 25th February 2007

Your Son has been selected to represent Neston in the Cheshire 7 a side Tournament at Chester Hockey Club. Players selected to date;

Greg Chester

Ben Crane

James Fennah

Alex Greenhalf

Peter Harrison

Syd Roberts

Richard Capes

Charles McCulloch - Goalkeeper

Others to be informed this weekend.

This competition brings the best 14 sides in Cheshire, so it is a fantastic chance to gain experience and see how we compare. Last year we came third. The top two sides go through to The Regional and then National Finals. We are a successful Junior section and are the only Club who have entered two sides. Please wear a pair of club or dark blue socks, club or black or blue shorts. We will provide a Club playing Top.
1. Meet at Chester Hockey Club 1300 our first game 1415
2. Bring with you a Mouth-guard and Shin Pads plus waterproof and warm clothes.
3. Match Fee of £3
4. Long afternoon if we do well 1630 finish otherwise 1545ish.
5. Packed Lunch and drink.

NSWHC
Junior Prize Giving
Friday 23rd March 2007
You are invited with your Parents to The Junior Prize Giving
Neston Cricket Club at 6.30pm

Drinks and nibbles will be provided.
Please phone or e mail me if you can come
Tony Bush 0151 327 8101 ajbush@ntlworld.com

Peter Chester 01513530275 pchester7@aol.com

Neston Beavers v Deeside Beavers

Following the disappointment of Saturday's cancellation to Bowdon, not due to the weather but a tractor parked on the pitch, made all the stranger by the fact that Bowdon asked for the game to be played at their ground (tractor park). Jose Morinho last season accused Spurs of parking the team bus infront of their goal, this is perhaps a first for a hockey pitch!
Anyway next weeks fixture is away to Deeside (we played them first game of the season and lost 5-0, having loaned them a number of players as they only had 9). We will meet at Neston at 12.30 for a treck into the Cheshire countryside, I will try and ring everyone up on Monday, as I will be away for most of the week. If you are able to play please drop me a line, Greg Hughes is normally good at this!

Neston Beavers v Bowdon Beavers

Updated Wenesday Evening - we will confirm with Bowdon if the snow arrives!
Weather permitting we will be playing at Bowdon on Saturday 10th February. We will meet at 1.00pm at Neston Cricket Club car park. The following will be playing;
Alex Davies - confirmed
James Chester - confirmed
Syd Roberts - confirmed
Richard Capes - message TBC
Max Dutton - confirmed
Sam Dewey - confirmed
Ben Crane - confirmed
Tom Honeybourne - confirmed
James Fennah - Not available
Alex Greenhalf - confirmed
Peter Harrison - confirmed
Greg Hughes - confirmed
Chris James - confirmed
Harry Sanguinetti - confirmed

Please remember to bring your £3 and if possible parents to help with transport, to date we have 3 cars confirmed.

Neston Beavers v Bowdon Beavers

Please disregard all the instructions I gave some of you at training today, our match against Bowdon will now be at Bowdon and not Calday. We will meet at 1.00 at Neston Cricket Club Car Park for a 2.15 start at Bowdon (apparently Bowdon would not have been able to get to Neston). I will be ringing you up during the week and will need some parents to help with transport. So far we have a keeper, Alex Davies has confirmed he can play - you have to start from the back!!