We take a break from league action this week, with the cup competition starting. The George Black Trophy starts for many teams this coming weekend. The tie of the round must be the all division one clash between holder’s Western 3rd XI and contenders Rottenrow. The two sides met last weekend in the league, with… Continue reading The George Black Trophy gets underway!
The sun shone brightly on what was an excellent day of hockey at Upper Windyedge, on Saturday – a day that George Black himself would have loved! The day was always set up to be an excellent affair with four top West District sides competing in the two finals. The West District Plate was first with… Continue reading George Black Trophy Winners!
West District Hockey finals day is this coming weekend, and we’d love to havbe you come and support! The George Black Trophy and West District Plate will both be competed for this Saturday, 10th May at Upper Windyedge and our finalists are all but confirmed. The current holders of the George Black Trophy, Western 3rd… Continue reading It’s Nearly Finals Day
10th May showdown for the George Black Trophy and West District Plate. Get the date in your diaries. The 10th May is scheduled for the finals of the George Black Trophy and the West District Plate. The venue is Glasgow Academy’s Top Windyedge pitch, and we look forward to welcoming you there. The Plate… Continue reading West District Cup Finals Day
It’s a very happy new year from the West District to all our fans, players and clubs. Over the festive period, the West District elves were busy drawing the next round of George Black Trophy, as well as the first round of the plate competition. However, first, let’s look at the results from the first… Continue reading Happy New Year!
The preliminary rounds are almost complete and the first round of the George Black Trophy has started! The cup competition can always throw up some interesting games and this year was no different. The preliminary round of the trophy has been taking place over the last month with several close games. Glasgow University 3rd XI… Continue reading The George Black Trophy is Underway!
As well as the league fixtures being released, the preliminary round of the George Black Trophy has also been drawn. There are several exciting looking games as the knock-out cup kicks off. However, teams do have until the 31st October to complete games. The top game is undoubtedly the all division two clash between… Continue reading The George Black Trophy – Preliminary Round
The West District held their Cup and Plate finals day on Saturday 27th April at Auchenhowie, and the sun shone brilliantly on an excellent day of Hockey. The Plate final was contested between Dumfries and Giffnock. The two sides had had contrasting routes to the final, with Giffnock losing to second division Kelburne 3… Continue reading The George Black Trophy Final!
Our first George Black Trophy final, since it has been named in honour of the great man. The game is set to be a good one, with the Plate Final also looking tasty. After a tight game, Hillhead defeated Helensburgh 1-0 in the semi-finals, whilst Western overcame Clydesdale in the other tie. This sets up… Continue reading The George Black Trophy
The semi-finals of the George Black Trophy and the West District Plate are here! The quarter finals of the George Black Trophy were fairly one sided for the two division one sides that had lower league opponents, as they made it to the next round. There were two all division one clashes though. Hillhead… Continue reading The George Black Trophy
