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!
It was a busy weekend for umpires this week with no less than fourteen cards awarded across the district. In division one, a rare 0-0 draw occurred between Helensburgh and Hillhead 4th XI. This result sees Helensburgh move to the top of the table, after Rottenrow defeated Clydesdale 3rd XI 3-2. A double for… Continue reading A Colourful Weekend
We had an action-packed weekend last weekend in the West District, with seventy-four goals scored across all four divisions! In division one, Clydesdale 3rd XI stamped their authority on the league with a very impressive 6-1 victory over Hillhead 3rd XI. It is still early in the season, but this could be a big… Continue reading Goals Galore – 74!
With division one and two out of action, we focus on the third and fourth division sides. Some exciting hockey was on display in division three, as Strathclyde University 2nd XI made themselves known at the weekend. They had a big 6-1 win over Uddingston 5th XI, to show that they firmly want to… Continue reading September Weekend Clashes
The second round of fixtures is already beyond us. Let’s take a look at the results. Hillhead 3rd XI kept their unbeaten start going with a tight game against Rottenrow, in division one, at the National Hockey Centre. Hillhead took the lead in the first half before Morgan Kelly equalised into the second. However,… Continue reading Action Packed Weekend
The West District Outdoor Leagues were back with a bang at the weekend, with some great hockey on display, some surprising results, and business as usual for a few teams! The biggest game of division one was surely last season’s division one champions against last season’s division two champions. Kelburne 3rd XI hosted Western 3rd… Continue reading Back with a Bang
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
It wasn’t quite the champagne finish expected, but we have new District Champions! Congratulations to Western Hockey Club 3rd XI who win the district championship for the 11th time as a 3rd XI and the 24th time as a club. They will pick up the famous John S. Dick trophy for the first time in… Continue reading We have a Winner!
Congratulations to both Kelburne 3rd XI and Clydesdale 5th XI on winning their respective divisions. Western 3rd XI placed one had on the John S. Dick trophy this weekend, with an impressive 6-2 victory over Helensburgh, in division one. A hat-trick from Scott McCartney helped them get on their way as Helensburgh sunk… Continue reading Two New Champions!
There were some important wins at the top of three West District Divisions this weekend. Division one’s titan clash between Western 3rd XI and Rottenrow proved to be a little too one sided! A strong first half from Western saw them take a 4-0 lead into half time. Rottenrow fought back in the… Continue reading Big Results at the Top!
