Go Wapping!
Last week saw some great wins as the L1 beat Teddington (1-0), the L4 pumped Chiswick (4-0), the M5 overcame Barnes (2-1) and the L7 fought for a 2-1 win against the L6. The M2 also gained themselves a hard earned point in their 1-1 draw against East London. This week’s matches include the L2 playing top of the league Wayfarers and a M4 derby clash against East London 2. This week’s backpost has a shout out for all the sideline support, a reminder about the Christmas Social next week, an update on team of the year and a L1 match report.
Sideline support
Recent weeks have seen some incredible support from the sidelines. Lots of teams in the stands at LV, the L7 delayed their teas to support the M4 who turned up early to cheer them on, and both the M5 and the L5 seen were on the sideline for the M7 last week. There’s rumours of cross team socials upcoming and the more we can do to support and get to know each other the stronger we’ll be as a club. As a club with two main locations, it’s not easy to bump into teams you don’t play/train with, so if you see your game’s next to a team you don’t get to see much, why not combine your teas and post game festivities?
Christmas social
There is just over a week to go until our club Christmas social on the 3rd December at Patch in St Pauls. Tickets are £10 and include entry, a free drink and nibbles. Let your team social secs know ASAP that you’re coming if you haven’t already. Also make sure to get planning your festive team outfits!
Team of the year
As we are almost half way through the season, we have an update on team of the year. The award is given at the end of the season dinner to the team that has not only had a great season of hockey, but more importantly has gotten stuck in and involved with the club. Last year, the L1 took home the trophy and the glory at the end of season. This season, as of last week, the top 5 teams are:
M6 on 945 points
M1 on 730 points
M3 on 485 points
M7 on 460 points
L5 on 415 points
However, the end of the season is still a long way off and everything could change. Below are some ways that your team can try and up their points to knock the M6 off the top spot:
Volunteer as an umpire or Kidds coach, every week gains your team points!
Get a hat-trick and be the top men’s/ladies’ goalscorer of the week
Win team best dressed at the Christmas social
Have the best social media and team takeover each half of the season
Hold a team fundraiser/event for a good cause
Match report: Wapping Ladies 1s 1 V 0 Teddington Ladies 1
Goal scorer and MOM - Tasha Greenstein
Wapping had the stronger start, keeping the ball and holding possession for large portions of the game, with the Teddington press being able to get near the ball.
There were many short corners in the first half, leading to a thrown short corner mask, a bizarre facial injury and a DOD, but neither team were able to capitalize on their first half chances, meaning it was 0-0 at half time.
Second half started with the Wapping midfield picking creating threatening attacks, where the forwards were being met by a determined Teddington defence.
Tash broke, running through the defence , taking on the keeper, sliding it round her and slotting it satisfyingly into the backboard. A BIG 1-0, later earning her a deserved MOM. Teddington upped the pressure for the rest of the game, visibly getting more and more frustrated when their efforts were slapped down.
We successfully played down the clock and took the three points on home turf this cheery November afternoon.
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Fixtures this week
Lee Valley schedule
10:00 L2 v London Wayfarers 2 (LV1)
11:30 L4 v Southgate 4 (LV2)
13:00 M4 v East London 2 (LV1)
14:30 M3 v London Wayfarers 2 (LV1)
John Orwell schedule
12:30 M6 v BromBeck Cardinals
Away schedule
10:30 L5 v London Edwardians 4
12:00 L3 v Southgate 3
12:30 L6 v Wanderers 7
12:30 M7 v Tulse Hill and Dulwich 4
13:00 M5 v PHC Chiswick 2
13:30 M2 v Southgate 2
14:00 M9 v HAC Sutlers
14:30 L1 v PHC Chiswick 1
14:30 L7 v Tulse Hill and Dulwich 6
16:15 M1 v Spencer 1
Sunday schedule
11:30 Pirates mixed v East London @Lee Valley
13:00-14:00 Kidds (U10) Tournament @John Orwell
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