Aparell Master 13-1 H-ton Hawks

The Hawks put in a below par performance and were deservedly thumped 13-1

The Hawks went into the match fielding a below strength team due to a shortage of players. This resulted in Houghton, returning from a rib injury, was forced to play the full game.

The Hawks' only goal came from Lawrence on the edge of the box after a Houghton shot rebounded on the far right wall. However, this was the only positive from the game.

Houghton Injury Watch:
This is a new feature in which we list the new injury that Houghton picks up each week he plays.
This week: The Big Toe.
Expected lay-up: 2-3 weeks

Next Game is against Pro Evo on 2th March.

Barcelona Montage

Lucombe 9-8 H-ton Hawks

In a game of two vastly differing halves, the Hawks lost by one goal from the last kick of the game.
The Hawks boasting a squad of 5 players and 3 subs were confident after the previous week’s victory and first points. With SWA missing on love patrol with his lovely girlfriend and Aldridge still on the injury list, emergency players were drafted in to replace the absentees and to aide Houghton, returning to play after a string of injuries (toe & ribs), who would only feature as a late substitute.

The opening team consisted of Bortwick (goalkeeper), Cummings, S. Wilson, Lawrence and Foster. This team was slow to gel and Lucombe had the best of the play for the entire first half. Attacking moves were ineffective and exposed the defence too many times. Goals from Lawrence and Wilson didn't prevent the score from being 6-2 to Lucombe at half time.

The second half saw two substitutions being made by the Hawks - Cummings and Foster made way for Rodgerson and N. Wilson (no relation to S. Wilson). This would change the game. Some excellent midfield passing play saw a plethora of goals being scored by the two substitutes and Lawrence, although the Hawks continued to concede. With minutes remaining Lawrence left the pitch allowing Houghton to play his first game since 19th January. This would not be a victorious return. The Hawks conceded a free kick near the edge of the box and were caught napping from the resulting play allowing Lucombe to score from the last kick of the match. The Hawks did not realise they had been so close to picking up at least a point. The game finished 9-8.

Comment has to be passed on the extremely poor refereeing again by the same referee mentioned in previous match report. The Hawk's actions on this are yet to be decided but a complaint in some form will be lodged.

The next game is against Aparell Master 7.30pm, 23rd January on Court 2.

H-ton Hawks 7-6 D.P. Trophies

At long last H-ton Hawks recorded their first win.
Unfortunately this was only a pseudo win as all of the regular members were absent and had been replaced by work colleagues.

Well a win is still a win. The regular Hawks team is back this week and hope to build on this - complete with their new strip.

Next game is Lucombe on Friday 16th Feb, 7.30pm on Court 2.

Help Raise Money for Kyu-Shin-Do-Ryu Judo Club

The Hawks very own Ninja Wilson requires your help.
By using the link below to buy stuff from the lots of well known and popular online retailers, you can help raise money for his judo club (Kyu-Shin-Do-Ryu Judo Club).
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Barmy Army 7-4 H-ton Hawks

In a game they should have won, 90 seconds of madness cost them the game
Despite scoring first, having the majority of the play and being level at 4-4 with only 5 minutes to play, the Hawks somehow lost.

The Hawks took the lead early on from a quick free kick from Borthwick after he was fouled on the right of the Barmy Army area. This lead was held for quite a while and the Hawks still threatened. This attacking style cos them and after some pressure, found themselves 3-1 down. A Borthwick goal brought it back to 3-2, but a controversial goal was given against them. The referee, who had until now a questionable performance, decided the ball had crossed the line. His decision was far from clear. The point at which the Hawks knew the goal had been given was as they started to play the ball out from the back, the ref stopped play. This spurred the Hawks into action. Borthwick completed his hat trick and Wilson scored with help from a slight deflection. As the Hawks applied further pressure, with 5 minutes left the Hawks look like they could take all the points. Alas this wasn't to be. The foot was taken of the gas as fatigue set in and concentration slipped. This allowed the Barmy Army to fight back. And their fightback overwhelmed the Hawks. 3 goals within 90 seconds doomed the Hawks to another defeat. Despite a few last minute attacks by the Hawks, the score would end 7-4.

The next game for the Hawks is scheduled to be against D.P. Trophies 7.30pm Friday 9th Feb on court 1, however the game is almost certain to be forfeit due to the majority of the team away in Barcelona and the reserves short on the ground.