http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/-t1.htm Fri, 25 Apr 2008 20:16:17 GMT 10 http://illiweb.com/fa/prosilver/site_logo.gif http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/-t1.htm http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/a-big-thank-you-t118.htm KellyO I just wanted to post a message saying a big thank you from Folie and myself for the really generous presents received for Alishya. We have been completely overwhelmed with all the messages and cards received. Thanks again and hopefully see you all soon. xxx Match Reports 2007/08 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 20:16:17 GMT http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/a-big-thank-you-t118.htm#165 http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/a-big-thank-you-t118.htm http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/poetry-a-feeble-attempt-from-the-mens-2nds-t117.htm LeeHarr After a first game 9-2 defeat, Who would have thought the 2nds would compete, But lead by Captain Will, and with sometimes superior skill(!), Promotion was won even after that 9-2 defeat. Great season guys, contributions from everyone at key times and a great team spirit. A few individual mentions; Will, great captain, thanks for stepping up, lets hope we can persuade you to stay on.. Jamroz, 34 goals, and could have been many more except for an extended Christmas hangover! Ian, ... Match Reports 2007/08 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:26:30 GMT http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/poetry-a-feeble-attempt-from-the-mens-2nds-t117.htm#164 http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/poetry-a-feeble-attempt-from-the-mens-2nds-t117.htm http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/marie-is-not-the-only-poet-andy-s-view-t116.htm Andy Taylor On a cold October night I first met this ladies crew But what lay ahead I don’t think that anyone really knew. A character stepped up that was full of big smiles And descended on Wilsthorpe with all his training files. As Marie, Kath, and Amanda too All stood in anticipation at what I'd get them to do. A new style of coaching may have given them a fright But it was all Ok as there wasn’t a single cone in sight. As the weeks went by several stars did appear That our opponents ... Match Reports 2007/08 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:46:36 GMT http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/marie-is-not-the-only-poet-andy-s-view-t116.htm#163 http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/marie-is-not-the-only-poet-andy-s-view-t116.htm http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/ladies-1st-xi-finish-season-in-style-t112.htm Andy Taylor No long winded write up this week just the basic facts. 2 starting players missing from the line up due to being unavailable but thanks to 3 2nd XI players and young Lizzy we put together a squad of 13. The 1st game against Phoenix this season saw Derby win by just 1-0 but that was not going to be repeated today. 1st half goals from Taran, Amanda, Lizzy & Anna saw a 4-0 half time lead for Derby but Coach Taylor made it clear there were a lot more goals available in the 2nd half by ... Match Reports 2007/08 Sun, 13 Apr 2008 11:57:33 GMT http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/ladies-1st-xi-finish-season-in-style-t112.htm#157 http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/ladies-1st-xi-finish-season-in-style-t112.htm http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/ladies-second-team-report-05-03-08-t111.htm CarolineT Burton 0 - 3 Derby Asterdale This match was do or die! Lose and our future lay ahead of us like a bleak, badly kept, one lane farm track to nowhere. Win and we would keep alight the flame of hope and the chance to stay in the division we truly belong in. With a treacherous start, the Derby defense did well not to concede a goal in the first half an hour after a gruelling onslaught from the Burton offense. Solid as ever Hills, Gill and Sue worked doggedly to block the dangerous strikes ... Match Reports 2007/08 Sun, 06 Apr 2008 19:03:07 GMT http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/ladies-second-team-report-05-03-08-t111.htm#156 http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/ladies-second-team-report-05-03-08-t111.htm http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/lds-1st-xi-derbyshire-league-winners-2007-08-t109.htm Andy Taylor CHAMPIONS 2007/08 At last Derby can now relax and enjoy their remaining end of season fixtures after securing the Derbyshire League Championship today against Ilkeston, winning 4-1 thanks to a hat-trick from Anna Neilson. With an almost full squad available Derby started the game looking like they wanted to finish this off quickly but Ilkeston were not about to lay down without a fight and during the initial exchanges forced Derby back into some last ditch defending with their ... Match Reports 2007/08 Sat, 29 Mar 2008 17:19:53 GMT http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/lds-1st-xi-derbyshire-league-winners-2007-08-t109.htm#150 http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/lds-1st-xi-derbyshire-league-winners-2007-08-t109.htm http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/ladies-finish-unbeaten-at-belper-indoor-league-t110.htm Andy Taylor Ladies 1st XI indoor squad finished this season in style by winning the “Top 3 Round Robin Tournament” on Tuesday at Belper Leisure Centre. The 1st of their 2 games saw them face Belper in a very high tempo affair, but thanks to the excellent defensive combination of Captain Amanda Petrie and Marie Dymond most of Belper’s early efforts were snubbed out with superb calmed assurance. At the other end it was left to Anna Neilson to bag another 3 goal haul and Cpt Amanda Petrie to slot home ... Match Reports 2007/08 Thu, 03 Apr 2008 11:24:33 GMT http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/ladies-finish-unbeaten-at-belper-indoor-league-t110.htm#154 http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/ladies-finish-unbeaten-at-belper-indoor-league-t110.htm http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/mens-section-the-ladies-1st-xi-need-your-help-t108.htm Andy Taylor Morning Gentlemen, HELP Easter Saturday saw Matlock play their catch up game against Staveley with a final score of 2-2, a perfect result for the Ladies 1st XI. This result means that a win away at Ilkeston on Saturday will see Derby become Derbyshire Champions and we need your help. We all know that having support on the sidelines has a massively positive effect on those playing and as a club It would be great to show a fellow Derbyshire side just what a united club ... Match Reports 2007/08 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 12:50:48 GMT http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/mens-section-the-ladies-1st-xi-need-your-help-t108.htm#149 http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/mens-section-the-ladies-1st-xi-need-your-help-t108.htm http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/ladies-top-50-goals-in-final-belper-indoor-league-fixture-t107.htm Andy Taylor Ladies Finish Belper Indoor League Fixtures with 4-0 win over Rolls Royce. With only a bare squad of 5 available tonight and with the league already won, Derby’s approach to the game was at times perhaps a little too relaxed, but they still ran out 4-0 winners in this final league game. From the off it was Royce’s who caused all the problems and it was down to keeper Gill Howarth to keep Derby in the match during the early exchanges with a string of fine saves. But Derby did eventually ... Match Reports 2007/08 Wed, 19 Mar 2008 18:48:27 GMT http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/ladies-top-50-goals-in-final-belper-indoor-league-fixture-t107.htm#147 http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/ladies-top-50-goals-in-final-belper-indoor-league-fixture-t107.htm http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/mens-2nds-v-rolls-royce-promotion-secured-t104.htm Will4 Well hurrah and lashings of ginger beer! - the 2nds capped a fantastic season on Saturday with a comprehensive 5-0 victory over Rolls Royce securing promotion into East Midlands One There was a certain amount of nerves before and at the start of the game - surely we'd not come this far to mess up at the final hurdle? and indeed we hadn't - we controlled the game pretty much from start to finish and when Man of the Match Kyle put us ahead after 15 minutes the confidence started to flow; Sandeep ... Match Reports 2007/08 Sun, 16 Mar 2008 10:05:36 GMT http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/mens-2nds-v-rolls-royce-promotion-secured-t104.htm#141 http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/mens-2nds-v-rolls-royce-promotion-secured-t104.htm http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/anna-neilson-gets-50-for-the-season-as-ladies-1st-xi-win-6-0-t105.htm Andy Taylor Derby back on track. The previous 2 weeks had seen Derby drop points for the 1st time this season and the trip to Ashbourne was going to be a true test of their character with this must win game. With a total change in approach to the pre-game the relaxed atmosphere of the changing room and warm up was a gamble but it paid off with great results. From the 1st push back though it was Ashbourne who were the more threatening causing Derby problems on the break but they didn’t quite manage ... Match Reports 2007/08 Sun, 16 Mar 2008 11:09:14 GMT http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/anna-neilson-gets-50-for-the-season-as-ladies-1st-xi-win-6-0-t105.htm#142 http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/anna-neilson-gets-50-for-the-season-as-ladies-1st-xi-win-6-0-t105.htm http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/mens-1sts-v-rolls-royce-t106.htm will After a good few weeks of silence, in ways of match reports from the first team, they are now back to cover the last game. With the season bascially over in ways of promotion, this was a game for pride and to at least play at the level we are capable of. However, as per usual we underperformed as unit. This has been a problem throughout the 2nd half of the season. Another recurring theme of the 2nd part of the season was the no show of Nick leaving us with 12 players instead of 13. And, ... Match Reports 2007/08 Sun, 16 Mar 2008 17:24:28 GMT http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/mens-1sts-v-rolls-royce-t106.htm#144 http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/mens-1sts-v-rolls-royce-t106.htm http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/mens-3rd-s-take-4th-place-in-the-league-with-a-win-t103.htm Chris Today the men's 3rd team won their last game of the season against Leicester Westleigh to take back 4th place in the league by 1 point. Goals weer scored by Des Pope, Pat Chambers, and 2 by Dave Steadman. The match began at 9.30am!!!! Naturally everyone was still asleep, but were woken up 10 minutes in when the 10 men Leicester Westleigh opened the scoring. As Des Pope took to the pitch returning from injury Derby stepped up a gear and Des opened the scoring in a short corner. Before half ... Match Reports 2007/08 Sat, 15 Mar 2008 19:14:29 GMT http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/mens-3rd-s-take-4th-place-in-the-league-with-a-win-t103.htm#140 http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/mens-3rd-s-take-4th-place-in-the-league-with-a-win-t103.htm http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/bbc-to-show-final-olympic-qualifier-t100.htm LeeHarr Great Britain Hockey is delighted to confirm that the BBC will be showing GB in the final of the crucial Olympic Qualifiers LIVE on Sunday evening. The match, which is scheduled to start at 2100hrs GMT, will be shown via their digital red-button platform and will feature Great Britain. Their opponents have not yet been confirmed and will not be until Saturday evening when the last set of round-robin matches will take place in Santiago, Chile. The British boys are undefeated in the tournament ... Match Reports 2007/08 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 13:26:57 GMT http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/bbc-to-show-final-olympic-qualifier-t100.htm#133 http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/bbc-to-show-final-olympic-qualifier-t100.htm http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/ladies-1st-drop-points-again-with-1-1-draw-t102.htm Andy Taylor Ladies 1st XI finding it hard work to cross the finishing line. Prior to today with just 5 games to go Asterdale 1st XI knew just 3 wins would be enough to be assured of the Championship Title for 2008 but again the opposition at Wilsthorpe on Saturday came with a game plan which almost proved to be disastrous for Derby. Woodlands arrived with a plan to put as many bodies behind the ball as possible and for around 80% of the match they did just that. Derby dominated the opening ... Match Reports 2007/08 Sun, 09 Mar 2008 13:22:08 GMT http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/ladies-1st-drop-points-again-with-1-1-draw-t102.htm#135 http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/ladies-1st-drop-points-again-with-1-1-draw-t102.htm http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/mens-2nds-v-leicester-university-winner-takes-all-t101.htm Will4 As regular readers of the second team match reports will be aware this was the key game we have been heading for ever since Christmas. The equation was simple with 2 games to go anything other than a win and we could effectively kiss goodbye to promotion Leicester University P18 W15 D2 L1 F99 A15 GD84 Points 47 Derby Asterdale P18 W15 D2 L1 F68 A21 GD47 Points 47 Regular readers will also be aware that we have been saving our worst form of the season in the lead ... Match Reports 2007/08 Sat, 08 Mar 2008 17:57:48 GMT http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/mens-2nds-v-leicester-university-winner-takes-all-t101.htm#134 http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/mens-2nds-v-leicester-university-winner-takes-all-t101.htm http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/mens-3s-vs-tamworth-t99.htm matt # 14 With regular captain and CB Chris away on holiday, we played against a traditionally physical tamworth side with a new look backline. Kieran Lamb came up from the 4s to play RB with John Mann stepping inside to play CB. A pretty open first half resulted in a few chances for both sides, with Rob making some good saves for us in goal. We were unfortunate to concede a flick with a block on the line, but it proved a wise play as the tamworth player preceded to put the ball not just over the ... Match Reports 2007/08 Mon, 03 Mar 2008 12:49:48 GMT http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/mens-3s-vs-tamworth-t99.htm#127 http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/mens-3s-vs-tamworth-t99.htm http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/gb-olympic-qualifiers-on-sky-t98.htm LeeHarr For those that may be interested SKY are broadcasting coverage of the GB Mens Hockey Olympic qualifying. This is the last chance for the men to join the ladies, who have already qualified. The schedule is:- India v Great Britain Friday 7th March, Sky Sports Xtra 00.00 hours Saturday 8th March, Sky Sports 3 05.00 hours Saturday 8th March Sky Sports 2 12.30 hours Great Britain v Austria Sunday 9th March, Sky Sports Xtra 17.00 hours Monday 10th March, Sky ... Match Reports 2007/08 Mon, 03 Mar 2008 12:30:22 GMT http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/gb-olympic-qualifiers-on-sky-t98.htm#126 http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/gb-olympic-qualifiers-on-sky-t98.htm http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/lds-1st-xi-run-comes-to-an-end-against-staveley-t97.htm Andy Taylor Saturday saw Derby Ladies 1st XI lose for the 1st time this season at the hands of Staveley 1-2. Following last week destruction of Burton confidence was very high prior to the match but there was also an undercurrent of some fear as it was Staveley that almost won the reverse fixture earlier in the season. The game started in typical fashion with Derby driving hard at the opposition to attempt to dominate the opening exchanges but it was Staveley who took the lead after 6 mins from ... Match Reports 2007/08 Mon, 03 Mar 2008 07:28:44 GMT http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/lds-1st-xi-run-comes-to-an-end-against-staveley-t97.htm#125 http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/lds-1st-xi-run-comes-to-an-end-against-staveley-t97.htm http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/mens-4s-v-burton-4s-t96.htm 2 Kebabs We went into the game with Burton after having a weeks rest in the league were the results went against us, like Burton winning to put them 7 points a head and South Notts drawing to put them 5 points ahead, with 3 games left. So we went into the game knowing only a win will do, and so it was to be. With Matt Brennan scoring a goal in the first half from free play and Jon Hulland scoring in the second half from a penalty flick. Next week we are at home to a rampant Belper 5 who are ... Match Reports 2007/08 Sun, 02 Mar 2008 21:36:27 GMT http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/mens-4s-v-burton-4s-t96.htm#124 http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/mens-4s-v-burton-4s-t96.htm http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/men-s-2nds-v-buxton-t95.htm Will4 Headache? tense nervous headache? you've obviously been watching the 2nds again! Well we did it again, made things very difficult for ourselves but came away with a 2-1 win at a very blustery Buxton. To be fair this was never going to be easy as Buxton usually play well at home, no doubt helped by playing on one the bumpiest and hardest pitches in the league. Based on the aches and pains as I type this I think if I had to play on that pitch every other week I'd have retired years ago (though ... Match Reports 2007/08 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 18:21:41 GMT http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/men-s-2nds-v-buxton-t95.htm#123 http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/men-s-2nds-v-buxton-t95.htm http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/ladies-second-team-report-01-03-08-t94.htm CarolineT Last week - Rolls Royce 4 - 5 Derby This week - Wolverick 1 - 2 Derby It has taken me a week to find the words to explain how well the second team is doing at the moment and today's match sees us going from strength to strength. Star of the show last week, Sarah, slotted two through their goal keeper's apertures (is this word too much?) and played out of her socks regardless of the fact that she was nursing a two- bottles -of -wine hangover! Thanks to both Anna and Kath who ... Match Reports 2007/08 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 14:37:51 GMT http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/ladies-second-team-report-01-03-08-t94.htm#122 http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/ladies-second-team-report-01-03-08-t94.htm http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/mens-3rd-s-fail-to-live-up-to-recent-form-t93.htm Chris This week Derby played Old Silhillians who are 3rd in the table just above us. After the way the Derby 3rd’s have played over the last 2 weeks I was confident that we could challenge if not win this match. Unfortunately this was not to be. Despite starting strongly in the match it was Old Sillz who opened the scoring. After this, Derby started to make more and more mistakes, failing to pass accurately, strongly or quick enough thus giving Old Sillz more and more chances. By half time Old Sillz ... Match Reports 2007/08 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 18:10:31 GMT http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/mens-3rd-s-fail-to-live-up-to-recent-form-t93.htm#121 http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/mens-3rd-s-fail-to-live-up-to-recent-form-t93.htm http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/lds-1st-xi-pld-20-won-20-scored-104-as-burton-get-hit-for-10-t92.htm Andy Taylor Burton 2nd XI 0 - 10 Derby Asterdale 1st XI As the news filtered through that the winners of the Derbyshire League this season would be awarded with automatic promotion into the Midlands feeder divisions, the feeling in the dressing room prior to the match was one of absolute celebration. No further motivation from coach Taylor was needed as Derby set out to put away another opposition in their relentless march onwards towards the anticipated League Championship. With the return ... Match Reports 2007/08 Sat, 23 Feb 2008 20:00:43 GMT http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/lds-1st-xi-pld-20-won-20-scored-104-as-burton-get-hit-for-10-t92.htm#120 http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/lds-1st-xi-pld-20-won-20-scored-104-as-burton-get-hit-for-10-t92.htm http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/mens-2nds-v-worksop-t91.htm Will4 I'm not sure I can take much more of this.... They say the sign of a good team is that they can win even when they are playing badly - on todays performance we must be a fantastic side because we scaped a 1-0 win against a Worksop side who pushed us all the way and never really let us get into our stride. Our passing was consistently poor (hands up from the Captain leading from the front on that one!) BUT we battled, the defence particularly Greg and Adam snuffed out any real threat from Worksop, ... Match Reports 2007/08 Sat, 23 Feb 2008 19:14:40 GMT http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/mens-2nds-v-worksop-t91.htm#119 http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/mens-2nds-v-worksop-t91.htm http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/ladies-1st-win-indoor-league-title-2nd-year-running-t90.htm Andy Taylor Derby Asterdale Ladies 1st XI Belper Indoor Champions 2007 / 2008 Tuesday saw Derby face Ripley in their penultimate Belper Indoor League fixture of 2008 knowing that 3 points would secure the league title. The squad led by Amanda Petrie was in buoyant mood prior to the fixture and even when the Ripley squad entered the pitch sporting Belper, Players and Ashbourne tracksuits – may have loaded the side a little - the Derby players where not phased at all. As the game got ... Match Reports 2007/08 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 07:50:57 GMT http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/ladies-1st-win-indoor-league-title-2nd-year-running-t90.htm#118 http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/ladies-1st-win-indoor-league-title-2nd-year-running-t90.htm http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/mens-4ths-v-west-bridgford-8s-t89.htm 2 Kebabs In this game Derby needed to win to have any chance of surviving relegation. Derby came out a little nervous but started to settle down about 10 minutes into the game, soon after we won a short corner which Derek struck although the keeper saved it, it came straight back to him for Derek to put it in the back of the net. Then came goals from Matt and Jon and this was just the first half. Soon after the start Matt scored his second goals and an injury to the Bridgford keeper. West Bridgford ... Match Reports 2007/08 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 01:25:05 GMT http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/mens-4ths-v-west-bridgford-8s-t89.htm#117 http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/mens-4ths-v-west-bridgford-8s-t89.htm http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/mens-3rds-turn-frustration-into-determination-to-win-5-3-t87.htm Chris It was with some trepidation that we travelled down to the notably difficult to find Norman Place road pitch for a 3pm start against Sikh Union Coventry. Our cause was not going to be aided by the fact that Coventry City were playing at home in the FA Cup. However our largest set back turned out to be our goal keeper Paul Webb who was still asleep at our meet time. Fortunately for us the umpires were even later than us and we started the game having had ample practice. From the start Derby ... Match Reports 2007/08 Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:22:17 GMT http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/mens-3rds-turn-frustration-into-determination-to-win-5-3-t87.htm#112 http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/mens-3rds-turn-frustration-into-determination-to-win-5-3-t87.htm http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/mens-1st-xi-stay-3rd-after-draw-with-corby-t88.htm Andy Taylor Saturday saw Derby take on runaway league leaders Corby at Wilsthorpe and come away with a very creditable draw. With a full squad of 14 and only Dave Elliott and Will unavailable Derby were as strong as they could be taking into account the long term injuries in the squad. The game started at a frantic pace and onlookers would have thought that it was Derby who were the league leaders as they pinned Corby back thanks to determined play across the Derby Midfield. With Neil and Nick ... Match Reports 2007/08 Sun, 17 Feb 2008 19:09:59 GMT http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/mens-1st-xi-stay-3rd-after-draw-with-corby-t88.htm#115 http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/mens-1st-xi-stay-3rd-after-draw-with-corby-t88.htm http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/men-s-3rd-s-vs-south-nott-s-3rd-s-09-02-2008-t84.htm Chris This week Wilsthorpe College proved to be a happy stomping ground for Derby Asterdale as the Men's 3rd team continued the theme set by the Ladies second team by winning convincingly 3-1. Despite an unplanned 2 week break following the cancellation of last week’s game, the men's 3rd team started the game strongly. Following the last game against Barton where we re-introduced the 3-4-3 format, the format proved dividends as Derby created several chances early on and Chris Towner came close ... Match Reports 2007/08 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:07:45 GMT http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/men-s-3rd-s-vs-south-nott-s-3rd-s-09-02-2008-t84.htm#102 http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/men-s-3rd-s-vs-south-nott-s-3rd-s-09-02-2008-t84.htm http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/win-number-19-for-the-ladies-1st-xi-t86.htm Andy Taylor Ladies march on thanks to Take That, Mika, The Spice Girls and Elvis. Once again a cold morning greeted the ladies 1st as they attempted to continue their incredible winning streak in today’s Derbyshire Ladies League 1 clash against Matlock 4’s. With players still absent through injury and unavailability, today gave coach Taylor the opportunity to have a closer look at regular 2nd XI player Gemma, who in her debut game for the 1st’s held her own and suitably impressed ................. apart ... Match Reports 2007/08 Sat, 16 Feb 2008 19:51:54 GMT http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/win-number-19-for-the-ladies-1st-xi-t86.htm#110 http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/win-number-19-for-the-ladies-1st-xi-t86.htm http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/mens-2nds-v-ashbourne-t85.htm Will4 What is it with Men's 2nds and 1st halves at the moment? As with last weeks' game against Corby we never really got going in the first half and despite dominating possesion we only had Sunny's well taken goal (helped as Richard blocked the keeper's line of vision) to show for our efforts, and but for a smart piece of keeping from Lee, we might have matched last weeks 1-1 scoreline. Anyway the second half thankfully was better (maybe it's our superior fitness ) and goals from Tom, the skipper ... Match Reports 2007/08 Sat, 16 Feb 2008 18:37:01 GMT http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/mens-2nds-v-ashbourne-t85.htm#109 http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/mens-2nds-v-ashbourne-t85.htm http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/league-record-falls-for-ladies-1st-xi-after-win-no-18-t83.htm Andy Taylor Make a note of this date in your diaries Saturday 9th February 2008 Derby Asterdale Ladies 1st XI break the league record for the most consecutive wins in the Derbyshire League with an incredible 18 on the bounce after beating Rolls Royce 2-1 What a day for the club as history was made thanks to an unbelievable team effort from a totally committed group of ladies. The nerves were very evident prior to the game as the enormity of what was within this teams grasp started ... Match Reports 2007/08 Sat, 09 Feb 2008 18:33:52 GMT http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/league-record-falls-for-ladies-1st-xi-after-win-no-18-t83.htm#101 http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/league-record-falls-for-ladies-1st-xi-after-win-no-18-t83.htm http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/mens-2nd-v-corby-t82.htm Will4 This was always looking like it could be a tricky game - before Christmas we scraped a 1-0 win with Corby fortunately missing a flick - so we needed to start well - and we didn't! 1st half was not good, no shape, no control but we did go a goal ahead only to concede a sloppy goal on the stroke of half time. Cue one of the Captain's more colourful half time team talks "the following team talk contains bad language (although fortunately no scenes of nudity!)" certainly not one to repeated ... Match Reports 2007/08 Sat, 09 Feb 2008 18:13:45 GMT http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/mens-2nd-v-corby-t82.htm#100 http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/mens-2nd-v-corby-t82.htm http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/ladies-second-team-report-09-02-08-t81.htm CarolineT Derby 3- 0 Belper There was no keeping the massive smiles off the faces of this victorious second team as they pulled it together with team work, excellent communication and silky smooth skills. With the gutsy gaffer Gill guarding her garrison greatly (I'll stop that now) and Hills standing firm as ever, the Belper team never really looked dangerous. Sheridan set the tone early on with a splendid shot and continued, alongside Rachel and Collette, to create lots of movement in the ... Match Reports 2007/08 Sat, 09 Feb 2008 15:51:26 GMT http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/ladies-second-team-report-09-02-08-t81.htm#99 http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/ladies-second-team-report-09-02-08-t81.htm http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/ladies-hit-10-as-success-looms-in-belper-indoor-league-t80.htm Andy Taylor Ladies still on course for Indoor League Success Last night (Tuesday 5th) saw Derby face the 2 teams pushing them for the Belper Indoor League title. The 1st match saw Derby up against hometown team Belper and for the 1st time we were able to select from a full strength squad. The match started at a frantic pace with the ball pace very high, but unfortunatly the 1st touch control from Derby in the early exchanges saw them continually turn over possession. On 6 mins Derby were ... Match Reports 2007/08 Wed, 06 Feb 2008 11:58:00 GMT http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/ladies-hit-10-as-success-looms-in-belper-indoor-league-t80.htm#98 http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/ladies-hit-10-as-success-looms-in-belper-indoor-league-t80.htm http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/ladies-1st-xi-march-on-with-win-no-17-t78.htm Andy Taylor A 4pm start in conditions that would have suited Sir Ranolf Finnes with temperatures down to around –3 Derby continued their impressive march onwards towards the anticipated league success. With again a full squad available including the returning Tash this was another tricky game that was put away with style. Wulfric are a dangerous team and put the Derby defence under some pressure early on but with Centre Back Zoe in majestic form all threats were snubbed out with some ease. Again ... Match Reports 2007/08 Mon, 04 Feb 2008 11:56:36 GMT http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/ladies-1st-xi-march-on-with-win-no-17-t78.htm#95 http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/ladies-1st-xi-march-on-with-win-no-17-t78.htm http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/ladies-second-team-report-02-02-08-t79.htm CarolineT Ashbourne 1 - 0 Derby Asterdale When the match began you wouldn't have been blamed for thinking this was 'Asterdale on Ice' as the pitch was completely covered in a thin layer of snow. With a bit of slipping and sliding, both teams dug in and fought hard and the disappointing loss could really have gone either way. The star of Asterdale took the form of an almighty foot - owner Keeper Lisa -as the opposition's centre forward mercilessly wielded her stick against the solid sole but was ... Match Reports 2007/08 Mon, 04 Feb 2008 20:54:31 GMT http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/ladies-second-team-report-02-02-08-t79.htm#96 http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/ladies-second-team-report-02-02-08-t79.htm http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/derby-1st-xi-1-1-ashby-1st-xi-t77.htm Andy Taylor Saturdays’ fixture saw Derby without 6 starting line up players and the visit of 4th place Ashby was not the game we needed today. Right from the off Ashby stated just how they were to approach the whole game in a manner more befitting of an Ice Hockey Game rather than a Field Hockey one. The physical nature of the game was unfortunately not addressed by the appointed umpires until far too late in the game leading to a very scrappy stop-start match. The goals scored (1 – 1) where almost ... Match Reports 2007/08 Mon, 04 Feb 2008 11:41:13 GMT http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/derby-1st-xi-1-1-ashby-1st-xi-t77.htm#94 http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/derby-1st-xi-1-1-ashby-1st-xi-t77.htm http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/mens-4s-verses-belper-6s-t76.htm 2 Kebabs This was always going to be a tough game. But after the last two weeks we went into the game with some hope of getting something. With some decent hockey being played by both teams, but with an ex-Derby 1st team keeper in goals for Belper we were going to find it hard to score which was the case and we never managered to despite some reasonable shorts and against other teams and keeper would have gone in. This is only the second game this season that we haven't managed to score in. We did ... Match Reports 2007/08 Sat, 02 Feb 2008 17:51:17 GMT http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/mens-4s-verses-belper-6s-t76.htm#93 http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/mens-4s-verses-belper-6s-t76.htm http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/ladies-2nd-s-v-phenix-t75.htm Admin Ladies 2nd's V Phenix This week saw our Ladies 2nds take on the very physical Phenix to battle for a safe place in the league table. Phenix played a strong attacking game from the start and often rattled DA's defence, however......our ladies were having none of it. we wanted to win this game and by golly were we going to! With a full squad of 14 lead by captain Gill Howarth, the team were pumped up and ready to go and soon in to the 1st half the score line was opened up by Collette. Phenix ... Match Reports 2007/08 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 18:17:16 GMT http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/ladies-2nd-s-v-phenix-t75.htm#92 http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/ladies-2nd-s-v-phenix-t75.htm http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/men-s-3rd-s-v-barton-3rd-s-26-01-2008-t73.htm Chris This week saw Derby play the team above us in the table. After playing Barton once in the league and once in a friendly just before Christmas we knew that this was going to be a difficult challenge. In an attempt to create more goals this week we changed the format to last years 3-4-3 format. From the beginning Barton applied pressure on our backline. Unfortunately a well hit pass within the D from one of the Barton players rebounded off my foot and went into the goal. Unperterbed Derby ... Match Reports 2007/08 Sun, 27 Jan 2008 20:52:44 GMT http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/men-s-3rd-s-v-barton-3rd-s-26-01-2008-t73.htm#89 http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/men-s-3rd-s-v-barton-3rd-s-26-01-2008-t73.htm http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/mens-4-s-verses-beeston-7-s-t74.htm 2 Kebabs Derby start the game against Beeston reasonably strong not giving them any credit for being 2nd in the league. Derby scored 1st, a goal from a short corner which for Derby was a good goal but for Beeston was poor for allowing the shot to be taken in the first place as we were forced to make several passes in the D, the goal was final scored by Dan Simpson. Beeston equalised almost straight away from some poor and probably only poor defending which lead to a short corner. Derby then seemed ... Match Reports 2007/08 Mon, 28 Jan 2008 20:08:33 GMT http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/mens-4-s-verses-beeston-7-s-t74.htm#90 http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/mens-4-s-verses-beeston-7-s-t74.htm http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/mens-2nds-v-ashby-t72.htm Will4 Phew! not a game for the faint hearted. Any last hope for Ashby to sneak into the promotion spots meant that they needed to win this game and, in truth, anything less than a win for Asterdale would have effectively ended our hopes as well. Derby welcomed back Sonny from his soiree in India and I'd like to say he looked like he'd managed to keep fit on his 3 week adventure - I'd like to say, but as he came crawling off the pitch gasping for air after 10 minutes we can only envy all that beer and ... Match Reports 2007/08 Sun, 27 Jan 2008 12:15:03 GMT http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/mens-2nds-v-ashby-t72.htm#88 http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/mens-2nds-v-ashby-t72.htm http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/mens-1st-xi-get-back-to-winning-ways-t71.htm Andy Taylor After last weeks poor performance against Wellingborough the last fixture Derby needed was the long trip to a resurgent Buxton, who from a poor start had lost only 1 of the last 5 games. With a full squad available coach Taylor certainly had the team fired up and made several positional changes in order to play the style of Hockey required to get a result today. From the outset Derby pushed Buxton back with the front pairing of Nick and Neil causing all sorts of problems with their ... Match Reports 2007/08 Sun, 27 Jan 2008 11:04:37 GMT http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/mens-1st-xi-get-back-to-winning-ways-t71.htm#87 http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/mens-1st-xi-get-back-to-winning-ways-t71.htm http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/asterdale-ladies-1st-xi-put-belper-3s-to-the-sword-t70.htm Andy Taylor Asterdale Ladies 1st XI put Belper 3’s to the sword. Saturday saw yet another high class win for Derby Asterdale as they continue with their relentless charge at the top of the Derbyshire ladies league. The early start on the water base at Belper was always going to be a difficult match for Derby against the counties premier club but confidence was very high under the leadership of Captain Marie Dymond and coach Andy Taylor as Derby set about putting another possible title challenger ... Match Reports 2007/08 Sat, 26 Jan 2008 22:30:02 GMT http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/asterdale-ladies-1st-xi-put-belper-3s-to-the-sword-t70.htm#85 http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/asterdale-ladies-1st-xi-put-belper-3s-to-the-sword-t70.htm http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/ladies-smash-15-at-tonights-indoor-t69.htm Andy Taylor Ladies smash Ashbourne with brilliant all-round performance. With a slightly re-shuffled squad Derby set out to prove that there is true strength in depth within the ladies section during tonight’s (Tuesday 22nd) indoor league at Belper Leisure Centre. With the unusual fixture structure throwing up a double header against one of the stronger sides in the competition, it was down to Derby to stamp their authority on the game right from the off and thanks to some outstanding finishing ... Match Reports 2007/08 Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:52:30 GMT http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/ladies-smash-15-at-tonights-indoor-t69.htm#84 http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/ladies-smash-15-at-tonights-indoor-t69.htm http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/men-s-3rd-s-v-worksop-3rd-s-19-01-2008-t68.htm Chris This week the Men's 3rd's travelled to Retford to play Worksop and came away with a 2-2 draw. A slow start by Derby saw Worksop score early, but continued pressure on the Worksop goal line proved dividends as Chris Towner scored. In the second half, yet again, Worksop scored and after a long period of pressure Mike Stott covnverted a short corner to draw the game. Man of the match this week goes to Ian McWilliams who's ability to sweep the midfield and produce inteligent passing manouvres ... Match Reports 2007/08 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 12:36:23 GMT http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/men-s-3rd-s-v-worksop-3rd-s-19-01-2008-t68.htm#83 http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/men-s-3rd-s-v-worksop-3rd-s-19-01-2008-t68.htm http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/mens-2nds-v-ramgarhia-t64.htm Will4 Well done team and thanks to Tom for stepping into the breach.
No other details I'm afraid but maybe Lee will post a follow up...]]> Match Reports 2007/08 Sun, 20 Jan 2008 14:58:00 GMT http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/mens-2nds-v-ramgarhia-t64.htm#78 http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/mens-2nds-v-ramgarhia-t64.htm http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/mens-1sts-v-wellingborough-t67.htm will Once again, a game that needs to be forgotten. A 6-2 loss was unexpected but should serve as a wake up call that promotion this season is not certain. We started the game strongly, and there was a strong possibilty of us getting a result from this game. However, we fell behind from a short corner. We did equalise from our own short, a strike from Ian. Unfortunatley, like the home game we slipped 3-1 behind. Just before our 2nd goal, Andy Knight rounded the keeper only to see a Wellingborough ... Match Reports 2007/08 Sun, 20 Jan 2008 21:39:14 GMT http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/mens-1sts-v-wellingborough-t67.htm#81 http://derbyasterdalehc.forumotion.com/match-reports-2007-08-f1/mens-1sts-v-wellingborough-t67.htm