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Horncastle Men’s 1s — battling the odds, the sand, and the hangovers. The Men’s 1s hit the road for their first away trip of the season, destination: Junction 600 Audi, a pitch more suited to a beach volleyball tournament than a hockey match. A delayed start (thanks to Ed polishing his driving skills) didn’t stop the bare 11 from arriving on time. Tom was back in action this week — slightly hungover, slightly tired, and Read more…

“Short on numbers, big on character – the Men’s 1s find a way, 3-1 Victory to start the season.” The Men’s 1s kicked off their campaign with a squad so light it looked more like a charity 7s side than a proper XI. With the Cartwright brothers AWOL, Jonny missing, and even Tom nowhere to be seen, the usual backbone of the team was left at home polishing excuses. Still, in stepped Damien — not Read more…

“Grimsby brought Olympic-level seriousness. We brought chaos…and a pint” The Men’s 2s turned up to face Grimsby 1s with a half-decent squad, a few weary 1s players doubling up, and zero expectation of civility from the opposition — who apparently believed a gold medal was at stake. Spoiler: it wasn’t. The first half was a masterpiece of chaos. Steve Seymour hurled an aerial off the side of the pitch like it was 1899, forgetting that Read more…

The day began with dread – Grimsby on the north east coast, visions of a windswept hockey wasteland with seagulls circling overhead. Instead, we rocked up to a brand-new pitch, fresh lines gleaming, and a half-decent crowd. Season opener vibes were strong. A proper stage for hockey. We went 1-0 down early, but spirits lifted when Ben slotted home to make it 1-1. For a brief moment, belief flickered – until Steve channelled his inner Read more…