| 30/01/2010 - Valkyrs A 5 Ramsey 0 An excellent performance by the Ramsey side featuring the three youngest players in the premier division. Glad to report that they stood their own against seasoned Island players showing that good core skills rather than age count for a lot in the top division. Valkyrs forced a lot of pressure but Topman and Dan Stevenson picked the ball off at the top of the D on many occasions and when they did get through Sammie Jordan kept a good number out in each half. Ramsey had a good few chances too, with shots from Julie Chesterson, Sarah Breen, Matt Robertson and Keith Corkill all just wide of the mark. The closest effort came in the last few minutes from Kathryn Craine following a string of flowing passes and a right wing cross. Throughout, Matt Robertson worked tirelessly at centre forward to make life as difficult as possible for the Valkyrs side and forcing a number of errant passes. And the reward - we are off the bottom, and just 1 goal behind Bacchas B on goal difference. Bacchas A 4 Bacchas B 0; Falcons 10 Vikings B 0. A huge team effort well done. |
| 26/01/2010 - The teams have been selected for the first week of the mixed season. Each team comprises a squad of 15 to involve as many players as reasonably possible and all captains will have a policy of regular rolling substitutions to ensure that all players receive a reasonable share of playing time. There were several players on the fringe of selection, competition for places is high, and if you haven't been selected this week it doesn't mean that you won't be selected next week or in the future. Keep working hard at training and you will be noticed. If anyone drops out we have drawn up a short list of reserves that will be called into the squads but in such event you will be contacted separately. |
| 25/01/2010 - Ramsey under elevens once again showed that team spirit is more than a match for high reputations when they played against Vikings on Sunday. We decided that Goalkeepers were boring so played 7 out with the proviso that the defenders would move out of the way if a strong hit came in. How little did I know, Mera, Eliyse and Owen put their bodies on the line a number of times and never once did our goal looked like being breached. The phenomenal team work of Connor and Oliver totally dominated the game and they each must have run a mile. Tom and Luke worked well up front and despite having several good shots saved and Connor hitting the post the game ended nil nil. A small change around against Castletown had Owen up front with Luke playing centre back. In a very competitive but friendly game we once again dominated and it seemed that it could well be a rugby score. However, Castletown’s goal keeper played out of his skin and must have saved 10 clear chances. The pressure eventually told and Connor, having skinned 3 players, set up Oliver who neatly banged the ball in the back of the net. Perhaps over confidence came in as we conceded a well worked goal from a breakaway, however this only seemed to annoy the Connor and Oliver tag team who once again pushed for the lead. Owen, who having worked out that being centre forward meant that he could be selfish in front of goal every now and then, had several good chances either saved or going just wide, with Tom also having his share of attempts. Great tackling from Mera, Eliyse and Luke meant that Castletown never got another look in and the mighty duo of Connor and Oliver ensured that Oliver scored once again, however with 20 seconds to go, Tom not wanting to miss out also scored a well finished goal. The game finished 3-1 to Ramsey. Well done every one, I am very proud of you all. |
| 31/12/2009 - A big THANK YOU to all those who helped organise, prepare for and carry out the bag packing event on xmas eve which raised the Club's profile and was greatly appreciated by Shoprite as it kept the queues flowing and in turn generated the outstanding sum of £1,616.88 due to the extremely helpful and hard working ethos shown by all 54 participants. Well done everyone! We have already started to put the money raised to good use with the purchase of additional training balls, new sticks for the Manx Youth Games starters in January, some new coaching resources, throw down lines and replacement goalkeeping equipment. Look out for the forthcoming details on the Night at the Races. |
| 20/12/2009 - Well done to Julie and Gail for their part in organising the xmas party which was enjoyed by all. Next stop - SHOPRITE BAGPACKING ON XMAS EVE - thank you to everyone who has volunteered so far - the provisional rota will be posted to the website downloads section soon. We'd still like more volunteers so we can make the most of this opportunity to advertise the club. If you can't help out for a full session (perhaps you are working working) but can pop in at some time during the day please do so to give your support to those that will be working hard at the tills and carry shopping to cars. The proceeds will be going towards the purchase of some new junior sticks (on order) for coaching the new U11 Manx Youth Games recruits in January, hockey balls, cones and ladders for coaching, coaching resources for junior coach development and a new intermediate age goalkeeping kit. Remember to wear your Ramsey shirts (junior shirts will be there for U13s) or xmas fancy dress. XMAS BAGPACKING ROTA NOW ON THE DOWNLOADS SECTION (still room for more helpers) |
| 09/12/2009 - COACHING TIMES: The last senior and junior coaching sessions before xmas are on Monday 14th December. Senior teams mixed coaching (as selected) recommences Mon 4th January 7.30pm AND JUNIOR COACHING recommences MONDAY 18th JAN 6.00pm - 7.30pm. There is no junior training on the following dates 15th Feb, 5th Apr, 12th Apr. |
| 06/12/2009 - A good U18 (bar 2!) team performance from the Ladies A wasn't enough to see them through to the next round of the Cup. The 5-1 (h/t 2-1) scoreline does not truly reflect the game. Thank you to everyone for working hard on the pitch and supporting each other. Thanks also to the 'hardy' sideline supporters. Today's combination of Karmina's quickness of legs, stick and ball (and of course her goal); Chloe's appearance from nowhere to hassle the attacker; olivia's numerous saves; sarah's reaction pad clearances; helen's hits and block tackling; edith's shadowing and interception; lauren's possessional distribution; hannah's break-away runs (even one nearly into the goalpost); lowri's battling on whilst feeling less than 100% (and my shouting - sorry) does you all proud. We deserved more than we got today. Well done girls. More of the same next week. |
| 27/11/2009 - CHAMPIONS TROPHY (MENS) - Australia Match-Date-Programme Start-Channel Ger v Eng-28/11-23:00-Sky Spts 3 Digl Ger v Eng-29/11-11:00-Sky Spts 3 Digl Eng v Spa-29/11-22:00-Sky Spts Xtra Eng v Spa-30/11-10:00-Sky Spts Xtra Aus v Eng-01/12-18:30-Sky Spts 2 Digl Aus v Eng-02/12-00:00tbc-Sky Spts Xtra Aus v Eng-02/12-04:00tbc-Sky Spts 2 Dig Aus v Eng-02/12-10:00-Sky Spts 3 Digl Eng v Neth-03/12-18:00-Sky Spts 2 Digl Eng v Neth-04/12-00:00-Sky Spts Xtra Eng v Neth-04/12-10:30-Sky Spts Xtra Eng v Kor-05/12-17:30-Sky Spts 2 Digl Eng v Kor-06/12-04:00tbc-Sky Spts 2 Dig Class Match-06/12-17:00-Sky Spts Xtra Class Match-07/12-02:00-Sky Spts Xtra Class Match-07/12-08:00-Sky Spts 3 Digl Class Match-07/12-11:00-Sky Spts Xtra Class Match-07/12-15:00-Sky Spts Xtra |
| 16/11/2009 - U11 JUNIOR HOCKEY Report The new and improved Under elevens boys (and girls !) played on Sunday and put in two very creditable performances. Their first game against a strong Castletown side produced a great team performance with Eliyse and Luke playing well at the back, Tom starring in goal found out that footballs are far easier to kick but still made several good saves. Oliver, Connor and Mera made a good team in midfield with little Billy up front. We created several chances but finally went down to a single goal scored in the last minute of play. The second game against Saracens was a different matter, Mera and Eliyse running the back line, Luke and Connor dominating midfield and Oliver and Billy forming a formidable striking partnership up front with Tom in a floating all over the pitch roll (having taken his pads off of course!). Connor opened the scoring within the first 10 seconds to be followed by good goals from Oliver and Luke. But for an inspired performance from the Saracens goalkeeper and some rather generous passing rather than shooting we could have won by many more goals but finally finished 3-1. Well done everyone. |
| 11/11/2009 - Raptors 6 Bacchas C 0.....wow another great result last Saturday....you little rippers.We had a big squad out and tried a few people in different positions. A real feature of the match was our strength in the circle...onya Special mention to:- Sophie Lord who made a good debut at LB Natasha M who played a great CH even though she reckons she can't! Phoebe had an excellent run at LH and add some of that ummpphhhff to the left side Hannah G who could only play a half but went at it like a train and even scored! Emily K who took over from Hannah and kept the energy up Sophie L who keeps getting stronger and stronger and won us the toss as Capt for the day Christina, Ali, Sally, Alex S, Faye, Sandra, Ellen, Olivia, Alex C, Roisin....you were brill too. Big match this week, so early night Fri, pasta for tea and iron your shirt!!!! |
| 25/10/2009 - Ramsey B/Raptors were very worthy (and often very stylish) winners on Sat against Vikings C. The rain had stopped but a howling southerly gale caused both teams to be a bit scatty in the opening minutes(and probably meant that coach corrins sideline wisdom was heard by no one....for the whole game!!!). With Natasha Moore and Roisin Quinn being 'preserved' to play for the A team at 2pm, Alex Smith started at centre forward and scored our opening goal. Ramsey increased the pressure throughout the 1st half and Natasha came on for a 15 min blast and got our second, and Alex Smith was again on target for our third....onya Alex S. Vikings C kept working hard and got one back before half time and another after. It was Christina 'Bolt' Kermeen who made sure we got the points with one of her scintilating sprints down the left wing and a great finish. What was really pleasing about Raptors was the amount of UMMMPPHHFFFF. Even when things didn't go our way or mistakes were made or the wind blew extra hard.....everyone kept running and kept working and trying to keep the ball moving at speed.If we can keep that up when we again play those stronger teams who have beaten us,we should have a cracking second half to the season. Hannah and Phoebe were tireless in the centre and are starting to build up a really effective partnership there; Sally Oates had a great 2nd half at RH; Ellen was oustanding at LB and Faye (Capt. for the day)played yet another excellent game at RB. Ali Burton had a cracker, particularly in the 2nd half at LH, and when Ali's old injury played up, the Bolt provided a lot of extra cover in midfield as well as always being a threat in attack. The Alex's(Callow and Smith) gave our attack real pace. Olivia was solid in goal, particularly during a number of goalmouth scrambles. And Sandra"home knitted beanie" Smith, was our defensive heart as ever. When Roisin came on for a 15 minute blast she reminded us all of the value of her cracking crosses......belting the ball is something for us all to improve on. Well done everyone. |
| 21/10/2009 - Ramsey B Raptors have endured two defeats in recent weeks , 6 - 2 to Vikings B(10/10) and 2 - 1 to Valkyrs C (17/10). The Vikings B team is a good one and whilst we held our own for much of the game and fought back strongly in last 20 min....and despite two great goals from Christina 'Bolt' Kermeen and Natasha Moore.....they made the most of their chances and made the scoreline look a tad flattering (in my humble opinion!). We started the Valkyrs game very stronly and were soon 1 up after a great move that ended up with an Alex Callow goal. We dominated throughout the first half but couldn't get that second goal. They came out fighting and we faded a bit under their pressure, and they got two goals. So this week .........we are going add large dollops of running, talking and determination to our game......the technical term for all that is.... A LOT MORE UUUMMMMPPPHHHHFF!!!! |
| 17/10/2009 - Ramsey A Ladies were beaten by the stronger and better side on the, sunny, day in Peel - though nobody much felt like icecreams more like icepacks! Pleased to say Sarah K and Rachel I are both okay and will be fashioning their new bruises on Monday. Thanks to everyone for keeping their heads up and trying to get a goal back up until the final whistle. Well done to Natasha, Rachel and Hannah for stepping up to the first team and holding their own against Valkyrs. Two games next weekend so hope to see everyone at training. |
| 03/10/2009 - Well done to all you "little rippers" re: Ramsey Raptors 5-0 win against Bacchas C. Christina "Bolt" opened the quintet of goals after 3 mins by meeting the end of Alex Callow's textbook cross. Just 2 mins later the Baccha's keeper's initial save met the "Bolt" and it was launched home for a 2-0 lead. Raptor's midfield worked hard to maintain a tidy possession until half-time, supported throughout by Lauren, Jenny and Rachel. "Captain Jenny's" pointers fuelled a positive start to the second half with the Baccha's keeper making some good early saves and it was then Raptors turn to defend and absorb Bacchas pressure. However Raptors quality passing persisted, attacks were created on the left and right flanks, Christina sought her hatrick, the forwards were all in the circle (oh, maybe that was due to the gusts of wind!), shots followed, saves were made again and again ... until finally Natasha Moore's pressure around the penalty spot paid off and she scored goal number 3. 4 minutes later it was the return of the left wing with Christina creating her well-earned hatrick. Raptors team effort kept going and a goal in the final minute was secured and well deserved by Alex C. Well done to all, and thanks to Helen E and Sammi J for their sideline support. |
| 28/09/2009 - Raptors/Ramsey B suffered a 2 -1 loss to Saracens on Sat. We started sluggishly and whilst the pace picked up in the second half we never managed to take control of the game or when we did.......we didn't score goals!! The one we did score, after going behind was at the end of a fabulous build up from defence....with Christina Bolt getting the final touch. Two players who made their debut, Natasha Moore and Becki Moffat did really well, Becki providing good width and pace on the wing and Natasha strength, skill and determination at CF...onya. Sandra was selected to play in goal (there were so many volunteers... ha ha)and she did a cracking job with a very dodgy set of gloves and helmut...thank you. It was very warm and I think that added to the sluggishness (and definately the amount of sweat!!!.......those RHC shirts really are designed for the artic aren't they)but there is much promise in this young side and we have the talent to bring home some silverware for Christmas. But we need to improve - including the simple things like ...get there at least 30 mins before game and warm up vigourously. Thanks everyone and see you at trianing |
| 21/09/2009 - Ramsey winning start to the season didn't end with the blokes - Ramsey raptors secured an impressive 3 - 1 victory against a tenacious Vikings C. Goals from Alex Callow, Sophie Leaton and Kathryn Craine were all well set up and taken - the first goal was after only 7 mins and Ramsey dominated from then on. In addition to Sophie and Alex, other new faces were Hannah Grubb and Alison Burton. Everyone played well - Jenny R was particularly brill at CH in the first half, Christina "Bolt' was a menace on the left. Roisin had a greta game at RH and her crosses were terrific throughout. Faye and Helen were a rocks at RB/LB and Sandra as ever strong in the middle. Sally provided lots of attack at LH and Alison Burton got better and better on the right...Olivia steady in goal and confidently got us out of a couple goal mouth scrambles. Of course there is plenty of room for us to 'more betterer' but is was a great start....onya. GAIL |
| 19/09/2009 - Off to a winning start! Ramsey mens got the season underway against a Valkyrs C team strengthened by Island squad members Charlie Griffiths and Steven Lowe down from their 'A' team. On paper it looked a one-sided contest with Ramsey fielding 5 slight U14s in the starting line up. The first surprise was that it took a full 10 minutes for Valkyres to find the net, the second that Ramsey forced an equaliser with some intricate passing along the byline between Bamber, Smith and Curtis for Corkill to slot home. Then a dipping Robertson short corner went in unchallenged to give Ramsey the lead but it was short lived as the outstanding Lowe equalised with a superb solo effort minutes later to make it 2-2 at half-time. Ramsey (or rather Topman, Mellor and Curtis weathered the initial onslaught after the break) and when Corkill managed to rob the right back only to be deliberately fouled in the circle, Curtis stepped forward to convert the resulting penalty flick. Valkyres too forced a flick which was calmly saved by Quayle in the Ramsey goal. All the time the Ramsey youngstars had been growing in stature and confidence and they kept to their passing game thwarting Valkyres of easy possession. Grice was in the thick of most things and he was ably supported by White and Burton on the right flank as the game entered the final stages. It might have been easier not to have lost Robertson for 5 minutes for a yellow card offence but that's the nature of the game and in the end it didn't matter; wherever Valkyres went and whatever they tried - there was Topman, everywhere all at once, carrying the team forward. A fine team display for an outstanding 3-2 victory. Well done guys! |
| 19/09/2009 - The season pushes back today at RGS with the mens team starting at 12.30 against Valkyrs C followed by the Ladies B playing Vikings C at 2pm. I am pleased to see that a good number of new young faces have gained selection in each squad, and they will no doubt be eager to impress and seal a regular place. The committee and the coaches have worked hard in preparation - so now that the season's finally here - good luck everyone - work as team, have fun, enjoy the hockey and hopefully the results will come. Keith, Chairperson |
| 09/09/2009 - HOCK 24 Merchandise Mervyn at Promenade T Shirts has kindly put forward a great offer Buy T shirt at 5.99 and have the official logo of the event printed for free (see attached for design) - if you want polos then once again all you pay for is the polo shirt the printing is free They have T shirts and polos in various colours so wear your club colours or corporate colours with pride in this marvellous event - for those playing through the night maybe go for luminous shirts. (See Downloads section for merchandise) |
| 09/09/2009 - HOCK 24 Final update from Graham: See Downloads - Hock 24 Event Programme Hello all Not long now – hopefully this will be the last from me unless I’ve forgotten something major. A reminder that you will need to provide your own umpires so this could be a chance for some experienced players to try out with the whistle and see how they get on. The question has been raised of insurance if unqualified umpires are used. The official line is that as the event is being organised by the MHA, insurance is in place – “qualified umpires should be used where possible but it is not a prerequisite”. In response to some requests we have reconsidered the age restriction after midnight, and clubs now can play 16 / 17 year olds if you wish, provided you get parental / guardian consent. There has also been a change in the catering arrangements – Vikings Ladies have stepped in to solve the food problem, and will be operating the “Pitch side Pit stop” offering light refreshments such as sandwiches, snacks, tea / coffee and soft drinks. These will be pre –prepared off site and wrapped, as the Manx Harriers Club House is not approved for food preparation. Most of the pitch time is finally taken but we still do have a gap from 5am – 7am so this will appear as “Insomniacs vs Early Birds” when all the last ones standing can gather and keep the event running until Ramsey and Baccas can finish it off. I attach a draft timetable of events which could be subject to minor changes . It is very important now to push the “fun / skill” hour with your members, especially those who are quick and skilful. We will be photographing the Governor’s visit and the fun hour for use in future promotional work, and for the MHA Website. It would be great to get as many players and spectators down as we can to show support for what we are trying to do and create a good competitive atmosphere. Remember it will be 50p a go (bring a pocket full of silver) and we hope to have at least half a dozen “games”, and then there will be people in the stocks for wet sponge throwing, starting with the Chairman and then others including possibly some umpires!! Hopefully this covers off everything – let’s hope the forecast is right and the weather is good. Don’t forget there are super prizes for the senior and under 18 raising the most personal sponsorship. These prizes and the “awards” for the skill games will be presented at the mhelliah on 21st November (keep that evening free). Police advice is that noise levels and behaviour standards must be maintained within reasonable bounds after the normal NSC closure time of 10pm, or they will close us down and we do NOT want that to happen. Thanks for all the help, sorry if anyone has been upset by my chasing them, and here’s to a great event. It would be useful if this could be forwarded to all your members, Graham |
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