Worksop 1’s travelled to unbeaten table topping Notts Uni, with just eleven players , Worksop knew they were in for a tough game. Notts Uni had decided to gamble on eleven outfield players instead of playing a goalkeeper. They planned to suffocate Worksop not allowing Worksop out of their half. Notts Uni’s plan seemed to be working for the first twenty minutes putting constant pressure on Worksop, but Worksop dug in and finally got a Read more…
Worksop 1’s were back at home this week against local rivals North Notts 2’s, and looking to build on last week’s victory. From minute one, Worksop ripped through North Notts defence, and before ten minutes had passed, Chloe Gilpin was on the scores scoresheet again. Worksop soon doubled their lead through Vicky Marshall , with Worksop well on top, it came a little out of the blue when North Notts scrambled a goal just before Read more…
Worksop 1’s travelled to West Bridgeford looking for their first win of the season, but it was to the home side that looked more likely in early exchanges, forcing several penalty corners. After surviving the early pressure, Worksop grew into the game, and following some slick passing Tracy Steeple fired into the top corner to give Worksop an half time led. Worksop began the second half strong, forcing several penalty corners, leading to Chloe Gilpin Read more…
A tough game today for the Worksop 2’s against Boots 5’s. Boots came out strong scoring 1 in the first half, and a further 2 in the second, leaving the final score 3-0. Another excellent effort from our newer members Jen and Bex, who battled hard in the midfield, getting in some good tackles. We had some good attacking runs but it was mostly a very defensive game for Worksop. Some amazing saves from our Read more…
Worksop 1’s faced Beeston 6 in their first home game of the season, looking to bounce back after last week’s frustrating result. Worksop began strongly creating several good chances but found themselves denied by some inspired goalkeeping. With both sides drawing a blank in the first half , the second half became a hard fought battle, with both sides coming close. In the end, both teams had to settle for a point. The player of Read more…
A phenomenal defensive effort from the 2’s today against Ashfield. The opposition started off strong, putting Worksop on the defensive from the beginning. Worksop’s defence held strong throughout the first half, frustrating the opposition’s many goal opportunities. In the second half, Ashfield managed to score during 1 of their many attacking short corners. Worksop were able to avoid conceding any further goals, but unable to even the score before the final whistle, leaving the final Read more…
Worksop’s first team opened this season’s campaign away against Redhill 1’s. Worksop looking to make a winning start began putting pressure on Redhill from minute one, creating some decent chances, but a little early season rustiness saw Worksop squander them. Worksop began the second half looking to be more clinical in front of goal, unfortunately the finishing still eluded them. As the game progressed Redhill came into it more, turning the game into a scrappy Read more…
Last year, at Worksop Ladies Hockey Club, they were devastated to receive the news that Caroline (Caz) Butcher nee Gray had been diagnosed with terminal cancer. Caz has been with the club for almost three decades and at the age of just 37 she is one of the clubs longest serving players. Worksop Ladies is a big believer in the spirit of the “Hockey Family” and Caz has been a massive part in developing that Read more…