Mens 1sts
Late Furlong goal keeps Pembroke in it
Scotty Furlong’s late drag flick sealed all three points at Serpentine Avenue on Saturday, keeping them in the hunt for the Division 1 title. The move which was started from a fantastic tackle from 44’s very own Karl Lynch, a player not renowned for his defensive abilities but more his good looks, Kirk Shimmins was…
Read MoreMens 1sts lose ground, plus weekend roundup
Pembroke Men were held to a 2-2 draw by a battling Clontarf side on Saturday in the league – Clontarf getting an equalizer 10 mins from time to pick up a valuable point as they enter a relegation battle at the foot of the table. For Pembroke 2 points lost means they fall 5 points…
Read MorePembroke lose ground in IHL race
Pembroke Wanderers 2 (Maurice Elliott, Alan Sothern) Annadale 4 (Peter Caruth 2, Andy Williamson, Neil Hamilton) This was a match watched by a large crowd, on a lovely early Winter Afternoon. The teams, separated by only 2 points at the beginning of the day, were both a combination of experience and youthful exuberance. Annadale pushed…
Read MoreLast gasp Rovers deny Pembroke bonus point
Three Rock Rovers 2 Pembroke Wanderers 4 (Alan Sothern; Mick O’Connor; Mathew Brown; Tim Hill) A last minute goal from Peter Blakeney denied Pembroke maximum points from their weekend outing to Grange Road over the Bank Holiday. Pembroke were in control for most of the tie but were disappointed not to come away with 4…
Read MoreLads look to kickstart IHL challenge this weekend
Not too much hockey action over the Bank Holiday, which should hopefully mean some good crowds for a full IHL fixture list this weekend. After a 2-2 draw at home two weekend’s ago, Pembroke will be looking to get their campaign back on track in Grange Road where they take on Three Rock, who lie…
Read MoreHonours even in IHL opener
Pembroke Wanderers 2 Church of Ireland 2 G Elliott; A Sothern | J Jermyn; G Wilkinson Officials: Robert Johnston; Simon O’Connor TO: Brian Chadwick Judges David Kenna & Michael O’Brien This is the first time in the current IHL format that Pembroke entertained their friends from C of I Cork. Alan Sothern, Pembroke’s most threating…
Read MoreIrish Hockey League 2011/2012 preview
The IHL kicks off in earnest this weekend, catch Pembroke’s first Pool B game in Serpentine on Saturday as they take on Cork C of I at 3pm. Top man for the Cork outfit will be corner specialist John Jermyn, who is enjoying an early season goal-streak, but Pembroke will be confident going into the…
Read MoreBanbridge take IHL title, Pembroke ousted by 'Garvey in semi's
Pembroke Wanderers Men fell at the semi-final stage in last weekend’s IHL Finals held at Hillsborough loosing to hosts Lisnagarvey who in turn lost out on a Penalty shoot out to Banbridge after the Final itself finished 2-2 AET. Owen Magee’s penalty shoot-out goal was the vital play which secured Banbridge their first Irish senior…
Read MorePembroke Men look ahead to IHL Finals this weekend
Retention of their title as Irish Club Champions and a place in next season’s premier European Club Championship – The EHL is the prize on offer this weekend as the lads gear up for their semi-final match up against Lisngarvey in in Hillsborough. Pembroke beat ‘Garvey in last years final, but the sides will be…
Read MorePembroke KO'ed by Club de Campo in last 16
The best 16 teams in Europe gathered in Bloemendaal, Amsterdam, last weekend to slog it out for the biggest club trophy in European hockey. Pembroke had qualified for the last 16 thanks to some magnificent performances in Eindhoven in October where a last minute win against Ukrainians Olympia Kolos Sekvoia was key. Their prize was…
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