Railway Union Hockey Club - Seasons Review 2006-07

Seasons Review 2006-07

Written by Ladies Admin

Captain:	Aoife McCarthy
Coach:	Nigel Allison, Mini Douglas
Manager:	Laura Fox

The 3rds had an impressive season this year, coming 1st in the league and reaching the semi finals of the cup. As usual this wasn't easily achieved and some weeks the 3rds had more of an eclectic side with floats and 4ths drafted in! In fact more than 30 people have played for the 3rds this season and its not just the core members of the squad, but every one of these people who has contributed to the success of the 3rds and this is much appreciated. We began the season well with 7 league wins in a row, then came the shock loss against 3 rock before Christmas! After that we got along with a few wins and a few draws but never matching our winning streak. after Christmas we came up with a new tactic as to how to win games... let the other teams concede a goal to lure them into false hopes... then go at least 2 goals up on them (as seen against Clontarf, 3 rock, Genesis and Navan!) but it really is the overall level of hard work and dedication from all players, coaches Mini and Nigel and our manager Laura that has helped the 3rds achieving such victory and reach Division 5, where we hope to continue our success next season.

There were a lot of people new to the 3rds this year, either from other railway teams or places further afield ( i.e. Cork!) - hopefully Mini hasnt scared too many of them off and they'll be back next year! Another special mention must go to Marion O'Grady for playing goalie for us against swords! Well done to Kim for being the 3rds top goal scorer with 11 goals and to Emma Delaney our Player of the Year!!

24^th Mar 07      Railway 0-0 Tullamore
10^th Mar 07      Swords 0-0 Tullamore
3^rd Mar 07         Railway 4-1 TRL
25^th Feb 07      Our Lady's 3-2 Railway (Leinster Cup)
24^th Feb 07      Railway 4-2 Genesis

Happy with our Champagne Party after winning the league!!

League winning pic

17^th Feb 07      Clontarf 1-3 Railway
10^th Feb 07      Railway 3-0 Diocesan
3^rd Feb 07        Hermes 2-2 Railway
27^th Jan 07      Navan 1-2 Railway (CUP)
22^nd Jan 07     Railway 2-1 Our Lady's
14^th Jan 07      Railway 1-1 Loreto
13^th Jan 07      Swords 1-2 Railway (CUP)
9^th Dec 06        Railway 0-0 Swords
2^nd Dec 06       TRL 1-0 Railway
25^th Nov 06      Genesis 0-2 Railway
18^th Nov 06      Aer Lingus 0-5 Railway (CUP)
11^th Nov 06      Railway 2-1 Clontarf

             Still happy now with 6 wins under our belts!! 3s_vs_clontarf_11thNov06

4^th Nov 06        Diocesan 0-2 Railway
21^st Oct 06       Railway 2-0 Hermes
14^th Oct 06      Our Lady's 0-1 Railway

Happy after 3 wins from 3 :)
RU 3s vs Our Ladies 14Oct06

7^th Oct 06 Loreto 0-2 Railway
30^th Sep 06 Tullamore 0 -1 Railway

Enjoying the Christmas Party!

christmas_party_3rds_small

The thirds had a team night out on November 11th... dinner in Roccia Nera's in Blackrock... drinks in tonic... a fun night was had :)

Night out 1 Night out 2

Night out 3

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