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well done for the exe mens 1sts, despite losing to exeter uni on saturday, we turned it round on sunday to beat plymouth uni 3-2 to go through in the cup! liquid hockey!!
(WELL DONE CHAPS - GREAT RESULT - SUE MC)

Just to say sorry to the 5ths for not being able to play on sat ... have been struck with the lurgy!!! I do LOVE the competitive scribing idea, although sadly will not be able to participate next week as am away (assuming the lurgy has left me).

There are still a few places left for this Saturday's Exe Hockey Xmas dinner at the Waterfront on Exeter Quay. If you haven't put your name down yet but would like to come give me (07779605334) or sally turner (07974397541) a ring. Cheers, Glady :) xx

i think the best match report is a good fun idea :)
i will dig out my parchment and quill and take them along to the next match i watch along with a massive dictionary so i can put in some big words!.... in fact someone challenge me. post some long words (clean) on the message board and i will try and include them!! good luck to everyone 2morrow! x WOW JACK HAS THROWN DOWN THE GAUNTLET !!!! LET PLAY BEGIN (SUE Mc) !!!!

Hi , Sue Mc here. I do the press reports each week for the club. Just wanted to say thanks to all who send in their weekly match reports. Jo Pope has just commented that the E & E seem to be putting lots of our reports in at the moment. Not certain why but I am happy they are. I actually send a summary of all results/games in every Monday morning following league or cup matches at the weekend and sometimes they put things in and sometimes they don't. I send the same email to E and E , Exmouth Journal, Western Morning News and southwestsports(the internet site). So thanks Jo for your positive comments and keep up the good work all our buddin' match report writers - Maybe we should have an award at the end of the year for the most entertaining contribution ????? What do you think ? x Sue

Message for Jester....the list you require is drifting or winging its way to you via email on your Hotmail account. Hope it is all you need.

Hi all,
Just a note to say that I've got some brand spanking new skorts in stock for purchase at the bargain price of £16. Anybody want one (form an orderly queue boys!) then just give me a call or email me.
Also the large socks are now in stock so if anybody needs some new socks, again let me know.
Cheers Emma "the kit lady" Hulme

hideehi!
little update from the mens' weekend games.
1sts lost 3-0 in the exe vs ottery derby
2nds, however, are climbing the table with another win, 3-0 this week over ashmoor. goals by jon 'diego' bissett, james 'titch' kelly and me (woop).
hope every1 is well! x
"CHEERS JACK FOR THE NEWS! YOU ARE A GOOD EGG!" Blunty

Hey all, thanks for the great support in arctic wind conditions today. Thought we played fantastic hockey in the first half, just need to see it through now. Lets stay positive and go for a repeat in both halves next weekend!!
"I, FOR ONE, THOUGHT YOU PLAYED FANTASTIC HOCKEY IN BOTH HALVES...JUST NEEDED SOME EXTRA SOMETHING! PROBABLY LUCK! GREAT HOCKEY TO WATCH " Blunty

Thanks to Max, John, Titch and Donkey from the Mens teams and Debs from the 3rds, Angie from the 4ths and Jo and Sally J from the 5ths for your help in raising ANOTHER £600 for the club coffers well done guys!

PS Max I hope you stayed awake during the movie! THIS CHANCE CAME BECAUSE OF A LAST MINUTE CAR BOOT COVER CALL GIVEN TO SALLY -
GREAT STUFF ALL - £600 is a lot of money especially in todays climate (SUE MC)

A bit late getting on the internet to reply to the excellent messages since an even more excellent result against Trojans last Sunday! I will certainly be RRRRREEEEAAAADDDDYYYY for the next match! It was a truly fab result and well deserved. I especially enjoyed the football skills towards the end of the game...bit chilly for sitting on the sideline though - eh Blunty??!! Good to have some supportors come along....how naughty were you??!! Ha ha!! See you all soon xx Treez

Is everyone aware that we are running the car boot again this Sunday, 16th November??? All volunteers would be welcome at this late stage... It means more money for the club... I would get in touch with Sally Turner for more info.
HER MOBILE NUMBER IS 07974 397541

Just re-read my comment.
just to clarify, mens lost 3-1 in the end and 2nds were 5-2 winners :) x

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Just to say...didnt score 2 on sunday in the cup match. Katie scored one of the goals.Fantastic sweeping lift from the base line in the back of the net!! OOOPS, YES AND IT WAS A GOOD GOAL TOO (SUEMC) PS THE UNDER 18'S ARE ON THE FRONT PAGE OF SOUTHWESTNEWS - GO TO www.southwestsportsnews.com

Hey all. Just thought I'd let everyone know the mens results from the weekend. 1sts lost a physical game against North Devon after taking a 1-0 lead within 5mins (scored by Max)- match report to follow. 2nds played away to Torbay and came away 5-2. Havent heard anything about the game other than the score. Hope to see everyone at the Xmas dinner!x CHEERS JACK (SUE MC)

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Errrrrrm Harriet i think we might be there, but if we are not we might be soon. We were yesterday but i'm not sure today, where are you? Are were there yet? Are you here yet? I will be there on Tuesday, 5 minutes.

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Oi! How many little extra bits have you added in that match report??!! Scottish Jigs?? How dare you disrupt the work of a genius! SUSPECT BLUNTY ELABORATED A LITTLE - BUT IT ADDS TO THE SPECTACLE DOESN'T IT KD ........WELL DONE THOUGH, SOUNDS AS IF YOU HAD TO DIG VERY DEEP TO GET THE WIN (SUEMC)

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"OH SO VERY READY!" Blunty

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Thank you to everyone who contributed to 'Buy a Goat'. We raised just over £27, which is awesome. A pound or two can make such a difference so thank you so much. For those of you don't know, Blunty won the bag of goodies! xx

Just a quick thank you to your 2 umpires who umpired the mens vs Yeovil on Saturday. Easily the best pair we have had all season and it made the game extremely enjoyable. Many thanks. YSHC WE APPRECIATE ALL UMPIRES REALLY BUT SOME ARE BETTER THAN OTHERS - HEY HO , GOOD LUCK THIS WEEKEND (SUEMC)

Did anyone pick up my wooly gloves on Saturday at all? I left in such a strop after losing that ***** game that I left them behind. They're green, VooDoo Dolls.... HELP REQUIRED !!!!

Thanks for the quiz it was a banterfilled night! I'm starting the paper, scissors, rock, rain, competition for the shower on Saturday now, so if anyone wnat to challenge me bring it on! Basically it is to secure your place in the shower first. Jane once thought it would be funny to challenge me to a game when i was in front of her in the cue, i think i lost ......now i know not to play it when ur infront of the person who is asking! Jane bring it on.....PAPER, SCISSORS, ROCK....?

Hello there! Just to say the 1st XI men won 3-1 against a very attacking Exeter Uni side. Most of the goals were scored on the break and we soaked up their pressure well in what was a tightly contested game mainly played in the middle 50 of the pitch.

Goals from Sam Wier, Matt Corr(?) and Will Shutt?

Also, just to say that despite losing last week, and there being no match report... I scored last week ! ! Incase anyone hasnt heard about it - I personally think it deserves goal of the season! But a very very extremely harsh green card [ thanks Deb :-) ] put my game to rest...

Anyway, hope everyone is well after a very cold weekend of hockey... see you soon,

Simon GOOD WIN SIMON, GOOD LUCK FOR THIS WEEKEND (SUE MC)

Message for Vikki Ritchie...email Sue Mc sue.mcgivern@virgin.net (or me) with any info you want adding to your team pages. The same is true for all teams obviously!! Or perhaps not so obviously! And a message for Ali Hilts...the 2s new Cash Collector is Dr. (RU A Real Dr?) Kerridge..I don`t know her email...but perhaps she`ll email you : bobali@ex26lb.eclipse.co.uk

Liking the Halloween look - good job Blunty!
Good luck to all teams playing tomorrow:)
"HUM! DOES THAT MEAN YOU ARE NOT PLAYING??! THANKS FOR THE NOTE THO!" Blunty

Hey Hey birthday girl, could you please upload the xmas dinner menu and put the details on the front page as I need to get numbers sorted within the next couple of weeks to secure the booking.
Tx, Glady
"OH HECK! SORRY GOT CARRIED AWAY WITH OHTHER THINGS! I`LL TRY...." Blunty

Am loving the Hallowe'en themed website!! ALL THE WORK OF LA BLUNTY.... WELL DONE BLUNTY FROM US ALL (SUE MC)

well hello down there!! "Long time no see" - I hear you cry ...or maybe not? Just me then!! Can't wait to catch up with some of you soon. I'd forgotten this was here to be honest and have been following your results on facebook (mainly thro KTG's emotional status reports with a couple of glady's thrown in!). Well done on recent successes anyway!

stewie x (NICE TO HEAR FROM YOU - YOU HAVE MISSED OUT 'COS THIS IS WHERE ITS AT !!!!!! FEEL FREE TO ADD ANY LITTLE COMMENTS ETC AT ANY TIME (SUEMC)

Hello there everyone! I played my first match away from devon today and at the end of the game a girl approached me and goes 'excuse me but are you from exe hockey? I recognised your hoody!' So even up here in oxford the mighty exe are famous!
Turns out she used to play for isca!
A pointless story, but a coinkydink none the less lol x
"HA! HA! WELL I ENJOYED THE STORY CHRIS...HOPE YOUR FRESHER TIME IS PROVING ENJOYABLE!" Blunty

Hey Suzy - can't get the link to work for the ghostbuster thing at the bottom of the home page????!! What is supposed to happen!
"YOU NEED YOUR SPEAKERS TURNED ON AND DOWNLOAD SOME FORM OF FREE MUSIC PLAYER...REALPLAYER OR WINDOWS MEDIA ETC...AND AWAY YOU GO!" Blunty

For all of you who are wondering, Emma had to have 4 stiches yesterday after our clash with Dawlish. Thankfully she is well and is still keen to play again! Get well soon Emma from a ll the club x DITTO , DITTO ! THANKS FOR LETTING EVERYONE KNOW

Some fantastic hockey on the home pitch today...win or lose! Managed to set a new record (I think even Olive might be impressed!?!) I was there from 10am til 5 pm...so watched 2 home matches played in another and umpired the last!! HA! HA! Very sad I know

Dream Team move up to second in the league! Whoop! x
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Good luck to all Exe teams today :-)

Just had another look at a news item on England Hockey website "Veteran Anne Poised to Enter Guinness World Records 24.10.2008" - now that's a target for me to aim for!!!!!! WILL HAVE TO LOOK AT THAT SUE MC

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Congratulations to Harriet and Kat on their selection for the Wessex Leopards U18 squad for the Futures Cup at Cannock next week. www.englandhockey.co.uk home page headline (or News Item) for info. Tournament acts as part of selection process for England's National age Group Squads - good luck girls. Keep the Exe flag flying! CONGRATS BOTH , PLAY WELL X SUE MC

I am gonna have to claim a couple of the american hits as i did look a couple of times whilst at my mum and dads in August! OKAY HAVE CLICKED NOW ------ YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT WEBSITE HITS !!! (STUPID SUE )

Hi guys as i shall be picking my stick back up this saturday.... i hope does anyone know were i can get new kit from as i have nothing! plus membership fees?? any ideas? cheers Nay HI NAY AND WELCOME BACK. THE MEMBERSHIP FORM AND SUBS DETAILS CAN BE FOUND ON THIS WEBSITE UNDER EXE HC INFORMATION.FOR KIT RING EMMA ON 07985 806461. CONTACT MAX 07812 578263 FOR ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE MENS TEAMS ETC CHEERS SUE MC

Christmas Dinner Social - yes we have been busy :)

Waterfront Restaurant, Exeter Quay 7pm
6th December
£18.50 for 3-course meal (£10 deposit required by 15th November)
Menu details to follow

Hi All

Just a note to say that we have finally organised a social event - what i hear you say?

PUB QUIZ at the Ship and Pelican on Sunday 2nd Nov 6.30pm for 7pm start

Book the date - details to follow!

Just to say thanks for all the messages checking up on my bloody finger. On Hoppy's insistent instruction (and the raised eyebrow!) I went to RD&E and got patched up. No broken bones but a few stitches in the nail bed (nice!). I think it might be a little while before I can book my next hand massage with Robster. Also, thanks to all those who came out to support us yesterday - most appreciated. (p.s. typing left handed is such fun!) GLAD YOU ARE ON THE MEND,HOPE YOU ARE WELL FOR THIS WEEKENDS GAME V St AUSTELL (SUE Mc)

With Exe feeling confident after two consecutive wins, the final result against Firebrands was a bitter pill to swallow.
With captain Jo Pope ordering a goal within the first 20 minutes, Exe started strong but couldn’t find that final ball to penetrate the attacking quarter. Firebrands on the other hand found their way into Exe’s circle on 15 minutes, following an attacking move down the right, eventually resulting in a lifted shot into the left side of the goal.
The game certainly became more physical, with players fighting hard for the ball. Helen Johnson and Jane Cann worked particularly hard in the middle, and along with Harriet Payne, they thwarted a number of attacks. However, Firebrands found their way through eventually when a cross from the left found a player, who slotted the ball home.
Exe were determined not to give up ‘their fortress’ easily and the breakthrough came after Sarah Payne hit a fantastic ball from the defending quarter, which put Pope clear past the Firebrands defenders. Pope drove into the circle and rounded the keeper before showing fine composure to place the ball into the goal from an increasingly narrowing angle.
This goal gave Exe momentum and an equaliser looked likely, but an unfortunate bloody injury suffered by the goal scorer was a blow to the home team. Half time came with the score at 1-2.
Both teams started the second half with intent, with both goalkeepers called into action on several occasions, with Lucy Dawkins making some crucial saves. Exe wanted to find the equaliser, knowing that Firebrands were rattled going into half time, but it was Firebrands who increased their lead after a tackle outside the circle was deemed worthy of short corner, which Firebrands struck hard into the goal.
Despite relentless running from the whole team, Exe were unable to find the goals they needed, and the game finished a frustrating 1-3.
With new coaches, Sue Wills and Tam Pascoe at the helm, there will be several things to work on at training, but Exe need to remember to take away the positives from this weekend’s game.

Wow what a world wide club we have !!!! Who would have thought that we are being viewed by those in such far away places. If you are somewhere interesting and are following the clubs progress then please leave us a message or send us a picture!!!! GOOD LUCK TO ALL TEAMS THIS WEEKEND, from Sue McG

Robyn's Gran...Just making sure Robyn's behaving herself. Sorry she can't play Sat..first of G'children getting wed!!! probably the only priority before hockey for Rob!!This is to put Market Rasen and Lincolnshire on your chart!! Good luck for Sat
"A WELCOME RETURN TO THE ROCKIN` GRAN! BUT, TUT! TUT! ABOUT WEDDINGS THAT GET IN THE WAY OF HOCKEY! REALLY, I ASK YOU?! " Blunty

Am likein the stats....blatantly bag all the hits from newcastle.
"REALLY? WHY?" Blunty

The Dream team `dream` of playing hockey again soon...whose idea was this silly break in play? Boo! Hiss!
But at least we get a chance to watch some home based hockey as the 1st XI Ladies and Mens 2nd XI are both at home on Saturday...CU pitch side?

Uhribho vanashamwari wangu! Ndino-ona ivovakutamba hoki mushe, makorokoto!!! Ini ndino garapasi kumusha ne Tanzani, zvirikunwa mahobo chibuku ne kudjiga mahobo nyama! (Howzit buds! I see the hockey is going well, congrats!!! I'm sitting in the bush in Tanzania drinking plenty of beer and eating lots of biltong!) ok, enough of that!! i hope you are all well, and enjoying the hockey, and i'll see you guys at the beginning of november!! good luck to all the teams! Chisarai, Joey (WOW , howzat for a far reaching club !!!!! Hope you are having a great time out there and we are looking forward to seeing you in November !!! love Sue McG )

Just wanted to say a big public thank you to everyone who has helped with the junior coaching on Tuesday nights. Especially to Glady, Simon and Robyn who come most weeks. There is a great atmosphere and the players are getting a lot of help and are learning new things each week. Thank you.... J x

Enjoy the weekend off Dream Team. Everyone needs to make sure they do a fitness session in place!!! Anyone's welcome to join me.... x

News on the men is that we lost... we were at deadlock at 0-0 and then 1-1 for most of the time when a last minute goal by the Hornets gave them a 2-1 victory. They had two players yellow carded for persistent aggression and professional fouls which should illustrate the type of match it was... and yes I did put in an extra dramatic roll for the benefit of the umpire... it got the guy sent off though and he deserved it! OUCH! SOUNDS NASTY SIMON, HOPE ALL OUR TEAM ARE FIT AND IN ONE PIECE! WELL DONE FOR SHOWING RESTRAINT LADS, ITS VERY EASY TO PLAY THAT WAY TOO. GOOD LUCK THIS WEKEND, YOU ARE STILL 3RD IN LEAGUE, SOUND START TO THE SEASON (SUE MCG)

Firstly Barrett Junior is good, i spoke to mum on Sunday at the U12 Girls' Tournament. Secondly congratulations to all those who played at the U12 league. The club had three teams with over 30 girls playing with EXE pride. This shows great promise for the future of the club, 'sustainable EXE'. Thanks to all the parents and coaches for giving up their time. We had fun in the Sun!! Keep your eyes peeled for pictures from Jill!! Juniors see you at training at 6pm Tuesday to learn more new tactics for outwitting opponents!! :) Good times! GREAT STUFF ROBSTER GOOD TO KNOW BARRETT JUNIOR IS WELL.HOPEFULLY EVERYBODYS' BUMPS AND BRUSIES ARE HEALING WELL READY FOR NEXT WEEKENDS GAMES. (SUE MCG)

Hi all, for those of you who wanted to know, the little 16 year old from Swansea who had to be carted off to hospital, only ended up having a suture at the end of her finger. Which is very good news as it looked as if it was going to need much more attention than that! The bone gaping through didn't look great!!!!THANKS HOPPY FOR THAT INFO....WE ARE A CARING CLUB SO ITS GOOD TO KNOW SHE WAS OKAY. TALKING OF INJURIES HOW IS ROSIE BARRETT?? (SUE mCG)

Mitch, I was just about to do the match report - honest!
Just like to add Tom Tom is firmly back in the box now as I don't think it can cope with the Sedgemoor league. We were still there on time though - but probably only because Roger (co-pilot) said turn right at the point when it was sending us down a road which said unsuitable for heavy vehicles. I hope everyone's injuries recover in time for our next match... Jane.. Rosie...KP... Gemma...cos we're shaping up to be a fab team. See you all on Wednesday!!

Hi all, just thought you would like to see 'Jones has the Exe factor part 1' now showing on www.southwestsportsnews.com
well done on a good start to the league , Sue Mcg

I also forgot to mention that I will be unable to attend training this week due to a rather unfortunate incident involving, an U14 netball tournament, the curb of a pavement (inconveniently positioned!!), the placement of my sunglasses on my head and now a very swollen black and blue left ankle with severly strained tendons!! Eagles, before you say anything, yes I know Netball is a silly game, except I wasnt playing I was running towards the courts to talk with my team before their 1st game. However, I was awarded 5.8 out of 6 for artistic impression!!
"BROOKER, YOUR WOES ARE ALMOST OVERWHELMING, I AM WIPING A SMALL TEAR FROM MY EYE AS I TYPE..." Blunty

Well my hockey chums, I am afraid I write with rather unsatisfying and upsetting news. Having trained to the max, performed at the auditions and sold myself in the interview, I tightly clutched my telecommunications device in my wee (!) hand all day on Monday and Tuesday to the receive the rather sad email of rejection on Wednesday lunchtime. Unfortunately after 10,000 applicants I reached the final 200 to be told my gladiator journey was over (till next time!!). Upon reflection and discussion with two of my fellow contendees, we decided that in fact we were too fit (we all scored 65 or 70/70 on the fitness testing!!) or too nice (we were naturally the innocent giggly girls). We decided they were looking for the more rough around the edges, fiery sort of contestant as we later discovered the cage fighter and the Jujitsu girls got through to the final 40!! So I shall be departing the hockey scene for now and focussing my efforts on bare knuckle fighting in preparation for next year! Store your foam fingers safely people, this gladiator is not going down without a fight!!
"STORAGE OF FINGERS?! THANKS?! FOR THE UPDATE, UNINSPIRED!!" Blunty

What`s the news on Gladiator `Inspire` may I ask...or is she considering Countdown instead?

Teas - Are sorted 3rds and 4ths are booked into the Railwayman on the 25th Oct.
The 4ths went there previously and the 5ths are going there for their teas. A fine spread was put for the 4ths and so are going back again! The pub has also sponsored us £100. So support when you can!
"GOOD NEWS INDEED!" Blunty

I witnessed Kate doing her run!

I witnessed Robyn doing her run!!
"I SENSE A PATTERN EMERGING HERE...AND A BIT OF A RAT!" Blunty

I'll try and get one done but bear in mind that I was in a really grumpy mood because we lost so that might be reflected in the report. Having said that, the fact that I was convinced it was 3-1 might not make me the best person anyway....

Firstly i would like to say how undermined i feel, i jumped forward to write the match report and was so totally estatic to see it appear on the website and then moments later an 'offical version' of the match report miraculously appeared!! The cheek of it!! Only jokes, only jokes!! Canny knows where she stands now!! HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA......ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST!.....I hope all play well at the weekend and it is a weekend of EXE WINS!! robs xx
"VERY SCARY YOUR POWERS OF PREDICTION ROCKIN`!" Blunty

I just thought I would mention that whoever wrote the Mens 1st XI report, Sherborne has no 'u' in it. Its a common mistake made by many but please get it right!!
" A COMMON MISTAKE YOU SAY? HA HA HA! T`WAS ME! I`M WELL COMMON YA !" Blunty

Wouldn't it make sense for teams to all use the same place for teas?? Why not use the same place as Max found us?? The Heart of Oak down the road from the St. Lukes pitch...??????
"A LITTLE MATTER CALLED PARKING"Blunty

i can vouche for ali k saw her bouncing up pinhoe road last night! Payno did you see me on hevitree road! i was gonna stick your wipers up but thought best not infront of the police station!
" CAN ANYONE VOUCH THAT YOU ACTUALLY DO ANY WORK IN YOUR OFFICE? YOU SEEM TO HAVE PLENTY OF TIME TO SPEND ON HERE THIS WEEK...BUT DON`T LET MY SARCASM STOP YOU!" Blunty

i VOTE DRYSDALE TO SCRIBE! SHES AMAZING AT IT!!!

i vote drysdale for a scribe! she always writes really good reports!

Lovin` Rockin`s work! Drop her back to the 2nds....we need a scribe!!

Oh my goodness what a giggle I have just had reading Robyns report from the weekend! I particularly like the final paragraphs reference to the B'Mouth Gladiators - Brilliant! Now we just have to keep our big foam fingers crossed in the hope I make it onto the show!!

Hi. Message for 3rds and 4ths re Teas on 25 October. Have just heard from ISCA Centre that they CAN'T accomodate us on that day (they are full of apologies - apparently 200 people there at a wedding) so we have to make alternative arrangements. Can I leave it with Captains to organise something for that day please. I'll confirm at next week's committee meeting.
Also can I please be advised asap who is collecting match fees (and their e-mail addresses) for the 2nds, 3rds and 4ths?
Many thanks
Hilts
"HI HILTS...US 2s ARE NOT SORTED YET, SO ZIPPS IS IN CHARGE OF THE DOSH, WITH US ALL KEEPING AN EYE ON HER!" Blunty

hey all. just thought i'd leave a comment 2 say hi!
well done to all teams this weekend.sounds like all the sides performed well even if results didnt go their way!
so yeah.. thats about it. till next time..
"CHEERS JACK! I HOPE YOU GUYS CELEBRATED IN STYLE....WIN OR LOSE YOUR GAMES MUST HAVE RAISED A CHEER!" Blunty

Newsflash: 1st men come back from 2-1 half time deficit to win 4-2. Another thrilling match with special thanks to Grange for our first half umpiring... Couldn't have done it without you!! Match report to follow...

Hello. I have written some form of match report for the 2's, just need to know where to send it!! lol
"PIKEE COPY AND PASTE IT HERE....OR EMAIL IT TO exeblunty@blueyonder.co.uk CHEERS! " Blunty

Hi all...can I remind those of you who have not completed a membership form and made a payment that some form of payment is supposed to be with me by tomorrow. So far I have received around 50 payments/standing order set up's, based on last years playing and associate members that is less than half of the membership. I will be chasing from now on, so please ensure that you bring payment to training this week. Can I remind you again that some membership forms went out with the wrong address on, it is 16 School Road Exeter EX2 9AF.
Captains, please bring player lists to the next committee meeting. Ladies I can review the league forms, gentleman I understand you keep a list of players for each game.
Can someone also let me know who all of the elected captains are so that I may contact them direct.

Thanks Deb OKAY ALL, DEB HILL IS ON THE CASE SO GET YOUR MONEY OUT........ (SUE MC- Word of advice ....speak to her before she speaks to you, she is there to help)

Hello all... well it appears that our resident sick-note - Sam "I have glandular fever" Weir - hasnt managed to concisely sum up our game having watched and supported from the sidelines...

I'd like to say we convincingly put a strong Sidmouth 1st team to bed with a 3-0 victory. Our games against them are often physical and more often than not we end up on the losing side, this time however we were fast and flowing especially up the wings with a well thought out formation that will hopefully see us through the season. Well done Max for coming up with it and well done to the rest of the team for putting it in to practice...

See you tuesday,

Simon
A COMBINED MATCH REPORT HERE - HEY I AM HAPPY , MORE THE MERRIER......WELL DONE GUYS , A GOOD SOUND BEGINING (X SUE MC)

Exe Men 1st played brilliantly to beat Sidmouth 3-0, with only 11 men and no subs, the team worked well creating opportunities for each other, despite the banter between the two teams and the umpires at the start of the match. A great game of hockey and a brilliant start to the season! THANKS SAM , SIMONS CHIPPED IN TOO , SOUNDS LIKE A GREAT START (X SUE MC )

Check out the amazing Prem League results from the opening weekend!!! Clifton2s and Swindon blazing in goals!!! And Lansdown drawing with Salisbury?!! Craziness!

The Exe Mens 2nds fought valiantly with only ten men against Isca D but eventually lost 2-0. Both goals were against the run of play we felt and the score was defin
itely not a fair reflection!
Still though, pride in defeat for our efforts!
"HEY! THE BITS I SAW OF THE GAME, YOU GUYS CERTAINLY LOOKED VERY COMFORTABLE AND IN CONTROL...VERY SURPRISED YOU LOST! BETTER LUCK NEXT TIME OUT" Blunty

i thought you were doing it? werent you making notes at the end of game of who scored? or am i mistaken?

I get bored at work and keep going to read it but it is never there! I would write it but I have the inability to remember 10 mins of a game let alone a whole one!

Huge thanks to Sue Wills who came and took the 3rds and 4ths training last night - it's really appreciated

I thought Blunty was doing it??? x
"HA HA HA! DID YOU 2 SET THIS UP? JESTER! I DISTINCTLY REMEMBER SAYING YOU COULD HAVE THE HONOUR...ANY WAY...`TIS OLD NEWS NOW!! OVER TO PIKEE FOR THIS WEEKS EFFORT...FINGERS CROSSED!" Blunty

Good luck to all the Exe teams this weekend. Make sure maximum points are won! It’s been a long 8 months with no hockey, but passing out Tue. Then off to ma first posting, RAF Leuchars… Scotland! So don’t think I’ll b coming back to play! Got a weeks leave after nex Wed so would it be possible to tag along to training on Tue 8th and catch up on the old stick skills?!
"WEBBIE! PASSING OUT ON TUES-WONDERFUL NEWS...ANY CHANCE OF A PIC? HEY! YOU REALLY MUST CALL IN WHEN YOU ARE HOME...THE GIRLS WILL BE EXPECTING SWEETIES!" Blunty

Any one seen the 2's match report or has it not been written?!?!?!?!
"OH HOW GLAD I AM THAT YOU, NOT ME, ASKED THAT QUESTION!?! I COULD HAVE SWORN SOMEONE WAS GONNA DO IT... " Blunty

Was it only 2 games?! It feels like 4, I was in bed and asleep at 8.30!!

Deni, you make me laugh! If I admit I feel fine, does that mean people will expect me to run more...?

well it's 4.40pm I have been sat at my desk for far too long today and i am now struggling to get my legs to support my weight!!!!!!! Anyone would think two games of hockey had been played. Anyone else feeling like a truck has run them over??!!!

Hi all, just a quick message to ask individuals/teams to send in any photos taken and press releases from games. Bunty and I will put them on the website asap but we are reliant on folk sending in their photos etc Send to sue.mcgivern@virgin.net BEST OF LUCK FOR THE START OF THE SEASON X

Just wanted to rally the troops and remind people that the 5ths have a tournament on Saturday at the Uni - we would love some support from anyone and everyone!!! Our matches are at 10, 11, 12 & 1. Semi is 3, final 3.30. In fact I believe we still need an umpire for the final game and incase of qualification... What do I mean incase its WHEN!!!! (fingers crossed!)

SOCIAL! Myself and potentially a few other players will be walking on Dartmoor (just near where i live), then heading to the pub for some lunch, culminating with some cream teas at The Stables (My house)....everyone welcome. Text me if your interrested! 07806619236. I will confirm times etc by Thursday so keep checking the Message Board. Robyn xx
"I SUSPECT THE ROCKIN` WON`T MIND IF YOU OPT INTO THIS `SOCIAL` LATER THAN THURS...AS I RATHER SCUPPERED THE ORGANIZATION BY NOT POSTING IT UNTIL THURS 7.20pm! APOLOGISE. " Blunty

well done to the Exe men too for putting up a valiant fight against East Devon men, we lost 2-0 (only because we were tired from playing each other earlier!(sorry simon!!)) but we can take alot from the game!EVER THE OPTIMIST! SUE MC

Well played to all on Sat particularly to Exe 2 for getting to the final! Thanks to everyone for being there it was very enjoyable if not a bit wet and i can't walk today!!! See you all on Tuesday for training! Zipps THERE ARE PROBABLY SEVERAL STIFF PEOPLE AFTER THE TOURNAMENT- GOOD LUCK GETTNG THROUGH THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS - SUE MC

Well done everyone!! And thank you to all those who donated food to me over the course of the day. I promise to be more organised next time... Ooops... x

OK so i am reallu trying to be organised! I seemed to have left not only my gloves last week but this week i have left my water bottle..it's a Lucozade one. Not only that but i have had a shocker with my car....it's currently locked in Mole Valley Farmers car park.....until 8am Monday...GUTTED!!Well done to Exe today i think we displayed some good hockey.....yeah so any ideas about water bottle?

Suprise suprise the gloves are mine...oh starting the season so well!!

Hi Blunty - did anyone lose a pair of black gloves last Sat - if so, I have them and will bring them this sat or to training on Weds.
"NOT THAT I`VE HEARD...BUT THEN I AM WORKING SOOOOOOO HARD!" Blunty

Just a reminder that Fitness Training is still going on, on a Thursday in the usual place. Myself, anne, and Payno were in attendance last night. It was FANTASTIC FUN and I can already feel the pounds falling off and my fitness increasing in leaps and bounds:) So if you dont want the Keeper legging in past you to poach your shot on goal get to training next week. Really, it is SO MUCH FUN. See you there; The Whippet

Anybody playing for the 2nd's in the Exeter Tournament tomorrow - there has been a pitch change and we are now playing at Isca school on Topsham Road. Still meeting at 11am with both kits. See tom 'Dream Team' :) Hugs, Glady x

Just wanted to say congrats to Emma AKA Wazza. She managed to get her 4 A grades at A level. Brilliant! She is a brainy young thing and modest too so thought I would post her news so if you see her at training you can say well done. Jackie BRILLIANT EFFORT EMMA, I AM SURE THEY WERE FULLY DESERVED RESULTS X SUE MC

hey all! Academy was awesome on thursday, I really enjoyed it. no i never told Ed the triangle game! he already knew the bunny game so i thought that will od for this year. he will just have to come back next year and i might tell him something new!ive never actually had to ask someone to use their indoor voice when we are outdoors but man could that boy shout! :) really looking forward to the new season! might see a few people tomorrow during the crossover of the training sessions! bye for now! ACADEMY GREAT - WELL DONE JACK, KIDS LOVED YOU , LOTS OF PICTURES IN BULLETIN X SUEMC

Great photos of the junior academy guys!!! Looks the business!!

Blunty, do we have a mixed team this year? For the cup etc?? xx
"HI KATE, YES I BELIEVE THAT IS THE PLAN AS WE ARE ENTERED INTO THE EH MIXED CUP" Blunty

EXE HOCKEY ACADEMY...What a fantastic two days!! I really enjoyed coaching the young athletes! Well done to you all!! I learned alot from all the other coaches too, 'give alot - learn alot' so thanks and a big thanks to Jackie AKA Shootstyler! Sue the pics are AMAZING!!!Also 'inside voices' nice shout Jack! What is next.. a residential next summer..or the U18 tour to Holland?!! :) Why not both....see ya satxx

Hi Mitch-et-al great job on the fixtures list which is posted on the Exe teams page. Don't know how you managed to fit all those matches in but it is great to be able to see who is playing where and what time.

Also fantastic photos of the Juniors - wish I was that age again - how do we get one of those T shirts??

Just wanted to say a big thank you to Ellie (Warnes), Ellie Keast, Vicky Styles, Jack Sargeant, Jill Dupain, Sue Mc and Rockin' Robin for all their help at the Junior Academy. It was great fun and the young players were a pleasure to coach. Not sure if they fully understood Robyn (does anyone!!) but she certainly kept us all amused for the 2 days. Jack - did you actually let Ed in on the triangle game! Finally, thanks to our 2 sponsors, Purple and Tony Pryce. Purple provided our t.shirts and also provide our club hoodies. Tony Pryce donated some brilliant purple glitter balls. WELL DONE ALL - FANTASTIC EFFORT x "SOUNDS GREAT FUN. SORRY I MISSED IT...ESP. MY `T` SHIRT...GUTTED! THE PICS LOOK GREAT. " Blunty

Dear EXE HC
I would like to send a poster and offer you guys a discount from our website www.nedstar-uk.com
Could someone give me an address for the club president or someone interested in our offer?
mrglyndaniel@hotmail.co.uk
Thanks
Glyn
"HI GLYN, COOL SITE. THANKS FOR DROPPING BY. PERHAPS SALLY OUR FUND RAISER WILL BE IN TOUCH?" Blunty

Hey all. Robster sorry cant make your training session am injured after trying to do acrobatics on the beach! Not a smart move! Think I was close to dislocating both shoulders! Whoops! Give me a week and I will be fine, just a little tender to move and painful to touch! Also I cant make Saturday for the trials or the week after for the exe tournament as am still working on the beach then and cannot get the weekend days off. Really sorry. Will be at training next week. Hope everyone is well and I cant wait for the new season. Come on the Dreeeeaaaaammmm team. xx
" HAVE`NT SEEN YOU SINCE SURFS UP! NOW I KNOW WHY...YOU ARE IN TRAINING FOR 2012....CLEARLY! GET A GRIP! ANY FORM OF GYMNASTICS SPELLS TROUBLE...HOPE YOU ARE DOING PHYSIO WITH A HOCKEY STICK" Blunty

Hi Blunty - can't see start time for trials day on home page ? x
"THERE WAS A REASON FOR THAT! I WASN`T SURE THAT I HAD IT CORRECT...BUT I`VE GONE FOR 10.30! NO DOUBT I`LL BE CORRECTED IF I`M WRONG!" Blunty

Ok so i thought i knew the meaning of PAIN from circuits.....until the next morning when i woke up with 8 insect bites on my body ....the size of tennis balls.....and they are the most itchy thing in the world!!!AAARRRRGGGHHH!! Bring fluid on Tuesday and a bit of determination, the fitness is going to be hard!!! 'Train hard or go home '....etc.etc...congratulations to all those who received their exam results recently!! big hugs Robs itch itch itch
"OUCH! IS IT OF ANY COMFORT THAT YOU WEREN`T THE ONLY ONE TO BE EATEN ALIVE? " Blunty

hi guys... i know its been a long time.. but i know you all needed a break from my punctuality and organisational skills!
anyway, i'm sorry i haven't been in touch much, but after the season finished, i had to start thinking about my a levels for a change and then eventually got them out the way in a blur!
Then i went on holiday for a couple weeks, and have been working like a mad women!
Anyway, i don't yet know exactly what im doing this year, but i will likely be in England for a bit yet, with my uni application in limbo at the moment.
If its ok, i'd love to train still on Tuesday nights, mainly to keep fit and in contact. and will prob be up for saturday stuff if and when needed! please keep nagging me as well because i am prone to forget and to laziness!
love to all
wazza
xxxxxxxx
"THE RETURN OF THE WONDER THAT IS THE WAZZA! OH YES WE HAVE MISSED YOUR `SOMETHING`, NOT SURE IT WAS ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS THO?!! AND AS FOR IF AND WHEN NEEDED!!! DID YOU PASS YOUR `A` LEVEL IN COMEDY WITH FLYING COLOURS BY ANY CHANCE...GET YOURSELF TO TRAININ` PRONTO! " Blunty

Well done all contributors and carboot crew. Excellent result for the club. This money offsets the costs for everyone in the club.
Junior Academy on Wed/Thurs next week ....get in touch with Jackie Shute if you want to help ! Or direct neighbours,friends etc to the website for info about it in the junior section ...Cheers and well done again carbooters

Just to say a BIG thanks to everyone who helped at the carboot! The def highlight was Glady in a bag! We raised £575 in total which is really good! and it was such a laugh (now its over!)

i have emailed england hockey about the level one course at exeter uni, but i have had no reply?! is there another way to receive an application form?
"SAM! I HAVE NO IDEA...PERHAPS SOMEONE WILL ENLIGHTEN US...." Blunty

hi blunty, just wondering whether there was going to be a demo night for new sticks?? Cheers, see you Tuesday. Si
"IF THERE IS ENOUGH INTEREST THEN I`M SURE SOME ONE COULD ORGANISE THIS...JUST BROUGHT SOME NEW SHIN PADS FROM THEM. GREAT `COS YOU COULD TRY LOTS OF DIFFERENT PAIRS ON IN THE SHOP. OBVIOUSLY I AM A FAN OF INTERNET SHOPPING...BUT I AM A FAN OF TONY PRYCE TOO, AS THEY DO PROVIDE GREAT ACCESS TO SPORTING GOODS(PARTICULARLY THINGS I LIKE TO TRY BEFORE I BUY)...NOT JUST SPORTS FASHION!" Blunty

GB Match Schedule's which appear to be being shown on BBC interactive, if not on the main screen, press the red button, times are BST-

Women, vs Argentina 12/8 01:00, vs NZ 14/8 14:00, vs Japan 16/8 13:30, vs USA 18/8 11:00

Men, vs Holland 13/8 14:00, vs SA 15/8 14:00, vs Canada 17/8 01:00, vs Australia 19/8 13:30,

Cheers
deb

Hi all, glad to see so many of the teams did really well last season. Stilo text me to see if I could help at the carboot sale but I'm not available, sorry. With regards to her other question which was, `am I playing next season ?` it's looking abit unlikely as I'm having further surgery on my knee later this month. I'm sure I'll down to support the home games as soon as they start.
"OUCH! POOR YOU FAYE. GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR OP!" Blunty

Hi all!! Sorry for my absence at training (Tuesday and Thursday- the shame!), but I am flitting about the country! I promise, promise, promise that fitness is well under way (PB at the gym yesterday in fact), so I'm keeping up (I hope...) Have fun everyone! x

Thought I'd get in quick as Grange is struggling with her leg, I'd like to tell the world that I have started jogging again!!!! Gently, but nonetheless!! See you all soon.
"WOW! YOU MUST BE DELIGHTED WILLS, THAT IS TOP NEWS! TAKE IT EASY THO` OBVIOUSLY!" Blunty

Hi, sick note here... just checking in with my excuse for missing the first night of senior training. Struggling with the same injury I finished last season with, but physio has given me lots of exercises to get stuck into!!!! Dont you worry, in famous last words... "i'll be back" (i hope)
"OH THE JOYS OF HOCKEY INJURIES...THEY CAN BITE YOU ON THE BUM CAN`T THEY?! I`M SURE THE SWIM THERAPY IN THE LAND OF SARDINES WILL HELP THOUGH! " Blunty

Hi Berge and Dominic, welcome to the area. All are welcome to come to the Summer Academy, maybe you can ring to chat further about opportunities for you both at the club. My tel number is 01392833513 or 07813 127629

Regards Jackie Shute

Hey all, dont you just hate this time of year when you just know you have to start some 'light' preseason training about now.... The sound of my asthmatic lungs puffing and wheezing, and my poor legs that complain at the request of dragging my sorry behind around the roads of Exeter - is it just me??? Anyway, the reason for my note, I am sad to say I wont be able to make the car booty this year as sadly I will be laying beside a pool in Sardinia, but last year was a hoot in our yellow high vis jackets so to all you little helpers out there - GIVE IT A GO, WE MADE STACKS OF MONEY LAST YEAR!!! Over and out x SUEMC HERE, GOOD ON YOU GRANGE.....MAKE IT FUN !

Rob, I'd love to send you the pre season letter, let me know your email and I will sent you your letter, cheers

Bonjourno!! So what is the chat with preseason?? I'm not fortunate enough to be in California this summer...but i've been hitting the beaches in Devon!!! I'm ready for an even better season!! muchos hugs

I will be sending out the preseason information imminently, so if anyone has changed their email account, please let me know your address - it saves a lot of hassle for me! Thanks
debbiebarrett@talktalk.net

Can people who are available to help with the carboot or donate treasures please let me know so I have an idea of numbers! Please email me sally.turner@ex.ac.uk or tel 07974 397541 or leave a message on the board here and I will check it!

Remember we all have equal responsibility to raise funds for OUR club! Thank you!

Message for Jackie Shute:
Just received application for our son, Dominic to attend the Summar Academy. He really wanted to attend, having just been to a gifted and talented coaching day with Somerset Hockey. Dominic (and I) have been playing for Yeovil and Sherborne but we are moving to near Axminster and will need to move clubs. Would love to hear about Junior coaching and any other junior academy events.Many thanks Berge
"HI BERGE! THANKS FOR DROPPING BY. JACKIE WILL POP BY AT SOME POINT IN THE NEXT WEEK AND WILL PROBABLY DROP YOU A LINE. IN THE MEANTIME, I AM SURE YOU HAVE CHECKED OUT OUR YOUTH SECTION!" Blunty

Hey Blunty - just to let you know Deni and I have changed emails - don't want to miss out on any of the news!!!!! Looking forward to the new season!!
"HI JANE! GLAD TO HEAR YOU ARE STILL WITH US! YEP! NEW SEASON IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER...DUE TO START ON THE 1ST WK OF AUGUST IF YOU ARE REALLY KEEN!!??!!" Blunty

Just wanted to say thanks for the opportunity to play this summer league, and for the winning team....nice!!
It was a really good introduction back into the game after a 9 year absence! And only a few "dodgy" goals hit the backboard :-)
Great team and lovely to meet a few people from the club. Look forward to seeing you all again at training.
"HI BECKS! GLAD YOU ENJOYED IT. JILL DID A MARVELOUS JOB AGAIN AND WE REALLY APPRECIATE ALL HER EFFORTS EACH YEAR TO KEEP IT RUNNING SO SMOOTHLY. HITTIN THE BACKBOARDS....???? NO...SURELY NOT AT OUR END? HA! HA! CU SOON" Blunty

Robs is well and truly an exe girl now!! I have a job working in the city ....and i'll be playing with exe pride!! Thanks for helping me settle into the West Country....see you all soon!! xx
"WONDERFUL NEWS ROCKIN`! I HEAR THE LUCKY SCHOOL IS WEST EXE AND YOU`LL HAVE THE COMPANY OF AN EXE MAN THERE TOO, IN THE FORM OF SIMON G. GREAT NEWS! CONGRATS!" Blunty

just wanted to say thank for my new shirt!! much appreciated!! if you need any more volunteers for the car boot then i am willing and able!
"GREAT SAM! GLAD YOU ARE LOVING IT...CU THIS THURS FOR THE DOSH EXCHANGE?! I`LL FORWARD YOUR NAME TO FUN(D) SALLY TO ADD TO THE LIST OF CARBOOTERS...LAST YEAR IT WAS A LAUGH! NOT ALL OF IT AT THE TIME THO!!?!!" BluntY

All I can say is -
Sian and the side netting The Moment of summer league for me! Although I have already put the right shoes in the car for tonight after my roller skate moment.
And have to say my pride is nearly as badly dented as my car!
"I HOPE BY THE TIME YOU READ THIS YOU ARE FEELING LESS BRUISED....ALTHOUGH AFTER LAST NIGHTS MIXED `BATTLE` I BELIEVE YOU MIGHT BE ONE DIGIT SHORT FOR A WHILE...OUCH! LAST NIGHTS GAME WASN`T A GREAT ADVERT FOR THE `SPIRIT` OF THE GAME PERHAPS" Blunty

hello people that i may know... not many anymore.... wondered if any chance of re joining next season??? away at uni but home most weekends would love to have a go - miss it bad! - any chance of this?? let me know cheers (this is if you actually remember me??)
" YES OF COURSE WE REMEMBER YOU NAY! GLAD TO KNOW YOU ARE STILL INTERESTED IN HOCKEY AND US IN PARTICULAR! JILL IS ALWAYS ON THE LOOK OUT FOR OCCASIONAL MEMBERS FOR THE 5th XI SO A CALL TO HER SHOULD HELP PUT YOUR MIND AT REST...0781 3590850.PS: ONLY JUST TAKEN YOU OFF THE WHO`S WHO SECTION!!! " Blunty

Jess - Saturday 17th January is a non starter for a fixture with the school as it is a League weekend for all teams. Sorry. League fixtures should be available soon so will know then if there are any weekends when we could offer a fixture.
"THANKS FOR INFO, MITCH. SAD, AS I WAS LOOKING FORWARD TO A ST.TRINIANS-LIKE ENCOUNTER!!" Blunty

Hi all, just wanted to let you all know about a Free Health Talk happening at America Hall in Pinhoe... The first talk "Genetics, Lifestyle and Health: The scientific truth about who gets sick and who stays well" is happening on Friday 27th June at 6.30 and again on Friday 11th July at 6.30 pm - Everybody is welcome as the aim of the talks is to change the way you view health and to show you what to do to gain health! Hopefully see some of you there!

Just a quick note so thank you to all the ladies who came down to spend the weekend on the farm. Robyn kept me on my toes and the neighbours awake from over using the tractor horn. But Richard (or Edna?) woke Robyn at the crack of dawn and then everyone was awake. Hefty the waiter on saturday night was so excited so see you he riped the gusset out of his trousers, and he does not do that for everyone!
The cows were furious that your tents had flattened some grass in their favourite field. Freddie is still missing all the attention he had over the weekend. Aunt Sally thought you were all lovely girls. Granny hopes your cushions are useful. Jane says thank you for a great weekend. And I say, who is Edna anyway? Is she a Morman? Proper Job
"THE REVIEWS I HAVE HEARD SUGGEST THE CITY SLICKERS HAD AN EYE OPENING EXPERIENCE AND PLENTY OF LAUGHTER, DOWN ON THE FARM! MANY THANKS FOR HOSTING THE EVENT FARMER EDNA!" Blunty

Oh Blunty Blunty Blunty, you are confused, upon consultation with my diary I see that 17th Jan is in fact a Saturday!! Can you please confirm that your January radar is registering the above information!! I feel such an outing would be a beneficial experience for the teams, if you were to venture to Sherborne then we would be honoured to host such a prestigious club!
"!!!! WHAT CAN I SAY-THOSE WHO KNOW ME WILL NOT BE SURPRISED THAT I DON`T KNOW WHAT DAY OF THE WEEK JAN 17TH 2009 IS!?! I WASN`T TRYING TO SABOTAGE THE EVENT, HONESTLY! " Blunty

Blunty Blunty Blunty!! I am enquiring on behalf of my school hockey teams, wondering whether it would be possible to make friendly fixtures against the mighty Exe on 17th Jan, I am thinking, Exe 2's and Exe 3's? What do you think or who do I contact?
"I THINK IT SOUNDS LOTS OF FUN...AND THAT 17TH OF JAN IS A THURSDAY NIGHT?! INFO FOR THE NEW CAPTS TO DIGEST COME END OF AUGUST, I GUESS, JESS." Blunty

Hey everyone,

Just wanted to let you all know that i'm moving back to Surrey as have been offered a Sports Teaching job at a school! I'd like thank everyone at Exe HC for the best time! Really enjoyed our season - will definitely keep in touch. And i'm sure i will see most on pitch at sometime or another. Thanks for everything, see you next tuesday :-)

Loasda love Alice xx
"ALICE! SAD TO HEAR YOU ARE GOING- YOUR STAY THO BRIEF IS FULL OF MEMORABLE MOMENTS AND WE`LL CERTAINLY ALL MISS YOU...NOT SURE I`D BE CHUFFED TO SEE YOU LINING UP AGAINST US THO!!!?!!! " Blunty

Hi Susie - can we get something on the front page of the website asking players not to enter the pitch gates when there is something else taking place before our slots with summer league up at St Lukes - we need to get this message to the other teams too so will have a word with Jill. I don't think it was our ladies but someone on the pitch beforehand had mentioned to Bev their 'concerns' about people entering the pitch and then going onto the pitch running/knocking up before the hockey slot,and we need to support her in dealing with this. Cheers Treez
"HI TREEZ...OH BOY! SOME PEOPLE ARE SOOO KEEN TO GET THEIR EXTRA MINS OF HOCKEY AREN`T THEY?! IT CERTAINLY ISN`T THE TEAM I`M IN....AS YOU SAW....BLOOMIN` LUCKY IF THEY ALL GET TO THE PITCH BY THE START TIME..TUT!!! NO DOUBT THE GIRLS WILL HELP SPREAD THE WORD THO, SO THANKS TREEZ." Blunty

Hi Blunty, the First and Last played their first but not their last summer league match up at the Uni last thursday and put in a convincing victory over Sidmouth. Can't remember if it was 2 or 3 nil, but we won anyway, even after having our numbers decreased with a yellow card. And no it wasn't me.
Exe representatives were: Payno, Kirsty, Jonesy, Tam and Me. Possibly Lucy(?) but not sure if she's with us or not...
Bring on the rest of summer evenings...
"CHEERS SI FOR THE UPDATE, HOPEFULLY NOT YOUR LAST! GREAT START BY THE FIRST & LAST...HOPE TO POP UP TO GET SOME PICS SOON...AND TO CHECK WHO IS GETTING CARDS AT `FRIENDLY` SUMMER LEAGUE! ALSO CHECK IF LUCY IS THE JORDAN, IN WHICH CASE, VERY MUCH ONE OF US!!!" Blunty

Hello all, just thought i would drop a line and let you know i'm still alive . . . . YAY!!!!Hope your all well and enjoying the rest. . . .or training even harder than before :0. Keep your eyes peeled for my birthday celebrations . . . .think i'm having a pool party, camp over and then beach it up day if anyone wants to get involved third weekend of august 16th pool 17th beach.....Kells is celebrating hers too. . . prob be a joint thing!! Keep working hard and playing harder. . . .big hugs robs
"GOOD TO KNOW YOU ARE STILL HERE! I THINK YOUR BIRTHDAY WEEKEND IS ON THE `CLUB` CAR BOOT WEEKEND...?!! YOUR PLANS SOUND VERY TEMPTING, THOUGH" Blunty

Oh wow! There`s a new feature when you enter a message...you really should check it out....oh and while you are at it, if you have played Summer League why not give us the results from your game while you are at it? Please!!

Exe have another trophy to add to the cabinet! Well done to all who played in the triangular this weekend. The shield will look lovely on my bookcase.... Thank you to everyone who played and thanks to Max especially (tough with so many drop outs but I think we did well!) Hockey love. xx
"WELL DONE KATE, MAX AND THE EXE TROOPS! HOPE YOU ALL HAD PLENTY OF FUN AND EXERCISE!" Blunty

hey sorry i wasnt at agm, had to go to poole for work training.
Please could you let me know the contact numbers for summer league and mixed if there are still places.

Good vid blunty.CHeers
"HI VIKKI-KNEW YOU`D HAVE A GOOD EXCUSE. HAS ANYONE MENTIONED THAT YOU NOW HAVE A COMMITTEE ROLE? .....ONLY KIDDING!
GLAD YOU ENJOYED VID AND LEFT ME A MESSAGE! IT IS SOOOOO QUIET IN HERE!
JILL:07813590850
MAX:07812578263" Blunty

Bit short notice, but are there any players out there that are 40 or over, that would be interested in attending West trials at Taunton Vale this sunday at 1pm? No other details really, just to turn up and enjoy yourselves. If you do have any queries let me know, michelle_judge@yahoo.com. Thanks guys, and great slide show Blunty! See you at Summer League
"THANKS FOR INFO" Blunty

Great video on Yahoo media! Well done Suzy. It was brilliant to be reminded of how much has happened in our first season. What will happen next season...
"GLAD YOU ENJOYED IT SHUTEY!" Blunty

Thank you so much to Mitch for all her efforts. I tried emailing you but for some reason, it bounced back. :-( *** Thank you ***

Stand down team! The stick has been located. It's found it's way to Plymouth via Plympton Grammar Old School! Oh my god! I could've kissed that lovely man when he told me he knew where it was!
"I AM SURE HE WAS DISAPPOINTED THAT YOU DIDN`T! IT ALWAYS RETURNS OUR FAITH IN SOCIETY WHEN THIS RESULT HAPPENS, DOESN`T IT? GREAT NEWS KATE. SLEEP EASY AT NIGHTS NOW, AYE!" Blunty

Hi Kate - I've been through the Exeter Univ Sports Hall lost property cupboard and no sign of stick. I've also emailed Devon HA and the 2 Men's Finalists - will let you know if I hear anything.
"WELL DONE MISS MARPLE!" Blunty

Oh my god! Please help! I left my stick at the pitch on Saturday. Did anyone pick it up? I'm gutted. It cost me a bloomin` fortune! It's a silver Adidas stick... :-(

Alternatively, does anyone know who was on after us? It was a mens game, that's all I know. One of them may have picked it up...

I can't believe it. I'm such an idiot!! I'm in such a bad mood now! If you find it...please get in touch here and much love and appreciation will be yours
"PERHAPS TRY CONTACTING DEVON (DHA) AS THEY WERE IN CHARGE ALL DAY? GOOD LUCK KATE. IT IS HORRIBLE WHEN YOU DO SOMETHING LIKE THAT...I SHOULD KNOW?! I DO IT MOST WEEKS!" Blunty

Thanks blunty. gutted i missed the band. theres always next year when we retain the trophy! x

Oh my god!! Kels and I were trying to figure out who that was!! Ha ha! Good one Jess. What the hell were you doing!?

Thanks for messages from members saying they couldn't make Cup Final but would bring their old mobile phones to AGM for recycling...as a result collection date is extended so if anyone else wants to do their bit then get collecting from friends, family & colleagues and bring along to AGM. See you there.

Hi Blunty its Claire Thomas just dropping you a note with my contact details..
I think Cathy Payne is supposed to be putting my name down for summer league - see you then!
"HI CLAIRE, ALL GRATEFULLY AND SAFELY RECIEVED. WE`LL MAKE SURE YOU ARE DOWN TO PLAY, SO CU SOON!" Blunty

He is delicious!! And thanks for telling everyone it was me in the tights, I thought I was going to remain anonymous!
"....OH SORRY! BUT WHAT WOULD BE THE FUN IN THAT!?! " Blunty

heya. congrats to everyone for saturday! sorry i couldn't make it! heard everyone played really good though so well done! got my letter about the AGM today in a bag from Royal Mail saying that it had been 'damaged'. the reality is that it has been ripped in half and i only got 1 of the halves! is there any chance of an electronic copy so i can have a scan through?? cheers
jack_sargeant@hotnail.com
"OPPS! I BET IT WAS QUICK AND EASY TO READ THO JACK! DEBS WILL SPOT THIS AND MAIL YOU ONE I`M SURE. ps YOU MISSED OUT ON BEING IN THE POTS AND PANS BAND! THE LADS MADE A REAL DIN! " Blunty

Well done people, great result! One question though, who is the fitty presenting the trophy and later seen posing the Eags?
"JESS...ARE YOU SURE YOUR TIGHTS CAN TAKE ANY MORE !?! IF SO, IT`S EAGLES OLD MATE FROM MARJONS, THAT OXLEY CHAP. THINK HE IS SOMETHING TO DO WITH DEVON HOCKEY AND WAS PRESENTING THE CUP" Blunty

Make sure you give those Isca people a good whooping team! Sorry I cant be there, I have the pleasure of taking my school U15 and U17 athltics teams to Bournemouth! I wonder where I would rather be....

Hi Angie, to get to the Holly Tree, head for the tennis centre at Exmouth, instead of turning left into the tennis centre carry straight on, and continue straight, over a mini roundabout if I remember correctly and the Holly Tree will be found on the left hand side.
AND good luck to the ladies 1sts, sorry I can't be there!

Come on Exe!!
How many can we get there to give some support??

Boys in case you haven't heard we have a meeting fixed for Thursday 1st May at the Holly Tree (can someone give me directions?) at 8pm
I may have outstanding socks with me (incentive for coming) and some copies of the AGM stuff
See you there if you can't come tomorrow x

Debs, I haven't received an AGM email....

KATE, HAVE SPOKEN TO DEB, YOURS MAY HAVE BEEN ONE OF THE EMAILS THAT BOUNCED SHE SAID SHE WILL TRY THIS ONE

Also still looking for a couple of players (ladies) to play in the Presidents XI, preferably someone who has helped out at Festivals/Devon Coaching etc... It's a mixed game v the Umpires at 12.00 on the Water, let me know if your are interested. You need a dark skirt and red socks.
THINK WE WILL BE FOCUSSED ON THE MAIN EVENT

Hello Exe! Wondered if you could bring along the Trophy from last years final on Saturday please, many thanks, Michelle
2 TROPHIES FOUND AND BEING POLISHED TONIGHT

17th May by the way!!

Can any ladies please let me know if they want to play a triangular tournament against Ashmoor and Dart (Max is sorting the men). It'll be three matches, followed by food, then 'games' of some description (it's a knock out stylee I think), followed by some more food if we want it. If we get a squad of 14, it'll be a fiver each.

Pleasel, please, please let me know via the message board (or in person) by this weekend.

Thanks!! xx

Hello all, just a quick note to say good luck at the weekend if I can't make it along.


Si

Just wanted to say a great big well done to the mighty 5ths, who last night unfortunately lost 4-1 to ISCA 4ths. Everyone gave 100% and it was a great way to end the season with a great team effort. Good atmosphere and good play girls! See you in summer league of not down the pub first!!! SUEMC HERE - GOOD EFFORT GIRLS,WE CAN HOLD OUR HEADS HIGH

This really is the last call for those surplus mobile phones! I will be at the Cup Final on Saturday (1.30pm at Exeter University v Isca Dragons) to collect the last offerings - we can get up to £4 per phone irrespective of it's condition. Just take out the SIM card and hand the phone over - if you have any mobile phone accessories they are accepted as well. Email me if you have phones but won't be at the Cup Final and we can make other arrangements. Thanks to those who have already supported the cause - and don't forget to check out the easyfundraising website as well. These are my last tasks before standing down as Fundraising Secretary. COME ON EVERBODY , MAKE A SMALL EFFORT AND GET THOSE OLD MOBILES OUT AND OFF TO MITCH TO RAISE TH CLUB SOME MONEY - CHEERS


ALSO GOOD LUCK TO THE 1STS WHO PLAY ISCA IN THE FINAL OF LADIES DEVON CUP AT EXETER UNIVERSITY ON SAT STARTING AT 1.30 PM

The AGM is on Tuesday 13 May at East Devon Tennis Centre, Exmouth, start at 7pm prompt. We plan to sort all the business in 2 hours so that we can have a few social drinks at the Holly Tree afterwards. I will be emailing out all AGM information over the next few days. So please let me know if you have not received the info by Friday 25 April. Thanks

Hi,

Where is the AGM being held and what time? Ta.
"HI EM. I SHOULD KNOW THE ANSWER TO THIS, BUT THE SUN SEEMS TO HAVE ADDLED MY BRAIN! HOPEFULLY SOMEONE WITH THE KNOW, WILL DROP BY SHORTLY!" Blunty

According to the Devon website we are on at 1:30 (26th)on the waterbased umpired by Rob Cann & Andy Rowe.
And yes please to you umpiring some of the mixed league - will let you know the dates when I get them.

Please can someone tell me when, where and at what time the Cup Final is - the press said on the 25th but can't think that's right as most people work on Fridays !!
How did the Vets get on we did think about them but were in London for the Marathon, no , not running, watching !! Saw Hannah D. at about the half way stage on Tower Bridge , but she didn't see us , was looking good , so guess she finished in a great time.
My youngest son Francis did it in just over 5 hours but it's his first attempt and he did it for British Heart Foundation in memory of his Dad.
See you at the Cup Final,
Joan

Hey everyone - enjoyed seeing the pics of the Dinner looks like a good time was had by all! Can someone tell me where's the Devon Cup Final and what time? Have seen the messages re Summer hockey ladies & mixed - am happy to umpire some of these - just give me a shout. It's been great being able to check-out all the season's results and stuff via the website whilst away umpiring weekends - thanks for all your hard work Blunty. What a great first season for Exe Hockey Club thanks to everyone for all their efforts on and off the pitch.

Calling all mixed players!
We have an entry as Exe into the mixed League played on Thursday evenings up at the university from late May until end July.
If you are interested let me or Max know by the AGM (May 13th) please. Sian also has entered a team combined with East Devon men again so there will be plenty of opportunities to play if you are keen.
Jill will also be collecting teams for the ladies summer league at the AGM played on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Good Luck to the Vets!
See everyone at the cup final!!

Aren't we such a loving and appreciative club...

Altogether now.. 1-2-3... Awwww...

Whilst we are in back patting mode, I`d like to add a list of thanks myself, in no particular order of priority:
- the amazing 2nd XI Capt. Zipps, who has the patience, diplomacy, vision and energy to unify the world...!
- the EXE News Hounds..thanks so much for your regular sunday and monday efforts to get the Exe weekend results here on the web...no matter how painful that was for you! Magic and Grange for the 1sts, Jester (occasionally Wazza) for the 2s, Rosie, George and occasionally Kath for the 3s, Mitch for the 4ths and Jill or Jane for the 5ths...Jeffs, Jack and Max for the Men...BIG THANKS ALL OF YOU FOR A BRILLIANT RELIABLE STREAM OF INFO WHICH HAS HELPED UNIFY US ALL! xx
- Glady (and your side kick Payno) for stepping into the Social void and setting up the super Christmas bash and the unmissable end of season knees up! You are a star and I really hope you are going to do a 2nd term of office? Think of the fun and frolics you could put in place if you had time for planning!!
- Shutey and Jude...I have spent nearly every Tuesday night from Sept to April with you both, from 6pm-7pm, and our juniors have certainly enjoyed the `Hockey Buzz!` we have created...our roll just kept on growing! Enjoy your hockey free Tuesdays to the full...you both really deserve a break!
GREAT 1ST SEASON...RECHARGE WHILE YOU CAN !

AND IF YOU HAVEN`T YET GIVEN ENOUGH OF YOURSELF...THEN WHY NOT `VOLUNTEER` NOW...THERE ARE PLENTY OF `OPPORTUNITIES` FOR THE 2008-9 SEASON!?

Thanks Mitch for writing the match report and putting my name up in lights! Can't believe it took me all season to find the goal (or maybe I can believe it!).

Just wanted to give a three-cheers to Mitch for her dedicated captaincy work all season - the 4's started without a captain and still haven't voted anyone in for the 2007/2008 season! Mitch stepped in to sort us all out, made sure we had people on the pitch each week, made sure the 4's were represented at committee meetings and generally put us all together - no-one else was brave enough to get their hands out of their pockets and step forward, so thanks Mitch - a job well done.
"HEY STILO, LONG TIME NO HEAR. THANKS FOR ADDING THESE VALUABLE WORDS, WHICH ARE ECHOED BY ALL THOSE LUCKY ENOUGH TO HAVE PLAYED 4THS THIS SEASON, NO DOUBT. " Blunty

Exe Ladies 2s travelled away to Cheltenham, keen to finish the season with a win and keen to keep their good league position in the table. Exe left it late against this team on the home leg, only securing game in the dying minutes, but the ladies in red were confident that more goals could be scored this time, making it a comfortable win.

It was a slightly rushed warm up, with cars getting lost and players refusing to wear the correct kit (one guess!), but Exe started the game with gusto, with Anne Freeman setting Emma Warren up in front of goal after just one minute. However, Warren's surprise at the pass when expecting Anne's shot, meant the keeper was able to react and push the shot wide.

Exe found they had the space to play the ball around the park, but this proved to be their undoing at times when a period of fifteen minutes saw Exe pass the ball more times to Cheltenham than their own team! It was no real surprise that it was the home side scored first following a series of short corners, which they put away at the near post.

Exe's best response to this was to score a goal, so from the re-start Exe drove forwards to win a short corner of their own, which Julie Simpson put away on the rebound. Short corners have been a strength for Exe this season, so Cheltenham notably worked hard to avoid these opportunities from happening.

Exe went into half time feeling like they had had a rather mixed first half: great in places, awful in others. The team talk focused on maintaining the excellent composure on the ball shown from Emma Pike, Julie Simpson and Vikki Ritchie up the middle of the pitch, and to avoid the 'silly moments' the 2s have come to expect in the middle period of the game.

The second half saw Exe having the majority of the attacks with Kate Drysdale becoming more involved in the game, and cutting in from the left midfield to supply Emma Warren and Robyn Walton with the balls for attacks. With Alice Littlejohn working tirelessly on the right wing, Exe felt it was only a matter of time, but Cheltenham defence showed quality in their tackles and distribution.

Much of the second half continued in a similar way, but as the match came nearer to a close, both teams were starting to become more vocal and more frustrated. It was a short corner that proved to be the difference between the two teams, with Kelly Luscombe slotting the ball home at the post. Her first goal of the season (and she couldn't have scored it at a better time).

Exe once again left it late in the game, but 3 points were won and upon news of other results, 3rd place was secured.

Good luck next season, ladies!

Exe 2s would like to thank everyone who has supported them this season.

sue mc here - EXCELLENT YEAR WELL DONE TO ALL WHO PLAYED IN THE SQUAD GREAT LEAGUE POSITION .APPLAUSE TO CAPT ANNE AND BLUNTY WHO HAD THE STRESS OF MANAGEMENT FOR THE TEAM

Firstly thanks to Glady and Payno for the excellent Dinner and Disco, I had a great night.

Secondly I was really chuffed to receive the 2nd team players player award, it means alot when voted for by the guys you've played with all year.

Thirdly, well done to Anne for splendid captaincy this year, ably supported by Blunty, we've had a great season, a fantastic cup run and excellent league position.

And finally as Umpiring Secretary I would like to thank all those club umpires and player/umpires who have turned out every week to ensure the league games are actually able to be played! I won't name you all but I really appreciate all of your support over the year. For any lady umpires I attach details of a mentoring day, if you are interested. Thanks again you've all been brilliant.

**All Ladies Club Umpires of any standard.**
The Ladies County Championship Finals will be held at Exeter University on 31st May/1st June. DCHUA will be offering group mentoring sessions at several of the games to ladies umpires of all standards. If you are interested in either mentoring or being mentored please email dchua.appointments@googlemail.com. This will be a good chance to meet other club umpires and get possibly the right answer(?) to those odd things you would like to know about umpiring.
Sue Mc Here and WELL DONE ON YOUR AWARD - WELL DESERVED !

Go Vets Go, Give them some of the real EXE factor. Good luck and enjoy the Vets Tournie

Great evening last night! Well done Glady / Payno for organising everything.

PS: Was the water a bit rough which may account for my headache?!

Exeter 5th v Honiton Hornets
3 - 0
Without injured Captain, the 5ths managed to bounce back with the help of their 12th player...READ ON IN NEWS SECTION

Last call for redundant mobile phones and your contribution to the 2007-08 season fund-raising effort!! If you have any old mobile phones please bring them along on Saturday or Sunday.

Thanks Mitch for the email...under 18 EH CUP action on this Sunday 6th April starts at 11am on our pitch! Look out for lots of supporters with SUNGLASSES on, even in the rain...and Payno...not sure you`ll be banging the saucepan with so much enthusiasm, aye?

Hi there - probably missed this info on your website, but what time is the U18 game on Sunday? thx
"HI JUDGE, NOT YOUR ERROR ACTUALLY. HA! NOW THERE IS A QUESTION???....I KEEP MEANING TO ASK THE SAME THING MYSELF! HOPEFULLY SOMEONE WILL NOW ENLIGHTEN US ALL.....PLEASE? WHAT TIME DOES IT START???? ps: YOUR TOUR PICS LOOKED WONDERFUL! : ) " Blunty

S***! Sorry! I keep forgetting.... Saturday. Promise.
"NO PROB! CHEERS JESTER...VICTORY DANCE IF YOU REMEMBER?! " Blunty

Have you found your other earring yet, Blunty?
"THANKS FOR ASKING! YOU ARE REALLY TOO KIND. GLAD YOU DROP BY THO, SAVES ME A TEXT, AS I WANTED TO ASK YOU TO BRING ALONG THE CUP FINAL ROB PICS ON DISC WHEN I SEE YOU ON SAT, PLEASE. TA" Blunty

I`m not sure if you missed me, but I am back from my week away in the wilds of Somerset! Cheers sue for keeping the web up to date whilst I was away, much appreciated. Here`s to the last week of the 07-08 official league season!

exe mens 1s lose 3-1 in a good game. the score doesnt really give a fair account of the game. 2nds win 4-1 though to keep the flag flying.hope everyone has had a good game xx SUEMC HERE...CHEERS FOR THE RESULTS at least the firsts had a competitive game despite the result and the seconds kep rolling on - well done guys x

bin away along time due to job how do i rejoin mens - HI JAN, GREAT TO HEAR FROM YOU . SEND ANOTHER MESSAGE WITH YOUR TEL NUMBER TO ME ON sue.mcgivern@virgin.net AND I WILL SEND ON TO THE MEN! SUE MC

The million dollar question - has anybody seen my Hockey Stick?!?!? (a blue TK with white grip)...

I last saw it at the evil ISCA 4th's Game when I hurt my teeth!!! If anybody knows where it is or who has got it please get in touch, otherwise I really will never be able to play again!!! Thanks in advance! Nat POOR NAT --- COME ON GUYS IF ANYONE HAS PICKED IT UP ACCIDENTLY PLEASE GET IT BACK TO HER CHEERS SUE MC ....... HAD ANOTHER THOUGHT, WHAT ABOUT CONTACTING ISCA TO SEE IF THEY HAVE IT ? GOOD LUCK HOOTS

Blunty and anyone else who cares.... I would like to come to the end of season shindig but am not down in the 'von till the weekend, I will bring a cheque to training on Tuesday - okey dokey? BLUNTY ON HOLS CAN ONE OF THE ORGANISERS SORT BROOKSY OUT ON TUES NIGHT ?? -SUEMC

Thanks to Jane B and Jill D for tracking down and getting my waterproofs back to me after Nats argument with the ball on Saturday. Thanks again and lets hope Nats teeth knit together soon x Sue Mc

jack does ACTUALLY love that hoody. i haven't seen him out of it since he got it...

also didn't know if anyone knew but at the dinner and dance on the 5th East Devon Mens Hockey Club are also in Sandy Park for their equivilent end of season social. incidentally i know one of the guys who plays from them and apparently hes looking for a lovely lady on the 5th!!!!! hes tall, dark and handsome so if anyone's interested keep a look out on the evening!!

hope everyone has picked themselves up after a bit of a rubbish weekend in terms of weather and results!
missing training this evening!!

wazza
SUEMC HERE AND ITS CLEAR THAT WAZZA'S DATING AGENCY IS NOW UP AND WORKING FOR THE DINNER AND DANCE

Thanks Sue
Good to talk to you last evening.Dave tells me he used to send reports direct to Conrad Sutcliffe at the Exmouth Journal
The e-mail address is conradcopy@aol.com so it would be worth a try next time. I will certainly give him a call and if the address is different will let you know
Different topic
Two crucial games in Prem 1 on the 5th - Lansdown v Team Bath to determine league winners and Gloucester v Swindon for 3rd relegation place if 2 come out of NL - should be an interesting day , but thank goodness it's the last !! Joan

just been reading through the results and thought id leave a comment to try and lighten the mood! mens 1s play some of the best hockey of their season to beat Taunton Civil Service 2nds and secure safety. although we were rained on for the full 70minutes the support was good. the 2nds returned from yeovil to watch the game for a bit and the ever loyal brittny and lucy kept the dugout warm! Jenny and digger arnold, my parents and titch's mum also braved the weather!! 3 goals from titch, 1 from rich (hit by max directly into his stick :-) and into the goal) 1 for simon (celebrated in fantastic style) and 1 from me. ALSO, i was delighted and surpried as i was handed a bin liner containing all the kit that i had left in taunton when we played the away fixture! i'd forgotten how much i loved this hoodie! anyway thats the end of this essay of a comment. see everyone on the 5th!!!!! x
"ALL BRILLIANT NEWS JACK! THANKS FOR THE CHEERY UPDATE : ) " Blunty

Sorry to hear about another horrible facial injury, Nat and hope that you are not in too much pain. I didn't eat too much soup, but got a bit hooked on mashed potato and custard, not necessarily mixed together! Happy mashing!

In recognition of the splendid efforts in the rain at the weekend there will be NO senior ladies training this week - Tuesday or Wednesday. However, normal service will be resumed on 25th & 26th March. Guys - if your training has finished at Exmouth do you want to join us at Lukes next Wednesday 7-8.30pm?

Hi all I just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who has wished me well. Big thanks to my entourage at the hospital!!! I felt like a super star! Also thanks to Sue and Jo for there support on the pitch, I am so glad you never told me my tooth was in my gum shield!!! Thankfully all 4 of my front teeth have now been pushed back in and secured tight by my brace and the orthodontist so they won’t drop out! Fingers crossed I can keep them… I just can’t believe that the girl who loves food has been restricted to a diet of soup!!! The most drastic attempt to loose weight yet!
" OH NO! IT ALL SOUNDS FAIRLY HORRIBLE. PERHAPS YOU SHOULD COMPARE `SOUP` EATING PLANS WITH MAGIC OF THE 1STS? I AM GLAD YOU SEE THE ENFORCED DIET AS A POSSIBLE PLUS! KEEP YOUR CHIN UP, NAT x" Blunty

Cheers Sue for the report - you filled in my gaps!

Agree - we certainly gave them a run for their money - what a team!
"GUARANTEED FULL COVERAGE, HEY?! HA HA!" Blunty

Exeter 5th v Isca 4TH


A huge thanks to Jill Dupain for performing miracles and finding 11 players at the 11th hour.

It has to be said that whilst everyone gave 100% a special mention to Ellie Keast for her gutsy attack and determination. The young players are certainly raising their level at every game.

A determined team put up a fantastic effort and a free hit back in defence put the 5ths into the lead by one of many good runs from Emma Haughton Brown.

A somewhat shell shocked Isca fought back and had a series of penalty corners which were defended well. Jane Bailey denied Isca by clearing a well struck hit on the line while covering the far post.

A lapse in concentration however, enabled Isca’s scrabbled attack to level the score.

We fought back to take the lead, and a very good scoop which was high in the net was blatently plucked out by one of the Isca defence in a style not dissimilar to Maradonna’s “hand of God”! A unsuccessful penalty flick gave Isca a reprieve from Exeter taking the lead.

A special mention to Jo Williams, who, despite being an attacker did a brilliant job in defence alongside goalie, Sally Turner, and Hannah Dupain.

In the second half Isca made some changes and increased their frequency of attack and a strike from a penalty corner injured our Captain Natalie Hooton, who, thankfully was wearing a gum shield, but had to leave the field for a nasty mouth injury and was taken by ambulance to hospital requiring treatment. Any player in the team without a gum shield will certainly now be buying one. Our best wishes goes to Natalie for a full and speedy recovery. The score at this point was 1-1 but after nearly 20 minutes of injury stoppage time, our players had become very cold with the wet conditions. Isca, who, being near the top of the league, wanted to continue the game for potential promotion reasons. We decided however to concede the game. The Isca captain and players asked me to forward their good wishes to Nats.

In a typical spirit of the 5ths, a contingent went to A&E to give Jo, who accompanied Nats in the ambulance, some dry clothes, and give the Captain Nats (who was despite having 3 blankets on still shivering from being drenched) our best wishes and moral support.
"WHAT A STAR SHE IS AND YOU LOT ARE! TEAM SPIRIT BY THE BUCKET. THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE REPORT JANE!" Blunty

Exe, is it really as bad as it sounds?? No one is relegated, the same leagues will be waiting for you next year... just focus on the fun to be had in a few weekends time.

Plus, I scored on Saturday, that must mean something is going right!

See you at Sandy Park.

Simon
"YOU ARE GOOD TONIC SIMON! !" Blunty

Exe Ladies 5th v Isca 4ths. Match conceeded at 1-1 draw just after half time

Well you guessed, horrible wet weather and playing on the water based astro at the University produced a great challenge to the team. So with our water wings attached the 5ths took to the pitch to play local rivals Isca 4ths with our flippers at the ready.

Jill Dupain has to be commended for putting the team together despite losing a number of regular players. She must have been quite desperate because Sue 'The Camera' McGivern even turned out. On a very slow pitch both teams worked hard to gain control of the game. Despite the somewhat makeshift team Exe defended brilliantly and midway through the game Sue Mc fed a through ball into the Isca half for Emma to accelerate onto. Emma drove into the Isca D and placed the ball through the Isca's GK 's legs and scored.

This goal gave the Exe team confidence and shocked Isca somewhat. However they continued to attack the Exe D and managed to gain an equalizer.

Not daunted by this Exe mounted a number of attacks after the goal and just before half time a defelected shot which was heading goalwards was palmed out by an Isca defender. This produced a stroke for Exe. But we missed (it happens !) Isca were rocked and were pleased to hear the half time whistle.

Exe regrouped and were determined to keep Isca out having played quite well at both ends of the pitch.

The second half saw Isca mounting a series of attacks and gained 3-4 corners. At one of these corners about 10 minutes into the half our Nat got hit in the mouth by a raised ball.

Poor Nat, she was in the middle of orthdontic treatment and this happened. The ambulance was called and the game stopped until she was despatched to hospital. The teeth were replaced and fingers crossed they will take (yes one of them was put in a plastic bag then milk to keep it alive! Please note). Thanks to Isca players for their help with first aid etc.

So , at this stage Exe were down to 9 very cold players but Isca 4ths needed to play on since they were pushing for promotion and needed the points. Since we are a nice club and the lost points would not affect us the Exe 5th decided to conceed the game even though the score was still 1-1.(So we had a moral victory really).


GOOD LUCK FROM EVERYONE AT THE CLUB NAT - YOU WILL BE BEAUTIFUL ONCE MORE X X --------------SUE MC

just wanted to leave a note to the ones to say that have a good easter, lets come back from this blip in the season- stronger and with more drive and determination to beat horsham and even more so swansea!! (fancy beating them at home) i know all of us are pretty upset about the results-must ride above it and show people exe aint no push overs!! see ya all soon xx
"G00D ON YA KIRST! THAT`S THE SPIRIT." Blunty

One word sums up todays game against Isca: YUCK!

Exe were keen to avenge the defeat suffered on the away leg, but when Isca scored inside the first thirty seconds the outlook looked as bleak as the weather.

...." THE REST OF THE REPORT IS IN THE BIN. KATE I KNOW YOU`LL BE MAD...BUT I CAN`T BEAR TO ADVERTISE IT! YOU CAN, BLEAT OR SLAP ME NEXT TIME YOU SEE ME!" Blunty

Yes, I send all the team match reports and results to E & E and Ex Journal but they don't put them in. I would love you to speak Joan and see if you can charm them. I will send you the email address i send them too.Blunty knows I send them in every week because I cc her so that she knows what has gone in. Whenever possible I send in a photograph too.

Exmouth Journal this week - not a single mention of hockey - what a shame after last weekends results !! Were any reports sent , if so I'll have a word with the Editor.
Best of luck to all teams this weekend , not many more to go !! What a relief !! Joan
"I KNOW SUE SENT REPORTS OFF, BUT I`M NOT 100% SURE WHO TOO! I IMAGINE SHE INCLUDES THE JOURNAL THO. SHE`LL PROBABLY CONFIRM THAT SADLY, THEY ARE JUST IGNORING US!" Blunty

Congrats U18, was exciting game to watch, and we look forward to seeing you in action again on the 6th April!! Well done.

Well done girls both under 18 and under 13's who won their Cullompton Tournment. Its a good job that the next round of the under 18cup is home since Harlesdon Magpies are from Norfolk. That is a very long way to travel ....phew !

hi, you probabaly know this but we have been drawn at home for the 5th successive time against harleston magpies on the 6th april. which is the day after the SOCIAL! arghhh!! oh well, good job its at home, and everyone may be ah hem tired on sunday morning but all the more reason for loads of people to come and support!
"OBVIOUSLY, YOU HAVE NOT HEARD THAT CAPT. ZIPPS IS PLANNING A MUCH SHORTER SPEECH THIS YEAR WAZ, SO WE WON`T BE THAT `TIRED`! BUT I FEEL A BURST OF `OH WHAT A NIGHT` COMING ON, ALL THE SAME! NOT TO MENTION OH WHAT A WEEKEND!! " Blunty

Congratulations to the U18s yesterday - sorry that the golf course took priority but I've already booked U18s quarter final match in my diary on 6th April as the event to be at. Home tie (AGAIN - and no influence from me) v Harleston Magpies - can't wait!

Well done U18 crew you properly laminated them!! Big hugs it up!! These two weather fronts are causing a bit of chaos!! See ya tue for some more laminating!

Wow I enjoyed my hockey watching at the weekend- esp the U18s, who put us all through the mill with that adreneline packed game, which really got the crowd roaring. YOU MUST ALL BE GRINNING FROM EAR TO EAR...DAZZLING STUFF!

U18s you were fantastic!! What an example of how to work together as a team for each other... with a never-say-die attitude.. we always knew you could do it!!
Bring on the next round...

Well done boys too!! Shame you are playing away next weekend.. we will be sending you loads of positive thoughts though so pump in those goals again please it is sooooo close... You can do it!!

PS please come and play on our pitch next year so we can support you properly!!! I'll buy you all a drink at the club social if you say yes.

PPS Gladdy needs your cheques (with menu choices on the back) asap cos she needs to book the food. See the social pages for the menu.
Angie x

Big, big, BIG, BIIIIIIIIIIIIG well done to to the U18s. Brilliant result. Whoop!

What an excellent game by the U18s today - a great come back and a fantastic result against, it has to be said, a really good Isca team - but, hey, not good enough!!! Was a pleasure to umpire - great stuff ladies! On another matter, namely the wearing of various head gear - please, Ms Granger, lose it - looking at you today reminded me of that distant game when Exeter 1sts played against Teignmouth in last seasons Cup, you looked just like I did that day and I know you really wouldn't want that, now would you??!!!
"TREEZ, I KNOW GRANGE IS JUST GONNA LOVE THIS LITTLE MESSAGE, HAVING LISTENED TO THE RAFT OF ABUSE SHE SUFFERED AT `ROAST DINNER` ON SUNDAY NIGHT!! HER EARS ARE BLEEDING!" Blunty

hiii guys! thanks so much to everybody who supported us today! it was an amazing game and feels so good to win in such style! but we couldn't of done it without our 12th man... the crowd! you were fantastic really cheering us on especially sue mac telling us to get stuck in!! awesome day now hopefully we can go all the way to the finalssss! SUEmC HERE - I WONDER IF I WILL EVER GET MY VOICE BACK!! KNEW YOU HAD IT IN YOU TO WIN XX WELL DONE ALL

Count my name in for the tour!! Whoop! Whoop!
"GOOD TO HEAR JUGSY, BUT SADLY THE REST OF THE TEAM ARE NOT WITH US! ALL DIARIES FULLY BOOKED...SO WE NEED TO PLAN AT LEAST A YEAR IN ADVANCE!" Blunty

Exeter 5th v Sidmouth..report in News Bulletin Now
"CHEERS JANE!" Blunty

OI! I wrote SCOTTISH rugby team in my report!!!!!!!! "REALLY? STRANGE" Blunty

Report safely in!

who does brooker think im referring to?!!!!
"BEST THAT YOU ASK HER...OR MAYBE NOT!" Blunty

Cheers for the support everyone! Hopefully the men 2nds can do it, its definitely going to be close this weekend!

Good luck to everyone, especially to our men this weekend! Looking at the tables boys.. our 1s can secure their position (or are you safe already?).. and the 2s are within touching distance of promotion!!
Come on!!
"EXCITING. WELL SPOTTED ANGIE" Blunty

Blunty, I think Wazza was referring to ....!
"BROOKER! REALLY YOU ARE TOO MUCH! YOU`LL GET ME THE SACK" Blunty

Sorry I missed the game on Sunday, but unfortunately I was on mini duty with the boys at the uni, sounds like I missed a real nail biter. Can I also just say good luck to the 3rds on Saturday, go beat those Plymouth girls for us!!! Might come and support you on our way down to Cornish land.
" SUCH GENUINE SUPPORT IS ALWAYS WELCOME...?!! HA HA" Blunty