February 2014 – Duncolm Sports Photography

Mens’ League Division 1 Hockey

23. February 2014 · Comments Off · Categories: Hockey, Hockey - Men, Photo Set

The top two teams in the Scottish League Division 1 had thrilling home games at Glasgow Green on 22nd February.

First up were Hillhead, still in second place after their early season winning run, facing AAM Gordonians who are fighting for safety from relegation. Gordonians were well on top early and well worth a two goal halftime lead. Hillhead came back in the second half, though they were probably lucky to finish with a 3-2 win.

League leaders Kelburne faced a Grange team who are fighting their way back into the top four. This was a another close game. Kelburne held onto a narrow single goal lead from the first half until late in the game when Grange equalized from the penalty spit.

photos – Hillhead v AAM Gordonians
photos – Kelburne v Grange

Glasgow Uni Tigers v Stirling Clansmen

17. February 2014 · Comments Off · Categories: American Football, Photo Set

The University American Football season is well through now, with just one week until the play-off positions are finalised. There has been little doubt which team would win the Scottish Division, the University of Stirling team have been dominant as in previous years, winning all of their games without much trouble. Even the Tigers, who have been the second best team, can’t compete and this was reflected in the 75-0 win for Stirling at Garscube on 16th February.

Stirling are Scottish champions with one game left and will go to the Championship Playoffs. Glasgow’s season isn’t over as they should have a place in the Challenge Trophy Playoffs.

photos – Tigers v Clansmen

Indoor League Grand Finals & Gala Day

09. February 2014 · Comments Off · Categories: Hockey, Hockey - Men, Hockey - Women, Photo Set

Menzieshill v Inverleith There were seven games played on the final day of the indoor hockey season at Perth on 8th February, with the Men’s and Women’s Champions decided, along with the Division 1 and 2 promotion and relegation places.

In the Men’s league, Hillhead and Clydesdale were the winners and will play in Division 1 next year, Uddingston and Falkirk GHG will be in the lower division. Waverley Inveresk Trinity secured their place in Women’s Division 1 at the expense of Hillhead and Inverleith.

Dundee Wanderers ladies took a 2-0 lead in the first half of their Grand Final against Clydesdale Western, and held on to that scoreline until the end. In the Mens Final, Inverleith scored two early goals against Menzieshill, but were pegged back to 3-3 with a few minutes left. Two more goals saw Inverleith home to the championship and a place in next years European competition.

photos – Gala Day Women’s games

photos – Gala Day Men’s Games

The Edinburgh Varsity Game

03. February 2014 · Comments Off · Categories: American Football, Photo Set

Superbowl day is traditionally for local derbies in our University Football leagues. The Napier Knights v Edinburgh Predators game was held at Meggetland for the third year, with the usual big crowd filling the stand.

The defences were on top for much of this one. The Predators scored the games only touchdown in the second quarter when a turnover left them with a short drive, then they added a safety in the fourth quarter. Napier were unable to score despite having a strong running game, leaving the final score 9-0 to Edinburgh.

photos – Knights v Predators

Men Div 1 Indoor Hockey

03. February 2014 · Comments Off · Categories: Hockey, Hockey - Men, Photo Set

The final games of the league season were played at Forthbank on 1^st February 2014. There were two wins for Inverleith and Grove Menzieshill, who have qualified to play in the Grand Final at Perth next weekend. Hillhead and Falkirk GHG will be there too, but involved in relegation play-offs.