After a stunning walkover against LSE the week before, Soton’s Biggest Boys take on an old rival for the start of the cup league. Hopes were high, speedos were tight and Hibbetts was ill. After comfortably winning the first swim off (no need to thank me), two consecutive goals by ex-pres Mr Finn Thomas put us ahead. Mr Alvarez grants Pompey a penalty which Mr … Continue reading Do you kiss your mother with that Ports-mouth?
With the rest of the club none the wiser, Southampton’s biggest boys got on the road for their National Cup Quarter Final challenge against Imperial. Spirits were high and nerves jangling at the prospect of a rematch against the team that had beat us narrowly in the autumn. We arrived precisely on time (don’t know what Wilkes was worried about) and, once Mr Ellis had … Continue reading An IMPERIous victory (19/02)
One fateful evening had finally come around. The boys entered Jubilee Sports Hall for what could possibly be our last competitive match of the year. But with nerves of steel, Soton’s biggest boys showed only smiles and excitement on their faces- our rematch against Surrey was surely going to be a battle to remember. Donned in white caps, and after an intense warm-up, the starting … Continue reading Surrey but the tables have turned this time (05/02)
In a game that will go down as a statement of intent in the National Trophy, the big boys and apack of eager freshers, took to the water to dismantle Portsmouth with a staggering2 7-1 victory.The match began with Southampton hitting the water with energy and precision. Johnopened the game by winning the swim off, flying past the Portsmouth defence and scoringjust 15 seconds into … Continue reading Portsmouth sunk as Southampton soars to round 2 (04/12)
With the end of term in sight, Southampton’s biggest of boys were looking for a calm, whimsical and low-stakes game of polo. Obviously, these are 3 words that are never used in the same sentence as water polo and so they were about to be severely disappointed. Excited for a game against unfamiliar opponents, the starting 7 took their marks. 20 seconds into the match … Continue reading Soton stud’s showdown with Swansea
Southampton University Water Polo Club 