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?
The biggest boys rocked up to Jubilee with determination and excitement about playing their first BUCS match of the season. With many supporters showing up they were eager to show what they’ve been working on in training. LSE were not eager to show what they’ve been working on in training and did not show up. Man of the match: Jack James, clearly his reign of … Continue reading What the helLSE
The match began with an incredibly strong start, with our only problem being that this strong start was not from the stags. With Basingstoke sneaking 3 goals through in the first quarter while our own Mr Bennalick scored one. It set the scene for a hard game to come. During Q1 our discipline did remain strong although Mr James thought he should lead by example … Continue reading The boys have a Basing-stroke in their first match
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)
Southampton University Water Polo Club 