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)
On the 4th of December, Southampton’s biggest headed to Jubilee for our last game of the BUCS season vs UCL, in attempt to extend our 5-game win streak (record?) and put ourselves within reach of winning the league. As you can see from the title, this battle went sub-optimally. Without any desire to mince words, the game started well, with quarter one ending 2-1 to … Continue reading Tragedy, heartbreak and devastation (11/12)
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)
After an excellent but exposing social the previous evening, the biggest boys of SUWPCset off slingshotting around the M25 to face Essex only slightly hung over. We werehunting for that historic 3 win in a row. With eyebrows on the line for Jack and Fernandothe pressure was on for Stags to deliver.The first quarter was cagey, with the first goal coming after 3 minutes, plus … Continue reading Oh when the stags go marching in!
Southampton University Water Polo Club 