____Southampton 2nd’s 8 – Bath 2nd’s 4____ Ok I am now officially out of bath related puns. Last Wednesday saw Bath travel to Southampton for the second fixture of the year. Last time out we had a very strong game with good team tactics accumulating in a comfortable result. It turns out, however, that Horlock is doing something right as although when you google ‘the … Continue reading Southampton burst Bath’s bubble…
______Soton 6 – 1 Bath_________ We weren’t entirely sure what to expect from Bath this year and were slightly nervous that they had bought a full team against our 5, luckily the rest of the team turning up just in time. With limited time to get ready, Amy graciously offered to pull in the lanes and flags despite my protests. We started the game cautiously … Continue reading Mens 2nds give Bath a good scrubbing
Complacency costs the 2nd team dearly. Southampon 2nds: 16 – 21 Basingstoke firsts Last Sunday the second team travelled to Basingstoke for the Hampshire league handicap tournament. Half of our players had already played to exhausting games for the 1sts and so we were up against it. This didn’t stop the first quarter being the best in SUWPC history, at least in my 4 year … Continue reading BK Questions the handicap system after seconds take a hamering… Golden Arches revive moral.
SUWPC 2nds 8 – 5 Portsmouth 2nds After having some tricky fixtures against some tough opposition today was a chance to improve our physical presence in the pool. We started well with Matt kicking off the match with a lovely shot off the arc before a penalty was won for pressing their keeper. However two lapses in concentration meant they matched our goals with two … Continue reading An Attack Hotter than Tariq’s Vindaloo!
Both Aberystwyth Men’s and Ladies’ teams made the journey down to Southampton for some more U-Polo matches. With a full bench against their 9, the seconds were confident of a good game, and to be fair, a good (and slightly dirty) game they got. With the hand mark of Hereema slapped red onto my back, and my hand marks on Malcolm and Fresher Alex (lots … Continue reading Men’s 2nds vs Aberystwyth 2nds – 01/12/2013
Southampton University Water Polo Club 