The Griffs

23.10.04 10.30
Paddington Rec Ground (sand)
H&W 4’s 2 Griffs 3


Why the long face? The Gayliff is penalised.

One hundred and fifty years ago today the British cavalry took on Russian guns. The Charge of the Light Brigade was one of the most ill-fated encounters in British military history, but a story of remarkable bravery in the face of adversity. On Saturday, self-styled modern day Lord Cardigan, the Gayliff, led his charges in what will be known in future years as ‘the Battle of Paddington Recreation Ground’.

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16.10.04, 16:00 QH Water
Griffs 6 Southgate 4’s 1

Treacherous weather conditions welcomed the Griffins to their first home fixture of the season. A late pushback on the ‘water-based’ pitch was accompanied by torrential downpours, which certainly didn’t help the Griffs’ free-flowing hockey style.

Southgate, newly promoted, have had a tough start to their season, and the Griffins were guilty at times of thinking goals would come easy, with no fear of allowing the opposition in. This was proved early on when Lighty & Chappers were caught at the back on their own and outnumbered. This close shave was enough to spur the boys into action, and things settled down thereafter.

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After Saturday’s narrow 3-2 defeat at the hands of Spencer, the Griffins today announced the appointment of a new team coach.

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