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Men’s Football It was a disappointing season for the football team, which ended with relegation from the First Division for the first time in some 15 years. The team ended on seven points, with two victories, one draw and six defeats. Although overall the season was disappointing the season had some highlights with a 6–2 win over Pembroke and a 2–0 victory over Jesus. The team will unfortunately be losing some long-standing members. The goalkeeper of four years and former Captain Tom Verney will finally be leaving the College to follow a singing career. Jack Hambleton, the team’s resident Peter Crouch, is also leaving after a fine season as top goal scorer. Wingers Jamie Spencer and Yusuf Mohammad are also leaving and their flair will be sorely missed in the Second Division, although it is hoped that this will help some of the Freshers flourish next season. The team also loses its foreign flair as Sebastian Lapinski will sadly be departing these shores. There was a flood of Freshers this year with the pick of the bunch being our very own Rory Delap, Dan Goodwin, who grabbed several assists with his long throws, and Mike Wilson, who also represented the University in Kestrels Varsity. Miles Lowry and Iain Scott were ever present, while Rupert Mercer and Tom Harrison provided a defensive stoicism all year.
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Next season looks promising with hopes that Engin Akyol will rack up the goals. The team will also see the return of veterans Chris Tolley, Nick Cross, Kit Fitton, Pete Stovall, Chris Maynard, the resident Blue, and myself all primed to see a quick return to the First Division. The Captain is yet to be elected but whoever it is will inherit a team determined to make up for a disappointing season. Alex Rutt Captain
Men’s Hockey Over this year the team developed from inconsistent also-rans to title challengers of the future. The first term was underwhelming for the First XI, with a lowly sixth position. We headed into Lent term looking to do better. The whole team stepped up, leading to a great third place finish. This result was promising due to the squad’s youth. Chris Paluch, performed wonders as club secretary, Matt Jones
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