Following an almost impossible quiz centred around the transport links and famous denizens of the Northamptonshire town. The team arrived expecting a tough game against a high scoring Kettering side who were sitting in 3^rd, with just one defeat to their name.

Despite the score line, a highly competitive match took place, with South controlling large portions of good possession, putting pressure on the home defence and, some would argue, playing the better hockey.

Unfortunately for South, good passing moves and ball retention does not always result in a favourable score. The lightening quick counterattacks, on an otherwise slow and sandy pitch, and extremely clinical finishing ultimately told, with Kettering heading towards the break 4-0 up.

Dean, clear man of the match, then decided to take matters into his own hands, picking up the ball around the halfway line at right back, driving and pirouetting past 4 or 5 defenders to find himself in front of the keeper, his shot was ultimately saved, with Jacko on hand to slam in the loose ball.

Confidence regained and a belief that the score deficit could be recovered, the second half started as it had ended for the away side, with large amounts of pressure being exerted and several crosses flashed past the back post, just out of reach of the South attackers.

More clinical finishing and a couple of hospital passes ultimately ensured Kettering extended their lead moving up to 2^nd in the table, with the promoted South side still sitting in a respectable 6^th. Going forward, positives can definitely be taken from the performance if not the result, with Ethan Gardner and Jack Fitzpatrick both making assured 2s debuts.

Finally mentions must be made to hero of the hour, Steve Jackson (Jacko), for rescuing the stranded car of the injured 5’s player Simon Jelley, and driving it home to him from Kettering.