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BUSA Preview for 9 November 2005

08/11/05

Spectators Stroll 9 November 2005

BUSA Preview

This week sees some crucial must win fixtures for both the men’s and women’s football 1st teams. The men travel to a tricky top of the table clash with Sheffield Hallam. Both teams have the same record going into the game lets hope our boys travel well and secure the three points. The women are at home to an inform MMU Cheshire. After a good win last week the women’s team need to maintain their composure in this historically competitive fixture. Elsewhere the men’s 2nds v 3rds will no doubt be another fiercely fought contest, after a draw in the 1st encounter who will want it more?

All the men’s hockey teams are away this week, with the 1st needing to resume winning ways at York if they are to challenge for the league leadership. Women’s hockey 1st travel to a tough away fixture in Manchester. This will be a difficult game for our girls with Manchester only two points behind in the table. The women’s 2nds have a Varsity clash with Leeds Uni this week. The last time they met our girls’ beat them 2-1 to avoid relegation so you can guarantee the Uni will come out fighting.

In rugby league the 1st team have their toughest fixture yet in another top of the table clash away at Hull. The women’s Rugby Union 1st are expected to clock up another impressive score line against Liverpool but can anyone breach their defence? The men’s 1st also take on Liverpool at home where the home team enter as favourites as they are currently undefeated this season.

Men’s and women’s tennis 2nds teams are both at home this week which is a big relief after a few weeks travelling to tricky away fixtures. The women’s 1st travel to Loughborough for an unenviable clash where our girls will do well to return with any rubbers at all. The men’s 1st are also away to a struggling Liverpool. The team are playing well and are high on confidence; a good result this week will see them close the gap on rivals Manchester.

In the indoor ball sports men’s squash are playing Leeds and should record another comfortable win to maintain their top of the table position. Men’s basketball play Hull in a historically physical grudge match. Netball 1st travel to Newcastle and hope to build on the success of last weeks win. The 2nds have a tough contest with an in form Sheffield Hallam; the winner takes it all in this key fixture.