By mutual agreement the Lee Valley Lions and Mark Saunders have agreed to part company.
“It is sad that we have lost Mark’s services but we wish him all the very best with his future hockey” – Deryk Beeson, Manager.
Author: Julianne
Fridays in local press call
Paul O’Neill arranged for the local press to capture the moment when property lawyers, Fridays, handed over £500 in team sponsorship. Paul was on hand, as was James Hatfull, Deryk Beeson and Simon Seaton of Fridays. The papers sent along their own photographers for the event, but I was also there to take a few snaps for the site.
Thanks to everyone for taking time out of their busy schedules to attend yesterday.
PDF articles both old and new
Today I’ve uploaded a number of articles in PDF format, both about the current team and the original Lions.
The match report from last week’s game against Peterborough has been published in the Hackney Gazette with a photo of Paul O’Neill. They managed to say that Paul is the skipper (despite the visible A on his shirt?!) and that we played on Sunday!
Many thanks go to Sam Alcock who has kindly provided me with a number of articles about the Lions of the 90s that were published in British Engine’s staff newsletter. Steve James had his critics, but if you read the articles you’ll get just a small idea of just how much time and hard work he spent on the club. The British Engine articles are on the Lions in Print page of the History section (halfway down the page).
Some words from Deryk about Romford win
Deryk’s e-mailed me with his comments on Saturday’s satisfying first home win against Romford Spitfires:
“Another milestone reached, our first home victory as the re-formed Lions. Whereas I was, as usual, apprehensive before the game started the mood in the dressing room meant there was only ever going to be one result and it did not involve points for the Spitfires!
“At the beginning of the season we were referred to as the “wooden spoon team” and the “hapless Lions.” Well know this: we have tightened up our act. We are disciplined, motivated, focused and we act and play as a
team. The worm has turned. We are Lee Valley, we are the Lions and WE ARE BACK!”
Rousing words indeed, Deryk!
Fridays Property Lawyers provide sponsorship
Fridays Property Lawyers have provided generous sponsorship to the Lee Valley Lions this season. Fridays are a dynamic firm of lawyers who specialise in conveyancing. They understand the frustrations experienced by people moving home and address this by employing exceptional staff and the latest technology. If you’re thinking of buying or selling your home, do contact Fridays – their ad is shown to the left on the home page. Our thanks go to Fridays for their generosity (and to Paul O’Neill for his help in getting Fridays on board).