Articles by Dan Hyde

Dan Hyde

Sports Editor (2008/09)
Dan has written 70 articles for Nouse


Points Per Pound? That’s all folks

By — July 2, 2009

And so the end, at last, did come. Great fun while it lasted, though, wasn’t it? The College Cup this year has been phenomenal; and I’d personally like to thank every single player, manager, supporter and goose that made it so special. As far as geese go, I’d particularly like to thank organisers Adam Lewis, [...]

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Mike Callis during York's 31-8 Roses victoryThe Nouse Sports Awards 2009

By and — July 1, 2009

As York’s most successful year of sport draws to a close, Nouse salutes those individuals and teams who have excelled for the White Rose.

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Photo: Arran Bowen-la GrangeCollege Cup final date decided

By — June 29, 2009

The College Cup final between Alcuin and Vanbrugh will take place on Monday Week 10 at 6.00pm on the JLD astroturf.

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Vote for your College Cup Goal of the Tournament now

By — June 25, 2009

Parris Williams’ stunning left-foot volley against Vanbrugh Seconds? That unbelievable long-range Mark McLeod curler in the quarter-final? Or even Udy Onwudike’s last-gasp header that sent Alcuin Seconds into the next round at the expense of opponents Halifax Seconds? The choice is yours. Vote for your College Cup Goal of the Tournament below and we’ll announce [...]

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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

By — June 19, 2009

I hope you’re ready for the week ahead. It’s semi-final time in the College Cup with favourites Derwent matching up against Alcuin, and James meeting a rejuvenated Vanbrugh. The quarter-finals have been played in a nervy, knife-edge atmosphere that, certainly in the three cups I’ve played in, hasn’t been the case in other years. It’s [...]

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Photo: George LowtherJohnson double sees off Derwent Seconds

By — June 18, 2009

Two first-half Mark Johnson goals and a brilliant Mark McLeod curler saw off a spirited fight from Derwent Seconds today to book James a place in the semi-finals of the College Cup.

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Photo: George LowtherDerwent stride into the semis after dispatching Alcuin 2s

By — June 15, 2009

The College Cup semi-finals beckon for favourites Derwent Firsts after they comprehensively outplayed Alcuin Seconds in a 3-0 win today.

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Photo: Arran Bowen-la GrangeCollege Cup Round-up: Matchweek 5

By — June 15, 2009

Nouse looks back on an incredible final week of group-stage action in the College Cup, as Alcuin Seconds steal an unexpected place in the quarter-finals and Vanbrugh pull a rabbit out of the hat to beat Derwent.

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Window Watching: trading tips special

By — June 13, 2009

There’s been some turbulence in the markets over the last two days. The Most Selected Players list has changed to accommodate Chris Barnett (£6.3m) and Mark Johnson (£6.6m) as fantasy managers go a la mode, picking up the two point-scoring machines in the middle of the park. Meanwhile, the injured Jake Delaney (£8m) has dropped [...]

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Money, markets, and madness

By — June 11, 2009

And we’re off! Fantasy Football trading officially began with the opening of Transfer Window at 6.00pm today. Before you start ringing the changes, though, here’s some important bits and pieces to remember… Selling a player is an irreversible process. So once you’ve clicked that button (and said OK in the pop-up confirmation box) there’s no [...]

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Photo: Justyn HardcastleCollege Cup quarter-final matchups decided

By — June 11, 2009

The teams and dates for the College Cup quater-final matches have been decided after the final group matches were played today.

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Not just a bunch of Salgados

By — June 10, 2009

Vanbrugh vs. Derwent. Now that’s more like it. As is always the way with the College Cup, the top teams have struggled – despite the lure of Fantasy Points (trust me, I’ve felt the full force of the goal-craving) – for full motivation during the group stages; particularly after comfortably dispatching whichever third team by [...]

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After the visiting MCC reached 266-4 batting first, as custom dictates, York struggled to gain enough momentum against slow bowlers, eventually falling 32 runs short.MCC prove too strong for York in prestige end-of-season match

By and — June 9, 2009

After a disappointing season, featuring both relegation from BUCS League 2B and a premature cup exit, a fixture against the world-famous Marylebone Cricket Club bought some cheer to the bedraggled first team faces out on the 22 Acres last Sunday.

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Mark Johnson has been in top fantasy form thus far for JamesWindow shopping

By — June 9, 2009

Fresh from the web, Dan Hyde takes a closer look at the best buys from the world of Fantasy Football as the Transfer Window edges ever nearer this week…

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Photo: George LowtherWin or bust for Vanbrugh against Derwent in 11.00am barnburner

By — June 9, 2009

A critical cup-tie at 11.00am on the Astroturf pits last term’s league champions, Vanbrugh, against College Cup favourites, Derwent, in a must-win game for the green and whites.

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