Nothing personal, of course, just a little reminder from players and fans of Sheffield University Bankers before the start of the cross-city derby against Sheffield Hallam Civica (1.30pm start).

There will doubtless be a few boos and maybe a hefty challenge or two - only to be expected when you defect to the 'enemy' - all, of course, in the best possible taste!

Andrews made the short move to the Abbeydale club at the start of this season and instantly earmarked the derby dates against his former team-mates as ones to savour.

"It was just a personal thing; I felt it was maybe time for a fresh challenge," said Steve. "I'm not a Sheffield boy so the die-hard loyalty factor never really came into it.

"I have a lot of friends - and employers! - at Bankers and there was no real falling out when I decided to move to Hallam.

"It will feel rather strange being with the 'opposition' at Goodwin but it's certainly made for some good banter this week.

"Both teams are going through a transitional phase and it should be an interesting game. There's bragging rights riding on the outcome and I can't really see much negative hockey being played."

Andrews has a fluid role anywhere along the front four and nothing would give him greater pleasure than opening his Civica account against his old friend, Bankers keeper Olly Pau. "I'll be looking to put at least one past him," he chuckled.

Bankers will be looking to put things right after their opening day defeat against Reading while Civica will be boosted by their 3-0 victory over Formby and despite the topsy-turvy start Stevie can see no reason why both teams can't achieve a top-four placing in the National North Conference.

Andrews is not alone in the opposition camp as Civica's Gaz Auker is a former Bankers keeper while Scott Sanderson and Chris Woodcock are one-time Abbeydale players.



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