Despite guaranteed qualification for the quarter finals of this competition, Great Britain went into their final pool game looking for a positive result not only to maintain their momentum and form from the first two games, but also to ensure a favourable draw in the next round. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: January 2012
Maxifuel Super Sixes Women’s Final: Leicester vs. Reading.
And so, the two titans of the women’s domestic game came together to contest this final under the bright lights of Wembley Arena. The Sky commentators promised us goals, but in the end, just one, from Lauren Turner settled this game. Continue reading
Maxifuel Super Sixes Men’s Final: East Grinstead vs. Beeston.
A repeat of last year’s final saw these two serve up a breathless spectacle of goals, incident and end-to-end action which left the spectators inside Wembley and those watching at home well and truly delighted with the evening’s entertainment. Continue reading
MaxiFuel Super Sixes: Finals Night Preview.
It’s the night when the eyes of the nation turn towards Wembley as England Hockey hosts their big night in. With the Premier League’s outdoor season due to start again on the 12th of February there is still time for the Hockey Nation to focus on the grand finale of the domestic indoor season. Continue reading
Club vs. Country
No matter which sport you are talking about, at some stage the age old row of club vs. country will rear its head. Hockey is no different. Should players prioritise their international ambitions over their domestic club’s aspirations? With a full International Hockey Federation (FIH) calendar running alongside the domestic schedule and with players building up to the Olympic Games in London, the issue has never been more pertinent. What are the effects on domestic clubs and their players of this hectic schedule of playing and training? Continue reading