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About thetopofthed

Columnist for The Hockey Paper and the man behind The Top of the D. Writer, podcaster, goalkeeper and BBC Sport man. Used to work for Great Britain Hockey and have covered the sport at every major tournament.

Maddie Hinch: Great Britain’s ‘cheat code’ announces her retirement.

Posted on March 21, 2023 by thetopofthed

Eva de Goede’s shot thuds into the pads. There’s a brief pause whilst everyone in The Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre processes what’s just happened. Maddie Hinch takes off towards the sideline, shedding her gloves, helmet and elbow pads … Continue reading →

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England’s World Cup gets off to the perfect start.

Posted on January 13, 2023 by thetopofthed

England opened their Men’s Hockey World Cup campaign with a comfortable 5-0 win over Wales in the opening match of Pool D.

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Revington aiming to guide England to World Cup glory

Posted on January 12, 2023 by thetopofthed

England start their Men’s Hockey World Cup campaign facing off against a familiar foe, but head coach Paul Revington is focused on ‘process’ and not rivalry when his side face Wales in their Pool D opener.   

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Danny Kerry to step down as coach of Great Britain and England

Posted on January 7, 2022 by thetopofthed

Having been part of the England and Great Britain set up since 2005, Danny Kerry has today announced he has stepped down as coach of the men’s team.

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FIH CEO Thierry Weil weighs in on the Hockey Stars Awards controversy.

Posted on October 11, 2021 by thetopofthed

Thierry Weil, the CEO of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) says hockey’s governing body will ‘work with the global hockey community’ to find a more supported method of determining the winners of the annual Hockey Stars Awards.

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