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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.

NOW: Pensions Men’s Premier League: Preview, Part 1.

A highly entertaining summer of international hockey is now behind us, with England finishing fourth in the Eurohockey Championships. It is now time to focus on the domestic league. With the NOW: Pensions Men’s Premier League due to start this weekend, The Top of the D runs the rule over the teams contesting the top honours. First up, the top five teams from last season. Continue reading

Investec Women’s Premier League 2013/14: Preview Part One.

The new Investec Women’s Premier League season has crept up on us, starting as it does, this Saturday. Having had my hockey fix over the summer with some fantastic international competitions, The Top of the D is raring to go for the new domestic campaign. So, without further ado, here is part one of my preview. First up, the top five teams from last season. Continue reading