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Three years old now but this picture of South Africa’s indoor kit never ceases to amuse me. Absolutely remarkable.Absolutely brilliant reliving England’s dramatic 2014 Hockey World Cup win over Belgium with @danfox450 for the latest podcast. Search for The Top of the D podcast on *most* platforms and give it a listen.That awkward moment when Beckie Middleton has to tell you to calm down about Barry Middleton. 😂 #HWC2018France through. ☑️ England through. ☑️ Current feels:Has it been a year already?! Happy Mark Appel Day everyone! What a legend! #keepersunion #hockey #fieldhockeyIf you saw my pre-tournament predictions on @galvanisedhockey this picture will make sense. 😎 #HWC2018 #allezlesbleus-
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Category Archives: Domestic Hockey
Forsyth urges Surbiton to make their mark in Europe
Alan Forsyth, the Surbiton striker means business this season. He’s already helped the reigning champions to the top of the league after seven games but whilst he’s got his eye on retaining the domestic title for the third season in … Continue reading
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Great Britain victorious in the battle with The North.
It was a game in aid of charity but there was nothing charitable about the performance Great Britain put on. They put the Northern Invitational XI to the sword at Brooklands Hockey Club in front of a sell out crowd.
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Farewell, for now.
I’m sure some of you have been wondering why the blog has been so quiet since the end of the Commonwealth Games. Usually, as we count down to the start of the domestic season I’d be doing interviews, features and … Continue reading
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NOW: Pensions Men’s Cup Final: Cannock 2-2 Brooklands MU (5-4 after penalty strokes.)
Cannock’s David Beckett held his nerve to fire home the winning penalty in the shootout to give Cannock the cup for the first time since 2007 after a dramatic final against Brooklands MU.The two sides played out a 2-2 draw … Continue reading
The Cost of Success?
Unquestionably there are great personal costs associated with reaching the top of your chosen sport; however, how many of you have considered the monetary costs of success? Reading Hockey Club is being given no choice but to face up to … Continue reading
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Maxinutrition Hockey 5s: Men’s Ones to Watch.
Despite the change from six to five-a-side in the indoor game, some things stay the same. East Grinstead find themselves top of the pile in the race to Wembley. Reading and Bowdon are not far off the pace and with … Continue reading
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Maxinutrition Hockey 5s: Women’s Ones to Watch.
The second weekend of the Women’s Maxinutrition Hockey 5s is just days away as the crème de la crème of England’s domestic teams return to Bromsgrove to find out which teams will advance to the semi finals. After the first weekend in … Continue reading
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Competition Time: The 12 Days of Uber.
Christmas is the time of peace on Earth and good will to all men, women and children. It’s also a good time to get your grubby mitts on some new hockey stash. Everyone loves a bit of new hockey stash. … Continue reading
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Forest Flyerz, Flying High.
One of things The Top of the D has always loved about hockey is how welcomed and included I’ve always felt at every club I’ve been to. In contrast to many other sports, the notion of the hockey family seems … Continue reading
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Hockey for Heroes Tour: 2013.
It is fair to say The Top of the D is quite keen on hockey. If I could, I’d watch or play the game every day. I’m also pretty keen on people doing things for a good cause and helping … Continue reading
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