NOW: Pensions Men’s Premier League Team of the Season: Defenders.

Posted on March 29, 2014 by thetopofthed

Having looked already at the five players vying to be named as the first choice goalkeeper in The Top of the D’s Team of the Season, it is today the turn of the defenders to go under the microscope. As before, these choices are based on players I have watched myself and recommendations from some of the coaches I have spoken to, so apologies for any players who you feel have been wrongly overlooked! Here goes: Continue reading →

NOW: Pensions Men’s Premier League Team of the Season: Goalkeepers.

Posted on March 28, 2014 by thetopofthed

With the championship playoffs just around the corner the teams competing in the final four will be busy preparing themselves for the biggest games of the season so far. As well as looking forward to the spectacle of the top players battling it out for the trophy I always enjoy finding out who will scoop the prestigious Player of the Year Awards and who will make it into the team of the season. I thought that this year, it might be fun to put together my own team of the season, voted for by the readers of The Top of the D.

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The Top of the D meets: Susie Rowe.

Posted on February 19, 2014 by thetopofthed

For most people, playing one sport at the top level would be a dream come true. For Susie Rowe, it has been a reality in not one, but two sports. Rowe turned her hand at international cricket before resuming her career as a player in the Investec Women’s Premier League for Canterbury. With the Polo Farm side pushing for top spot and a place in Europe next season, The Top of the D caught up with the six-hitting sensation to talk ambitions, experiences, cricket and of course, hockey.

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The Top of the D’s Quickfire Questions: Amy Tennant.

Posted on February 17, 2014 by thetopofthed

Bowdon Hightown’s Amy Tennant is a rising star with an impressive hockey CV to date and a bright future to come. The young goalkeeper has become an integral part of Bowdon’s resolute defence and has stepped up to the big occasion more than once. She has faced and seen off some of the best around on the hockey field, but how would she do when she came up against The Top of the D’s quickfire questions? Find out here! Continue reading →

The Top of the D’s Quickfire Questions: Mel Clewlow.

Posted on February 10, 2014 by thetopofthed

Mel Clewlow is a Canterbury legend. She has spent a long and distinguished playing career at the club, enjoying two spells as the 1st XI Captain and is still going strong in the Premier League today. A regular television commentator and pundit and a player with multiple international caps to her name Clewlow has been there and done it as far as hockey is concerned. How would she fare against The Top of the D’s quickfire questions? Read on and find out! Continue reading →