Goals from David Goodfield and Sam Ward handed England a vital 2-1 win over Ireland and sent them into the semi-finals of the Rabobank EuroHockey Championships. Afterwards goalkeeper George Pinner revealed the extra motivation that had caused his team to get over the line: Continue reading
And so, it came to pass, with almost an air of inevitability England vs the Netherlands is on for the Rabobank EuroHockey Championships in Amsterdam.
After England ended Scotland’s stubborn resistance and the Oranje destroyed the Czech Republic 10-0, the seventh biggest win in the tournament history, a repeat of the 2013 semi-final and the 2015 final is now upon us. Continue reading
Much of the talk in the wake of both the London and the Rio Olympics has been around inspiration and getting people not only playing hockey but improving as players. Dan Fox, who played at both of those tournaments as well as many others for his country is as aware as anyone about the need to provide quality coaching to inspire all types of players. That’s why he’s launched his own coaching company – 1-2-1 Coaching, to pass on his expertise to help hockey players to be the best they can be. Continue reading
England head into what is effectively a quarter final against Ireland tomorrow with the winner progressing to the semi-finals of the Rabobank EuroHockey Championships.
Ireland and Germany are currently above England in the pool with four points apiece whilst Bobby Crutchley’s side have three points. With Germany expected to beat Poland in the other game, only a win will do for the Three Lions. Continue reading
England Coach Bobby Crutchley was upbeat despite his side coming out on the wrong side of a 4-3 score line in an enthralling encounter with Germany.
Crutchley’s side trailed to early strikes from Mats Grambusch and Niklas Wellen inside the first 11 minutes but rallied to lead 3-2 before eventually succumbing in the final quarter. Continue reading
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