Iain Lewers calls it a day.

Posted on April 1, 2019 by thetopofthed

On Sunday 31 March 2019 Iain Lewers announced his retirement from hockey.

Well, he didn’t, his fiancée Georgie Twigg took to Twitter to do so on his behalf. In a way, that’s quite apt. Lewers, despite his undoubted class as a player, despite his steely will to win and desire to be the best, has never been one to covet the spotlight. A player who would always prefer to let his hockey do the talking; it is little surprise he decided to drift off into the background with a minimum of fuss. Continue reading →

Hinch named the best in the world….again!

Posted on February 14, 2019 by thetopofthed

For the third year in a row, Great Britain and England goalkeeper Maddie Hinch has been named the FIH Female Goalkeeper of the Year. Continue reading →

Bray announces her international retirement

Posted on February 4, 2019 by thetopofthed

Great Britain and England international Sophie Bray has announced her retirement from international hockey. Continue reading →

Pearne-Webb to lead Great Britain in opening Pro League matches

Posted on January 30, 2019 by thetopofthed

Olympic gold medallist Hollie Pearne-Webb will captain Great Britain in their opening three FIH Pro League games. The defender, who is the most capped player in the 20-strong squad named on Wednesday, took the armband during the Champions Trophy and will continue to lead the team in Alex Danson’s absence through injury. Continue reading →

Richardson-Walsh excited by Hager appointment

Posted on January 26, 2019 by thetopofthed

Olympic gold medallist Kate Richardson-Walsh says Great Britain’s appointment of Mark Hager as head coach is a “risk” but she’s “excited to see what he brings to the table.” Continue reading →