Scotland bounce back to take first win at Champions Challenge I.

Posted on April 29, 2014 by thetopofthed

Nikki Lloyd, the Scotland and Canterbury star has enjoyed a fantastic season at club level, playing a pivotal role in her side finishing top of the league and securing European qualification for next season. She also grabbed a much-coveted place in The Top of the D’s Team of the Season!
Lloyd and her partner in crime, Nikki Kidd missed the domestic playoffs as they were preparing for a big summer of hockey for Scotland, starting with the Champions Challenge I and then the Commonwealth Games. Rather than me writing about the competition, I asked the 27-year-old if she’d be willing to contribute some thoughts to the site instead. So here, without further ado is her version of the win over India. Enjoy! Continue reading →

NOW: Pensions Nations Cup: England 3-0 Ireland.

Posted on April 10, 2014 by thetopofthed

Two goals from Ashley Jackson and an eighth international goal from Harry Martin gave England a 3-0 win over Ireland in front of a packed house in the NOW: Pensions Nations Cup at Reading Hockey Club. Continue reading →

FIH World League Final 3rd/4th Place Playoff: Argentina 1-1 England (2-4 after shootout.)

Posted on December 9, 2013 by thetopofthed

England held their nerve to clinch a bronze medal in the first-ever World League competition breaking the hosts’ hearts with a dramatic shootout victory. Not for the first time, goalkeeper Maddie Hinch was the hero with crucial saves from Delfina Merino and Julia Gomes Fantasia to give England a 4-2 win in the shootout after a 1-1 draw over the 70 minutes. Continue reading →

The Top of the D’s Quickfire Questions: Iain Lewers.

Posted on November 22, 2013 by thetopofthed

After the popularity (apart from with Alan Forsyth) of Chris Grassick’s Quickfire Questions at the start of the week, I thought it was time to give you, the hockey family another installment of cutting edge insight into the top players in the hockey world. So, without further ado, here is what East Grinstead and Great Britain defender Iain Lewers had to say: Continue reading →

Investec World League Semi Final Interview: Alex Danson.

Posted on June 21, 2013 by thetopofthed

This article originally appeared on the England Hockey Website on 14/06/2013.

With London 2012 fast becoming a distant memory, it’s now time for England to look to the future. First on the horizon is the Investec World League Semi-Final in London, which runs from 22-30 June. I caught up with striker Alex Danson to find out how the new-look England squad is shaping up. Continue reading →