Having looked over the runners and riders in Pool A yesterday, it is now time to examine those teams competing in Pool B of the Investec World League Semi Final in London. This is, in my opinion the tougher of the two pools, so there will plenty of quality on show as these teams battle it out to qualify for the World League Final and the World Cup in the Netherlands.
The Investec World League in London is almost upon us, starting as it does this Saturday. With the announcement of the combination of green pitches and blue Ds as well as an all-star roster of world class talent on display, The Top of the D is more than a little excited for a whole week of live hockey. So, what better way to channel that excitement than to run the rule over the teams playing in the tournament? Today, it’s the teams in Pool A. Continue reading
Sarah Thomas is Welsh Hockey’s golden girl. The country’s only representative in both Men’s and Women’s Great Britain squads at London 2012 and the first Welsh outfield player to compete at consecutive Olympic games, it is fair to say the former Rotterdam forward has a lot to be proud of. Continue reading
Journalists, fans, experts and even players everywhere are always divided when the topic of the best player in the world comes up. Regardless of the sport the subject will always bring people down on different sides of the fence. Continue reading
Anna Flanagan is one of the stars of the current Australia squad. The elegant defender already has a Commonwealth Games Gold Medal and impressed at this year’s Olympic Games in London, scoring twice as her team finished in 5th place. Continue reading
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