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Investec World League Semi Final: Preview Part 1.

Posted on June 19, 2013 by thetopofthed

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 →

Dial “M” for Merthyr: The Top of the D meets Sarah Thomas.

Posted on February 21, 2013 by thetopofthed

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 →

The Best In The World.

Posted on December 12, 2012 by thetopofthed

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 →

Flanno’s Diary: Champions Challenge.

Posted on October 4, 2012 by thetopofthed

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 →

Olympic Games Preview: Women’s Pool B.

Posted on July 20, 2012 by thetopofthed

The Top of the D has already given a run-down of the teams to compete in Pool A of the Women’s Olympic Hockey competition here. Now, it’s the turn of those in Pool B:

Argentina. World Ranking: 2.

Champions Trophy 2012, winners, World Cup 2010, winners, third in Beijing 2008, Las Leonas are many people’s favourites for the gold medal this time out. With their tournament pedigree and the quality in their squad it is not difficult to see why. Continue reading →