Category Archives: Legends of Hockey

Legends of Hockey: Barry Middleton.

Posted on December 4, 2017 by thetopofthed

A meeting between England and Australia always has great significance in a sporting context. The two old foes meet again on 4 December 2017 at the Hockey World League Finals in India, with the game perhaps slightly more significant than … Continue reading →

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Legends of Hockey: Alex Danson

Posted on November 8, 2017 by thetopofthed

11 June 2017: Susannah Townsend’s pass finds its way to Alex Danson inside the circle. The England striker slams a shot past Netherlands goalkeeper Josine Koning and the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre erupts. It is Danson’s 100th international … Continue reading →

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Legends of Hockey: Amy Tran-Swensen

Posted on October 18, 2017 by thetopofthed

18 August, 2008: Great Britain are being held, 0-0 by the USA. Their hopes of qualifying for the medal matches at the Olympics in Beijing are hanging by a thread. They need to defeat the Stars and Stripes to have … Continue reading →

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Legends of Hockey: Moritz Fürste.

Posted on October 6, 2017 by thetopofthed

The image below of Moritz Fürste in Rio is, in my opinion, one of the most iconic of the tournament. It is a picture of utter despair after Germany’s semi-final defeat to Argentina at the Olympics. It was not meant … Continue reading →

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