Forsyth hails Surbiton’s ability to win ‘ugly’.

Posted on April 13, 2019 by

Alan Forsyth praised Surbiton’s ability to get the job done after the reigning champions held off East Grinstead to reach the final of the Men’s League Playoffs. Continue reading →

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The end of an era: Barry Middleton announces his retirement

Posted on April 8, 2019 by

“It has been an honour to represent my country for so many years and it has been a dream job for me.”

And so, after 432 caps, 119 goals, four Olympic Games, four World Cups, eight European Championships and four Commonwealth Games, the great Barry Middleton has decided to bring the curtain down on his 16-year international career. Continue reading →

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Late rally not enough to save Great Britain from Argentina defeat

Posted on April 7, 2019 by

Two goals for Julieta Jankunas were enough to help fire Argentina to a 4-2 win against Great Britain in the FIH Pro League in Rosario.
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Great Britain thrash Argentina to move into third.

Posted on April 6, 2019 by

Two-goal hero Alan Forsyth hailed a ‘massive’ result as Great Britain thrashed Olympic Champions Argentina 5-1 in their FIH Pro League match in Rosario. Continue reading →

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Iain Lewers calls it a day.

Posted on April 1, 2019 by

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 →

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