Friday, April 26, 2024

Rod Gilmour

The Hockey Paper's Editor. First covered international hockey at the 2010 Commonwealth Games - no better than a full house watching India play England - and has reported on the sport for the Daily Telegraph and other major newspapers ever since. Co-founded THP in 2016.

Viewpoint: Can FIH Hockey Pro League changes finally add gloss?

Multiple mini tournaments. Promotion and relegation. Olympic and World Cup direct qualification down the line. The official line is 'evolution' but, once again, it's...

Report: Should there be a half-term league hockey break?

One month into the season and a wealth of clubs across the England Hockey leagues and lower have had a one-week hiatus due to...

FIH Pro League to offer direct berths to Hockey World Cup and Olympic Games

The FIH Pro League will offer direct qualification to future World Cups and Olympic Games following a major change to the fledgling competition. Perhaps in...

It’s half-term, will Premier Division hockey see bumper crowds?

It’s often been said that one of the many reasons for the lack of attendances at top level domestic hockey, since the turn from...

England Hockey defends ‘swift’ GMS decision

England Hockey has defended its decision to use an “independently conducted stress testing" company chaired by the national governing body’s own chair in a...

‘Seriously worried’: UK hockey clubs raise concern over electricity increases

Hockey clubs in the UK have expressed “extreme concern” and worry over hefty increases in electricity rates as the cost of living crisis takes...

Men’s Hockey World Cup 2023: England and Wales to meet in Rourkela

England and Wales will kick off the first match to be held at the new 20,000-seater stadium in Rourkela when the 2023 men's World...

Hockey is the ‘crown jewels’ of East Grinstead, they have The Faithful – now for the fans

The Hockey Paper speaks to the founders of Premier Division club's terrace-style club of fans who hope to change face of supporting club hockey No...