When the Hockey India League (HIL) hit off in 2013, one fan had the best seat in the house. Michael Absalom had been offered the chance to do broadcast commentary for the league’s debut season, and he jumped at...
Those watching English national league premier division matches this season, or international hockey over the summer, will have noticed a significant change in play – the carrying out of an action that is specifically prohibited in the Rules of...
Spending a couple of hours with Ric Charlesworth in an expansive mood is a revelation. Gone is the abrupt and curt Australian coach seen in post-match interviews or scowling pitchside. In his place is a voluble, friendly man quick...
Christmas is a dietary nightmare, particularly if your goals include anything other than optimising your ability to watch repeats of classic television shows while falling asleep on the sofa, writes Ed Caddye.
According to some (mainstream media, and therefore potentially...
Football, Nick Hornby wrote in Fever Pitch, does not have the literature it deserves, writes Richard Smyth.
I’m not sure if the pre-Christmas truckloads of footy books currently being shovelled on to the Waterstones shelves – everything from My Struggle: A Striker’s...
Teddington goalie Joe Morgan’s video of a 2nd XI game vs East Grinstead has gone viral on YouTube – here is how he did it.
THE CAMERA
Joe used a Panasonic HX A100 wearable camcorder which retails somewhere under £300.
“The setup isn’t very high tech at...
Hockey's glass ceiling when it comes to senior coaching positions is highlighted by the fact that there is only one woman in a high-level hockey coaching role at the London 2012 Olympic Games – Great Britain assistant women's coach,...
LONDON, 23 July - Facts and figures for hockey at the London 2012 Olympic Games.
1,600,000 - pieces of scaffolding used to construct the Riverbank Arena.
20,240 - litres of water (20.24m³) used in 11 minutes of pitch watering.
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A fundraising Extravaganza!! If you see just one lesbian field hockey musical this year it’s got to be this one! Click here for a poster.Coming to Eastbourne and London for one night only - the show that has been causing a BUZZ...
Bridgestone World Series Hockey (WSH), played out in India during March and early April 2012, was run on an ambitious model with overseas players, city-based franchises and corporate and TV backing. Organised along the lines of Indian Premier League...