Friday, December 1, 2023

EuroHockey

‘My word!’: Why I’m still talking about Brendan Creed’s Euro Hockey moment

The trouble with sporting folklore and legend is that you almost certainly need to win. Stories that stand the test of time do so because they are usually reinforced by the steel of success. Compare Ben Stokes’ match-winning Ashes innings...

‘We’re humans, not robots’: Umpire defends EuroHockey video review decisions

The on field umpire at the centre of the lengthy video review in the men’s EuroHockey final has spoken out on the referral which overshadowed the Netherlands’ defence. “In the end, we made the right decision. It just took too...

Hampstead & Westminster enjoy Euro Hockey trip to savour ahead of club season

Hampstead & Westminster HC members enjoyed a EuroHockey trip to remember after juniors, parents and vets travelled over to Monchengladbach. In an action packed four days, the club played 16 matches in the under 13 to 6 age groups...

Germany federation ‘disappointed’ at failing to reach Euro Hockey finals’ objective

The German Hockey Federation admitted to a "very positive conclusion" from the first major international hockey event held in Germany in twelve years, despite its national teams falling short of the EuroHockey finals. More than 70,000 visitors watched the 40...

Euro Hockey 2023: England women lacked consistency, says Ralph

David Ralph, England women’s coach, admitted that his side lacked consistency as they failed to win a medal for the third EuroHockey running. England reached the semi-finals before losing 7-0 to world No 1 Netherlands and then falling short of...

‘Clarity’: England left frustrated but fuelled after gallant European Hockey silver

Monchengladbach — England men were left in the dark following the late series of video umpiring stoppages which marred the ending to the men’s EuroHockey final, ending with the Netherlands securing not only the defence of their title but the...

Euro Hockey 2023: England men’s bid ends with video controversy as Dutch take gold

Monchengladbach -- First a thunder delay, then a lengthy, confusing and controversial deliberation between umpires halted England’s bid to win a first major final for 14 years, as the Netherlands somehow weathered the storms from upstairs to win their...

Euro Hockey 2023: Belgium men cruise to bronze over Germany

Monchengladbach -- These two heavyweights last met in the 2019 semi-finals when Belgium came back from two down to win 4-2 - one of the finest games on record - and then lift the European title in Antwerp. Four years...

Netherlands women seal another Euro Hockey title

The Netherlands made it four successive women’s EuroHockey Championship titles as two goals in the first five minutes saw them deny Belgium a first title. They also became the first nation to qualify for the Paris Olympics. Marijn Veen...

‘We’re here to win gold’: England men aim for Euro Hockey gold and Olympic berth

Monchengladbach -- Sunday’s EuroHockey Championship men’s final has more than just a major title on the line -- a first since 2009 for England and the Netherlands going for their fourth title in five editions. The winner will win an...
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‘I worried if I’d be the same hockey player’: How positives can be found in tough situations

TILLY BUTERWORTH is playing at the Junior Hockey World Cup with England women. Here, she writes an honest assessment...
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