You play for decades and share a pitch with so many players of varied abilities. Some are quiet and ‘make up the numbers’, others charismatic, talented and become a focal point in team selections, writes STUART LODGE.
We all...
The veteran Canterbury midfielder and double Olympian selects a talent-picked XI she'd relish watching play together on the pitch...
Goalkeeper:
Carolyn Reid (International)
Reidy was agile and quick but had to wait for years to become the first-choice goalkeeper. In the 2006...
Surbiton head coach and former Reading, East Grinstead and Great Britain forward Mark Pearn picks the hockey XI he'd relish watching play together...
Goalkeeper
Simon Mason – Reading and England & GB
Pretty obvious one. I played with him at school, as...
The Bowdon Hightown coach and Great Britain Olympian picks the hockey XI she would relish playing together...
Goalkeeper
Carolyn Reid – Bowdon Hightown, England and GB
I have to say her because she’s my mate! She had great agility, communication and could...
The 29-year-old Hampstead & Westminster and Great Britain defender selects a talent-packed XI he'd relish watching play together...
Goalkeeper
James Fair – England & GB (European Championships 2009, Olympics 2012)
James was a great guy to have around the team on a...