The Top of the D
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Ross Bone.
Hockey fanatic & blogger on http://TheTopoftheD.com. Used to work in hockey now work at @BBCSport. Still bloody love 🏑 Proudly sponsored by Mercian Hockey.
Hockey fanatic & blogger on http://TheTopoftheD.com. Used to work in hockey now work at @BBCSport. Still bloody love 🏑 Proudly sponsored by Mercian Hockey.
Here’s my preview podcast looking ahead to the men’s EuroHockey Championships, including an exclusive interview with England’s James Albery.
Enjoy ⬇️
Enjoy ⬇️
Men's Euros Preview: Albery aiming for glory with England
The Top of the D · Episode
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August 7, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Here’s my preview podcast looking ahead to the men’s EuroHockey Championships, including an exclusive interview with England’s James Albery.
Enjoy ⬇️
Enjoy ⬇️
Almost time for the EuroHockey Championships, so I’ve put together a preview podcast.
A look at all the teams in both pools plus an in depth interview with England’s Lily Owsley.
Enjoy. ⬇️
open.spotify.com/episode/3WhU...
A look at all the teams in both pools plus an in depth interview with England’s Lily Owsley.
Enjoy. ⬇️
open.spotify.com/episode/3WhU...
Women's Euros Preview: Owsley aiming for English resurgence.
The Top of the D · Episode
open.spotify.com
August 7, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Almost time for the EuroHockey Championships, so I’ve put together a preview podcast.
A look at all the teams in both pools plus an in depth interview with England’s Lily Owsley.
Enjoy. ⬇️
open.spotify.com/episode/3WhU...
A look at all the teams in both pools plus an in depth interview with England’s Lily Owsley.
Enjoy. ⬇️
open.spotify.com/episode/3WhU...
England 🤝 Top class goalkeepers
Lots of praise from James Albery for goalkeeper James Mazarelo.
Full article on my website now.
thetopofthed.com/2025/08/05/a...
Lots of praise from James Albery for goalkeeper James Mazarelo.
Full article on my website now.
thetopofthed.com/2025/08/05/a...
August 5, 2025 at 7:44 AM
England 🤝 Top class goalkeepers
Lots of praise from James Albery for goalkeeper James Mazarelo.
Full article on my website now.
thetopofthed.com/2025/08/05/a...
Lots of praise from James Albery for goalkeeper James Mazarelo.
Full article on my website now.
thetopofthed.com/2025/08/05/a...
What can England achieve at the European Championships? Can they begin a resurgence on the world stage?
Interview with Lily Owsley is on the site now. ⬇️
thetopofthed.com/2025/08/04/l...
Interview with Lily Owsley is on the site now. ⬇️
thetopofthed.com/2025/08/04/l...
August 4, 2025 at 8:17 AM
What can England achieve at the European Championships? Can they begin a resurgence on the world stage?
Interview with Lily Owsley is on the site now. ⬇️
thetopofthed.com/2025/08/04/l...
Interview with Lily Owsley is on the site now. ⬇️
thetopofthed.com/2025/08/04/l...
Full circle!
Still in the team 12 years on from Reading Hockey Club’s last title, Lucie Daman is a champion again.
More ⬇️
thetopofthed.com/2025/05/07/p...
Still in the team 12 years on from Reading Hockey Club’s last title, Lucie Daman is a champion again.
More ⬇️
thetopofthed.com/2025/05/07/p...
“Proud” Lucie Daman comes full circle with Reading.
In the week leading up to the league finals, Reading captain Lucie Daman posted on Instagram:“Same club, different group of legends. Very excited to be back at finals weekend with Reading 12 years …
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May 7, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Full circle!
Still in the team 12 years on from Reading Hockey Club’s last title, Lucie Daman is a champion again.
More ⬇️
thetopofthed.com/2025/05/07/p...
Still in the team 12 years on from Reading Hockey Club’s last title, Lucie Daman is a champion again.
More ⬇️
thetopofthed.com/2025/05/07/p...
Reading take home the women’s Premier Division title for the first time since 2013!
My report on the day’s action ⬇️
My report on the day’s action ⬇️
Women’s Premier Division Finals Day Two Roundup
Could Surbiton retain their title from last year or would Reading capture the crown and return to former glories? Who would take the third place out of Hampstead and Westminster and East Grinstead?…
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May 4, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Reading take home the women’s Premier Division title for the first time since 2013!
My report on the day’s action ⬇️
My report on the day’s action ⬇️
Surbiton are crowned champions of England in the men’s competition!
My roundup of the finals ⬇️
My roundup of the finals ⬇️
Men’s Premier Division Finals Day Two Roundup
Could Old Georgians win the title for a fourth year in a row or would Surbiton break their dominance? Would it be Wimbledon or Oxted taking the third European place? Here’s what happened in t…
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May 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Surbiton are crowned champions of England in the men’s competition!
My roundup of the finals ⬇️
My roundup of the finals ⬇️
First day of the end of season playoffs ✅
Here’s my roundup of what happened in the two Men’s Premier Division semi-finals. ⬇️
Here’s my roundup of what happened in the two Men’s Premier Division semi-finals. ⬇️
Men’s Premier Division Finals Day One Roundup
Today’s the men’s semi-finals took place to determine who’d play off for the title and who’d be battling for bronze in the England Hockey League Men’s Premier Division…
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May 3, 2025 at 7:35 PM
First day of the end of season playoffs ✅
Here’s my roundup of what happened in the two Men’s Premier Division semi-finals. ⬇️
Here’s my roundup of what happened in the two Men’s Premier Division semi-finals. ⬇️
Who’s going to be crowned champions? 🏆
A little look ahead to this weekend’s Men’s Premier Division finals. ⬇️
#Hockey #fieldhockey
A little look ahead to this weekend’s Men’s Premier Division finals. ⬇️
#Hockey #fieldhockey
England Hockey League Men’s Premier Division Finals Preview
For those of us who have taken the time to decipher the system in place to determine the England Hockey League Premier Divison finalists, the contenders for the title have been confirmed.After comi…
thetopofthed.com
May 2, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Who’s going to be crowned champions? 🏆
A little look ahead to this weekend’s Men’s Premier Division finals. ⬇️
#Hockey #fieldhockey
A little look ahead to this weekend’s Men’s Premier Division finals. ⬇️
#Hockey #fieldhockey
Looking for some new armguards? Here’s my review of the Mercian Hockey lightweight armguards. ⬇️
Mercian Lightweight Armguards Review
Like most goalkeepers, I’m absolutely obsessed with the setup of my kit.I’ve spent hours looking through videos, photos and watching matches live to see what other goalkeepers are doing to see what…
thetopofthed.com
February 3, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Looking for some new armguards? Here’s my review of the Mercian Hockey lightweight armguards. ⬇️
“My days are numbered.”
Former Great Britain goalkeeper George Pinner says his hockey career is coming to an end - but he’s going to enjoy himself before it does.
Read more here: thetopofthed.com/2025/01/31/p...
#FieldHockey #Hockey
Former Great Britain goalkeeper George Pinner says his hockey career is coming to an end - but he’s going to enjoy himself before it does.
Read more here: thetopofthed.com/2025/01/31/p...
#FieldHockey #Hockey
Pinner determined to enjoy his last hurrah with Old Georgians.
After winning the Super Sixes title for the second year in a row, goalkeeper George Pinner has revealed that this season is to be his last.
thetopofthed.com
January 31, 2025 at 8:22 AM
“My days are numbered.”
Former Great Britain goalkeeper George Pinner says his hockey career is coming to an end - but he’s going to enjoy himself before it does.
Read more here: thetopofthed.com/2025/01/31/p...
#FieldHockey #Hockey
Former Great Britain goalkeeper George Pinner says his hockey career is coming to an end - but he’s going to enjoy himself before it does.
Read more here: thetopofthed.com/2025/01/31/p...
#FieldHockey #Hockey
January 29, 2025 at 5:16 PM
In case you missed it, I’ve done a podcast rounding up the action and reaction from the Super 6s finals this past weekend. ⬇️
Super Sixes Finals Day 2025
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January 27, 2025 at 6:48 PM
In case you missed it, I’ve done a podcast rounding up the action and reaction from the Super 6s finals this past weekend. ⬇️
The most important position on the pitch? The goalkeeper of course. 😉
Luckily I have the excellent Mercian Hockey kit to protect me. 💪
#WinBeforeYouPlay #MercianHockey #Mercian #FieldHockey
Luckily I have the excellent Mercian Hockey kit to protect me. 💪
#WinBeforeYouPlay #MercianHockey #Mercian #FieldHockey
January 1, 2025 at 9:40 AM
The most important position on the pitch? The goalkeeper of course. 😉
Luckily I have the excellent Mercian Hockey kit to protect me. 💪
#WinBeforeYouPlay #MercianHockey #Mercian #FieldHockey
Luckily I have the excellent Mercian Hockey kit to protect me. 💪
#WinBeforeYouPlay #MercianHockey #Mercian #FieldHockey
Just in case anyone who follows me on here is interested 😅 I was a guest on England Hockey’s podcast this week.
My thoughts and analysis on the first half of the Premier Division season are on the link below.
#FieldHockey #Hockey
My thoughts and analysis on the first half of the Premier Division season are on the link below.
#FieldHockey #Hockey
Episode 11: England Hockey League
England Hockey League · Episode
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November 28, 2024 at 5:16 PM
Just in case anyone who follows me on here is interested 😅 I was a guest on England Hockey’s podcast this week.
My thoughts and analysis on the first half of the Premier Division season are on the link below.
#FieldHockey #Hockey
My thoughts and analysis on the first half of the Premier Division season are on the link below.
#FieldHockey #Hockey
November 27, 2024 at 12:09 PM
Not seen many (any?) field hockey based accounts on here, yet. Anyone out there I’ve missed?
#fieldhockey #Hockey
#fieldhockey #Hockey
November 19, 2024 at 11:57 AM
Not seen many (any?) field hockey based accounts on here, yet. Anyone out there I’ve missed?
#fieldhockey #Hockey
#fieldhockey #Hockey
November 19, 2024 at 10:52 AM
Hi rio do u want picking up in the morning pal
November 17, 2024 at 6:29 PM
Hi rio do u want picking up in the morning pal