top right-hand corner of the goal without the Polo keeper even moving! The crowd exploded, realising they had just seen a magical moment of hockey.
the Venue Real Club de Polo is a fantastic venue with two water- based pitches, a plethora of clay tennis courts, stables and some very well dressed Catalonians. The atmosphere was electric and the beer tent was rarely empty except when the Ladykillers were playing.
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Who are
The Ladykillers Hockey Club was formed in 1957 by a collection of Hertfordshire hockey players looking for ways to spend their Sundays. The reputation of the side soon grew and president Fred Taylor and secretary Pat Robson, plus other founding members Alan Sanders and Neil Dangerfield, had soon established a pretty strong side to play all around London on a fairly regular basis. Gradually the team was strengthened with international and well-established players. The Ladykillers of today still has the same camaraderie, still
What the ladykillers
rory marsh Age: 25 Country: England Club: Guildford Position: Forward Sponsor: Mercian
Can you sum up in three words what it is like to play at Hockey Reyes Tournament? An amazing experience.
Do you play any other hockey? I play for Guildford in the National League Conference West.
What is your day job? A business analyst for Continuous Insight.
Why do you play for the Ladykillers? The Ladykillers is a group of incredible players comprising of ex, current and ‘nearly’ internationals, who definitely know how to enjoy themselves! Gathered from all over Europe mixed together to form an incredibly sociable and entertaining team. These players wouldn’t think twice about stumbling out of a club at half six in the morning, then to have a quick knap before being straight back onto the hockey pitch to play some outstanding hockey. It was a true honour to play in the team and hope I can do it again in the future.
Who is your all time hockey hero? Simon Mason… what a hero!
What advice would you give to someone starting hockey? Don’t get distracted by other things in life, concentrate and be disciplined on being the best you can be.
marten eikelboom Age: 37 Country: Netherlands Club: Amsterdam Position: Forward International caps: 178 Honours: silver, gold Olympic, several gold, silver and bronze champions trophy’s and World Cups
The tournament? It was great fun meeting all former top players from Germany, Spain and England
Where are you playing now? Second team Amsterdam
What is your day job? Have my own energy company called Atoomstroom, selling 100% nuclear energy to consumers and businesses
Why do you play for the Ladykillers? It’s great to keep in touch with players from other countries
Your all time hockey hero? Taco van den Honert
What advice would you give to someone starting hockey? Enjoy playing and don’t listen to much to all these trainers and coaches who tell you what to do!
pepe Borrell Age: 25 Country: Spain Club: R.C Polo, Der Club An Der Alster and FC Barcelona Position: Forward Sponsor: Grays International caps: 35 Honours: 2004: European Champion with R.C Polo 2008: Spanish League Champion, Spanish King Cup Champion and 3xCataluña Cup Champion with R.C Polo 2004: European Champion U-21(Nivelles), Bronze medal European Indoor Nations U-21. 2005: Bronze medal in World Cup U-21 (Rotterdam), 4 nation’s best player (Bilbao) 2008: Silver medal in Champions Trophy, Rotterdam
Three words about Hockey Reyes Tournament? Honour, fun, friends
What is your day job? Consultant for companies who want to internationalise abroad and merger and aquisitions.
Why do you play for the Ladykillers? Is an experience to meet players I always looked up when I was a kid, and it gives me the chance for having fun inside and outside the field with a great international group of people.
Your all time hockey hero? Teun de Nooijer
What advice would you give to someone starting hockey? Play with 37.5 stick and have fun!
duncan marsh Age: 30 Country: England Club: Guildford HC Position: Forward Sponsor: Mercian
Three words on the Hockey Reyes Tournament? Impressive, fun competitive
Do you play any other hockey? National league with Guildford, indoor and outdoor.
What is your day job? Web Designer
Why do you play for the Ladykillers? Great people, great players and ultimately good fun
Who is your all time hockey hero? Didn’t have one until I met Bjorn Emmerling.
What advice would you give to someone starting hockey? Listen, learn, practice and enjoy
fergus dunn Age: 26 Country: Scotland Club: FC Barcelona Position: Forward/Midfield Sponsor: Grays International caps: 47
Three words for the Hockey Reyes tournament? Allstar social hockey,
Do you play any other hockey? International level with Scotland and in Spain with FC Barcelona.
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