Scotland Men welcome England second string for double header

Following two wins from two matches against Wales last weekend, Scotland Men welcome England ‘A’ to Peffermill on 22 & 23 June for another double header as the squad continues its build-up to the EuroHockey Nations Championship II in August.
Reflecting on the performances against Wales, Scotland Team Manager Eugene Connolly said, “Saturday’s game was close and a bit scrappy, but the second match on Sunday produced a much better performance from the players and we were comfortable winners. We also managed to blood six new caps during last weekend, which adds to the strength and depth of the squad.”
Glynhill Hotel Kelburne pair William Marshall and Chris Nelson have recovered from injury to take their places in Head Coach Derek Forsyth’s squad, while first choice goalkeepers Jamie Cachia and Allan Dick also return to the fold.
Last week’s debutants Fraser Hirst, Paul Martin and Chris Duncan will also get another opportunity to stake a claim for selection in the series coming up against Czech Republic and Spain in July.
“England ‘A’ have a number of good players with it being now the recognised route to the full senior side down south, so we will need to be up to the mark this weekend. It will be a step up in performance level and the players will need to adapt to the opposition”, said Connolly.
“We also have Czech Republic and Spain coming up in July so the matches against England ‘A’ are, from our point of view, the last opportunity to assess the fringe players and determine whether they are to be considered for the internationals next month. Ideally, we want to go on both trips with the squad we will take, barring injury of course, to the European championships in Vienna this August.”
Scotland Men: Paul Martin (Grove Menzieshill), Gary Cameron (Grange), Jamie Cachia (Sheffield Hallam), Graham Moodie (Edinburgh University), Chris Duncan (Inverleith), Russell Anderson (Brooklands), Ian Moodie (Western Wildcats), Chris Nelson (Glynhill Hotel Kelburne), Kenny Bain (THC Hurley), William Marshall (Glynhill Hotel Kelburne), Ian Scholefield (Qui Vive), Wei Adams (Royal Penguins), Callum Duke (Edinburgh University), Allan Dick (Holcombe), Ross Stott (Grove Menzieshill), Fraser Hirst (Clydesdale HC), Chris Grassick (Surbiton), Gavin Byers (Grove Menzieshill), Nick Parkes (Surbiton), Derek Salmond (Inverleith),Gordon McIntyre (Beeston).

Following two wins from two matches against Wales last weekend, Scotland Men welcome England ‘A’ to Peffermill on 22 & 23 June for another double header as the squad continues its build-up to the EuroHockey Nations Championship II in August.

Reflecting on the performances against Wales, Scotland Team Manager Eugene Connolly said, “Saturday’s game was close and a bit scrappy, but the second match on Sunday produced a much better performance from the players and we were comfortable winners. We also managed to blood six new caps during last weekend, which adds to the strength and depth of the squad.”

Gavin Byers v wales

(Credit: Ayaz Ali)

Glynhill Hotel Kelburne pair William Marshall and Chris Nelson have recovered from injury to take their places in Head Coach Derek Forsyth’s squad, while first choice goalkeepers Jamie Cachia and Allan Dick also return to the fold.

Last week’s debutants Fraser Hirst, Paul Martin and Chris Duncan will also get another opportunity to stake a claim for selection in the series coming up against Czech Republic and Spain in July.

“England ‘A’ have a number of good players with it being now the recognised route to the full senior side down south, so we will need to be up to the mark this weekend. It will be a step up in performance level and the players will need to adapt to the opposition”, said Connolly.

“We also have Czech Republic and Spain coming up in July so the matches against England ‘A’ are, from our point of view, the last opportunity to assess the fringe players and determine whether they are to be considered for the internationals next month. Ideally, we want to go on both trips with the squad we will take, barring injury of course, to the European championships in Vienna this August.”

Scotland Men: Paul Martin (Grove Menzieshill), Gary Cameron (Grange), Jamie Cachia (Sheffield Hallam), Graham Moodie (Edinburgh University), Chris Duncan (Inverleith), Russell Anderson (Brooklands), Ian Moodie (Western Wildcats), Chris Nelson (Glynhill Hotel Kelburne), Kenny Bain (THC Hurley), William Marshall (Glynhill Hotel Kelburne), Ian Scholefield (Qui Vive), Wei Adams (Royal Penguins), Callum Duke (Edinburgh University), Allan Dick (Holcombe), Ross Stott (Grove Menzieshill), Fraser Hirst (Clydesdale HC), Chris Grassick (Surbiton), Gavin Byers (Grove Menzieshill), Nick Parkes (Surbiton), Derek Salmond (Inverleith),Gordon McIntyre (Beeston).

Match Schedule:

22 June, 16.30, Scotland v England ‘A’, Peffermill, Edinburgh

23 June, 11.00, Scotladn v England ‘A’, Peffermill, Edinburgh

 

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