Scotland Men’s squad for World League announced

Scotland Head Coach Derek Forsyth has announced his
squad of eighteen players ahead of the FIH World League Round 1
competition taking place in Lousada, Portugal from 25-30
September.

The Scots will play in a round robin format including matches
against Morocco, Gibraltar, Portugal and Italy. With Forsyth’s
squad up against lesser ranked opposition in their first three
matches, Scotland will be confident of securing qualification
before a trickier tie against Italy in the final match.

Looking forward to the competition Scotland Manager Eugene
Connolly said, “The aim for the squad is to qualify for the second
round of the FIH World League and we’ve been preparing hard for
this climax to our international season. In terms of the world
rankings, Italy should be our closest opponents, but any team that
hosts a tournament is to be well respected so we expect Portugal to
provide a good performance in front of their own supporters.

“Scotland has fond memories of playing in Portugal having
competed in the European B Division competition in Lisbon in 2007.
We are confident and looking forward to returning to Portugal and I
know we will receive the same warm welcome as that afforded to us
on out last visit.” said Connolly.

For two of the Scottish contingent, the competition will mark
significant cap milestones. Iain Scholefield, who will captain the
side in Lousada, and his former Glynhill Hotel Kelburne team-mate
Gareth Hall should both claim their 100th caps. Glynhill
Hotel Kelburne’s Alan Forsyth and Surbiton’s Chris Grassick should
also pick up their 50th caps. East Grinstead’s Niall
Stott also returns to the side following his involvement with Great
Britain.

Gareth Hall vs Eng

Scotland Men: Jamie Cachia (Sheffield HC),
Allan Dick (Holcolmbe HC), Iain Scholefield (c) (Qui Vive), Michael
Bremner, Alan Forsyth, Gareth Hall, Christopher Nelson, William
Marshall (all Glynhill Hotel Kelburne), Niall Stott (East
Grinstead), Fergus Dunn, Christopher Grassick (both Surbiton HC),
Russell Anderson (Brooklands), Daniel Coultas (Durham University),
Ian Moodie (Western Wildcats), Kenny Bain (THC Hurley), Wei Adams
(Royal Pingouin Nivellois), Gavin Byers, Ross Stott (both Grove
Menzieshill)

 

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