Scots set for Spanish tests in Terressa

Scotland Senior Men begin their preparations for
participation in September’s FIH World League I with three
international matches against Olympic contenders Spain from 2-5
June.
Two new caps are included in the squad; Callum Duke
(Edinburgh University) and Ian Moodie (Western Wildcats), whilst
National League Division 1 champions Glynhill Hotel Kelburne
provide a third of the eighteen player party selected, including
Player of the Year Alan Forsyth and Young Player of the Year
Michael Bremner. Ex-Buddies Gordon McIntyre and Kenny Bain also
feature. Niall Stott remains with Great Britain as selection for
the London 2012 Olympic Games approaches.
Discussing the matches this weekend, Eugene
Connolly, Scotland Manager, said:
“Our long term aim is to start building a squad to
achieve success in the European competitions next summer and the
Commonwealth Games in 2014. With the loss of GB players, such as
Niall Stott, and retirals of other players, the squad lack
experience so new faces are needed and playing top teams such as
Spain will aid their knowledge and experience.”
“The new caps are Callum Duke and Ian Moodie. Duke
has had a good season with Edinburgh University and is now fit
after some injury issues in recent years. He is now worth a place
in midfield, whilst Moodie has done well in junior sides and with
Western Wildcats, as well as having a pedigree.”
For hosts Spain, the matches this weekend provide
vital game time as they prepare for participation at the London
2012 Olympic Games. The Spaniards will face hosts Great Britain,
Australia, Pakistan, Argentina and South Africa in the preliminary
pool matches in London.
The trip to Terressa also marks the first of two
international weekends in June for the Scots, with the squad due in
Stirling to play England A at Forthbank on weekend of 9th/10th
June. With Scotland travelling to Portugal in September for the
inaugural FIH World League I, the forthcoming internationals will
provide Scotland’s coaching and management team with plenty of food
for thought:
“Our target for this weekend is really to compete,
as Spain are a settled side with top players and are preparing for
London so we are well behind them in terms of practice. Also with a
new coach, a great deal can be learnt by both players and
management about his style, tactics and organisation”, said
Connolly.
“This week allows players to show if they are ready
to step up to international level and to add to the depth of the
pool of players available. There are opportunities for young
players and it is now up to them to take their chance.”
Scotland Senior Men: Jamie Cachia (Sheffield HC),
Allan Dick (Holcolme HC), Michael Bremner, Iain Scholefield,
William Marshall, Chris Nelson, Alan Forsyth, Gareth Hall (all
Glynhill Hotel Kelburne), Wei Adams (AMN Hillhead), Dan Coultas
(Durham University), Gordon McIntyre (Beeston), Chris Grassick
(Inverleith), Callum Duke (Edinburgh University), Kenny Bain (THC
Hurley), Fergus Dunn (Surbiton), Gavin Byers (Grove Menzieshill),
Ian Moodie (Western Wildcats), Russell Anderson (Brooklands).

Scotland Senior Men begin their preparations for
participation in September’s FIH World League I with three
international matches against Olympic contenders Spain from 2-5
June.

Two new caps are included in the squad; Callum Duke (Edinburgh
University) and Ian Moodie (Western Wildcats), whilst National
League Division 1 champions Glynhill Hotel Kelburne provide a third
of the eighteen player party selected, including Player of the Year
Alan Forsyth and Young Player of the Year Michael Bremner.
Ex-Buddies Gordon McIntyre and Kenny Bain also feature. Niall Stott
remains with Great Britain as selection for the London 2012 Olympic
Games approaches.

Discussing the matches this weekend, Eugene Connolly, Scotland
Manager, said:

“Our long term aim is to start building a squad to achieve
success in the European competitions next summer and the
Commonwealth Games in 2014. With the loss of GB players, such as
Niall Stott, and retirals of other players, the squad lack
experience so new faces are needed and playing top teams such as
Spain will aid their knowledge and experience.”

“The new caps are Callum Duke and Ian Moodie. Duke has had a
good season with Edinburgh University and is now fit after some
injury issues in recent years. He is now worth a place in midfield,
whilst Moodie has done well in junior sides and with Western
Wildcats, as well as having a pedigree.”

For hosts Spain, the matches this weekend provide vital game
time as they prepare for participation at the London 2012 Olympic
Games. The Spaniards will face hosts Great Britain, Australia,
Pakistan, Argentina and South Africa in the preliminary pool
matches in London.

The trip to Terressa also marks the first of two international
weekends in June for the Scots, with the squad due in Stirling to
play England A at Forthbank on weekend of 9th/10th June. With
Scotland travelling to Portugal in September for the inaugural FIH
World League I, the forthcoming internationals will provide
Scotland’s coaching and management team with plenty of food for
thought:

“Our target for this weekend is really to compete, as Spain are
a settled side with top players and are preparing for London so we
are well behind them in terms of practice. Also with a new coach, a
great deal can be learnt by both players and management about his
style, tactics and organisation”, said Connolly.

“This week allows players to show if they are ready to step up
to international level and to add to the depth of the pool of
players available. There are opportunities for young players and it
is now up to them to take their chance.”

Scotland Senior Men: Jamie Cachia (Sheffield
HC), Allan Dick (Holcolme HC), Michael Bremner, Iain Scholefield,
William Marshall, Chris Nelson, Alan Forsyth, Gareth Hall (all
Glynhill Hotel Kelburne), Wei Adams (AMN Hillhead), Dan Coultas
(Durham University), Gordon McIntyre (Beeston), Chris Grassick
(Inverleith), Callum Duke (Edinburgh University), Kenny Bain (THC
Hurley), Fergus Dunn (Surbiton), Gavin Byers (Grove Menzieshill),
Ian Moodie (Western Wildcats), Russell Anderson (Brooklands).

 

 

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