U21 Scots in Celtic Cup action

21st June 2012

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Scotland’s U21 hockey squads continue their preparations for
European competition this summer when they travel to Wrexham for
the U21 Celtic Cups from 23-24 June. Both sides will play a
round-robin format against Ireland and Wales to determine the
winners of the competitions.

Graham Moodie has now settled on his squad of eighteen players,
following a couple of injury withdrawals, and will look to Glynhill
Hotel Kelburne pair Alan Forsyth and Michael Bremner for
inspiration following excellent seasons for their club. Forsyth in
particular offers a real goal threat for the Scots having netted on
forty-six occasions for club last season.

“This is our first set of competitive matches since the Great
Britain Super League in April and we’re keen to see how far we’ve
developed as a squad since those matches. We lost both games
against the Welsh side in GBSL so our match against them this
weekend will provide a good indicator of progress”, said
Moodie.

“The players who have been picked for the U21 Celtic Cup have been
rewarded for their efforts in recent training sessions but we have
further warm-up matches in Spain, Germany and the Netherlands
coming up, so the other players not playing this weekend will still
have opportunities before we make our final selection for
Europe.”

Meanwhile, Scotland U21 Women Head Coach Dave Stott has the luxury
of naming a settled side for this weekend’s matches.

Sarah Robertson will look to continue where she left off against
Ulster last week, when the Edinburgh University player bagged a
brace in the final match, whilst Clydesdale Western pair Nicola
Skrastin and Ali Howie will be aiming to make their mark in Wrexham
before they join up with the senior squad for the Celtic Cup in
Northern Ireland next week.

“We will look to use a number of systems in the Celtic Cup. Levels
of fitness are good and we are now starting to play with more
tempo, particularly as we have some very fast forwards, including
Nicola Skrastin, Ali Howie, Sarah Robertson and Louise Campbell.
These players can create opportunities and also take them”, said
Stott.

“If we look at all the games we’ve recently played, we are starting
to create a lot more shots on goal, although I’d like to see more
of these from outfield situations. That said, we offer a threat
from penalty corners from the likes of Nicki Mollison.”

“It’s disappointing that Wales have pulled out the European
competition. Therefore, the game against Ireland is our benchmark
and a must win. Ultimately, we’re in Wrexham to win the Celtic
Cup.”

Scotland U21 Men: Thomas O’Kelly, Stuart Allan (both Gordonians),
Alan Forsyth, Michael Bremner, Ross McIntyre (all Glynhill Hotel
Kelburne), Craig Wallace (Western Wildcats), Fraser Sands (CALA
Edinburgh), Adam Walker, Duncan Riddell, Matthew Connor (all
Grange), Michael McKenzie (Clydeside), Chris Duncan, Ross Jamieson
(both Inverleith), Peter Baldwin, Ben Peterson, Scott Lindsay (all
Clydesdale), Craig Falconer (Grove Menzieshill), George Scott
(Durham University).

Scotland U21 Women: Siobhan Cowie (Granite City Wanderers), Nicki
Cochrane, Kerry Hall, Hazel Hall, Louise Campbell (all Grove
Menzieshill), Alex Wilson, Lucy Lanigan (both Giffnock), Fiona
Bruce, Alison Howie, Nicola Skrastin, Nicola Lowrey (all Clydesdale
Western), Kirsten McIntosh, Bethan Mann, Sarah Robertson (all
Edinburgh University), Nikki Mollison (Haddington Ladies), Jenny
Morris (GHK), Stephanie McInally (Glynhill Hotel Kelburne), Robyn
Collins (Loughborough University).

Scotland’s U21 hockey squads continue their preparations
for European competition this summer when they travel to Wrexham
for the U21 Celtic Cups from 23-24 June. Both sides will play a
round-robin format against Ireland and Wales to determine the
winners of the competitions.

“The players who have been picked for the U21 Celtic Cup have
been rewarded for their efforts in recent training sessions but we
have further warm-up matches in Spain, Germany and the Netherlands
coming up, so the other players not playing this weekend will still
have opportunities before we make our final selection for
Europe.”

Meanwhile, Scotland U21 Women Head Coach Dave Stott has the
luxury of naming a settled side for this weekend’s matches.

“We will look to use a number of systems in the Celtic Cup.
Levels of fitness are good and we are now starting to play with
more tempo, particularly as we have some very fast forwards,
including Nicola Skrastin, Ali Howie, Sarah Robertson and Louise
Campbell. These players can create opportunities and also take
them”, said Stott.

“If we look at all the games we’ve recently played, we are
starting to create a lot more shots on goal, although I’d like to
see more of these from outfield situations. That said, we offer a
threat from penalty corners from the likes of Nicki Mollison.”

Scotland U21 Men: Thomas O’Kelly, Stuart Allan
(both Gordonians), Alan Forsyth, Michael Bremner, Ross McIntyre
(all Glynhill Hotel Kelburne), Craig Wallace (Western Wildcats),
Fraser Sands (Grange), Adam Walker, Duncan Riddell, Matthew Connor
(all Grange), Michael McKenzie (Clydeside), Chris Duncan, Ross
Jamieson (both Inverleith), Ben Peterson(VMHM Pollux Vlaardingse
Rotterdam) Peter Baldwin, , Scott Lindsay (both Clydesdale), Craig
Falconer (Grove Menzieshill), George Scott (Durham University).

Scotland U21 Women: Siobhan Cowie (Granite City
Wanderers), Nicki Cochrane, Kerry Hall, Hazel Hall, Louise Campbell
(all Grove Menzieshill), Alex Wilson, Lucy Lanigan (both Giffnock),
Fiona Bruce, Alison Howie, Nicola Skrastin, Nicola Lowrey (all
Clydesdale Western), Kirsten McIntosh, Bethan Mann, Sarah Robertson
(all Edinburgh University), Nikki Mollison (Haddington Ladies),
Jenny Morris (GHK), Stephanie McInally (Glynhill Hotel Kelburne),
Robyn Collins (Loughborough University).

U21 Scots in Celtic Cup action

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