Gareth Andrew

Date of birth:
-
Place of birth:
-
Position:
-
Shirt number:
7
Nickname:
-
International caps:
-
International debut:
-
International honours:
-
Domestic honours:
-
Regional representation:
-
County Representation:
-
Occupation:
-
Biggest influence on playing career:
-
Favourite other hockey player:
-
Favourite other sportsperson:
-
Top hockey tip:
-
Favourite TV Programme:
-
Favourite book:
-
Favourite film:
-
Favourite food:
-
What music are you listening to:
-
Other interests & hobbies:
-

Paul Blake

Date of birth:
16 April 1983
Place of birth:
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Position:
Centre Back
Shirt number:
3
Nickname:
Blakey
International caps:
19
International debut:
2005 vs France (East London, South Africa)
International honours:
Africa Cup Winners 2007
Domestic honours:
Inter Provincial Champions 2005
Regional representation:
Western Province
County Representation:
-
Occupation:
Student
Biggest influence on playing career:
Alan Paris
Favourite other hockey player:
Andrew Cronje
Favourite other sportsperson:
Nelson Mandela (he was a boxer)
Top hockey tip:
Play for your mates
Favourite TV Programme:
Going Nowhere Slowly
Favourite book:
La Prisonaire
Favourite film:
Life is Beautiful
Favourite food:
Pizza
What music are you listening to:
Snow Patrol
Other interests & hobbies:
Development work

Andrew Brogdon

Date of birth:
13 September 1979
Place of birth:
Manchester
Position:
Forward
Shirt number:
6
Nickname:
Drongo
International caps:
-
International debut:
-
International honours:
-
Domestic honours:
-
Regional representation:
-
County Representation:
Royal Cheshire
Occupation:
Trainee Teacher
Biggest influence on playing career:
-
Favourite other hockey player:
-
Favourite other sportsperson:
Paul Scholes
Top hockey tip:
Lift the ball over a flat stick!
Favourite TV Programme:
Heroes
Favourite book:
-
Favourite film:
True Romance
Favourite food:
Pasta
What music are you listening to:
The Hours, Arcade fire and High Contrast
Other interests & hobbies:
-

Scott Cordon

Date of birth:
11 November 1979
Place of birth:
-
Position:
Left Half
Shirt number:
12
Nickname:
Flipper ; Scotty
International caps:
60
International debut:
2001 v Poland
International honours:
Under 21 European Silver Medal
Domestic honours:
Three Titles - Premier Division, Two Titles - EH Cup, Three Silver - European
Regional representation:
-
County Representation:
-
Occupation:
Teacher
Biggest influence on playing career:
Parents
Favourite other hockey player:
Nick Mills
Favourite other sportsperson:
Ian Baggley
Top hockey tip:
-
Favourite TV Programme:
-
Favourite book:
The Da Vinci Code
Favourite film:
Troy
Favourite food:
Full English Breakfast
What music are you listening to:
-
Other interests & hobbies:
Eating out, cinema, financial affairs

Luke Dalton

Date of birth:
14 May 1988
Place of birth:
-
Position:
-
Shirt number:
-
Nickname:
Dumber
International caps:
-
International debut:
-
International honours:
-
Domestic honours:
-
Regional representation:
-
County Representation:
-
Occupation:
-
Biggest influence on playing career:
-
Favourite other hockey player:
-
Favourite other sportsperson:
-
Top hockey tip:
-
Favourite TV Programme:
-
Favourite book:
-
Favourite film:
-
Favourite food:
-
What music are you listening to:
-
Other interests & hobbies:
-

Tim Deakin

Date of birth:
11 October 1986
Place of birth:
-
Position:
-
Shirt number:
18
Nickname:
Jesus
International caps:
-
International debut:
-
International honours:
-l
Domestic honours:
-
Regional representation:
-
County Representation:
-
Occupation:
Student
Biggest influence on playing career:
-
Favourite other hockey player:
-
Favourite other sportsperson:
-
Top hockey tip:
-
Favourite TV Programme:
-
Favourite book:
-
Favourite film:
-
Favourite food:
-
What music are you listening to:
-
Other interests & hobbies:
-

James Fair

Date of birth:
08 January 1981
Place of birth:
-
Position:
Goalkeeper
Shirt number:
1
Nickname:
Fairy
International caps:
25
International debut:
January 2005 v South Africa
International honours:
-
Domestic honours:
Four titles - Premier Division League winners, Two titles - EH Cup, One title - Super Cup
Regional representation:
-
County Representation:
-
Occupation:
Teacher
Biggest influence on playing career:
Dave Cheshire, Dad, Jimi Lewis (for GK)
Favourite other hockey player:
Vic DeCosta
Favourite other sportsperson:
Michael Johnson
Top hockey tip:
-
Favourite TV Programme:
-
Favourite book:
-
Favourite film:
Zulu
Favourite food:
Jacket potato, cheese & bacon
What music are you listening to:
-
Other interests & hobbies:
Music

Andrew Gooderham

Date of birth:
31 October 1985
Place of birth:
-
Position:
Goalkeeper
Shirt number:
2
Nickname:
Goose
International caps:
-
International debut:
-
International honours:
England 16,18,21 & "A"
Domestic honours:
3 National League Titles
Regional representation:
Midlands U17, U21
County Representation:
Staffordshire U13,U14,U16,U21
Occupation:
Student
Biggest influence on playing career:
Family
Favourite other hockey player:
Gus Vogals
Favourite other sportsperson:
Roger Federer
Top hockey tip:
Never give up
Favourite TV Programme:
Greys Anatomy
Favourite book:
The Da Vinci Code - Dan Brown
Favourite film:
Top Gun
Favourite food:
Lasagne
What music are you listening to:
Stereophonics, The View and The Fratellis
Other interests & hobbies:
Watch and playing all sports

Stuart Gooderham

Date of birth:
12 September 1988
Place of birth:
-
Position:
Midfield
Shirt number:
23
Nickname:
Gooders
International caps:
-
International debut:
-
International honours:
-
Domestic honours:
-
Regional representation:
-
County Representation:
-
Occupation:
Student
Biggest influence on playing career:
-
Favourite other hockey player:
-
Favourite other sportsperson:
-
Top hockey tip:
-
Favourite TV Programme:
-
Favourite book:
-
Favourite film:
-
Favourite food:
-
What music are you listening to:
-
Other interests & hobbies:
-

Ross Hayward

Date of birth:
09 March 1985
Place of birth:
-
Position:
Defender
Shirt number:
20
Nickname:
-
International caps:
-
International debut:
-
International honours:
-
Domestic honours:
-
Regional representation:
-
County Representation:
-
Occupation:
-
Biggest influence on playing career:
-
Favourite other hockey player:
-
Favourite other sportsperson:
-
Top hockey tip:
-
Favourite TV Programme:
-
Favourite book:
-
Favourite film:
-
Favourite food:
-
What music are you listening to:
-
Other interests & hobbies:
-

Hardeep Jawanda

Date of birth:
16 September 1986
Place of birth:
-
Position:
Forward
Shirt number:
19
Nickname:
Harry
International caps:
-
International debut:
-
International honours:
-
Domestic honours:
-
Regional representation:
-
County Representation:
-
Occupation:
Student
Biggest influence on playing career:
-
Favourite other hockey player:
-
Favourite other sportsperson:
-
Top hockey tip:
-
Favourite TV Programme:
-
Favourite book:
-
Favourite film:
-
Favourite food:
-
What music are you listening to:
-
Other interests & hobbies:
-

"Michael Johnson

Date of birth:
27 August 1979
Place of birth:
-
Position:
Midfield
Shirt number:
-
Nickname:
Johnners
International caps:
-
International debut:
-
International honours:
-
Domestic honours:
-
Regional representation:
-
County Representation:
-
Occupation:
Teacher
Biggest influence on playing career:
-
Favourite other hockey player:
-
Favourite other sportsperson:
-
Top hockey tip:
-
Favourite TV Programme:
-
Favourite book:
-
Favourite film:
-
Favourite food:
-
What music are you listening to:
-
Other interests & hobbies:
-

Martin Jones

Date of birth:
08 February 1981
Place of birth:
Stoke on Trent
Position:
Centre Forward
Shirt number:
9
Nickname:
Jonesy, Boner
International caps:
108 (as of 12.08.2007)
International debut:
January 2002 v Poland (5-2 win)
International honours:
World Cup 2006 - 5th Place, World Cup 2002 - 7th Place, European Championships 2003 - 3rd Place, 2006 Commonwealth Games - 4th Place, Junior World Cup 2001 - 4th Place.
Domestic honours:
Silver - European Cup x 2, Five titles - Premier Division, Three titles - EH Cup, Premiership Player of the Season 2005-6
Regional representation:
-
County Representation:
-
Occupation:
Coach
Biggest influence on playing career:
Simon Clague (Repton School) & Chris Mayer (Cannock)
Favourite other hockey player:
James Fair
Favourite other sportsperson:
A P McCoy
Top hockey tip:
-
Favourite TV Programme:
Top Gear, Soccer AM, The Morning Line
Favourite book:
?
Favourite film:
Anchorman
Favourite food:
Roast dinner
What music are you listening to:
Killers, Rihanna
Other interests & hobbies:
Stock market, Horse Racing, Golf

David Kettle

Date of birth:
29 April 1988
Place of birth:
-
Position:
Goalkeeper
Shirt number:
15
Nickname:
Ketts
International caps:
-
International debut:
-
International honours:
-
Domestic honours:
-
Regional representation:
-
County Representation:
-
Occupation:
-
Biggest influence on playing career:
-
Favourite other hockey player:
-
Favourite other sportsperson:
-
Top hockey tip:
-
Favourite TV Programme:
-
Favourite book:
-
Favourite film:
-
Favourite food:
-
What music are you listening to:
-
Other interests & hobbies:
-

Richard Lane

Date of birth:
19 April 1984
Place of birth:
Stafford
Position:
Midfield
Shirt number:
22
Nickname:
Laney
International caps:
Eng U16,U18,U21
International debut:

International honours:
-
Domestic honours:
EHA Cup winners, 01,05,07 Premier Leage 2000,03,04,05,06, EHA Super Cup 2006, European Cup Winners Cup Silver Medal 04,05,07
Regional representation:
Middlands
County Representation:
Staffordshire
Occupation:
Hockey Coach
Biggest influence on playing career:
Phil Gooderham
Favourite other hockey player:
The Mo Fo Ace Man
Favourite other sportsperson:
Maurice Green
Top hockey tip:
Get Rapid
Favourite TV Programme:
Under the Hammer
Favourite book:
Crime and Punishment - Fyodor Dostoevsky
Favourite film:
Top Gun
Favourite food:
Pizza
What music are you listening to:
The Streets
Other interests & hobbies:
Athletics / Breakdancing / Gym

Andrew Langlands

Date of birth:
20 January 1979
Place of birth:
Kirkcaldy
Position:
Forward
Shirt number:
14
Nickname:
Langers
International caps:
-
International debut:
-
International honours:
England U18, U21
Domestic honours:
National League Winner '04,'05, EH Cup '04,'06, European Cup Winners Cup Silver '04, '06
Regional representation:
Midlands U14 - U21
County Representation:
Worcestershire U14 - Seniors
Occupation:
Teacher
Biggest influence on playing career:
Paul Sawtell - Got me started age 7.
Favourite other hockey player:
Andrew Humphrey
Favourite other sportsperson:
Ben Cousins - West Coast Eagles AFL
Top hockey tip:
Aim between the white sticks!
Favourite TV Programme:
Question of Sport
Favourite book:
It's not about the Bike - Lance Armstrong
Favourite film:
Notting Hill (Rhys Ifrans especially)
Favourite food:
Crisps
What music are you listening to:
Pretty much anything - Acoustic Guitar
Other interests & hobbies:
Coaching Hockey, Playing golf

Stuart Pilgrim

Date of birth:
23 October 1985
Place of birth:
Hertfordshire
Position:
Midfield/Forward
Shirt number:
16
Nickname:
-
International caps:
England A (1), England U21 (3)
International debut:
England U21 V Scotland '06
International honours:
-
Domestic honours:
-
Regional representation:
East U17, East U21
County Representation:
Hertfordshire U13-U21
Occupation:
Student
Biggest influence on playing career:
Dad
Favourite other hockey player:
Mark Wadsley
Favourite other sportsperson:
Lance Armstrong
Top hockey tip:
Failing to prepare is to prepare to fail
Favourite TV Programme:
The Office
Favourite book:
Its All About the Bike - Lance Armstrong
Favourite film:
The Shawshank Redemption
Favourite food:
Chicken Stir Fry
What music are you listening to:
James Morrison
Other interests & hobbies:
Cricket, Surfing, Travelling

Matthew Plunkett

Date of birth:
18 January 1988
Place of birth:
-
Position:
-
Shirt number:
4
Nickname:
Plunko
International caps:
-
International debut:
-
International honours:
-
Domestic honours:
-
Regional representation:
-
County Representation:
-
Occupation:
Student
Biggest influence on playing career:
-
Favourite other hockey player:
-
Favourite other sportsperson:
-
Top hockey tip:
-
Favourite TV Programme:
-
Favourite book:
-
Favourite film:
-
Favourite food:
-
What music are you listening to:
-
Other interests & hobbies:
-

John Proud

Date of birth:
21 February 1990
Place of birth:
Cambridge
Position:
Defence/Midfield
Shirt number:
15
Nickname:
Proudy, Crow
International caps:
-
International debut:
-
International honours:
U16 England
Domestic honours:
EH Cup 2006-7
Regional representation:
Midlands U17
County Representation:
Warwickshire U18 & U21
Occupation:
Student
Biggest influence on playing career:
Moving to cannock
Favourite other hockey player:
Ben Arnold
Favourite other sportsperson:
Sir Steve Redgrave
Top hockey tip:
Be smooth
Favourite TV Programme:
Scrubs
Favourite book:
The Autobiography - Pele
Favourite film:
Man on fire
Favourite food:
Peppercorn Steak
What music are you listening to:
Timbland, the way I are
Other interests & hobbies:
Football

Simon Ramsden

Date of birth:
12 December 1981
Place of birth:
Ashford, Kent
Position:
Full back/Half back
Shirt number:
8
Nickname:
Stan
International caps:
England Senior - 1, U21 - 64
International debut:
Vs. Canada 2005
International honours:
England Senior, England U21
Domestic honours:
European Cup Winners Cup Silver Medal 2004, 2005, 2007; National Premier League Winners 2005/06, 2004/05, 2003/04, 2002/03;EH Cup Winners 2001/02, 2004/05, 2006/07; EH Superleague Winner 2004/05; National League Premier Top Scorer 2002/03, 2004/05
Regional representation:
South U21
County Representation:
Kent
Occupation:
Chartered Accountant (Qualify August 2007)
Biggest influence on playing career:
Ian McGinn, David Hacker
Favourite other hockey player:
Teun de Nooijer
Favourite other sportsperson:
Maria Sharapova
Top hockey tip:
Don't get bored of scoring goals!!
Favourite TV Programme:
24
Favourite book:
Red Storm Rising - Tom Clancy
Favourite film:
The Usual Suspects
Favourite food:
Thai
What music are you listening to:
Arcade Fire/Pigeon Detectives
Other interests & hobbies:
Golf, Skiing, Cricket, Playing the Guitar

Matt Taylor

Date of birth:
18 June 1981
Place of birth:
Beverley, Hull
Position:
Midfield
Shirt number:
13
Nickname:
Tails
International caps:
15
International debut:
Feb 2003
International honours:
-
Domestic honours:
5 National League Titles, 3 EH Cup Titles, 3 Silver Medals in Cup Winner Cups
Regional representation:
Midlands
County Representation:
Nottinghamshire
Occupation:
Selling skewers/Hockey Coach
Biggest influence on playing career:
Father - Keith
Favourite other hockey player:
Teun de Nooijer
Favourite other sportsperson:
Tiger Woods
Top hockey tip:
Enjoy it, otherwise whats the point
Favourite TV Programme:
Neighbours
Favourite book:
Winning - Clive Woodward
Favourite film:
Italian Job
Favourite food:
KFC or Fillet Steak
What music are you listening to:
Jason Mraz
Other interests & hobbies:
Playing any other sports and socialising

James Tweddle

Date of birth:
30 July 1982
Place of birth:
Chester
Position:
Defender
Shirt number:
17
Nickname:
Tweds
International caps:
-
International debut:
-
International honours:
Represented: England B, U21, U18
Domestic honours:
National Premier League Winner, H.A cup winner, European Cup runner up
Regional representation:
North West (all levels)
County Representation:
Cheshire senior and junior (all levels)
Occupation:
Account Manager (Nokia)
Biggest influence on playing career:
Jon McEnroe
Favourite other hockey player:
Jamie Dwyer
Favourite other sportsperson:
Jonny Wilkinson
Top hockey tip:
Whack it
Favourite TV Programme:
Spooks
Favourite book:
Every Second Counts - Lance Armstrong
Favourite film:
The Anchorman
Favourite food:
Roast Dinner (Beef)
What music are you listening to:
The Enemy, The Pigeon Detectives, The Killers
Other interests & hobbies:
Going on holiday, surfing, socialising, palying most sports

Andrew West

Date of birth:
18 April 1981
Place of birth:
-
Position:
Midfield
Shirt number:
10
Nickname:
Westy
International caps:
-
International debut:
-
International honours:
-
Domestic honours:
-
Regional representation:
-
County Representation:
-
Occupation:
-
Biggest influence on playing career:
-
Favourite other hockey player:
-
Favourite other sportsperson:
-
Top hockey tip:
-
Favourite TV Programme:
-
Favourite book:
-
Favourite film:
-
Favourite food:
-
What music are you listening to:
-
Other interests & hobbies:
-

David Mayer

Date of birth:
24 February 1966
Place of birth:
-
Position:
Coach
Shirt number:
-
Nickname:
Donk
International caps:
-
International debut:
-
International honours:
-
Domestic honours:
-
Regional representation:
-
County Representation:
-
Occupation:
-
Biggest influence on playing career:
-
Favourite other hockey player:
-
Favourite other sportsperson:
-
Top hockey tip:
-
Favourite TV Programme:
-
Favourite book:
-
Favourite film:
-
Favourite food:
-
What music are you listening to:
-
Other interests & hobbies:
-

Rob Davies

Date of birth:
15 March 1970
Place of birth:
Preston
Position:
Manager
Shirt number:
The one that fits
Nickname:
Bubble
International caps:
-
International debut:
-
International honours:
-
Domestic honours:
5 premier league titles, 2 HA Cup, 1 Super cup, 3 CWC Silvers
Regional representation:
North
County Representation:
Cheshire and Staffordshire
Occupation:
Business Development Manager
Biggest influence on playing career:
Reg Price
Favourite other hockey player:
David Mayer
Favourite other sportsperson:
Paul Scholes
Top hockey tip:
Pass me the ball
Favourite TV Programme:
Jekell
Favourite book:
One with pictures
Favourite film:
The Deer Hunter
Favourite food:
Chicken Madras from the Padma
What music are you listening to:
Foo Fighters
Other interests & hobbies:
Golf, Looking for my golf ball