Gareth Andrew

Sponsored by: David Linford

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:
-

Phil Bailey

Sponsored by: Ian MacPherson

Date of birth:
21 November 1987
Place of birth:
Bury St Edmunds
Position:
Right/Left Half
Shirt number:
26
Nickname:
Bails
International caps:
-
International debut:
-
International honours:
English Universities
Domestic honours:
-
Regional representation:
-
County Representation:
Shropshire Under 21 & Men
Occupation:
Student
Biggest influence on playing career:
Mother
Favourite other hockey player:
Jonty Clarke
Favourite other sportsperson:
Muhammad Ali
Top hockey tip:
Give 100%
Favourite TV Programme:
Family Guy
Favourite book:
Andy McNab
Favourite film:
Rocky
Favourite food:
Indian
What music are you listening to:
Rocky theme tune
Other interests & hobbies:
Poker/Casino & socialising

Nick Bandurak

Sponsored by: Cannock Junior Section

Date of birth:
-
Place of birth:
-
Position:
-
Shirt number:
-
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:
-

James Bower

Sponsored by: Chris Milne

Date of birth:
-
Place of birth:
-
Position:
-
Shirt number:
-
Nickname:
-
International caps:
-
International debut:
-d
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:
-

Luke Dalton

Sponsored by: Sports Course UK

Date of birth:
14 May 1988
Place of birth:
Stafford
Position:
Defender
Shirt number:
6
Nickname:
Dumber
International caps:
-
International debut:
-
International honours:
-
Domestic honours:
Under 16 National Champions, Under 16/Under 18 Indoor National Champions
Regional representation:
Midlands
County Representation:
Staffordshire
Occupation:
Bricklayer
Biggest influence on playing career:
Phil Gooderham
Favourite other hockey player:
Ben Sharpe, Chris Mayer
Favourite other sportsperson:
David Beckham
Top hockey tip:
Pre-scan
Favourite TV Programme:
Shameless
Favourite book:
-
Favourite film:
Kidulthood and Adulthood
Favourite food:
Sunday Roast
What music are you listening to:
Bassline, Speed garage
Other interests & hobbies:
Going out, Gym

Sponsored by: Bob Purshouse

Date of birth:
11 October 1986
Place of birth:
Rotherham
Position:
Defender
Shirt number:
18
Nickname:
Deaks, Jesus
International caps:
-
International debut:
-
International honours/Representation:
England A, England Under 21
Domestic honours:
League & Cup winner
Regional representation:
All Junior North East and North
County Representation:
Yorkshire
Occupation:
Student
Biggest influence on playing career:
Parents
Favourite other hockey player:
Bram Lommens
Favourite other sportsperson:
Lance Armstrong
Top hockey tip:
Work hard and be brave in your tackles
Favourite TV Programme:
Shameless
Favourite book:
Lance Armstrong - It's not about the bike
Favourite film:
Coach Carter, Superbad, Any Given Sunday
Favourite food:
Mrs Gooderham's lasagne
What music are you listening to:
Anything upbeat; Killers, My Chemical Romance, Fratellis
Other interests & hobbies:
Squash, Village cricket

James Fair

Sponsored by: Tower Brewery

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

Peter Flanagan

Sponsored by: Dr. Ray Jones

Date of birth:
18 June 1985
Place of birth:
Bolton
Position:
Defender
Shirt number:
3
Nickname:
Flanners
International caps:
-
International debut:
-
International honours/Representation:
England A, Under 21, Under 18
Domestic honours:
National League North winner
Regional representation:
North West
County Representation:
Lancashire
Occupation:
Environmental Guru
Biggest influence on playing career:
Dinker Patel and parents
Favourite other hockey player:
Jugaraj Singh
Favourite other sportsperson:
Brian Charles Lara
Top hockey tip:
Enjoy yourself
Favourite TV Programme:
Takeshi Castle
Favourite book:
Peter Kay - Sound of Laughter
Favourite film:
Old Skool, Anchorman, Dodgeball
Favourite food:
Boiled eggs
What music are you listening to:
Lil Wayne, T-pain
Other interests & hobbies:
Cricket, Football, Rugby

Stuart Gooderham

Sponsored by: Will Glover

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:
-

Dave Harris

Sponsored by: Dippa Singh & Family

Date of birth:
-
Place of birth:
-
Position:
-
Shirt number:
-
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:
-

Josh Gunnell

Sponsored by: Synetics Solutions Ltd

Date of birth:
04 May 1988
Place of birth:
North Staffs Hospital
Position:
Forward/Midfield
Shirt number:
12
Nickname:
-
International caps:
-
International debut:
-
International honours/Representation:
-
Domestic honours:
-
Regional representation:
Midlands Under 17
County Representation:
Staffordshire Under 21
Occupation:
Student (Industrial placement year)
Biggest influence on playing career:
A taxi driver called Mum
Favourite other hockey player:
Jamie Daniels
Favourite other sportsperson:
Roger Federer
Top hockey tip:
Play safe, but play hard
Favourite TV Programme:
The Mighty Boosh
Favourite book:
Audrey Niffenegger - The Time Traveller's Wife
Favourite film:
The Mstrix
Favourite food:
Indian or Italian, my taste buds are impartial
What music are you listening to:
Indie, Electro and Drum 'n' Bass
Other interests & hobbies:
My PS3

Paul Harris

Sponsored by: Steve & Carol Hyde

Date of birth:
25 March 1980
Place of birth:
Tittensor
Position:
Midfield
Shirt number:
11
Nickname:
Paulio
International caps:
-
International debut:
-
International honours:
-
Domestic honours:
-
Regional representation:
Midlands U14 - U21
County Representation:
Staffordshire U14 - Senior
Occupation:
IT Manager
Biggest influence on playing career:
Parents
Favourite other hockey player:
John Machin
Favourite other sportsperson:
Hulk Hogan
Top hockey tip:
Throw aerials!
Favourite TV Programme:
Prison Break
Favourite book:
Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy (only book I've finished)
Favourite film:
Simpsons Movie
Favourite food:
Chinese
What music are you listening to:
The Killers
Other interests & hobbies:
Gaming, socialising & other sports

Tom Harrison

Sponsored by: Gloucester University

Date of birth:
-
Place of birth:
-
Position:
-
Shirt number:
-
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:
-

Ross Hayward

Sponsored by: Ted Thurgur

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:
-

Andrew Hughes

Sponsored by: Chase Academy

Date of birth:
-
Place of birth:
-
Position:
-
Shirt number:
-
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:
-

Tom Hyde

Sponsored by: Chase Park

Date of birth:
-
Place of birth:
-
Position:
-
Shirt number:
-
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

Sponsored by: Council of Sikh Gurudwaras, Wolverhampton

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

Sponsored by: John Kirby

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:
-

Rohit Kapoor

Sponsored by: Tiger Turf

Date of birth:
07 January 1989
Place of birth:
London
Position:
Midfield
Shirt number:
17
Nickname:
Ro
International caps:
-
International debut:
-
International honours/Representation:
England Under 16/Under 18
Domestic honours:
-
Regional representation:
South West Under 14, Under 15, Under 17
County Representation:
Berkshire Under 13 - Under 19
Occupation:
Student
Biggest influence on playing career:
Parents
Favourite other hockey player:
Rob Todd
Favourite other sportsperson:
Cesc Fabregas
Top hockey tip:
-
Favourite TV Programme:
Peep Show
Favourite book:
-
Favourite film:
Lion King, Godfather
Favourite food:
Mum's food
What music are you listening to:
1extra
Other interests & hobbies:
-

David Kettle

Sponsored by: Bill Brown

Date of birth:
29 April 1988
Place of birth:
Ascot
Position:
Goalkeeper
Shirt number:
2
Nickname:
The Dragon and variations, Ketts
International caps:
46 Junior
International debut:
Wales Under 16's vs Belgium, Antwerp 2003
International honours/Representation:
Wales Under 16 - Senior
Domestic honours:
EHL League Winners 2005-6, Cup Winners 2006 & 2007, European Silver (Madrid 2007)
Regional representation:
Midlands Under 13 - Under 17
County Representation:
Staffordshire Under 13 - Under 21
Occupation:
Student
Biggest influence on playing career:
Family & Friends
Favourite other hockey player:
Richard Lane, Alex Penney
Favourite other sportsperson:
Roger Federer, Ronnie Coleman
Top hockey tip:
Train hard and set yourself small goals
Favourite TV Programme:
Prison Break, Neighbours
Favourite book:
Travel & Sporting autobiographies, anything ny Michael Palin or Bill Bryson
Favourite film:
Wedding Crashers, Top Gun
Favourite food:
Banana Frijj and Pick 'n' Mix
What music are you listening to:
Counting Crows, Sneaky Soundsystem and Ben Harper
Other interests & hobbies:
Cricket, Travelling, Music and Bant

Richard Lane

Sponsored by: Peter Sharpe

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

Sam Mee

Sponsored by: AMB Sports Ltd

Date of birth:
26 December 1989
Place of birth:
Shrewsbury
Position:
Forward
Shirt number:
21
Nickname:
Smee
International caps:
-
International debut:
-
International honours/Representation:
-
Domestic honours:
Under 18 Cup National Finals, Under 16 Indoor National Finals
Regional representation:
Midlands Divisional Squad
County Representation:
Under 13 to Seniors
Occupation:
Law Student
Biggest influence on playing career:
Chris Mayer, Phil Gooderham
Favourite other hockey player:
Santi Freixa
Favourite other sportsperson:
David Beckham
Top hockey tip:
Stay out of contact!
Favourite TV Programme:
Family Guy
Favourite book:
Harry Potter
Favourite film:
Coach Carter
Favourite food:
Chicken and Bacon Pasta Bake
What music are you listening to:
Kings of Leon
Other interests & hobbies:
Golf, Cricket, Going to gigs

Will Pearce

Sponsored by: Ken Heafield

Date of birth:
-
Place of birth:
-
Position:
-
Shirt number:
-
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:
-

Stuart Pilgrim

Sponsored by: David Linford

Date of birth:
23 October 1985
Place of birth:
Welwyn Garden City
Position:
Midfield
Shirt number:
16
Nickname:
Pilgers
International caps:
England A (1), England U21 (3)
International debut:
England U21 V Scotland '06
International honours/Representation:
England A, England U21
Domestic honours:
-
Regional representation:
East U17, East U21
County Representation:
Hertfordshire U13-U21
Occupation:
Accountant
Biggest influence on playing career:
Dad
Favourite other hockey player:
Mark Wadsley
Favourite other sportsperson:
Michael Clarke
Top hockey tip:
Failing to prepare is to prepare to fail
Favourite TV Programme:
The Office
Favourite book:
Its Not About the Bike - Lance Armstrong
Favourite film:
Man on Fire
Favourite food:
Steak
What music are you listening to:
Anything on the radio
Other interests & hobbies:
Cricket, Surfing, Travelling

Matthew Plunkett

Sponsored by: Mrs Joy Bourne

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

Sponsored by: Leon Mack

Date of birth:
21 February 1990
Place of birth:
Cambridge
Position:
Inside left/Left half
Shirt number:
5
Nickname:
Proudy, Jono
International caps:
-
International debut:
-
International honours/Representation:
England Under 16 & Under 18
Domestic honours:
EH Cup 2006-7
Regional representation:
Midlands U17
County Representation:
Warwickshire U18 & U21
Occupation:
Hockey Coach/Student
Biggest influence on playing career:
Dislocating Shoulder
Favourite other hockey player:
Teun De Nooijer
Favourite other sportsperson:
Chris Hoy
Top hockey tip:
Be smooth with your skills
Favourite TV Programme:
Family Guy
Favourite book:
The Autobiography - Pele
Favourite film:
Man on fire
Favourite food:
Steak with peppercorn sauce and chips
What music are you listening to:
Everything
Other interests & hobbies:
Football, Socialising

Matt Taylor

Sponsored by: Peter Howells

Date of birth:
18 June 1981
Place of birth:
Beverley, Hull
Position:
Midfield
Shirt number:
13
Nickname:
Tails
International caps:
20
International debut:
France at Canterbuy, Feb 2003
International honours/Representation:
England Under 16, Under 18, Under 21, Seniors
Domestic honours:
5 National League Titles, 3 EH Cup Titles, 3 Silver Medals in European Cup Winner Cups
Regional representation:
Midlands Under 14, Under 16, Under 21
County Representation:
Nottinghamshire
Occupation:
Professional
Biggest influence on playing career:
Father - Keith
Favourite other hockey player:
Jamie Dwyer
Favourite other sportsperson:
Michael Schumacher
Top hockey tip:
Master the basics, and learn the game by watching top players play
Favourite TV Programme:
-
Favourite book:
Michael Johnson - Slaying the Dragon
Favourite film:
Top Gun
Favourite food:
KFC
What music are you listening to:
Killers - Human
Other interests & hobbies:
Playing any other sports and socialising

Paul Edwards

Sponsored by: Ken Bedford

Date of birth:
-
Place of birth:
-
Position:
Head Coach
Shirt number:
-
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:
-

Andrew Mitchell

Date of birth:
-
Place of birth:
-
Position:
-
Shirt number:
-
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:
-

Phil Edwards

Sponsored by: Bob Purshouse

Date of birth:
01 October 1982
Place of birth:
Stockton on Tees
Position:
Goalkeeping Coach/Videographer
Shirt number:
-
Nickname:
Bondy, Philis
International caps:
-
International debut:
-
International honours/Representation:
Goalkeeping coach/Video analyst for Wales Senior Ladies, Under 21 Ladies, Under 18 boys and Under 16 boys
Domestic honours:
Indoor Premier League Champions 02, 03, 04, 06, Indoor Play-off Champions 03, 04, 05
Regional representation:
North, North West
County Representation:
Wirral
Occupation:
Hockey Coach
Biggest influence on playing career:
Coach K
Favourite other hockey player:
-
Favourite other sportsperson:
Lance Armstrong
Top hockey tip:
"A teams success is defined by the mindset of the individuals within it" (Jeremy Snape)
Favourite TV Programme:
It's always sunny in Philadelphia
Favourite book:
Phil Jackson - Sacred Hoops: Spiritual Lessons as a Hardwood Warrior
Favourite film:
Hoosiers
Favourite food:
Anything at the Valke hotel in Amsterdam
What music are you listening to:
Whatever drivel the lads have given me to go on the video this week!
Other interests & hobbies:
Dreaming of sunnier climes

Judith Coe

Sponsored by:

Date of birth:
-
Place of birth:
-
Position:
Physio
Shirt number:
-
Nickname:
-
International caps:
-
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Lisa Heeley

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