Firstly, an apology for the lack of up-dates on this blog over the last few days. Berlin was really manic and we have had to go and lie down in a darkened room for three days. If you listen to the June podcast you will hear exactly what we mean by 'manic'.
The shape of the England Hockey League for next season has been decided, partly as a result of decisions on the pitch and partly as a result of decisions in the committee room. Last weekend's play-offs saw Old Loughtonian men relegated and replaced by Beeston, whilst their ladies came through their two play-off matches to survive another season in the Premier Division. Joining the EHL are the women from Sevenoaks, Staines, Durham University, and Cannock, and the men from Peterborough Town, Bromley and Beckenham, Sheffield UB, and Sikh Union Notts, all promoted from their regional leagues. The arrival of Cannock women will be interesting and one wonders whether they will eventually join that select band of clubs who have both a men's and women's team in the Premier Division. Worcester women and Barford Tigers have been moved from their respective South Divisions to the North Divisions to maintain the geograhic spread of clubs.
Next season our weekly EHL update on Sunday evening will include an up-to-date league table, as well as a featured match from the weekend.
