CULLEN AND TINDALL GRAB TOPS AWARDS

England internationals James Tindall and Crista Cullen scoped the honours at the annual Hockey Writers’ Club Awards in Wimbledon this afternoon. Making the presentations was David Luckes, former England and GB goalkeeper, who earlier in the afternoon had been awarded the Friskin Memorial Award For Outstanding Services To UK Hockey. Although the name of Luckes may not be familiar to many modern players, he has played a major part in gaining the Olympic Games for London in 2012. In recognition of this achievement he had been awarded the MBE in the Queens Birthday Honours last year. Tindall and Cullen were both awarded the prestigious Player of the Year award. Cullen makes history, as she is the first player win the award in consecutive years. A full report will appear soon in our on-line magazine HockeyTalk. Go to our main web site at www.talkhockeyradio.co.uk for details.

In the men’s Premier Division the top three teams have drawn away from the pack, each on twenty-two points and only separated by goal difference. Leaders, Reading, put four passed East Grinstead for a reply of only one, whilst second placed Cannock managed to pull back a 1-3 deficit to beat visiting Canterbury 4-3. Third place Loughborough Students were also four goal winners against Surbiton – final score 4-1. Guildford’s dire season showed a glimmer of hope as they won 3-1 at Hampstead, but Beeston threw away a 1-0 lead to lose 2-3 to visiting Belper.

Round-up of Saturday in the EHL

This weekend sees the resumption of the EHL after its winter layoff. Saturday saw some intriguing and high scoring matches in the Women's Premier Division, with the leaders meeting in a five-goal clash which could have changed the top of the table. Second placed Slough, fresh from their success in the indoor finals, were hosts to top placed Leicester. Leicester's Hannah MacLeod opened the scoring afer 13 minutes but Slough were soon on even terms thanks to a Jane Smith goal. The scores stayed even until a few minutes into the second half, when Rebecca Herbert opened a six-minute goal spree which saw Slough concede three goals. Crista Cullen and Vicky Winters both converted penalty corners giving Leicester a 4-1 victory. This puts Leicester four points ahead of Slough, with Canterbury in third place.

Four goals also featured in two other Women's Premier matches. Ipswich put four passed struggling Docaster for a reply of one, with each teams' Jo Ellis getting on the score sheet. Out-of-form Chelmsford scored four against Old Loughtonians for no reply.

Full EHL tables as at end of play on 27/1/07 are available on our main web site at www.talkhockeyradio.co.uk. Go to the News page for the link.

Due to our presence at the Player of the Year Awards on 29/1/07 we will not be able to update the blog or web site with the results of today's (Sunday) matches until late tomorrow.

WEEKEND ROUND-UP

A single goal by Maartje Paumen was enough to give the Netherlands the gold medals in the BDO Women’s Champions’ Trophy in Quilmes yesterday. The Dutch stunned their opponents, Argentina, by taking the lead after only three minutes, and although they dominated the match for long periods they failed to find the net. The bronze place goes to Germany who beat Australia 2-0. Germany had been somewhat on the fringes during this tournament, despite managing a draw against the Dutch in the round-robin stage, and they will find some encouragement from what might be a return to form for the Olympic champions. Japan overcame Spain 2-0 to take 5^th place, both goals being scored by Rika Komazawa.

In the Indoor Finals at the NIA yesterday (Sunday) the Boys’ u16 final was won by the Perse School, who beat Sevenoaks 4-3. In the Girl’s u16 final, Belper HC beat Kingston Grammar 5-2. The Boy’s u18 final went to Ipswich School who ovecame Millfield 4-3 and in the Girl’s u18 Kings School, Canterbury beat Bromsgrove after a penalty stroke decider.

In the Women’s Final it was Slough’s year, as Jane Smith netted five of their seven goals against Bowdon Hightown. Final score 7-4. Canterbury men, who are having a difficult year outdoors, and despite having no training facilities available for indoor hockey, reverse the outcome of last year’s final by beating East Grinstead 7-6. Grinstead had gone into the break 5-4 up, but only managed to find the net once in the second period. Goals from David Matthews and Greg Nicol gave Canterbury their first indoor club championship.

CANTERBURY AND SLOUGH WIN INDOORS by Peter Savage at the NIA at Birmingham

It was a final that was identical in all respects from last year. Even the umpires were the same. The most important difference was the result. Canterbury won the indoor finals this evening for the first time in their history, beating East Grinstead 7-6. A full report will appear on this blog tomorrow. In the women's final Slough defeated Bowdon Hightown 7-4.

GIRLS TAKE GOLD IN AUSTRALIA

Great Britain's girls have taken gold in the finals of the Youth Olympics in Austalia. They won 4-2 in the final against the hosts, with goals from Haley Brown, Sarah Page (2), and Charlotte Craddock. The men's final was decided on penalties after the match finished at 2-2. The GB goals were scored by Ashley Jackson and Chris Griffiths.

The final of the Champions Trophy today (Sunday) will be between Netherlands and the hosts, Argentina. Argentina beat Australia 3-0 in the last of the round-robin matches. The Netherlands dropped points in their match against Germany, although observers of Dutch hockey will probably know that the Dutch were probably saving themselves for the final. The final score 1-1.

GB THROUGH TO FINALS OF YOUTH OLYMPICS

Tomorrow (Sunday) sees the second England Hockey indoor finals to be held at the National Indoor Arena at Birmingham. Women’s clubs Slough, Sutton Coldfield, Bowdon Hightown and Ipswich are through to the last four, as are East Grinstead, Reading, Loughborough Students, and Canterbury for the men. The women’s final will be at 17:40, followed by the men’s final at 19:00.

In the Youth Olympics in Australia Great Britain’s men completed the round-robin stage with a 2-1 victory over Malaysia. GB had gone 1-0 down just after the break and it was two goals in five minutes from Ashley Jackson, the first from a penalty stroke, which turned the game around. Final score 2-1 to GB. Laura Bartlett scored the only goal when the women took on New Zealand. Despite losing losing the match the women join the men in playing against their opposite numbers from Australia on Sunday.

The Champions’ Trophy comes to a conclusion this weekend, with only the Netherlands with a ticket booked for the final. The decider for the other place will rest on the outcome of the final round-robin match between Australia and Argentina today (Saturday). Argentina need a win or a draw to be playing the Dutch on Sunday. Their defeat would see Australia in the final. Fourth placed Germany are out of contention as a win against the Netherlands today could only hoist them to third place in the round-robin section.

Due to our presence at the NIA this Sunday, our results from the weekend may not appear on this blog until Monday.

DUTCH TAKE COMMANDING LEAD IN CHAMPIONS TROPHY

The Nethlerlands have assured themselves a place in the final of the BDO Champions Trophy in Quilmes (Argentina). Their latest scalp was Australia, who despite the modest final 1-0 scoreline, never seemed to seriously threaten the Dutch. This follows on from their victory over the hosts, who the Dutch beat 3-0 on Tuesday. The Netherlands are now on a maximum of 12 points from four matches with only Germany left to play. The Dutch dominance has left the rest of the pack trailing with Australia on 7 points, Argentina and Germany on 6, and Spain on 1. Debutantes Japan have yet to pick up a point and their best chance is probably against Spain on Saturday. There is no play in the Champions' Trophy today (Friday).

Our apologies to readers for failing to report on the Youth Olympics in Australia where GB men and women are competing. On Wednesday the men recorded a 3-0 victory over China, whilst the women went one better, winning 4-1 against China. Yesterday GB's women lost 2-1 to Australia, Suzie Gilbert being the GB scorer. The men fared better in their encounter with Australia, drawing 1-1 thanks to a Darren Cheeseman goal.

OUTSIDER'S SPAIN HOLD AUSSIES TO DRAW

Spain picked up their first point in the Women's Champions' Trophy in Quilmes today when they held Australia to a 2-2 draw. Halfway into the first half the Australians were 2-0 up, thanks to a field goal and a penalty corner conversion by Peta Gallagher, but before the half time hooter sounded Spain were able to pull one back from a penalty corner by Rocio Ybarra. A second half goal by Pilar Sanchez gave Spain the draw. Germany also picked up their first points, with a 1-0 win over Japan, courtesy of a field goal from Nadine Ernsting-Krienke. Undoubtedly the match of the day will be the clash between the hosts, Argentina, and the favourites from the Netherlands. Neither side has dropped a point to date. Due to the time difference the result of this match was not available when this blog was posted at 23:20 on 16/1/07.

GERMANY SHOW PROMISE BUT LOSE OUT TO AUSTRALIANS

There was no play in the Champions Trophy in Quilmes today. Due to the refurbishment work to our studio, we have not been able to upload yesterday's results until now.

Germany, who have taken a largely untested side to Argentina and still recovering from their 8th place in the World Cup, made a brave attempt against the Australians, but eventually lost 2-1. The Netherlands were too strong for Japan, winning 3-0, whilst in the all-Latin meeting, Agentina were the victors against Spain, 4-1.

The results so far leave three teams on six points, Argentina, the Netherlands, and Australia, and the rest of the pack on zero. The table will face a shake up in tomorrow's matches, when the Netherlands and Argentina meet,

WEEKEND ROUND-UP from the Indoor EHL and Champions Trophy

After the final matches in the Indoor EHL, champions East Grinstead will be making a return to the NIA next Sunday, having secured the top place in the Premier Division. Other qualifiers are Loughborough Students, Canterbury and Reading, giving the finals a repeat of last year’s line up. In the women’s competition, Chelmsford, who have dominated women’s indoor hockey in recent seasons, finished a disappointing 6^th, one ahead of Canterbury who were also at last year’s finals. Top spot was taken by Slough, followed by Bowden Hightown, Ipswich and Sutton Coldfield. Full final tables for the Indoor EHL appear here.

There were no surprises in the first days play in the women’s Champions’ Trophy is Quilmes (Argentina) yesterday. In the opening match, outsiders Spain took on favourites, the Netherlands. For much of the game the Spanish looked outclassed, but there were moments when they showed signs of getting back into the match. At 2-0 down through goals by Calijn Welten and Naomi Van As, Maria Romagosa stuck a penalty corner which dipped over the outstretched ‘keeper and hit the boards. A wounded Dutch team are usually a dangerous team, and the Dutch piled on the pressure, bringing some good saves from Maria Rosa in the Spanish goal, but with six minutes left on the clock Kim Lammers secured the three points for the Netherlands with a goal from open play. In the other matches, debutants Japan, lost to Australia 3-0, whilst the hosts saw off the Olympic champions, Germany, 2-0.

SECOND HALF REVIVAL GIVES GB VICTORY

Twenty minutes into the match between Great Britain and South Africa in Stellenbosch today, it looked as if GB were going to suffer their second defeat of this three match series. Leslie-Ann George had struck with two penalty corner conversions and it was not until minutes before the break that Crista Cullen pulled one back for Great Britain. The visitors struck again just after the re-start with a goal from a penalty corner by Leicester's Kerry Williams, and minutes later Cathy Gilliat-Smith gave GB the lead from a rebound from another penalty corner. Final score 3-2 to Great Britain, giving GB a 2-1 lead in the series.

Scots player Vikki Bunce won her first GB cap in this match.

This weekend sees the second round of matches in the Indoor EHL. Due to refurbishment work at the TalkHockeyRadio studios there may be a delay in bringing Saturday's results to you. We hope to be back in full action by Sunday evening.

NIGHTMARE SPELL GIVES SOUTH AFRICA VICTORY

Playing the second of a series of matches against South Africa in Stellenbosch, Great Britain went down 3-1 after a spell of play which GB coach Danny Kerry described as abominable. Chelmsford's Lisa Wooding opened the scoring from a penalty corner conversion but ten minutes into the second half GB threw away their one-goal lead when South Africa's skipper, Marsha Marescia, struck twice from penalty corners. With two minutes left on the clock, Shelley Russell added to the visitors' misery by scoring from open play. This is only the second defeat inflicted on Great Britain by South Africa in the history of meetings between these two sides

CULLEN STRIKES FOR GREAT BRITAIN

England's penalty corner specialist, Crista Cullen (pictured right), was on form for the first of three test matches between Great Britain and South Africa in Stellenbosch. Cullen opened the scoring in the 25th minute, but South Africa were able to reply just before the break with a field goal from Henna Du Buisson. It was a second corner conversion from Cullen towards the end of the second half which gave GB the 2-1 victory.

A number of England regulars earned their first GB caps in this match. Alex Danson, Sally Walton, Chloe Rogers, Lisa Wooding and Cathy Gilliat-Smith made their GB debuts, as did Alisa Robertson and Abi Walker of Scotland.

EHL INDOOR LEAGUE TABLES AFTER FIRST WEEKEND

Results from Sunday's Indoor EHL

The late arrival and results prevented us from bringing you the results of Sunday's play in the first weekend of the Indoor EHL. The following are the results. Updated league tables will appear here shortly.

EHL Men's Premier Division:

Results:
O.Loughtonians 3-4 E.Grinstead
Canterbury 7-3 Beeston
Guildford 5-5 Reading
Doncaster 5-9 Loughborough Students
Bournville 3-8 O.Loughtonians
E.Grinstead 4-4 Canterbury
Beeston 5-3 Guildford
Reading 5-4 Doncaster
Loughborough Students 5-5 Bournville

EHL Men's Division One

Results:
St Albans 3-1 Cannock
Robinsons 4-7 Hull
Surbiton 4-6 Birmingham Uni
Sheffield U B 2-2 Barford Tigers
Havant 7-7 St Albans
Cannock 0-6 Robinsons
Hull 5-4 Surbiton
Birmingham Uni 6-8 Sheffield U B
Barford Tigers 7-8 Havant

EHL Men's Division Two (North)

Results:
Stourport 5-3 Sheffield Hallam
Nottingham 11-4 Cheltenham
Wolverhampton 5-5 Harleston Magpies
Stourport 6-5 Cheltenham
Harleston Magpies 6-2 Sheffield Hallam
Wolverhampton 6-7 Nottingham
Stourport 2-8 Harleston Magpies
Wolverhampton 3-1 Cheltenham
Nottingham 10-3 Sheffield Hallam

EHL Men's Division Two (South):

Results:
Holcombe 4-5 Old Georgians
Bromley 5-1 Witham
Southgate 5-7 Old Mid-Witgiftian
Holcombe 5-1 Witham
Old Mid-Witgiftian 3-4 Old Georgians
Southgate 7-1 Bromley
Holcombe 1-6 Old Mid-Witgiftian
Southgate 6-3 Witham
Bromley 5-4 Old Georgians

EHL Women's Premier Division:
Results:
Chelmsford 3-7 Ipswich
Canterbury 4-5 Sutton Coldfield
Loughtonians 2-6 Slough
Leicester 3-10 Bowden Hightown
Olton & West Warwicks 7-6 Chelmsford
Ipswich 8-6 Canterbury
Sutton Coldfield 2-1 Old Loughtonians
Slough 4-0 Leicester
Bowdon Hightown 5-1 Olton & West Warwicks


EHL Women's Division One:

Results:
Wimbledon 2-4 Sevenoaks
Harleston Magpies 3-5 Lansdown
Liverpool 2-2 Barnes Hounslow & Ealing
Clifton 3-3 Aldridge
Bradford 4-3 Wimbledon
Sevenoaks 2-2 Harleston Magpies
Lansdown 1-5 Liverpool
Barnes Hounslow & Ealing 3-2 Clifton
Aldridge 2-2 Bradford

EHL Women's Division Two (North):

Results:
Rover Oxford 2-6 Loughborough Students
University of Birmingham 6-4 Maidenhead
Nottingham H 8-3 Crostyx
Rover Oxford 3-2 Maidenhead
Crostyx 2-5 Loughborough Students
Nottingham H 6-3 University of Birmingham
Rover Oxford 3-6 Crostyx
Nottingham H 9-4 Maidenhead
University of Birmingham 3-5 Loughborough Students

EHL Women's Division Two (South):

Results:
Harrow 7-1 Woking
Reading 7-0 Ipswich & E S
Harrow 2-4 Havant
Ipswich & E S 2-3 Woking
Reading 5-1 Army
Harrow 7-3 Ipswich & E S
Reading 6-2 Havant
Army 5-1 Woking
Army 4-2 Havant

Indoor EHL: Results and tables after day 1.

EHL Men's Premier Division:

Results:

Bournville 4          Guildford 3
Terry Laverty 2,4     Peter Riley 9
Dave Tyler 19         Simon Pinks 12, 33
Jed Kiddle-Morris 23

Loughtonians 2        Reading 6
Liam Doidge 35        Simon Lanyon 3, 5, 16, 18
Mike Hughes 40        Andrew Watts 14
                   Shilen Tanna 26

East Grinstead 6      Doncaster 1
Ben Barnes 3          Alastair West 24
Scott Ashdown 5
Mark Pearn 6
Mark Justice 13
Michael Holland 16
David De Prez 29

Canterbury 2             Loughborough Students 3
David Matthews 22, 34    Tim Benford 15
                      David Ralph 33
                      John Jackson 40

Beeston 4                Bournville 5
Tomm Sherratt 2, 14      Terry Lavery 21, 27
Stephen Wood 17          Dave Tyler 23
Stephen Lawrence 26      Lee De Souza 28
                      Jed Kiddle-Morris 35

Guildford 2              Loughtonians 6
Simon Pinks 36           Mike Hughes 5, 40
Sam Beere 40             Julian Halls 6, 21
                      Oliver Didham 25
                      Malique Shuhel 29

Reading 3                East Grinstead 6
Simon Lanyon 8, 20       Scott Ashdown 7, 38
Matt Armitage 33         Ben Barnes 13, 17
                      David De Prez 28
                      Michael Holland 34

Doncaster 4              Canterbury 7
Alastair West 2, 20, 37  Stewart Keir 5
Colin Edwards 22         Greig Nichol 6, 21, 35
                      David Matthews 20
                      Matt Harper 29
                      Sam Bury 38

Loughborough Students 9 Beeston 1
James McBlane 2, 8, 30  Jon Newton 14
David Appleton 3
Richard Smith 7
Jerome Goudie 16
John Jackson 17, 27
Tim Benford 18

Table:
                         P  W   L   D  GF  GA Pts
Loughborough Students     2  2   0   0  12   3   6
Grinstead                 2  2   0   0  12   4   6
Bournville                2  2   0   0   9   7   6
Reading                   2  1   1   0   9   8   3
Canterbury                2  1   1   0   9   7   3
Loughtonians              2  1   1   0   8   8   3
Doncaster                 2  0   2   0   5  13   0
Beeston                   2  0   2   0   5  14   0
Guildford                 2  0   2   0   5  10   0

EHL Men's Division One

Results:
Havant 6 Surbiton 9
St Albans 8 Birmingham Uni 5
Cannock 8 Sheffield U B 6
Robinsons 5 Barford Tigers 4
Hull 8 Havant 4
Surbiton 10 St Albans 2
Birmingham Uni 8 Cannock 11
Sheffield U B 4 Robinsons 8
Barford Tigers 8 Hull 4


Table:
                P  W   L   D  GF  GA Pts
Surbiton         2  2   0   0  19   8   6
Cannock          2  2   0   0  19  14   6
Robinsons        2  2   0   0  13   8   6
Barford Tigers   2  1   1   0  12   9   3
Hull             2  1   1   0  12  12   3
St Albans        2  1   1   0  10  15   3
Birmingham Uni   2  0   2   0  13  19   0
Sheffield U B    2  0   2   0  10  16   0
Havant           2  0   2   0  10  17   0

EHL Men's Division Two (North)

Results:
Stourport 7 Wolverhampton 2
Nottingham 7 Harleston Magpies 10
Sheffield Hallam 5 Cheltenham 5
Stourport 6 Nottingham 8
Wolverhampton 2 Sheffield Hallam 3
Harleston Magpies 11 Cheltenham 6

Table:
                  P  W   L   D  GF  GA Pts
Harleston Magpies  2  2   0   0  21  13   6
Sheffield Hallam   2  1   0   1   8   7   4
Stourport          2  1   1   0  13  10   3
Nottingham         2  1   1   0  15  16   3
Cheltenham         2  0   1   1  11  16   1
Wolverhampton      2  0   2   0   4  10   0

EHL Men's Division Two (South)

Results:
Holcombe 4 Southgate 3
Bromley 3 Old Mid-Witgiftian 5
Old Georgians 8 Witham 5
Holcombe 7 Bromley 6
Southgate 5 Old Georgians 7
Old Mid-Witgiftian 12 Witham 3

Table:
                   P  W   L   D  GF  GA Pts
Old Mid-Witgiftian  2  2   0   0  17   6   6
Old Georgians       2  2   0   0  15  10   6
Holcombe            2  2   0   0  11   9   6
Southgate           2  0   2   0   8  11   0
Bromley             2  0   2   0   9  12   0
Witham              2  0   2   0   8  20   0


EHL Women's Premier Division:

Results:
Olton & West Warwicks 4  Old Loughtonians 4
Rachel Walker 2, 29, 33  Katie Bradley 6
Erin Preece 22           Claire Appleton 12, 36
                      Louise Jukes 24

Chelmsford 3               Slough 5
Lynn Bollington 8, 30, 36  Mandy Nicholson 3
                        Jane Smith 14, 15, 18, 28

Ipswich 7                  Leicester 1
Emma Lee-Smith 2, 20, 29   Kate Sharland 28
Lucy Unwin 23
Vic Sandall 23
Becky Baker 35
Lizzie Aldous 37

Canterbury 3              Bowden Hightown 4
Mel Clewlow 30            Annalisa Bishop 5, 11, 15
Jen Wilson 36             Tina Cullen 16
Kirsty Chambers 37

Sutton Coldfield 5            Olton & West Warwicks 4
Jane Sixsmith 11, 20, 25, 40  Denise Marston-Smith 5, 11, 34
Sandeep Kaur 30               Kerry Moore 26

Old Loughtonians 0   Chelmsford 7
                  Rebecca Alltree 1, 5, 26
                  Lynn Bollington 3, 16, 32
                  Julia Butterworth 12

Slough 4                Ipswich 4
Jane Smith 3, 15        Emma Millar 9
Mandy Nicholson 22, 27  Lizzie Aldous 30
                     Emma Lee-Smith 33, 37

Leicester 3            Canterbury 7
Nikki Ward 5           Jen Milne 3
Sarah Cockayne 36      Mel Clewlow 17
Hannah Smith 40        Jen Wilson 25
                    Anna Bennett 25, 29
                    Kirsty Chambers 34
                    Georgina Kemsley 37

Bowdon Hightown 4      Sutton Coldfield 3
Tina Cullen 4          Jane Sixsmith 3, 32
Annalisa Bishop 6, 25  Sophie Manning 40
Kate Hendrick 11


Table:
                       P  W   L   D  GF  GA Pts
Bowden Hightown         2  2   0   0   8   6   6
Ipswich                 2  1   0   1  11   5   4
Slough                  2  1   0   1   9   7   4
Chelmsford              2  1   1   0  10   5   3
Canterbury              2  1   1   0  10   7   3
Sutton Coldfield        2  1   1   0   8   8   3
Olton & West Warwicks   2  0   1   1   8   9   1
Old Loughtonians        2  0   1   1   4  11   1
Leicester               2  0   2   0   1  14   0

EHL Women's Division One:

Results:
Bradford 4 Liverpool 1
Wimbledon 4 Barnes Hounslow & Ealing 4
Sevenoaks 2 Clifton 3
Harleston Magpies 1 Aldridge 3
Lansdown 2 Bradford 6
Liverpool 7 Wimbledon 2
Barnes Hounslow & Ealing 2 Sevenoaks 3
Clifton 7 Harleston Magpies 1
Aldridge 6 Lansdown 4


Table:
                         P  W   L   D  GF  GA Pts
Bradford                  2  2   0   0  10   3   6
Clifton                   2  2   0   0  10   3   6
Aldridge                  2  2   0   0   9   5   6
Liverpool                 2  1   1   0   8   6   3
Sevenoaks                 2  1   1   0   5   5   3
Barnes Hounslow & Ealing  2  0   1   1   6   7   1
Wimbledon                 2  0   1   1   6  11   1
Harleston Magpies         2  0   2   0   2  10   0
Lansdown                  2  0   2   0   3  12   0

EHL Women's Division Two (North):

Results:
Rover Oxford 1 Nottingham H 4
University of Birmingham 2 Crostyx 2
Loughborough Students 2 Maidenhead 1
Rover Oxford 4 University of Birmingham 8
Nottingham H 2 Loughborough Students 2
Crostyx 4 Maidenhead 5

Table:
                         P  W   L   D  GF  GA  Pts
University of Birmingham  2  1   0   1  10   6   4
Nottingham H              2  1   0   1   8   5   4
Loughborough Students     2  1   0   1   4   3   4
Maidenhead                2  1   1   0   6   6   3
Crostyx                   2  0   1   1   6   7   1
Rover Oxford              2  0   2   0   5  12   0

EHL Women's Division Two (South):

Results:
Harrow 2 Reading 8
Army 6 Ipswich & E S 4
Woking 1 Havant 5
Harrow 1 Army 5
Reading 3 Woking 0
Ipswich & E S 4 Havant 2

Table:
             P  W   L   D  GF  GA Pts
Reading       2  2   0   0  11   2   6
Army          2  2   0   0  11   5   6
Havant        2  1   1   0   7   5   3
Ipswich & E S 2  1   1   0   8   8   3
Woking        2  0   2   0   1   8   0
Harrow        2  0   2   0   3  13   0

2007 KICKS OFF WITH INDOOR ACTION

Top hockey action restarts after the Christmas / New Year break with two weekends of indoor hockey, followed by the indoor finals at the NIA at Birmingham on 21 January. A full results service from the Indoor EHL will be posted to this blog each weekend.