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 Managers report.
 The 2003 season had been a  period of reconstruction for the  senior men’s side with half the  squad uncapped at .... more
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 Celtic Cup victory.
 Wales Senior Hockey teams  ventured to Dublin as a largely  new young squad with the  2005 European Cup .... more
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 Forthcoming dates.
 31st May-1st June
 Fitness testing
 4th-5th June
 Training Camp .... more
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Welsh Senior Mens Hockey Managers report.

  


"The Wales Senior Mens Hockey squad have a tough international programme ahead in the summer culminating in the European Trophy in Rome this September. Back to back games against England on the new Astroturf complex at Swansea on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th June kick things off. The squad to play against England will be announced after the Training Camp on 17 - 19 June when 16 will be selected from the 28 players competing for places.

Welsh Hockey Senior Mens Manager Andy Bevan
Manager Andy Bevan
These are followed by tests against Belgium, Ireland, France,Poland and Scotland before heading off to Italy for the 5 match tournament. Success in Rome would lead to qualification for the World Cup qualifier in China later in 2006.

The Welsh side, ranked 13 in Europe, are a fast improving, athletic squad with a blend of experience and youth. Paul Edwards (Cannock HC) is closing in on the record for senior mens caps and former skipper Zak Jones (Hampstead and Westminster HC) has worn the Welsh shirt over 80 times.

Wales has found a new goal scorer in Ollie Cooper who has 2 hat tricks to his name already and, supported by Ben Rogers and Matt Ruxton, the forward line will trouble any international defence. Coach Mike Williamson has added Brian Hibbert from South Africa as assistant coach and Grahame Mansell Grace as goal keeper coach to the support team and is looking forward to the squad making more strides this year after the Celtic Cup win in 2004."

Andy
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