Welcome to the EUMHC March '10 Newsletter

I hoped you enjoyed last months edition. If you have any stories/news/pictures that you'd like to be included in future editions, please email me at publicity@mens.euhc.co.uk.

Tom Johnston (2s coach) One Minute Interview

What was your first job?

Sports development officer in Berwick-upon-Tweed. My first proper coaching job was with Trinity women's Hockey Club – In my first season the team were unbeaten!

Best and Worst parts of being a coach?

Best - when players do the things you want them to in a game and come off and say that really works! Worst - when players don't turn up to training and turn up to games hung over and cant play properly.

In a Hollywood film of your life who would play you?

I think Brad Pitt as he one of the few that can match my good looks! He might have to work on the accent!

Where did you last go on holiday?

At Christmas, went to Texas, the swamps and New Orleans for new year. It was my brothers birthday on a plantation. I recommend New Orleans for a good party.

Reveal something about yourself that not many people know?

I play the saxophone – I played a lot at school and college but no so much now. I played in a few swing/jazz bands in the holidays. Sport has taken over my free time!

Favourite film and TV programme?

Film - The Shawshank Redemption. TV - Waking the Dead

Favourite Joke?

Not sure – still not happy I got caught by Callum Duke and the crossword joke. “Postman has lost sack”...”how many letters?”. Ha, ha

If you ruled the world, what would you do first?

Put under pitch heating at Peffermill – My feet are not happy about being frozen solid every winter!

If you could liken yourself to anyone currently playing in the club, who would it be?

When I was playing, I did a lot of running – similar to Neil McNiven! Unlike Neil, I didn't have much skill so I to work hard to make up for it! If it's just on facial similarities though, it has to be Hendo.

What do you consider your greatest achievment?

Depends on what context – Sporting wise representing my county in various sports, getting my masters at Edinburgh is one, managing Scotland U21 to the Gold in Gibraltar is a hockey one.

Finally, can you imagine a world without hockey?

No! Hockey beats other sports for pace, team strategy and skill.

AGM

Thanks to all those who attended the AGM. Many points were raised and discussed by club members which will be considered by the incoming committee. The incoming committee are:

Club Captain: Sam Trett

Vice Club Captain & Alumni Officer: Michael Henderson-Sowerby

Treasurer: Kylan Pathmanathan

General Secretary: Tom Nevill

Match Secretary: TBC

Sponsorship Secretary: Peter Rutherford

Kit Secretary: Michael Fenelon

Publicity Secretary: Sam Hampson

Social Secretaries: Rob Hill & Will O'Brien

Website & Communications Officer: Nick Brown

Tour Secretary: David Munn

1st XI Captain: David Forrester

2nd XI Captain: Ben Tracey

3rd XI Captain: Calum Deas

4th XI Captain: TBC

5th XI Captain: Josh Robinson

6th XI Captain: Alex Fiennes

7th XI Captain: Ewan Frost-Pennington

Intramural Captain: Fraser Murphy

Alumni Tornament

The plan:

Friday 21st - 6p.m. Meet in Crags (potential for pub golf)

Saturday - 10:30 a.m. Peffers (Hockey Tournament)

Saturday - 7 p.m. Ceilidh

Sunday 23rd - Dodgeball tournament / other event (terminates around 3/4pm to ensure those of you who are travelling far have enough time to get home!)

Great opportunity to meet or catch-up with the Old Boys. Always a barrel of laughs and a fantastic way to end the year with. For more information, speak to Sam Trett or Kate Jones. Click here to view Facebook group.

Scottish Unis Selection

Congratulations to Michael Witchell, Duncan Birse, Andrew Campbell, David Forester, Steven Morrison and Calum Duke who have been selected to represent Scottish Universities at the forthcoming Home Nations Tornament. The event is actually down at Peffermill so if anyone would like to see some quality hockey, head on down. The matches are as follows:

Varsity

A huge thank you to anyone who came down to support the first team at Varsity. I know the team really appreciated it and hopefully you enjoyed it. For those who werent there, we ran out convincing 4-0 winners (read Journal article here) whilst the womens team hammered Watt 8-1. Edinburgh also regained the overall Varsity crown for the 15th time running (Disclaimer: pure guess).

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