tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post6934008760769000144..comments2024-03-28T04:54:09.797+00:00Comments on The Hook - Leinster Hockey's Only blog: News in brief: Rovers to Spain/Cuddy for Cookstown/A note on transfersStephen Findlaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12118625126159007197noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-38253688212958418562009-08-02T10:56:16.766+01:002009-08-02T10:56:16.766+01:00i dont think the league will be more competitive a...i dont think the league will be more competitive at all. Pembroke and Glens as a result of getting into EHL have been cherry picking players from other teams and will be stronger whilst others below them are losing players. I've heard YM have got Ozzies in but other than that havent heard much. It'll be interesting from 3rd to about 7th but top 2 will be boring. Although i see 2nd game ofAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-17990858751191037062009-07-31T21:49:50.839+01:002009-07-31T21:49:50.839+01:00To 11:46am - according to www.theulsterhockeyblog....To 11:46am - according to www.theulsterhockeyblog.blogspot.com Mark Tumilty will coach Bann next year, that site would be your best bet for Ulster coaching updates.<br /><br />Stephen Cuddy will be taking on a co-coaching role in a similar manner to last season.Stephen Findlaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12118625126159007197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-31795249003607717862009-07-31T11:58:37.861+01:002009-07-31T11:58:37.861+01:00the lineup seems like its going to be very competi...the lineup seems like its going to be very competitive, brilliant for rovers considering they didnt make it to ehl. in fact, they could end up playing more better teams than the glens and pembroke. best of luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-1446591569339179722009-07-31T11:46:58.367+01:002009-07-31T11:46:58.367+01:00Interesting appointment! Is S Cuddy going in as as...Interesting appointment! Is S Cuddy going in as assistant or head coach, or is a similar situation that c'town had before with hamilton and haycock? What experience does Cuddy have at coaching at this level? He has his level 3 badge, but doesn't have any experience at senior men level to my knowledge, only with underage boys (teams). He's going to have to find someone who can finish Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-52759573428468471262009-07-31T11:27:11.957+01:002009-07-31T11:27:11.957+01:00rovers probably will loose 2/3internationals next ...rovers probably will loose 2/3internationals next year, id say they will do more recruitin then the likes of the glens and pembroke. predict that they wont be as bad as everyone thinks, also they have a drag flick next year. <br />its going to be a good year for leinster hockey once again. long may it continueAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-41375383945599665862009-07-30T23:37:12.694+01:002009-07-30T23:37:12.694+01:00I think there is always stuff going behind the sce...I think there is always stuff going behind the scenes in all the clubs in Leinster and even more so this year. So we really need to wait until mid/end of September to see what each club has come up with cause I'd say there may be a good few shocks this season. If rovers really are relying on these young lads I think they may struggle alot this year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-90367745761145895142009-07-30T23:37:01.598+01:002009-07-30T23:37:01.598+01:00I think there is always stuff going behind the sce...I think there is always stuff going behind the scenes in all the clubs in Leinster and even more so this year. So we really need to wait until mid/end of September to see what each club has come up with cause I'd say there may be a good few shocks this season. If rovers really are relying on these young lads I think they may struggle alot this year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-52871235928206798752009-07-30T19:32:25.707+01:002009-07-30T19:32:25.707+01:006.19, think you just agreed with my point, good ti...6.19, think you just agreed with my point, good time to give them a bit of pitch time if there is space in the squad...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-22995175306839880722009-07-30T18:19:45.898+01:002009-07-30T18:19:45.898+01:00Ask YM about underage internationals --plenty of t...Ask YM about underage internationals --plenty of them but few really make it to highest level and boss in Div 1--Ian W is the only exception. Players need intensive training and games at the highest level ( IHL +) throughout the season if they are to have any chance of progressing to the senior national team--yes there are some very limited exceptions and they get fewer year on year.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-56498984119892113702009-07-30T18:14:55.071+01:002009-07-30T18:14:55.071+01:00what if rovers attracht several players from abroa...what if rovers attracht several players from abroad? <br />i heard the new dutch coach has quite some contacts abroad and is still busy assembling a decent squad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-30372254524087741912009-07-30T17:58:39.673+01:002009-07-30T17:58:39.673+01:00Great to see the league is getting more competitiv...Great to see the league is getting more competitive year on year.I think the race for IHL places could be alot less straight forward than many predict!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-53380431465925786532009-07-30T17:13:35.202+01:002009-07-30T17:13:35.202+01:00think that Rovers did challenged for the IHL thoug...think that Rovers did challenged for the IHL thoug, easily getting the best of Bann and Cork C of I and just shy of a drag-flicker against Pembroke in the semi-finals - decent enough challenge put in there!<br /><br />do agree that this could be a transition season for Rovers, six underage internationals may not be fully ready just yet but could be a decent time to get a bit more on-pitch Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-43698005095547321202009-07-30T17:03:30.488+01:002009-07-30T17:03:30.488+01:00a touch of bias maybe Queso? I think all teams are...a touch of bias maybe Queso? I think all teams are going to struggle vs Glens and Pembroke as they've both been on recruitment drives. I wont mention any names Steven!! Its up to Rovers, Monkstown, Corinthian, Ymca and Fingal to train their asses off and put pressure on the 2 best sides in the country but make no mistakes both are beatable. Glens are an ageing side with very little coming Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-45401898599503470122009-07-30T16:58:36.088+01:002009-07-30T16:58:36.088+01:00I have to disagree with you 'Queso'. Any t...I have to disagree with you 'Queso'. Any team losing full internationals in the Leinster league will be weakened. Considering they didnt challenge for honours in the season just gone with these players,i predict Rovers will not challenge this season without them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-88189869400086294432009-07-30T16:11:37.024+01:002009-07-30T16:11:37.024+01:00Doubt it... like every club there'll be player...Doubt it... like every club there'll be players out and players in from season to season... it's all relative to everyone else in the end.<br /><br />Rovers have strength in depth.Quesohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14635506694271802800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-52168983771814825312009-07-30T15:38:06.809+01:002009-07-30T15:38:06.809+01:00Rovers could be very weak this season.Rovers could be very weak this season.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-84218492643674635102009-07-30T14:40:55.080+01:002009-07-30T14:40:55.080+01:00Great coup for Rovers and Irish Hockey to get an i...Great coup for Rovers and Irish Hockey to get an invite like this.<br /><br />Other teams competing in 2010 are:<br />Waterloo Ducks (BEL)<br />Azzurri Kelburne (SCO)<br />Amsterdam (NED)<br />Club de Campo (ESP)<br />Pedralbes (ESP)<br />Princess R.C. Polo (ESP)<br /><br />The tournament can be followed at http://www.hockeyreyes.com/Quesohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14635506694271802800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-67931984482275517462009-07-30T14:06:26.001+01:002009-07-30T14:06:26.001+01:00I have a couple of the fixtures for the first coup...I have a couple of the fixtures for the first couple of rounds of the Neville Cup and the leagues not much else. If anyone else has info, drop me an email at stevie_findlats@yahoo.comStephen Findlaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12118625126159007197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-86385960724098467432009-07-30T13:36:36.376+01:002009-07-30T13:36:36.376+01:00Is there anywhere we can see the coming seasons fi...Is there anywhere we can see the coming seasons fixtures. The Leinster hockey website is as informative as usual !!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com