Entries from July 2002

James Taylor signs for Portuguese Junior League!

July 9th, 2002 · Comments Off

Top Portuguese Junior Club, Infante Sagres, have signed young England star James Taylor to play in this seasons Portuguese National League.
“A couple of weeks ago I was invited to trials in Portugal and then last week the coach came to Cup Finals in Peterborough to check out how I play as a part of a [...]

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NRHA Annual General Meeting this Sunday

July 9th, 2002 · Comments Off

The National Roller Hockey Association shall be holding its 99th Annual General Meeting this Sunday at the Travelex Center in Peterborough, starting at 10:00.
Acting President, Adrian Smith, and the rest of the National Executive are actively encouraging England’s Clubs, and interested members, to attend this meeting so that as many people as possible have the [...]

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England earns French respect

July 9th, 2002 · Comments Off

Tonight England proudly acquitted themselves against France, a semi-professional team that experts predicted would win by a walk over.
“The team approached the match in a quiet and professional manner with a keen enthusiasm to start the championship in a positively” England Trainer, Steve Taylor said.
Coach Carlos Amaral started with goalkeeper Ian Morrison (2 years a [...]

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Retford win 3 in Ladies World Club Cup

July 8th, 2002 · Comments Off

England’s representatives, Retford RHC, are off to a great start in the Ladies World Club Cup in Portugal, having won 3 of their first 5 matches against the best women’s teams in the world!
England’s champions, under Club and England coach Derek Bell, have worked hard to ensure their competitiveness against the professional teams they face [...]

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Mark Waddingham wins NRHA Premier League Top Scorer

July 8th, 2002 · Comments Off

The NRHA Director of Competitions, Tony Czifra, today announced the Top 10 scorers of the 2002 National Premier League, confirming Mark Waddingham as the nations number one goal scorer. “It’s great to see a young guy like Mark Waddingham achieve this honor” Tony said. “It is remarkable that whilst remaining committed to his studies for [...]

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NRHA under pressure to introduce National Veterans League!

July 8th, 2002 · Comments Off

Last weekend’s Peter Wimble Veterans Tournament in Southsea has proven to be one of the most successful Veterans events in recent memory” said NRHA President Adrian Smith.
“Eddie Spencer (Southsea RHC) and Glyn Thomas (NRHA Chairman of Officials) really need to be congratulated for a job well done” said Adrian “as even though this years event [...]

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Season to start with a bang!

July 8th, 2002 · Comments Off

Season 2003, the 99th season organized by the NRHA of England since it was formed in 1904, shall commence on August 31st with one of the oldest tournament trophies in World Roller Hockey, the Lennards Cup, up for grabs!
With the resurgent interest in last seasons Cup competitions, in all Divisions, and the increased competitiveness of [...]

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Congratulations Cup Winners!

July 1st, 2002 · Comments Off

NRHA President, Adrian Smith, today declared Saturday’s National Cup Finals a “Huge success” and congratulated participants, and their Clubs for their “tremendous effort”.
“All the teams involved played good hockey, in a sportsman like manner which was a real pleasure to watch” Adrian said.
“This years Cup Finals attendance was over 200 people and for the very [...]

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Senior Cup Final Thriller!

July 1st, 2002 · Comments Off

The 2002 Senior Men’s Cup Final between Herne Bay United and Middlesborough, two of England’s oldest Clubs, turned out to be a real thriller that kept the crowd on the edge of their seats until the very end of the match.
From the first whistle you could see that the young and improving Middlesborough side where [...]

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3 x League Cup Doubles!

July 1st, 2002 · Comments Off

Congratulations to the Middlesborough Intermediate, Letchworth Junior and Herne Bay United Senior Teams who all achieved League/Cup doubles in season 2002.
Of even greater note, the Middlesborough and Letchworth teams completed ‘Perfect Seasons’ by not losing a single match in either the Cup or the League to achieve their doubles, which is some accomplishment!
Congratulations to the [...]

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