England’s final match of the 2002 European Junior Championship last Saturday against a goal hungry Portugese side turned out to be a very difficult encounter for the English who had to play without 2 of the main 4 team members, Andrew Simms and James Taylor, who where under suspension after receiving red cards in the [...]

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England’s 6th place at last weeks European Junior Championship should be seen as a successful step in the rebuilding of England as a force in World Roller Hockey.
“It’s important to recognise the gap in team skills that has developed between us and the top European nations over the last 30 years.” said Kos Galtos, England [...]

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England pulled off the upset of the 2002 European Junior Championship last night by drawing 1 all with a highly experienced French side.
“The atmosphere was electric” said Steve Taylor, England Trainer “both sides had lots of chances in a match that was dominated by mostly end to end hockey.”
The French, generally regarded as amoungst the [...]

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The Rolta RHC of Belgium have extended an invitation to English Clubs to attend a weekend Tournament (26 and 27th October 2002)in Leuven, Belgium.
Food and accomidation will be provided to Clubs that register quickly by contacting Peter Berthels.

More info:
Reporter: Kos Galtos

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Last night’s match between England and Switzerland turned out to be a frustrating encounter. The Swiss, who man for man are a minimum of 2 years older then the English, played the intelligent and mature style of hockey that has raised the standard of their national teams to amoungst the best 5 in the world.
The [...]

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What a great match!” said Steve Taylor, England Trainer “The boys where behind from the start and fought hard for this win.”
Sam Jackson (Cpt.), Mat Oaten, Andrew Simms, Chris Brown and Ian Morrision started for England in what proved to be a cliff hanger of a match that tested the determination and character of both [...]

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After a magnificent 3-1 win last night over a very strong Italian side, Spain looks like the team most likely to win the 2002 European Junior Championship.
With their traditional professionalism supported by sharp intense passing the Spanish clinically disassembled the Italian defense and overcame a highly physical opponent in a match that saw 2 red [...]

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At the recent Annual General Meeting of the Northern Counties Roller Hockey Association, past President, ex-international player and referee, Mr Neville Black was elected President, replacing Mr Glyn Thomas who was recently elected as President of the NRHA.
Ex England Captain, Neville Black brings back to the NCRHA a wealth of experience, having played for many [...]

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The England Junior team will soon be heading off to the European Championships in Italy with what looks to be the strongest side to go away in years.
The team, recently announced by Coach Carlos Amaral, consists of Chris Brown, Ben Howes, Ben Jackson, Sam Jackson, Ian Morrison, Mat Oaten, Andrew Sims, James Taylor, Richard Wadsworth [...]

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Since the launch of PRH just over 2 months ago the NRHA Executive has been listening closely to the thoughts expressed in TalkRollerHockey.net and submissions made by ex players, like Michael Harris, about what the logo should include.
“We now have a number of ideas to consider and I am keen to ensure that the new [...]

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