England – Switzerland
Match 5 Thursday 14th Oct
Starting again with full court Man-Man, England matched the Swiss in all aspects of the game, George, Scott and Steve combining well in attack. Alex covered the defence and all the play came through the young skipper. As we pressed for possession and goals inevitable gaps appeared in the [...]

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England – Italy
Match 1 Monday 11th Oct
England started the 2004 campaign with the opening match against the hosts Italy. Italy was always going to be a strong, tough opposition with a team that has been three years in the making. In contrast the England side were a much younger and inexperienced side that were only [...]

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England – Portugal
Match 2 Tuesday 12th Oct
Following yesterdays disappointing performance against the hosts Italy, England were prepared to take the game to Portugal, in a game that has historically been a difficult encounter. The previous days experience had not prepared this relatively inexperienced team for what was to come.

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England – Germany
Match 3 Wednesday 13th Oct
Following the relative success of yesterday’s decision to employ a man-to-man system, England started with this system. Danny started in Goal, with Alex leading the outfield team of Ed, Johnny and Steven.
Man to Man looked to be paying off with early pressure from England, early exchanges were favouring the [...]

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England – Spain
Match 4 Wednesday 13th Oct
England again started strong against an impressive Spanish side, England matched then in the early exchanges until an extremely dubious penalty was awarded by the German Referee. None of the loyal English crowd could understand why the penalty was awarded and after continuous dialogue they still were none [...]

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Farnham RHC has managed to secure funding for the Farnham Shield (Minors tournament). The entry fee has therefore been reduced to £50. There are still a a couple of places left for any club wishing to enter a team in this event.
This is one of the very few opportunities for minors to play against other [...]

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The NRHA have announced there is to be a Seminar for Referees of all grades.
It will be held on Saturday 30th October 2004 at Hitchen Priory School, beginning at 3.30pm through until 5.30pm.
The Seminar is open to all grades of referee, whether they are to referee nationally or regionally and it is hoped all will [...]

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The NRHA was advised today that Life Member Henry Crystal, a
strong contributor to English Roller Hockey, passed away on
Sunday.
Henry will be remembered fondly by many in Roller Hockey
having served the sport for many years on the national executive
committee and for his tireless work to ensure its continuing
existence and growth in England.

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