HC Prato – are the visiting team on this occasion. Their player coach is the only name familiar to us – Enrico Bernadini. A veteran now and we saw him recently in an exhibition game in Montreux at the World Championships. He may not have quite the speed he had in 1999 but he now has the extra experience to use his skills to very good effect. He also still has the trademark of wearing only one glove!

This match will have two Referees from Spain. One of them is female! Teresa Martinez is well know to our players in the England Team as she is often officiating at World and European Championships. She is a very respected Referee and one of the very few women at this level. So girls who would like to become referees should come and see how she officiates and maybe take some inspiration and encouragement from what she has achieved and take up the whistle yourselves.
By Aileen Barker

Herne Bay United v Prato (Italy) at the Pier Pavilion, Herne Bay on Saturday 15th December Doors open 7pm. The main match starts 8.30pm. Tickets, Adults £4 Child £2.50