Head injury ends Harte’s tournament
Ireland will have to plan without key centre-back Conor Harte for the remainder of their Electric Ireland FIH Road to London Olympic qualification campaign, it emerged this morning.
Indiscipline hampers Irish in Korean draw
The largest crowd for a hockey match at Belfield in modern times saw Ireland keep their Olympic dreams alive with a 1-1 draw with Korea, but Paul Revington was far from pleased with his side’s performance or discipline.
Green machine clicks into gear
Ireland notched the second biggest win in their history, routing Ukraine 12-0. With Korea and Malaysia also on two wins from two, it’s all about who blinks first when Paul Revington’s men clash with the Koreans tomorrow night.
Ireland eventually hit Russia for six
Ireland’s bid to qualify for the Olympics is off to the start they wanted, after the
Jackson has Olympics in his sights
John Jackson has revealed himself as the ‘hardman’ of Ireland’s senior men’s hockey squad, after admitting he was willing to continue playing the game even if he lost the sight in one eye.
Minimum changes to Irish squads
There were few surprises as Ireland’s coaches revealed their hands for this month’s Olympic qualifiers yesterday, but fitness concerns could yet give Paul Revington and Gene Muller a couple of sleepless nights.