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SCOTLAND U18 MEN FACE WALES  x14
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June 29, 2005
Scottish Hockey Union
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Scotland U18 Men's squad travel to Manchester this weekend for the final preparations before their participation in the 'A' Division of the European Youth Championships in Gniezno, Poland.
Team Manager, Alan Shirley said "we saw some considerable improvement in the team's performance level during their recent training camp in Paris where they played three matches against France. We feel our players are now realising the significant challenges they will face in the European Youth Championships."
"While the team can be positive about their successful performance in France two weeks ago, which saw them win the test series, it is crucial that the team maintain their standards and show a higher intensity in performance against Wales."
This is the first major tournament for the majority of the squad and it will prove to be a real test. Unfortunately, Michael Christie (Kelburne) is still unavailable this weekend as he remains in the Senior Men's programme until the European Youth Championships.
The matches will both take place at Belle Vue, Pitch One, and the first match is scheduled for Saturday at 2pm.
Scotland U18 (Men) v Wales 2-3 July 2005
Dundee Wanderers
James Weyers, 4/3/87
Ross Stott, 6/1/88
Edinburgh Hockey Club
Philip Rae, 30/3/87
Cameron Fraser, 20/8/88
Glasgow Eastbank
Brian Watt, 28/8/87
Steven Percy, 4/6/87
Hull
Graham McCollum, 1/12/88 (GK)
Inverleith
Andrew Sinclair, 30/4/87
Martin Johnston, 19/4/88
InveRoss
Ieuan Scott-Woodhouse, 10/6/88
Kelburne
Ian Scholefield, 31/3/87
Kenny Bain, 16/3/90
Lochaber
Yan Adams, 23/5/88
Loughborough University
Donald Abbott, 18/1/87
Menzieshill
Darren King, 26/7/87
Now Business Hillhead
Chris Halliday, 14/1/88
Strathallan School
Jamie Cachia, 7/9/87 (GK)
Management Team
Manager: Alan Shirley
Coach: Ewan Green
Assistant Coach: Callum McLeod
Assistant Coach: Benny Gibson
Physio: Jason Nicol
Match Schedule
Saturday 2nd July - Scotland v Wales 2pm at Belle Vue Pitch 1
Sunday 3rd July - Scotland v Wales 1pm at Belle Vue Pitch 1
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wondering
06-30-2005 11:06 am
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is graham mcCollum legal to play as he is english born and also lives there? and was the rule not that a player has to play in the inter-district tournament unless injured?
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Player
07-01-2005 5:58 am
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Wondering
Think he was born in Scotland and raised in England, his dad used to play for Wanderers.
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Peter McCollum
07-01-2005 4:26 pm
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Graham
Graham was actually born in Ireland! He lived in Dundee from 1990 till 1998 (hence eligible by dint of residence). We moved down to Hull in 1998. While I can understand the confusion, you may be interested to know that his twin brother David played for England U-16 last year and his elder brother sam played for scotland U-16 in Hamburg 4 years ago! As I am Irish and will probably be playing for the Irish Supervets against both Scotland and England, you will see that we are a pretty dysfunctional family!
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:-)
07-04-2005 4:04 am
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re: Graham
bet that causes some arguments at the dinner table!
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Barry
07-06-2005 2:43 pm
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Yeah but they did wel considering scotland are A div!
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12
07-07-2005 7:34 am
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scotland
predictions for scotland in poland ne1?
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'show
07-07-2005 11:56 am
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The guys have a tough group, in fact, both groups are tough, but they didn't expect anything different from the A div. They will have to play by far the best hockey they have ever played, but who knows what they can achieve. As the team of 2 years ago showed, a victory at the right time can make all the difference so let's just hope for their sake, Scotland's reputation's sake and for the sake of the team in 2 years time that they get that result and remain in the A div.
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Knowledge
07-08-2005 8:13 am
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Victory at right time
Bottom line in Barcelona was that 2 wins in the play offs was the only guarantee of maintaining "A" division status - the win against Spain in the first group stages was totally irrelevant.
My hopes are that we can maintain our "A" div status.
I fear that this group of players experiencing European Tournament hockey for the first time (not MC) may struggle to deliver the 2 wins they will need.
What do you think?
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'show
07-09-2005 10:30 am
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I agree with you in that in barcelona, the effect of the spain result did not change the pool they went into for the cross over, but it gave the squad massive confidence. Confidence will be a huge factor in whether they stay up or not. There is no doubt that they will have to win both of their crossovers but i think it's possible, but they will need a bit of luck.
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Dee 4 Life
07-12-2005 8:40 am
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Under 18 Squad selection
How in the world did Gavin Byers not get picked for the 18's squad he was top drawer playing for the 21's!!!
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just in
07-12-2005 10:00 am
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on the u-18 euro web site i beleiv scotland just beat spain 3-1
ian S,
mike C,
Kenny B,
all got the goals,
spain scored a pen stroke in last 69th min.
Well done boys.
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