Evening Telegraph (First Edition)
ROUND-UP Scots in super form against French squad
FOLLOWING their three games against Russia, with two defeats and one win, the Scottish ladies senior squad had a three game series against France at the National Hockey Centre in Glasgow.
Having had a 4-1 win in the opening game, the second game saw the Scots win 4-0 — and they had chances to score more. They won the third match by the same score to record an emphatic series victory.
In the second game, Millie Brown opened the scoring in the 10th minute from a move set up by Heather Howie and Katie Robertson.
Two minutes later, Nikki Lloyd netted a penalty and Bex Condie made it three.
The second half brought only one goal, from Sarah Robertson, though the French defence was under almost constant pressure.
Credit must go to France keeper Josephine Hermant for some fine saves.
The ladies had a third win over France yesterday.
Gordon Shepherd, the Scotland women’s coach, will be satisfied to complete his preparations for the European Nations Championships next month with another 4-0 success, though it could be said the Scots should have scored more often considering their almost total dominance.
The goals were scored by Mairi Drummond (Wimbledon), Fiona Burnet (Clydesdale Western), Sarah Robertson (Edinburgh University) and Sarah Jamieson (Grove-Menzieshill)
The squad will now be reduced by two to 18, for the EuroHockey Championships being held from August 18-27 in Holland.
The Scottish men’s senior squad will be playing i n Glasgow from August 6-12 in EuroHockey Championship II at the National Centre i n Glasgow.
Their pool opposition is France on the 6th, Portugal on the 8th and Ukraine on the 9th.
The 10th is a rest day followed by pool crossover games on the 11th and the ‘placing’ game on the 12th
The other pool comprises Wales, Czech Republic, Russia and Switzerland
Harris FP are preparing for the season with fitness sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays with a meet at 8pm at Balgay Tennis Courts.
There is a club open day on August 20 (1pm-2.30) at the Riverside pitch. Training at the same venue is from August 15 (8pm-9.30).
Monarchs have a pre-season meeting scheduled for August 19 i n t he Morgan Rugby clubrooms at 11am.
Pre-season training for the ladies and men begins on August 23 at Dalnacraig (7pm- 9pm).
Details related to the Grove -Menzieshill and Perthshire pre-season arrangements will follow next week.
Dundee Wanderers summer friendlies are now finished.
On August 5 at Dalnacraig from 2pm it’s the annual Pat Haeburn-Little Sixes which is open to all Wanderers, past and present. The event has been running since 1970.
Teams are selected on the day and the objective is to have players of all levels mixed up and enjoy a good day’s hockey.
Last season’s winner must ensure they return the trophy no later than Saturday.
After the Sixes, the clubhouse will be open till late and give Wanderers the chance to have a chat about the coming season. Nothing formal just a sociable get together to help kick off a, hopefully, successful season.
Dundee Wanderers camp for junior girls and boys aged 8-15 is full. Latecomers may be lucky if there are withdrawals
Cost is £75 for the week (10am-4pm) but a reduced cost will apply if there are spaces
Wanderers veteran Doug Jamieson will miss the season’s start due to a foot injury.