The Top of the D

The Top of the D

Everything you wanted to know about field hockey! Hockey content for hockey fans by a hockey fan.

  1. 08/07/2025

    Men's Euros Preview: Albery aiming for glory with England

    Here's my preview of the Men's EuroHockey Championships! Will the Dutch retain their title? Can Spain continue their rise and pick up a medal? Can England make that elusive step up to the top of the podium? All this, plus plenty more AND we hear from England star James Albery with his thoughts on England's chances, their goalkeepers and a lot of other stuff too.

    24 min

  2. 08/07/2025

    Women's Euros Preview: Owsley aiming for English resurgence.

    The EuroHockey Championships are here! Can anyone break the era of Dutch dominance or will the title be heading to the Netherlands once again? I'll take a look over the teams competing in the Women's EuroHockey Championships and we'll also hear from England star Lily Owsley. She's competing in her 7th European Championships and hoping to help England to restore themselves to former glories.

    36 min

  3. 05/05/2025

    It's the final countdown! England Hockey Premier Division Finals weekend 2025

    The biggest weekend in the England Hockey calendar is here as the four men's teams and four women's teams battle it out to be crowned champions! East Grinstead, Hampstead and Westminster, Surbiton and Reading battle it out for the women’s title. Surbiton aiming to retain the title they won last year. Surbiton, Wimbledon Old Georgians and first-time finalists Oxted were going for the men’s title, with OGs aiming for a fourth title in a row. Who’s going to win it? Well, you probably know the answer already, but this was recorded as things unfolded in real time. So enjoy all the details, reaction and post match interviews from the domestic league finals.

    28 min

  4. 01/27/2025

    Super Sixes Finals Day 2025

    Super Sixes Finals Day - the crescendo of English Hockey's brief indoor season. East Grinstead's women aim to retain the title they won last year, taking on Sutton Coldfield in the semi final whilst Surbiton and Buckingham battle it out in the other semi final. In the men's competition, Old Georgians are also looking to retain their crown. They come up against East Grinstead. Wimbledon take on Southgate in the semi final. This podcast was recorded in real time with post match reports and interviews done immediately after the whistle. Come with me to enjoy England Hockey's Big Day In!

    25 min

  5. 04/15/2024

    It all comes down to this...League Finals Weekend

    It all comes down to this. The England Hockey Men’s and Women’s Finals weekend. East Grinstead, Hamsptead and Westminster, Surbiton and Wimbledon battle it out for the women’s title. Surbiton aiming to wrestle the title back from East Grinstead after their eight year dominance was interrupted last season. Surbiton, Hampstead and Westminster, Wimbledon and Old Georgians going for the men’s title, with OGs aiming for a third title in a row. Who’s going to win it? Well, you probably know the answer already, but this was recorded as things unfolded in real time. So enjoy all the details, reaction and post match interviews from the domestic league finals.

    32 min

  6. 01/29/2024

    Super 6s Finals Day

    I went along to Derby to see who'd become the men's and women's Super 6s Champions. For England Hockey's Big Day the semi-finals were East Grinstead vs Slough and Surbiton vs Buckingham in the women's competition and Old Georgians vs Hampstead and Westminster and Sevenoaks vs Wimbledon in the men's. I was there all day to bring you all the updates and all the interviews.

    21 min

  7. 01/26/2024

    Bonjour Paris!

    Au revoir doubt, pressure and fear, bonjour Olympic Games! Both Great Britain men's and women's sides have sealed their qualification for the Paris Olympics and in this episode, I reflect on the ups and downs of the qualifying tournaments with a little help from Sarah Jones and Sam Ward, who both bagged vital goals for Great Britain. Thanks for listening!

    30 min

  8. 01/10/2024

    See you in Paris? It's time for the Olympic qualifiers!

    It's been a very long time since The Top of the D podcast put out a new episode but with the teams now drinking in the last chance saloon to book their tickets to the greatest show on earth - the Olympic Games, I decided now would be the perfect time to record an episode once more. Great Britain Coach David Ralph, Anna Toman and men's captain David Ames all join me as we assess their chances of punching that all important ticket to the biggest tournament in hockey.

    27 min
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Everything you wanted to know about field hockey! Hockey content for hockey fans by a hockey fan.

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  • Creator
    The Top of the D
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    30
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