Ahead of the new 2023/24 season we are delighted to announce that Ashley Jackson will be taking over the reigns as head coach of the Mens 1st XI. The triple Olympian joined OGHC in 2019 and after 4 successful seasons steps into his new player coach role.
@ashleyjackson7
If that game wasn’t a sign that
@EnglandHockey
needs to promote the indoor game then I don’t know what is.
Second year in a row there’s been a thriller. Just imagine an extended indoor season.
The Faithful would like to thank the EG family for helping to create one of the best atmospheres our domestic club game has ever seen. It was amazing to see everyone, from juniors to seniors, waving scarves and joining in with the chants. 🤍💙
Hockey…bloody hell.
Now the hangovers have settled…we can finally look back on what a great advert for our club Saturday was.
Despite the results, our support did not dwindle 🥁⚪️🔵
Already looking forward to next season.
#watchyour1s
The girl’s success now means the club has won all Premier domestic competitions (men and women). I wonder how many other clubs could say the same?
Not bad for a small town from West Sussex.
Observations from today’s game:
1. Their flicker is quite good.
2. The pyro was larger than we expected.
3. Don’t let off pyro when you’re 2-1 down.
4. Every Prem game should be on a Sat at 6pm.
5. Bit of a dead game to be honest. Wimbledon/ OGs will be more spicy.
EGTID 🤍💙
‘Nice duvet’ said one of the S*rbiton players, in reference to our flag, pre game.
We’ll certainly sleep well in our duvets tonight with the trophy in our clubhouse cabinet.
Thanks for the hospitality.
For anyone attending Super 6s tomorrow! Here are some key things to know:
Have your tickets easily accessible! 🎟️
No food, drink or large bags 🚫
No spectator parking 🚫
But...
You can come and get some GB Athletes' autographs ✍️👀
More info on our website!
A truly sad day in this club’s long history.
Owen was a true hockey fan, someone who would follow our first team’s home and away no matter the conditions.
If you were to describe what it means to be EG Faithful you would describe Owen and Betty.
RIP 💙
Pre-match vibes before a M1s friendly vs Wimbledon (PB at 6pm).
Wimbledon just happy to get out of Raynes Park School. They bit our hand off at the offer of a pre-season friendly at a hockey club.
The Faithfuls pre-season is underway 🍻
#schoolsnotopen
#summersun
🔵⚪️ Double Header Mascots 🔵⚪️
What a FABULOUS afternoon on Saturday 👊🏻☺️
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Our amazing Junior Match Day Mascots!! 🤍💙
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PLUS an amazing turn out of everyone from around the club for our Double Header.
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Lots of smiling faces & getting the chance to meet their “Hockey
Observations from yesterday:
1. Kudos Oxted and Bowdon 👏
2.
@EnglandHockey
let the girls play.
3. The horns were an excellent purchase.
4. Felt like the whole club was in attendance yesterday. Have not seen that level of crowd size since our era of dominance with old GB lads.
For the record, we don’t disagree with moving the event around the country, but the choice of venue is appalling.
The indoor game has far more potential than the outdoor game within this country, and it is completely wasted.
I wish hockey had a transfer deadline…
Imagine players doing an Odemwingie with hours to go.
Head coaches interviewed from their car windows.
OG’s splashing £50m on a Dutch international.
And
@hockeyfocus_
reporting it all with a yellow tie.
Box office.
We’ve got our clubhouse back 🙌
Many more decorations to come but it’s looking great already. Looking forward to seeing how it all comes together over the next few weeks/ months 🖼️
@eghockeyclub
🔵⚪️ WEEKEND TEAMSHEETS 🔵⚪️
Teams have been announced for our Men & Women competing in Premier league matches this weekend.
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The Men play against Oxted at Home, tomorrow evening at 6pm in the big local derby. 🔵⚪️
Whereas the Ladies play Away at Beeston.
@ONeills1918
@STXFH
Barely anyone in the stand opposite the camera for the England WC game.
Who thought it was a good idea to have half the WC in such a huge stadium that’s basically empty?🤦
Genuinely think we get more people for a Prem Division game than in Terrassa right now. Shambles.
Another highlight from yesterday…
Being told ‘Will you f*** off to the football, this is a family club’ by a S*rbiton supporter.
Claiming it’s a family club and he’s the one swearing in front of families.
A grade-A chopper and not the kind we want at Saint Hill.
Surbiton away tomorrow for the M1s.
A historic rivalry that the ultras absolutely love.
Fun fact: The two clubs are two of the 3 longest serving clubs in the Prem Division.
An indoor and outdoor rivalry that gets heated every time, a match for the neutrals. Two proper clubs.
An EG hockey club wedding, so many club legends past and present here to celebrate the marriage of Mr and Mrs Jackson 😍
Thank you for the messages
@EnglandHockey
, and
@SurbitonHC
- we’ll see you at the copperbox and Saint Hill next season 👀
But seriously what a win, puts us right in the play-off mixer.
Plus our girls are in the gold medal match at the European indoors, top tier day.
Looking forward to the double header at Saint Hill next weekend.
The Faithful and other volunteers helping out at the club clean-up day, the pyro stains in the grass overlooking the pitch are no more (for now)…
Preparations for the new season are fully underway at Saint Hill!
A second trip to Lee Valley in three years, full of lads who have played at EG their entire hockey careers.
Turns out they can do a little more than cause disruption on the sidelines/ socials.
Reckon they enjoyed it?
EGTID 🤍💙
Great to have it hosted by clubs again.
Assume something will be done about the fact you can only view from one half of the pitch?
Then again with the dates chosen it might not attract many spectators anyway…
One step forward, two steps back. 🤦🏻♂️
We are delighted to announce Wesley Jackson as your new Men’s 1st XI Head Coach ✍️
“Wes’s dedication to EGHC over the past 20 years is second to none. This coupled with his enthusiasm for coaching and developing teams makes him the perfect man for the job” - Chris, Chairman
Not the result we wanted vs
@OxtedHC
and
@BowdonHC
, however, what a great spectacle for hockey that was.
Many thanks to the chairman and volunteers who made today possible!
A great game and derby atmosphere slightly spoiled by the Oxted fans level of class towards the end.
You can tell which club has been around the block longer.
Stay classy…
🏑 🥅EHL finals heading to Surbiton 🏑 🥅
We're excited to announce that Surbiton Hockey Club will host the 2023-24 Premier Division Finals.
👀 Read more now
Jamie Wallace flooring Rupert Shipperley just moments after the opposition player had cupped his ears towards the Faithful. Hero ❤️
We love it when hockey gets spicy 🌶
Animosity aside, fair play to the oppo fans for actually turning up in numbers today, it’s what we’ve wanted for a long time and what hockey needs.
EH finally has a local derby in the Prem with some real feeling to it.
Best of luck to the English clubs
@OldGeorgiansHoc
and
@HolcombeHC
in the EHL this weekend 🔥
We hope you’ll be able to join us for the next segment of the tournament come Easter! 💪
This was just the lone chopper by the way. The rest of Surbiton were incredibly welcoming, and supportive of the noise we were trying to create for our team.
Thank you to
@TheHockeyPaper
for the interview on Sunday!
It was great to chat about all things hockey. 🏑
Here’s to hoping we can get a fan movement going within the domestic game!
#watchyour1s
#celebs
Wimbledon: Man City - Appeared out of nowhere after a bit of 💰/ 🎾. Won the league a few times, and currently have a very impressive squad. Govers still gives the Faithful nightmares. Their clubhouse (despite not being on site) is superb.