Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Monday, September 20, 2010
Email Question
Fernando writes:
Just wanted to know what is Oli's opinion on how the Argie crowd treated the England team in general.
Oli replies:
The crowd treated the England team well.
The two exceptions were during the pool match against South Africa, that England won 2-1 and the 2-0 defeat to Argentina.
Towards the end of the South Africa game it was clear England would be putting the pressure on Argentina in the pool, so the crowd started blowing whistles and shouting for South Africa!
Obviously the home crowd were for the hosts - but the noise was incredible for the Argentina games, especially when Luciana Aymar walked onto the pitch.
Watch the crowd from the opening Argentina match.
Please do feel free to post comments on the blog or you can email me by clicking here.
Just wanted to know what is Oli's opinion on how the Argie crowd treated the England team in general.
Oli replies:
The crowd treated the England team well.
The two exceptions were during the pool match against South Africa, that England won 2-1 and the 2-0 defeat to Argentina.
Towards the end of the South Africa game it was clear England would be putting the pressure on Argentina in the pool, so the crowd started blowing whistles and shouting for South Africa!
Obviously the home crowd were for the hosts - but the noise was incredible for the Argentina games, especially when Luciana Aymar walked onto the pitch.
Watch the crowd from the opening Argentina match.
Please do feel free to post comments on the blog or you can email me by clicking here.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Essex Sports Awards 2010
A project I'm working on at BBC Essex, nominations have opened for the Essex Sports Awards 2010. If you know of a sports volunteer and athletes in Essex due some recognition, then get nominating!
Nomination form (Scroll down to the bottom of the new page)
Nomination form (Scroll down to the bottom of the new page)
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
A Note About What's Coming Up...
I'm off to the Commonwealth Games in India, the blog won't have the same level of coverage as the Women's World Cup, but there will be some updates from Delhi.
I will be producing a preview for the tournament in the next week or so.
I will be producing a preview for the tournament in the next week or so.
Saturday, September 11, 2010
BBC TV Interviews with Alex Danson and Kate Walsh
There'll be more after the medal presentations! But for now here are my BBC TV interviews with Kate Walsh and Alex Danson.
Do check out Danny Kerry's interview as he has some very special news.
Congratulations to all the players and coaching staff of the England women's hockey team.
Do check out Danny Kerry's interview as he has some very special news.
Congratulations to all the players and coaching staff of the England women's hockey team.
Just a Quick Note...
I've had a few messages about the an article in the local newspaper written about me.
I shall reveal all about the article at a later date, but in the mean time if you fancy a laugh and your Spanish is good visit PUSH Hockey's Blog and read Tom Cooper's reproduction of the article.
I shall reveal all about the article at a later date, but in the mean time if you fancy a laugh and your Spanish is good visit PUSH Hockey's Blog and read Tom Cooper's reproduction of the article.
Friday, September 10, 2010
Ex-Las Leonas star - Ayelén Stepnik
A special treat for English and Spanish readers, ahead of the final between Argentina and Netherlands.
Ex-Las Leonas star Ayelén Stepnik, Olympic silver and bronze medal winner and was part of the Argentina team that won the World Cup in 2002.
She is now the president of Mas Hockey, the official charity of the Hockey World Cup, here in Rosario and they help young people take up the sport and support players trying to make the Las Leonas.
Ayelén Stepnik on Mas Hockey in Spanish
Ayelén Stepnik on Retirement from Playing Hockey (In Spanish)
And there will be a little more from Ayelén about how the tournament has gone for Argentina over the next few days.
Ex-Las Leonas star Ayelén Stepnik, Olympic silver and bronze medal winner and was part of the Argentina team that won the World Cup in 2002.
She is now the president of Mas Hockey, the official charity of the Hockey World Cup, here in Rosario and they help young people take up the sport and support players trying to make the Las Leonas.
Ayelén Stepnik on Mas Hockey in Spanish
Ayelén Stepnik on Retirement from Playing Hockey (In Spanish)
And there will be a little more from Ayelén about how the tournament has gone for Argentina over the next few days.
BBC Sport Website Live Coverage of the England v Germany match on Saturday
Coverage starts at 2030 UK time, do tune in - this game is massive for the England women's hockey team.
Thursday, September 09, 2010
BBC TV Interviews with Beth Storry and Danny Kerry
Check out Beth's interview and Danny Kerry after the match.
And it is an Argentina - Netherlands final, the Argies have just won against the Germans.
And it is an Argentina - Netherlands final, the Argies have just won against the Germans.
Chloe Rogers after England's defeat to the Netherlands
I really couldn't watch as Chloe took the last penalty flick...
BBC Sport Website and BBC Red Button to Stream England Women's Hockey Semi-Final Live
The England women's Hockey World Cup semi-final that takes place in Argentina tomorrow will be streamed live on the BBC Sport website and BBC Red Button. Coverage starts at 20.25 (BST) with the match beginning at 20.30 (BST).
England's opponents will be the Netherlands who are so far unbeaten in the competition and topped their Pool in the group stages. This is the first time England women's team have qualified for the semi-finals of the competition since 1990.
England's opponents will be the Netherlands who are so far unbeaten in the competition and topped their Pool in the group stages. This is the first time England women's team have qualified for the semi-finals of the competition since 1990.
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
Gaucho Oli does Tango!
Okay, here's a holiday film! I spent the day at a ranch with International Hockey Federation people, including Sally Munday, the Chief Executive of England Hockey, and the President of the Argentina hockey federation.
A beautiful lunch of beef, cooked on an open fire with empanadas, and a fine selection of wines, including some very tasty Malbec red wines from Argentina.
The wine in Argentina is really excellent, I'll be drinking more of it when I get home.
Also there was a display of horse skills, and the chance to ride a horse - just like a Gaucho. However, the horses were a bit frisky.
I'm no Clint Eastwood, despite having the pancho and hat to match!
Then in the evening I found more success on the dance floor at a Tango lesson. It was held at the Casa Del Tango, a lovely restaurant on the river front in Rosario, which has a stage show and lessons in a back room.
They've interviewed me for their Tango TV programme! Think, funny foreigner trys to dance, although I do ballroom dancing in the UK, so it isn't so alien to me.
Credit: Camera work on the horse riding by Judy Blyth.
The film is more 'Paint Your Waggon' than 'Fistful of Dollars' but worth a look... Actually I'm gonna call it 'Fistful of Pesos: An Argentina Cowboy Experience'...
The day before, Gilly our guide took me to his radio station in Rosario, where he presents an afternoon show. I made a very brief appearence on their lunchtime phone, it isn't so different to BBC Essex's Sadie Nine phone-in show!
But they had plenty of callers talking about the Hockey World Cup and the impact it is having on the town.
I was very impressed by the professional setup at LT8 Radio Rosario.
A beautiful lunch of beef, cooked on an open fire with empanadas, and a fine selection of wines, including some very tasty Malbec red wines from Argentina.
The wine in Argentina is really excellent, I'll be drinking more of it when I get home.
Also there was a display of horse skills, and the chance to ride a horse - just like a Gaucho. However, the horses were a bit frisky.
I'm no Clint Eastwood, despite having the pancho and hat to match!
Then in the evening I found more success on the dance floor at a Tango lesson. It was held at the Casa Del Tango, a lovely restaurant on the river front in Rosario, which has a stage show and lessons in a back room.
They've interviewed me for their Tango TV programme! Think, funny foreigner trys to dance, although I do ballroom dancing in the UK, so it isn't so alien to me.
Credit: Camera work on the horse riding by Judy Blyth.
The film is more 'Paint Your Waggon' than 'Fistful of Dollars' but worth a look... Actually I'm gonna call it 'Fistful of Pesos: An Argentina Cowboy Experience'...
The day before, Gilly our guide took me to his radio station in Rosario, where he presents an afternoon show. I made a very brief appearence on their lunchtime phone, it isn't so different to BBC Essex's Sadie Nine phone-in show!
But they had plenty of callers talking about the Hockey World Cup and the impact it is having on the town.
I was very impressed by the professional setup at LT8 Radio Rosario.
Rest Day
Wednesday, 8th September is a rest day for all the teams and supporters, I'm off to be a cowboy for the day!
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
Hockey Parents
Ahead of the big Australia clash with Germany, here are Brian and Judy Blyth talking about coming to Rosario and their daughter - the Hockeyroos captain, Madonna Blyth.
England Played Great
That says it all really, no penalty corners and only a couple of shots on the Argentina goal, but it is close at the top.
Strong defence and Helen Richardson was amazing, she kept Luciana Aymar in-check and the write-up in the Buenos Aires Herald (A national English language newspaper) said England managed to control Aymar without the fouls that she has been getting in previous matches.
Below: Crista Cullen, had one of England's best shot at goal, just slightly wide and she was very upbeat after the game.
Argentina, didn't get many chances sometime like 4 penalty corners and maybe 2 or 3 open play chances.
Here is my BBC TV interview with England Head Coach, Danny Kerry after the match.
Below: Captain, Kate Walsh was presented with some flowers at the start of the match for 250 (Combined England/GB) international caps. Well done Kate, who has been playing for England and GB since 1999.
So, we have the World and Olympic champions, the Netherlands next, they'll be a rest day on Wednesday for everyone before the crossover games on Thursday.
Tonight, Australia take on Germany in what promises to be the decider for second spot in the other pool - I'm rooting for the Ozzies.
Strong defence and Helen Richardson was amazing, she kept Luciana Aymar in-check and the write-up in the Buenos Aires Herald (A national English language newspaper) said England managed to control Aymar without the fouls that she has been getting in previous matches.
Below: Crista Cullen, had one of England's best shot at goal, just slightly wide and she was very upbeat after the game.
Argentina, didn't get many chances sometime like 4 penalty corners and maybe 2 or 3 open play chances.
Here is my BBC TV interview with England Head Coach, Danny Kerry after the match.
Below: Captain, Kate Walsh was presented with some flowers at the start of the match for 250 (Combined England/GB) international caps. Well done Kate, who has been playing for England and GB since 1999.
Tonight, Australia take on Germany in what promises to be the decider for second spot in the other pool - I'm rooting for the Ozzies.
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