The Mens Vets team was formed in 2012 for the inaugural Highfields tournament. With a very strong squad, the Boots team won the four team tournament. In 2013 the Vets returned to Highfields to defend their title. The league was expanded to 8 teams, and the Vets managed a third place finish.

Player profiles

1. 

   Stephen Allen

   Preferred position: Midfield

2. 

   Daniel Appleby

   Preferred position: Forward

3. 

   Phil Bowerman

   Preferred position: Midfield

4. 

   Alex Brown

   Preferred position: Midfield

5. 

   James Cameron-Williams

   Preferred position: Utility

6. 

   Steve Caron

   Preferred position: Midfield

   I joined Boots HC in 1999 and was one of the founder members of the Boots Mens 3rd team. I captained the thirds for two years (2008-2010) but stood down as captain just before they were promoted again in 2011!

   I coached in the Boots Academy from when it started in 2007 to 2013.

   In 2012, I set up the Boots Mens 6th team to aid the development of the juniors.
   In 2012 I also set up the mens Vets team .
   In 2014 I became the Membership Secretary and the Mens Rep for two years.
   In 2014/15, I captained the Mens 5s to promotion to Central League East Mids Prem.
   In 2015 I set up the mens 7th team for further junior development.

   I was Treasurer for three years (2017-2020) and now I am Chair.

   I am a Level 1 hockey coach, and a level 1 umpire.
   Contact me at [email protected]

7. 

   Gary Caron

   Preferred position: Forward

8. 

   Allen Carreno

   Preferred position: Unknown

9. 

   Tim Chambers

   Preferred position: Utility

10. 

    Michael Dahlhausen

    Preferred position: Unknown

11. 

    Gareth Denman

    Preferred position: Forward

12. 

    Ian Dodd

    Preferred position: Defender

13. 

    Peter Farmer

    Preferred position: Midfield

14. 

    Mark Fish

    Preferred position: Forward

15. 

    Gareth Gilleeney

    Preferred position: Unknown

16. 

    Jim Gladstone

    Preferred position: Utility

17. 

    Ian Graham

    Preferred position: Forward

18. 

    Andrew Henderson

    Preferred position: Unknown

19. 

    Rob Hollis

    Preferred position: Defender

20. 

    Paul Hughes

    Preferred position: Midfield

21. 

    Matt Keown

    Preferred position: Midfield

22. 

    Matthew Kimbley

    Preferred position: Defender

23. 

    Jon-Paul Kirk

    Preferred position: Defender

24. 

    Keith Kirkpatrick

    Preferred position: Goalkeeper

25. 

    Kevin Lucas

    Preferred position: Unknown

26. 

    Giles Major

    Preferred position: Midfield

27. 

    Robert Mann

    Preferred position: Midfield

    I've been part of boots hockey club from around 1996/97. I started playing hockey at the age of 14 at Notts gregory. I've played at Nottingham and west bridgford before finally settling at Boots.

28. 

    Reuben Mascarenhas

    Preferred position: Defender

29. 

    James O'Flaherty

    Preferred position: Midfield

30. 

    Matthew Orridge

    Preferred position: Unknown

31. 

    Robert Peck

    Preferred position: Defender

32. 

    Shaun Phillips

    Preferred position: Midfield

33. 

    Rob Plant

    Preferred position: Midfield

34. 

    Steven Playford

    Preferred position: Defender

35. 

    Simon Porter

    Preferred position: Defender

36. 

    Chris Read

    Preferred position: Midfield

37. 

    Nolan Rivers

    Preferred position: Defender

38. 

    Thomas Ruffell

    Preferred position: Unknown

39. 

    Ravi Saund

    Preferred position: Forward

    Originally a defender for two decades and now try to play as a forward!

40. 

    Philip Short

    Preferred position: Midfield

    I've been at the wonderful Boots HC since 2000 and held various poisiton including Men's 1 Captain and Club Captain before handing over to Keith. I met my wife Katie at the club :-) and have made countless great friends! I've completed my Level 1 coaching award and Level 1 coaching award. I'm still playing for the Mens 1s despite my dire lack of pace!

41. 

    Jon Short

    Preferred position: Goalkeeper

42. 

    Neil Strawbridge

    Preferred position: Defender

43. 

    Gareth Thomas

    Preferred position: Defender

44. 

    Brian Thompson

    Preferred position: Defender

45. 

    Andy Tibbetts

    Preferred position: Midfield

46. 

    Craig Tiffany

    Preferred position: Forward

47. 

    Barry Treanor

    Preferred position: Midfield

48. 

    Mike Vipond

    Preferred position: Midfield

49. 

    Mark Wakeling

    Preferred position: Midfield

    Been Playing for Boots for about 20 years now (eek)

    Gradually slipping down the teams, but we keep adding them too, so no need to retire just yet.

50. 

    Scott Whittaker

    Preferred position: Defender

51. 

    Andy Wilkinson

    Preferred position: Unknown