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The team are delighted to share with you our final Aff The Backboard guest for the season - Episode 25 - Adam Dixon. What a way to finish the series! Jonny takes his final interview with an incredible pro for Beeston, England & GB. Lots of laughs, experience and insights shared in this finale! From the whole team we would like to thank all ghe guests and listeners for supporting our show! We hope our podcast helped you through this tough period and inspires you to get back playing our sport.

The team are delighted to share with you our next Aff The Backboard guest for Episode 24 - Tommy Alexander. Jonny interviews Scotlands top stopper! He is a huge player on the field and even larger than life off the pitch. Tommy shares his journey go the top and his life in Germany whilst sharing some laughs along the way. Listening, find us on Instagram @affthebackboard for all the latest updates!

The team are delighted to share with you our next Aff The Backboard guest for Episode 23 - Sarah Robertson. We are back to the best of British and Sarah is certainly one of Scotlands best players. Jonny finds out more about her other talents growing up and her journey to GB. Sarah shares some real honest answers and plenty funny insights into her peers, in what is one of favourite interviews. Thanks for Listening, find us on Instagram @affthebackboard for all the latest updates!

The team are delighted to share with you our next Aff The Backboard guest for Episode 22 - Michael Korper. We host one of Austrian Hockeys top talents. Michael shares his triumphs and favourite moments. His world class indoor ability and how it helps his outdoor skills are also on the agenda. We are thrilled to have another incredible athlete onboard and hope you enjoy it. Thanks for Listening, find us on Instagram @affthebackboard for all the latest updates!

The team are delighted to share with you our next Aff The Backboard guest for Episode 21 - Alex Hendrickx.

The team are delighted to share with you our next Aff The Backboard guest for Episode 20 - Mo Furste. Another amazing opportunity to hear from one of the games great players. The Hamburg born star shares his experiences of Hockey and his mindset taking him to the top. It wasn't a simple start as his choices took him from Tennis to Hockey and he didn't make his first international breakthrough until senior age. We also find out about what its like at the Olympics to his horrible setbacks and what it took to get back to full strength.This truly is another fantastic Hockey story to enjoy. Thanks for Listening, find us on Instagram @affthebackboard for all the latest updates!

The team are delighted to share with you our next Aff The Backboard guest for Episode 19 - Mark Knowles.

The team are delighted to share with you our next Aff The Backboard guest for Episode 18 - Lee Morton. We chat to larger than life Lee Morton and find out who helped him on his journey to the top. Lee doesnt hold back on sharing his thoughts and memories. Listen out for his worst dress sensed teammates, who has the president of Lille hockey clubs hat and his moped antics. We are delighted to have one Scotlands dynamic young talents on the show. Thanks for Listening, find us on Instagram @affthebackboard for all the latest updates!

The team are delighted to share with you our next Aff The Backboard guest for Episode 17 - Craig Parnham. Jonny finds out how Craig got involved in Hockey and his progression into coaching which has been an incredible journey. Craig has over 25 years of Hockey memories to and achievements to share including taking a stick to the head in an international event and his inspirational return. There is plenty for young leaders to take from this epic episode. Enjoy listening to one of games true gents! Thanks for Listening, find us on Instagram @affthebackboard for all the latest updates!

The team are delighted to share with you our next Aff The Backboard guest for Episode 13 - Zach Wallace. Here we go! Another incredible episode featuring none other than GB, England & Surbiton sensation Zach Wallace. Jonny takes a trip through his already astounding journey at such a young age! Find out about team mates, coaches, favourite Hockey memories and even his epic Uber journey. Thanks for Listening, find us on Instagram @affthebackboard for all the latest updates! Help us keep it rising further above our target £500 for our bonus episode with Nick Irvine. Donate generously at gf.me/u/xx652z or click the link in our bio.

We are back and delighted to share with you our next Aff The Backboard guest for Episode 12 - Sam Judge.

Players past & present of Scottish Hockey give their story of both on & off the pitch. Hosted by ex Scotland International & Kelburne Hockey Club legend Jonny Christie, this podcast gives you a comprehensive insight into each players story. Each week the Aff the backboard team draft up new players and stories for you all to enjoy whilst we wait for Hockey to return. This episode introduces Chris Traynor who chose Hockey before Football and journeyed from Anchor to Kelburne. Lots of reflection on what makes clubs grow talent and some EHL antics!

We are back and delighted to share with you our next Aff The Backboard guest for Episode 11 - Nick Irvine. We are absolutely delighted to share with you a special episode with none other than the voice of Hockey Nick Irvine. Thanks to Nick we have raised over £500 to release his insight on his journey through Hockey, his favourites and thoughts on the game. This is not to be missed!

We are back and delighted to share with you our next Aff The Backboard guest for Episode 10 - Amy Gibson.   It's our 10th episode and we have the pleasure of checking in with top ladies stopper Amy Gibson, who is based in Germany and playing top Hockey. Amy shares her progress on the Hockey pitch, but doesn't hold back on her antics on a night out - planking, strippers and and so much more! Thanks for Listening, find us on Instagram @affthebackboard for all the latest updates! Help us raise £500 for the NHS and relesse a bonus Episode featuring a renowned European star. Donate generously at gf.me/u/xx652z

We are back and delighted to share with you our next Aff The Backboard guest for Episode 9 - Jamie Frail.

We are back and delighted to share with you our next Aff The Backboard guest for Episode 8 - Mairi Drummond. 

We are back and delighted to share with you our next Aff The Backboard guest for Episode 7 - Alan Forsyth.  

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We are back and delighted to share with you our next Aff The Backboard guest for Episode 6 - Martin Madden. Flying the flag for Scotland at FIH umpiring level, Martin shares all things Hockey from his motivation for becoming an umpire to the global friends he has made. This is not an episode to miss as to strong leaders on the park talk through their memories. Thanks for Listening, find us on Instagram @affthebackboard.

We are delighted to share with you our next Aff The Backboard player for Episode 5 Gavin Sommerville. The Western Wildcats shot stopper tells us his about his journey including International caps, European Indoor hockey competition and even his tips on how to be the cleanliest keeper in the world. Jonny shares his memories and asks big questions on what has been an impressive career for the formidable Wildcats captain.

We are delighted to share with you our next Aff The Backboard player for Episode 4. This lovely lady continues to have an incredible journey in her hockey playing and coaching career! Tales from her time with Greenock, Giffnock, Western Wildcats and her illustrious Scotland career, all included in this light hearted interview hosted by Jonny Christie.

We talk all things Hockey with stars past & present around the globe. Hosted by ex Scotland International & Kelburne Hockey Club legend Jonny Christie in association with Chris Caldwell & Gary Maitles, this podcast gives you a comprehensive insight into each players story. Each week the Aff the backboard team draft up new people from the world of Hockey to tell their journey and stories for you all to enjoy whilst we wait for Hockey to return. Each week the Aff the backboard team draft up new players and stories for you all to enjoy whilst we wait for Hockey to return. We are delighted to chat with Scotland & Hurley forward Kenny Bain. The episode takes you through his youth days where kenny was thrown into the deep end of Mens Hockey at just 15 and was to fill big boots at Kelburne. That step was the first of so many that would see the Paisley boy become a Dutch Delight. As you would expect its not all serious when you chat with fun and family loving Bain. We are delighted and privileged to have such a top performer and gent on our show!