News Archive

21 May 2009

Following the Galway Hockey Club's AGM, head coach Richard Malone was delighted to confirm that Louise Thornton would be Captaining Galway Hockey Club 2nds team for the 2009/2010 campaign. Commenting about the appointment Malone said "It's fantastic news that Louise has accepted the challenge for next season, she has all the qualities necessary to be a leader both on and off the pitch!". This news is another reflection of the quality of players coming thorough the club's youth setup is a promising sign of all the development work that has gone on in previous years. The young Thornton has already had a promising career as she has represented Connacht at U-16 and U-18 levels, while last season she was a stalwart at the back as Galway 2nds reached the quarter finals of the Irish Junior Cup and retained the Connacht Senior Cup for the second year in a row! Commenting herself on her appointment "I think it's every player's dream to Captain their Club team, I can't wait for the challenge ahead it's going to be a tough season, but I know we have the players to be as successful as other years if we work hard!"