Derek Salmond

Derek Salmond

Personal information
Born	(1984-01-06) 6 January 1984 (age 41) Scotland
Playing position	Midfield
Senior career
Years	Team
2000–2023	Inverleith
National team
Years	Team	Caps	Goals
2010–2013	Scotland	5

Derek Salmond (born 6 January 1984) ^[1] is a Scottish former field hockey player who has represented Scotland at the 2010 Commonwealth Games.

Biography

Salmond was educated at George Heriot's School of Sport and Loughborough University. ^[2]

He played club hockey as a midfielder for Inverleith Hockey Club in the Scottish Hockey Premiership ^[3] and was named the club's player of the decade. ^[4]

He represented Scotland at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi ^{[5] [6]} and made further appearances for his nation at the 2011 Celtic Cup ^[7] and in 2013. ^[8]

Since 2007, Salmond has worked in the medical supplies industry, while continuing to play for Inverleith. ^[9]

References

1. "Hockey World League Round 2". International Hockey Federation. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
2. "#6 Derek Salmond". Inverleith Hockey Club. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
3. "Inverleith's Derek Salmond says three points are a must". Edinburgh News. 30 November 2021. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
4. "Men's Player of the Decade Derek Salmond". Inverleith Hockey Club. 30 November 2021. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
5. "HOCKEY: Kelburne stars dominate Commonwealth Games selection squad". Daily Record. 30 August 2010. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
6. "Hockey Squads Announced for Delhi". Team Scotland. 24 August 2010. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
7. "Scotland's hockey squad for Celtic Cup announced". BBC Sport. 16 June 2011. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
8. "Hockey: Derek Salmond handed late Scotland call-up". The Scotsman. 27 April 2013. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
9. "Field hockey – ice cool Salmond slots vital penalty". Edinburgh Reporter. 10 May 2017. Retrieved 30 August 2025.