Richmond Hockey Club

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Richmond Hockey Club
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Full nameRichmond Hockey Club
League Men's England Hockey League
Women's England Hockey League
Founded1874;151 years ago (1874)
Home groundQuintin Hogg Memorial Sports
Personnel
CoachHamish Imrie / David Goodfield
ChairmanMike Rose
Website https://www.richmondhockeyclub.com/
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Richmond Hockey Club is a field hockey club based in Richmond, London, England. It was established in 1874. [1] The men's 1st XI play will play in the Premier Division of the Men's England Hockey League having won the East Conference title in 2022/23 and following that up with the Division 1 South title in 2023/24.

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History

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Overlooking the Quintin Hogg Memorial Ground in 2015

Richmond Hockey Club, established in 1874, holds a significant place in the history of field hockey. The club's inception was marked by the selection of Old Deer Park as its home ground, and its inaugural Chairman was Edwin Ash, a key figure in the establishment of the Richmond Rugby Football Union three years earlier.

The club's debut in competitive play took place at Old Deer Park against Teddington Hockey Club, resulting in a 1-1 draw. Notably, this match stands as the longest-standing fixture in world hockey history. In 1875, Richmond became one of the founding members of the Hockey Association – a body that was dissolved in 1882 but reestablished in 1886 as England Hockey – during a dinner at the Holborn Restaurant in London.

Old Deer Park swiftly evolved into a renowned venue for county and divisional fixtures, as well as the annual University match. In 1895, the ground hosted England's first men's international match against Ireland, culminating in a 5-0 victory for England. The ground again witnessed an England-Ireland fixture in 1899, drawing a crowd of 3,000 spectators.

20th century

In 1901, Richmond Hockey Club underwent a final reformation and later merged with Kingston Hill Hockey Club in 1919, forming Richmond and Kingston Hill HC. By 1933, the club boasted five teams and a touring XI named the Mohicans, participating in the inaugural Worthing Festival.

After a brief period as Richmond and Kingston Hill HC, the club reverted to the name Richmond HC in 1946. The opening of a new pavilion in 1959 marked a significant development. In 1967, as part of the preparations for the 1968 Summer Olympics, Old Deer Park served as one of the venues for the pre-games tournament, with the club hosting six national teams.

The club commemorated its centenary in 1974 and joined the National League in 1988. That same season, Hounslow Hockey Club, which later merged with Richmond HC, clinched the National League Cup. In 1989, 115 years after its establishment, the club introduced a Ladies section.

The 125th Anniversary Ball in 1999 included a reenactment of the historic match against Teddington at Old Deer Park, resulting in a 3-1 victory for the visitors.

21st century

Subsequently, the club bid farewell to its home of 127 years, relocating in 2001 to the Quintin Hogg Memorial Ground in Chiswick. A junior section was established in 2003, and is now one of the largest in the country with numerous teams.

The combined forces of Hounslow and Richmond clubs, known as Richmond Hockey Club, returned to the National League in 2012, underlining the enduring legacy and evolution of this venerable institution.

In 2023, Richmond achieved promotion from the East Conference to Division One South, part of England Hockey's second tier. [2] The year 2024 will mark the club's 150th anniversary, meaning it is one of the two oldest clubs in history, along with Surbiton Hockey Club.

In July 2024 the club updated its logo. [3] On 6 September 2024 the club hosted its 150th Anniversary Ball at The Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, with 250 guests attending.

Currently, the team fields seven men and five women's teams in senior competitions: [4]

TeamDivision
Men's First XIEngland Hockey Premier Division
Men's Second XILondon Men's Division 1
Men's Third XILondon Men's Division 2 North
Men's GriffinsLondon Men's Division 3 North
Men's DeerstalkersLondon Division 5 North West
Men's RedoubtablesLondon Division 6 South West
Women's First XILondon Women's Division 2 North
Women's Second XILondon Women's Division 2 North
Women's RavensLondon Women's Division 4 South West
Women's Fourth XILondon Women's Division 5 South West
Women's Fifth XILondon Women's Division 6 South West

In addition the Men's Rogues London Masters Over 50's Division 2. [5]

The men's first XI is coached by Scotland international Hamish Imrie, [6] who is assisted by men's second XI coach England international David Goodfield, who is a current player for Surbiton. [7]

Men's First XI

The current first-team men's squad is as follows:

No.Pos.NationPlayer
1GKFlag of England.svg ENG William Burns
2DFFlag of England.svg ENG Charlie Patteson
4DFFlag of England.svg ENG Scott Wall(Captain)
5DFFlag of England.svg ENG Jack Clee
6DFFlag of England.svg ENG Mathew Ming
7DFFlag of England.svg ENG Jordan Hussell
8MFFlag of England.svg ENG Matthew Court
9MFFlag of England.svg ENG Joshua Smith
12MFFlag of England.svg ENG Fin Dixon
13MFFlag of England.svg ENG William Marsh
14MFFlag of England.svg ENG Samuel Anderson
15MFFlag of England.svg ENG Jac Cleaver
16FWFlag of England.svg ENG Thomas Loudon
20FWFlag of England.svg ENG Max Evans
1GKFlag of South Africa.svg SA Anton Van Loggerenberg
26FWFlag of England.svg ENG Samuel Norwood
30FWFlag of England.svg ENG Matthew Leigh
31DFFlag of England.svg ENG Malachy Barbour
35FWFlag of England.svg ENG Stanislas Le Guezec
32FWFlag of New Zealand.svg NZ Zachary Mason
46FWFlag of England.svg ENG Fraser Smellie
17MFFlag of England.svg ENG Imre Gerrits

Notable players

Men's internationals

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PlayerEvents/NotesRef
Flag of England.svg Neil Milward Forster Oly (1956) [8]
Flag of England.svg John Land Oly (1964) [9]
Flag of England.svg Stuart Morris Oly (1968) [10]

Key

  • Oly = Olympic Games
  • CG = Commonwealth Games
  • WC = World Cup
  • CT = Champions Trophy
  • EC = European Championships

References

  1. "Welcome Richmond Hockey Club". richmondhockeyclub.com. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
  2. "England Hockey League 2023-24 Structure Announced". www.englandhockey.co.uk. 16 May 2023.
  3. "Richmond HC - New Logo". sites.teamo.chat.
  4. "Richmond Team Tables". hockeyfixtures.co.uk.
  5. "Men's Rogues | Richmond Hockey Club". sites.teamo.chat. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
  6. "New Mens Head Coach". richmondhockeyclub.com.
  7. "How David Goodfield Juggles Surbiton GB And Coaching Promotion Contenders Richmond". www.englandhockey.co.uk. 22 March 2023.
  8. "Olympic Hockey Players" . Central Somerset Gazette. 6 April 1956. Retrieved 17 July 2025 via British Newspaper Archive.
  9. "Midland men in Olympic Hockey 18" . Birmingham Daily Post. 1 August 1964. Retrieved 10 July 2025 via British Newspaper Archive.
  10. "Stowe master will play at the Olympics" . Buckingham Advertiser and Free Press. 7 June 1968. Retrieved 10 July 2025 via British Newspaper Archive.