Jon Milsted alias Stripjoint (Club Captain) (98 - 01)

The story about his nickname would probably be viewed to be too pornographic to appear on this website, so that shall be left out. Our running machine in central midfield for three years, Jon has made an enormous contribution to LSE hockey, having been captain and club captain. Also he is an ambassador of good hockey boys/girls relations...as well as suffering of the illness known as LSE - Strand Poly Schizophrenia. On behalf of the whole club, we have to thank him for organising a brilliant tour (the pictures prove it!). Next season he will be sorely missed.

 

Jan Rattay alias The Fuhrer or Jan de Cock (Captain) (99 - )

Jan de Cock has provided the backbone of the LSE defence for two years. On the pitch, he has reached new heights this season; his ability to skilfully intercept when the ball is fully 9 feet off the ground began the most stunning 10 minutes of the season at sweeper (ie. pistol pete). A ferocious tackler, the Fuhrer reads the game well and his distribution from the back is second to none. Not ashamed to come to blows with forwards or to scream at the umpire, he has embodied the fighting spirit of LSE. His clinical (Germanic) finishing from the penalty spot and drag flicks from short corners have also provided many a valuable goal coming forward. As Captain he has roused the team to greater efforts with his calls for sweat, blood and above all one hundred und zwanzig percent. Off the pitch the Fuhrer is beginning to understand "vat ze English call ein sense of humor". Jan is also a coach, in his spare time he enjoys playing with young children.

 

Jason Chan alias Traffic Lights (Treasurer) (99 - )

Jason 'popped his cherry' in the very important game against Strand Poly that ensured our victory in the Aldwych plate series, scoring two goals. On tour he finally admitted the nervousness that creeps through his body as soon as the goal comes up in front of him. Traffic Lights has been a Treasurer par excellence, too, loosing £ 20 worth of fines after our first match and being very (how should I put it) flexible with the receipts for the teas.

 

Mark Stefanini alias Rolfie (Social Sec) (99 - )

Our goalie, or better know to us at the 'beached whale'. His stomach can hold more pints than the Rugby boys' together, and this has recently led to some concern with regards to his "cellulite arse" by some of the hockey girls. He is also the Social Sec of our team, having organised two dinners, where (to put it in Rolfie's words) "fun was had by all and carnage ensued."

 

Andy Buckle alias Sharkie (98 - )

The LSE top goal scorer of all times. The league nearly seemed completely lost, when Sharkie's fin surfaced on the St. Georges astro, and he finished them off with two quick goals within a minute. Let's hope that he gets the First he needs to do a Masters at LSE and thus will play hockey for this glorious club for another year; and certainly he will be the only player in LSE history (again) to be part of both promotions...

 

Johannes Geiger alias Uncle Arther (00 - 01)

New addition to the team attracted from Royal Holloway this year, Arthur was one of the backbones of the defence. He has the ability to misjudge the distance from the goal, frequently proven by saying "Ump the ball was hit from outside the D!" Get some glasses mate. He also likes to puke in the little bit of botany right in front of Andersen in Temple, hence his nickname.

 

Timm Schipporeit alias Luftwaffe (not in photograph, he was busy exercising his harem) (00 - 01)

The most understated hockey player in the team. He followed the Fuhrer's commands blindly, and if it was not for the occasional own goal that he scored, he would have been the most improved defender of the season. On behalf of the defence I have to say that we will never forget his 'steam locomotive' sounds that he used to make when coming back to defend shorties. He misses his sausages and German beer too much, and so will return to Germany next year.

 

Tim Moore alias Chunks (00 - 01)

Tequila may not be his favourite drink, especially if there is a worm in it, but as the man from Liverpool his does like his beers and pies. A good hockey player, he will always be remembered for his 'Chichester moments'. Warming up our goalkeeper with glorious undercuts into the top corners, he manages to produce magnificent 2 mph balls that miss the (open) goal by about two yards.

 

Max Heimann alias Maximus (00)

Max was just with us for one term, but the impact he made, how should I say was maximal (?). With Normanic and Germanic precision and persistency, he play left half, trying to intimidate his opponents by what is simply known as 'grunts'. He played a pivotal role in our first win every against Strand Poly, shutting down their right wing. Unfortunately he left us all too soon, but he felt that he needed to put his Christmas present to good use at home.

 

John Sheridan alias Psycho (99 - )

Despite missing quite a few games this season, because he had to "let the workmen in", John is always committed when he is on the pitch. He picked up the idea of introducing bottle bongs, which left all of us with a bit more of a hangover the next day (actually the Hairy Fairy in hospital and someone else all over the platform in Kings Cross). Hopefully, he will make all the games next season, and with his experience help the other forwards to become a psychopath as he is.

 

Andy Kane alias Captain Birdseye (99 - )

His girlfriend would kill me if I told the story about his nickname right here. So I won't. But anyway, it involves a comfortable sofa in the Shaw library, two individuals and about two fingers of his right hand. Oh, and of course Uncle Arthur watching. He is the player in the team who is best at hiding how good he really is. No one will ever forget how he went around four players in our first game against CCCC to make the pass that sealed victory. Let's hope he will get out of the Shaw library a bit more next year to play more hockey.

 

Nosh Homawala alias Hairy Fairy (99 - )

The Hairy Fairy didn't have a very intensive season, simply due to all the competition that was going on in the defence. Nevertheless, he was always there, and showed on tour that he still can make those famous lumberjack tackles. Also a piece of advise from him to all Freshers: if you feel a bit drunk and tired after Limenight, lie down on the pavement, loose all your belongings, and then the police or an ambulance will pick you up to put you in a warm, cosy hospital bed.

 

Peter Riley alias Pistol Pete (00 - )

One of the greatest additions to this year's team alongside with Arthur. Pete usually "withdraws his wooden willy and pisses all over their players" at some stage during the game. Not only is he heavily involved playing hockey, no but he is also our social animal (to be honest more like a Koala Bear), falling asleep in the Tuns after the AU Barrel, skilfully balancing a five plastic pint pyramid on his head. To prevent this on tour, it was made sure that his tent was never put up properly. As captain for next year, he will surely have a massive impact, and help us getting promoted.

 

David Tovar alias Rasta (00 - )

Bob Marley on the Karaoke, "Knob when drunk" in the pub and Carsten Fischer on the pitch. After a bit of a slow start to the season, Rasta will be our main central defender for next season - well that is if he plays as he did on tour. Also an internet wiz he has designed and is managing this website, along with www.rastabitchesXXX.com and www.bigblackbabes.com .