Fans to the rescue for Green Machine
The Irish Hockey Association’s board announced their intention to withdraw from the high-profile tournament, which takes place in Quilmes from November 24 to December 2, last Tuesday, citing the absence of a coach and manager in place.
However, following a huge backlash from players and supporters alike — fearful of ranking points deductions that would undo the rise of the country to 15th in the world over the past three seasons — it soon became clear that finance was at the heart of the issue.
