Hockey season resumes after Covid lay-off

After a tumultuous summer of appeals, there is a huge measure of relief that competitive hockey will finally return with a Sunday special of Irish Senior Cup and Irish Hockey Trophy semi-finals.

Channelling his inner Jurgen Klopp, Lisnagarvey coach Erroll Lutton is relieved to be on the cusp of a final four date in the men’s senior competition against Glenanne, saying it is “the most important of the least important things” being back on the pitch.