Reading attack cup final date
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Hockey
Reading took advantage of yesterday's draw for the Association Cup semi-finals to express dismay that the final will be held when their Great Britain players are at a tournament in Malaysia, writes Bill Colwill.
The final will be held at Milton Keynes on 12 May, and Richard Wyatt, the Reading manager, voiced the feelings of all four clubs when he said: "I am dismayed. After all, for the winners European competition is at stake and no club should be asked to play short."
Stephen Barlow, the HA competitions organiser, said: "It is extremely regrettable, but in Olympic year it is very difficult to fit everything in and the invitation to Malaysia was accepted long after the cup final date had been decided. We will naturally listen to any protest from the clubs and to any alternative suggestions."
HA CUP Semi-finals: Teddington v Reading; Old Loughtonians v East Grinstead. (Ties to be played at Milton Keynes on 28 April).
HA TROPHY Semi-final: Norwich City v Coventry & North Warwick; West Herts v York Trojans. (Ties to be played 31 March).
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments