Post London debacle, 2012 raised new hopes for Indian hockey

Last Updated: Friday, December 28, 2012, 11:45

The bottom-place finish in the London Olympics marked the lowest ebb of the year for Indian hockey, but 2012 ended with a lot of promise and hope for the erstwhile kings of the game.

Pakistan favourites to win Asian Champions Trophy: Nobbs

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 19, 2012, 14:13

India`s chief hockey coach Michael Nobbs feels that Pakistan, who finished third in the Champions Trophy, are favourites to win the Asian Champions Trophy that begins here from Dec 20.

Sandeep & Co will have to work hard to get places back: Nobbs

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 11, 2012, 11:19

National hockey coach Michael Nobbs has dropped hints that seniors such as Sandeep Singh could be on their way out as he is looking to build a side for the 2014 Olympics.

Several good signs for Indian hockey at CT: Nobbs

Last Updated: Sunday, December 9, 2012, 11:51

Disappointed he might be on missing out on a medal but India`s hockey coach Michael Nobbs said there were several good signs for his team during the Champions Trophy.

Nobbs praises India`s defence despite loss to Australia

Last Updated: Saturday, December 8, 2012, 14:29

Indian hockey coach Michael Nobbs praised his defenders for playing a fine game despite the 0-3 loss to defending champions Australia in the semifinals of the Champions Trophy here on Saturday.

Nobbs prefers to look forward than see wounds of the past

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 20, 2012, 20:17

India`s chief hockey coach Michael Nobbs says the London Olympics debacle is a `thing of the past` as he is eyeing a new beginning for his side which is embarking on a tour Down Under for the Lanco International Super Series and the Champions Trophy.

Ask Hockey India about India`s Oly flopshow, not me: Nobbs

Last Updated: Saturday, November 3, 2012, 13:38

India`s hockey coach Michael Nobbs on Saturday refused to dwell on the team`s London Olympics flopshow, saying that all queries on the matter should be directed to Hockey India, not him.

Never blamed Nobbs for London debacle: Shivendra

Last Updated: Saturday, August 25, 2012, 13:16

India`s star forward Shivendra Singh said it was not chief coach Michael Nobbs but the team`s planning that was responsible for the eight-time Olympic champions` dismal performance in the 2012 London Games.

Nobbs is responsible for London debacle: Shivendra

Last Updated: Saturday, August 25, 2012, 00:08

Indian hockey team`s centre forward Shivendra Singh on Friday dropped a bombshell stating that coach Michael Nobbs` wrong strategy of over-attacking which was responsible for team`s last-place finish at the London Olympics.

Nobbs vows to carry on as India`s hockey coach

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 14, 2012, 22:32

India`s chief hockey coach Michael Nobbs Tuesday vowed to carry on even as he prepares a stinging report on the eight-time Olympic champions worst ever finish in the Olympics at the 2012 London Games.

Olympics 2012: Sardar should be inspiration for players says Michael Nobbs

Last Updated: Thursday, August 9, 2012, 20:58

India`s hockey players have a role model within their ranks and should look at play-maker Sardar Singh for inspiration, says coach Michael Nobbs

2012 London Olympics Hockey: Tale of missed chances and three incisive blows

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 8, 2012, 11:29

There is little left to say after India`s three-goal loss to Belgium in what was a tale of missed chances versus three incisive blows that completed the humiliation of Indian hockey.