Scotland captain Linda Clement announces retirement from international hockey

 

Team Scotland Women’s Hockey captain Linda Clement has announced her retirement from international hockey following today’s 5th/6th classification match against India.
An emotional Clement said, “That was my last Scotland game, it was always going to be that way, it would have been great to finish on a high, we came into the competition and wanted to do something Scotland had never done before but that wasn’t to be.
“I have had a long and very enjoyable career, all good things have to come to an end, time to hang up the boots.
“I am proud of my achievements and it has always been an honour to put on a Scotland top and play for my country but playing at a home games has made it extra special.
Great way to end but just wish we could have met our target.”
Scotland Head Coach Gordon Shepherd praised his captain for her enormous contribution over the years, adding, “I don’t think I could sum up what Linda has given to Scotland over the years, she is the most inspirational player I have ever had to work with both on and off the pitch, and she has been incredible.
“An absolute legend and will be missed in the squad but hopefully she can be involved in some capacity in the future as she is just an inspirational player for players now and players coming through. On behalf of Scottish Hockey I want to say thank you very much for what has been a tremendous career and wish her all the best.”
The 34 year-old finishes with a record 241 Scotland caps, having competed for Scotland in four Commonwealth Games (2002, 2006, 2010, 2014) and netting 61 international goals for her country. She has also captained Scotland on well over 100 occasions, a testament to her strong leadership skills and a true role model for the sport in Scotland.
Scottish Hockey Chief Executive David Sweetman said, “I’d like to thank Linda for her huge contribution to international hockey and she has been a brilliant leader for the Scotland Women’s team since taking over the captaincy.
“She has been a wonderful role model, both to her peers and young hockey players in Scotland. I wish her well on her retirement and hope that she continues her involvement in hockey in the years to come.”

Scotland Women’s Hockey captain Linda Clement has announced her retirement from international hockey following today’s 5th/6th classification match against India.

An emotional Clement said, “That was my last Scotland game, it was always going to be that way, it would have been great to finish on a high, we came into the competition and wanted to do something Scotland had never done before but that wasn’t to be.

“I have had a long and very enjoyable career, all good things have to come to an end, time to hang up the boots.

“I am proud of my achievements and it has always been an honour to put on a Scotland top and play for my country but playing at a home games has made it extra special.

“Great way to end but just wish we could have met our target.”

Linda Clement v Australia Andy Laing

Scotland Head Coach Gordon Shepherd praised his captain for her enormous contribution over the years, adding, “I don’t think I could sum up what Linda has given to Scotland over the years, she is the most inspirational player I have ever had to work with both on and off the pitch, and she has been incredible.

“An absolute legend and will be missed in the squad but hopefully she can be involved in some capacity in the future as she is just an inspirational player for players now and players coming through. On behalf of Scottish Hockey I want to say thank you very much for what has been a tremendous career and wish her all the best.”

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The 34 year-old finishes with a record 241 Scotland caps, having competed for Scotland in four Commonwealth Games (2002, 2006, 2010, 2014) and netting 61 international goals for her country. She has also captained Scotland on well over 100 occasions, a testament to her strong leadership skills and a true role model for the sport in Scotland.

Scottish Hockey Chief Executive David Sweetman said, “I’d like to thank Linda for her huge contribution to international hockey and she has been a brilliant leader for the Scotland Women’s team since taking over the captaincy.

“She has been a wonderful role model, both to her peers and young hockey players in Scotland. I wish her well on her retirement and hope that she continues her involvement in hockey in the years to come.”

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