Name: Adam Robinson / Robbo

Age: 23         

Job: IT Analyst at BT – interesting!

Where did you go to School and or College/Uni’: Birkenhead School and Sheffield Uni

When did you first take up Hockey?: When I was about 7 at primary and to be honest I don’t think I’ve improved since then.

What positions have you played? Anywhere at the back; however every time I’ve played up front I’ve scored (about 4 times).

What are you reading at the moment? Cricinfo and wikipedia are the best websites ever; apart from NSWHC.co.uk of course!

What is your favourite film? Too many, but Shawshank and One flew over a cuckoo’s nest would be up there.

Philosophy of life? Everything will work out in the end.

Best player you have played with or against? Roy Rodgers –  his defensive technique was legendary.

Top tip, for Hockey? Keep your eye on the ball, always tackle hard and most of all, enjoy it.

What are you listening to, music wise at the moment? Not into all the current chart stuff as its rubbish, so mostly Smooth FM and Radio Five Live on the way to hockey.

Best advice given to you? In hockey – gamble, and in life, don’t gamble.

Who has been the biggest influence on your Hockey? Took up the game because my dad played. Geoff Poole and Nick Clark were very influential in shaping my career.

What next for NSWHC? Well, it’s the club’s status has improved so much since I started when there were 3 men’s teams and a Badgers team. The astro-pitch will help enhance our club even more and facilitate the return to our former glory.

Who would you have on your side, who is a present member of NSWHC in a full kicking scrapping fight and why? Have to go for my dad (Lee), as he seems to be able to take a lot of punishment. Our opponent would be taking it out on “the bionic man”, and meanwhile I could sneak around and kick him in the back – several times.

Where do you Splash the Cash?  Tesco. I hate shopping unless it is for food.

What was the best day of your life? Close to the best: when we beat league leaders and hockey aristocrats Bowdon last year in their own backyard to leapfrog them, injuring two of their players in the process (nothing serious).

Favourite Food: Steak or curry.

Favourite Drink: Red wine with food. Otherwise beer.