Name: Rob ‘Cookie’ Cookson

Age: 24

Job: Builder

Where did you go to School: Calday Grange

When did you first take up Hockey? I was part of the Chris Todd/Dominic Maguire hockey school so about 12

What positions have you played? Midfield before a brief spell as a forward not scoring enough goals so getting pushed back to midfield again.

What are you reading at the moment? Rules of hockey 2007 so I can assist the umpires on the pitch even more than I do know.

What is your favourite film? Karate Kid

Philosophy of life? Be the best around – see above film for inspiration.

Best player you have played with or against? Peter Lawson at Uni was fairly useful.

Top tip, for Hockey? Pass it to Musti.

What are you listening to, music wise at the moment? Im not ashamed to say the Christmas Album has now made it into my car.

Best advice given to you? Never pass the ball right to left 45 degrees, don’t forget your jock strap, left half to right wing – best pass in the game; Mr C Todd Mcloud provided all Calday boys with so much advice so you can’t go far wrong.

Who has been the biggest influence on your Hockey? Without doubt Mr C Todd Mcl

What next for NSWHC? My dream is to one day for the 1^st team to beat Knutsford away.

Who would you have on your side, who is a present member of NSWHC in a full kicking scrapping fight and why? I think AJ when he is riled would be an excellent scrapper.

Where do you Splash the Cash? At the moment it seems to be on solicitors fees.

What was the best day of your life? I had many when I was on my travels last year.

Favourite Food: The special soup we had last year from Fusion was delicious

Favourite Drink: Like Tom Smith I do enjoy a good orange juice.

Your ideal weekend? Well, after ticking off my hockey kit checklist and reviewing “Blueprint for success”(I think GB has already mentioned this masterpiece) It would have to be a quiet evening enjoying my favourite drink.  Then up early to get down to the rec for Saturdays match.  A musti brace and 3 points would be lovely before heading out in the evening. A good Sunday at the moment involves a nice trip to a local retail park where I can spend the afternoon with my lovely girlfriend Caroline pondering light fittings and bathroom accessories.