Firstly, congratulations on avoiding the drop last season.

Thanks very much. I believe it is all down to AJ who promised us champagne if we stayed up. If you want our team to do anything, bribe us with booze.

When did you first take up the fine art of hockey?

I’ve been hanging round the sidelines with a mini stick since my mum Gwen was a Neston stalwart in the mid 80s! It was an easy form of childcare as the substitutes looked after me.

Now our team has regular pint-sized supporters - Ally Byrne’s Lisette, Sarah Mahoney’s Jess and Harry and the most energetic 8 year old in the world, Annabel Mills.

What positions have you played?

Centre back, left back, centre midfield.

What are you reading at the moment?

I’m currently looking for a doorstop-sized book to plough through during my train ride home from work.

What is your favourite film?

Monty Python’s The Holy Grail, I defy anyone not to laugh the whole way through it and quote it for days afterwards.

Philosophy of life?

Cram as much as you can in!

Best player you have played with or against?

I can’t distinguish one player so far – but my current team is definitely the nicest I’ve ever played with, these girls are fab.

Top tip for hockey?

Take tips from as many people as you can and never stop learning.

What are you listening to, music wise at the moment?

New Order, the Stone Roses, Morrissey, U2, Simon and Garfunkel, Meat Loaf (I’m so up-to-date, me).

What next for Ladies NSWHC?

For the seconds and thirds, get promoted this year. For the first team, play well, enjoy our hockey and make an impact on Division One. Next season who knows? Steve Parrish has a five-year plan for us, to become one of the top ladies’ clubs in Cheshire.

Bring the younger players through and help them reach their potential, support the Astro campaign in any way we can, and have some fantastic social events!

Who would you have on your side who is a present member of NSWHC in a full kicking scrapping fight and why?

Ankle-biting Kate Parrish, who was top of the card league of shame last season (one ahead of me), and ‘the tank’ Sue Mills, who is just terrifying in a 50/50 ball situation.

Your ideal weekend?

Lasting 7 days with no work or boring household jobs, involving wins all round for the hockey teams and a great night in the bar.

Thank you Cat.