Name |
Mel Smith |
Team |
Chelmsford Cobras |
Number |
21 |
Date of birth |
25th February 1973 |
Place of birth |
Romford |
Height |
5ft 5 |
Previous team(s) |
Chelmsford Cobras (ages ago!), Streatham Strikers, Durham Dynamites, Sunderland Scorpions and Guildford Lightning |
Position |
Defence |
Shoots |
Right |
Writes |
Right |
Relatives involved in hockey |
Sort of - husband Damian played for the Durham Wasps, Guilford Flames and Slough Jets but he's had enough now! |
When did you start playing? |
Years ago! 1988 I think. |
Worst injury |
My fingernails have taken quite a battering, but seriously probably my knee |
Best hockey moment |
probably the playoffs at Humberside with Streatham (they're definitely the most memorable!) |
Favourite team |
probably Newcastle (I would say that though!) |
Favourite rink |
Guildford |
Love life |
Husband - Damian |
Pets |
I can't look after myself, let alone a pet! |
Where do you live? |
Upminster |
What job do you do? |
Account Manager for an advertising agency |
Biggest influence |
Fiona King (not sure if that is good or bad though!) |
Qualities you admire in others |
honesty and straight talking |
Favourite food |
Chocolate |
Favourite film |
Any BVI film (I have to say that as I'm responsible for their advertising!) |
Favourite Colour |
Blue |
Favourite Music |
nothing in particular |
Hobbies |
Shopping |