Men’s hockey – Forrester out so Mcllravey in

Unlucky David Forrester, out of the Games squad. Picture by Nigel Duncan Media

Scotland have confirmed that goalkeeper David Forrester, who was part of Scotland’s European Championship II winning team last year, has withdrawn from the Commonwealth Games squad on medical advice following a shoulder injury sustained in a match.

He is replaced by Steven McIlravey of indoor national league champions Grove Menzieshill.

McIlravey made his Scotland senior debut in 2016 against Czech Republic in Prague having come up through the age-group teams, playing for Scotland under-18 and under-21. He was also part of the Scottish team which secured fourth place at the 2016 EuroHockey Trophy.

Andy Tennant, Scottish Hockey’s Head of Performance, said: “Everyone at Scottish Hockey is bitterly disappointed for David and our focus will be to support his rehab in order to get him fit and ready for upcoming international events.

“Clearly this is also a great opportunity for Steven who is one of our brightest up-and-coming goalkeepers.”