Michael Watt (field hockey) explained

Michael Watt
Fullname:Michael Watt
Birth Date:13 April 1987
Birth Place:Belfast, Northern Ireland
Height:178cm
Weight:79kg
Position:Forward
Youthyears1:1998–2005
Youthclubs1:RBAI
Years1:199x–2005
Years2:2005–2009
Clubs2:Grange
Years3:2009–2010
Clubs3:KHC Dragons
Years4:2010–2012
Clubs4:RS Tenis
Years5:2012–2013
Clubs5:SCHC
Years6:2013–2015
Clubs6:Surbiton
Years7:2015–2016
Clubs7:Lisnagarvey
Years8:2016–2018
Years9:2018–
Clubs9:Instonians
Nationalyears1:2006–2016
Nationalteam1:Ireland
Nationalcaps1:201
Nationalgoals1:54

Michael Watt (born 13 April 1987) is a former Ireland men's field hockey international. Between 2006 and 2016 Watt made 201 appearances and scored 54 goals for Ireland. He was a member of the Ireland team that won the bronze medal at the 2015 Men's EuroHockey Nations Championship. He also represented Ireland at the 2016 Summer Olympics. At club level, Watt has won the Irish Senior Cup with Instonians, the Scottish Hockey Cup with Grange and the Men's Irish Hockey League with Lisnagarvey. He also played and scored for both Grange and Surbiton in the Euro Hockey League.

Early years, family and education

Between 1998 and 2005 Watt attended the Royal Belfast Academical Institution. In addition to playing field hockey at RBAI, Watt also played rugby union for the school. Between 2005 and 2009 he attended Heriot-Watt University where he gained a BSc in Real Estate Management. His older brother, Johnny, a graduate of Trinity College Dublin, played rugby union for Ireland at schoolboy and university levels.[1] [2] [3]

Domestic teams

RBAI

In 2002–03, together with Mark Gleghorne, Watt was a member of the Royal Belfast Academical Institution team that won the Burney Cup and finished as runners-up in the All Ireland Schoolboys Hockey Championship. In 2003–04, together with Paul Gleghorne and John Jackson, he was a member of the RBAI team that won the McCullough Cup, the Burney Cup and the All Ireland Schoolboys Hockey Championship.[1]

Instonians

Watts began playing for Instonians while still attending RBAI. In 2003–04, together with Mark and Paul Gleghorne, Watt was a member of the Instonians team that won the Irish Senior Cup, defeating Cork Harlequins 1–0 in the final.[1] [4] [5] In 2018 Watt re-joined Instonians.[6]

Grange

Between 2005 and 2009, while attending Heriot-Watt University, Watt played for Grange in the Scottish Hockey National League. He was a Grange player when he made his senior debut for Ireland. He also played and scored for Grange in the 2007–08 Euro Hockey League.[1] [4] In 2008–09 Watt scored 17 goals for Grange, including two in the Scottish Hockey Cup final as they defeated Inverleith 4–0. He was also named the Scottish Hockey Union Player of the Year.[7] [8]

KHC Dragons

During the 2009–10 season Watt played for KHC Dragons in the Men's Belgian Hockey League. Watt also helped coach KHC Dragons youth teams.[2] [4] [9] [10]

RS Tenis

Between 2010 and 2012 Watt played for RS Tenis in the División de Honor de Hockey Hierba. His team mates at RS Tenis included fellow Ireland international, Geoff McCabe. Watt also helped coach RS Tenis youth teams.[2] [4] [11] [12]

SCHC

During the 2012–13 season Watt played for SCHC in the Hoofdklasse. His team mates at SCHC included fellow Ireland international, Conor Harte. Watt also helped coach SCHC youth teams.[2] [4] [13] [14] [15]

Surbiton

Between 2013 and 2015 Watt played for Surbiton in the Men's England Hockey League.[16] [17] He also played and scored for Surbiton in the 2013–14 Euro Hockey League.[18] [19]

Lisnagarvey

In 2015 Watt joined Lisnagarvey.[17] In 2015–16, along with Jonathan Bell, Sean Murray and Paul Gleghorne, Watt was a member of the Lisnagarvey team that won the Men's Irish Hockey League and the EY Champions Trophy.[20] [21] Watt and Lisnagarvey also reached the final of the Irish Senior Cup but lost to Monkstown after a penalty shoot-out.[22] [23]

Hampstead & Westminster

Between 2016 and 2018 Watt played for Hampstead & Westminster in the Men's England Hockey League.[6] [24] [25]

Ireland international

Between 2006 and 2016 Watt made 201 appearances and scored 54 goals for Ireland. He made his senior debut for Ireland in July 2006, aged 19, against Poland.[4] [26] [27] [28] In his first major tournament, the 2008 Men's Field Hockey Olympic Qualifier, he scored twice in the opening 4–0 win against France.[1] Watt was a member of the Ireland team that won the 2011 Men's Hockey Champions Challenge II.[29] He also helped Ireland win Men's FIH Hockey World League tournaments in 2012[30] and 2015.[31] Watt was also a member of the Ireland team that won the bronze medal at the 2015 Men's EuroHockey Nations Championship.[32] [33] He also represented Ireland at the 2016 Summer Olympics.[34] [35] [36] He made his last appearance for Ireland at the 2016 Summer Olympics and in November 2017 he announced his official retirement from the team.[1] [26] [27] [28]

TournamentsPlace
2008 Men's Field Hockey Olympic Qualifier[37] 4th
2009 Men's Hockey Champions Challenge II[38] [39] [40] 2nd
2009 Men's Hockey World Cup Qualifiers3rd
2011 Men's Hockey Champions Challenge II1st
2011 Men's EuroHockey Nations Championship[41] [42] [43] [44] 5th
2012 Men's Field Hockey Olympic Qualifier[45] [46] [47] [48] [49] 2nd
2012–13 Men's FIH Hockey World League Round 11st
2012 Men's Hockey Champions Challenge I[50] 3rd
2012–13 Men's FIH Hockey World League Round 2[51] [52] 2nd
2012–13 Men's FIH Hockey World League Semifinals[53] 7th
2013 Men's EuroHockey Nations Championship[54] [55] 6th
2014 Men's Hockey Investec Cup[56] 2nd
2014–15 Men's FIH Hockey World League Round 21st
2014–15 Men's FIH Hockey World League Semifinals[57] [58] 5th
2015 Men's EuroHockey Nations Championship
2016 Summer Olympics10th

Occupation

Between 2013 and 2018 Watt was based in the West End of London where he worked as a surveyor, firstly for the Central London Agency later for Matthews & Goodman. In 2018, together with his brother, Johnny, he returned to Belfast to work for Fred J. Malcolm, a jewellery firm.[2] [3] [16]

Honours

Ireland
Lisnagarvey
Grange
Instonians
RBAI

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Possessed and obsessed, Watt brings down final curtain on an Irish career on the edge. https://web.archive.org/web/20171201020057/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2017/11/possessed-and-obsessed-watt-brings-down-final-curtain-on-an-irish-career-on-the-edge/#.XPFMDfZFxy0. usurped. 1 December 2017. www.hookhockey.com. 31 May 2019. 28 November 2017.
  2. Web site: Michael Watt. www.linkedin.com. 18 July 2019.
  3. Web site: Welcome Johnny & Michael Watt. www.fredjmalcolm.com. 16 July 2019. 31 December 2018.
  4. Web site: Olympic biographies – Michael Watt. https://web.archive.org/web/20180405202221/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2016/08/olympic-biographies-michael-watt/#.XS4fefZFxy0. usurped. 5 April 2018. www.hookhockey.com. 16 July 2019. 3 August 2016.
  5. Web site: Best defence secures the honours for Instonians. www.irishtimes.com. 4 June 2019. 5 April 2004.
  6. Web site: Watt a capture for Instonians next season. www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk. 16 July 2019. 21 March 2018.
  7. Web site: Long wait is finally over as Grange capture Scottish Cup. www.scotsman.com. 17 July 2019. 18 May 2009.
  8. Web site: Grange star Watt named top player in Scotland. www.scotsman.com. 17 July 2019. 22 June 2009.
  9. News: Irish squad for BDO World Cup Qualifier announced. www.fih.ch. 10 May 2019. 22 October 2009.
  10. News: Ireland defeat Chile in qualifier. news.bbc.co.uk. 10 July 2019. 15 November 2009.
  11. Web site: Player exodus hockey's big talking point. news.bbc.co.uk. 20 July 2019. 8 October 2010.
  12. Web site: McCabe the Centurion!. www.newsletter.co.uk. 20 July 2019. 7 March 2012.
  13. Web site: SCHC Heren 2012 / 2013. hoofdklassehockey.nl. 20 July 2019. Dutch.
  14. News: Meredith includes just six Irish-based players in first squad. www.irishtimes.com. 16 December 2018. 12 November 2012.
  15. News: Jackson to lead Irish men in Boom. https://web.archive.org/web/20190204014503/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2013/08/jackson-to-lead-irish-men-in-boom/#.XFSQnvZ2ty0. usurped. 4 February 2019. www.hookhockey.com. 11 August 2013. 2 February 2019.
  16. Web site: Matthews & Goodman Graduate Surveyor Turns Olympian. bdaily.co.uk. 18 July 2019. 29 February 2016.
  17. Web site: Watt a signing as Garvey go clear at the top. www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk. 17 July 2019. 14 December 2015.
  18. Web site: Surbiton impress in EHL 2013-14 opener. ehlhockey.tv. 17 July 2019. 18 October 2013.
  19. News: Half dozen Irish come unstuck in EHL. https://web.archive.org/web/20140426234807/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2014/04/half-dozen-irish-come-unstuck-in-ehl/#.XVmAlm5Fxy0. usurped. 26 April 2014. www.hookhockey.com. 18 August 2019. 18 April 2014.
  20. Web site: Lisnagarvey defeat Banbridge to lift inaugural Champions Trophy. www.newsletter.co.uk. 28 November 2018. 1 May 2016.
  21. Web site: Reception held to honour champions Lisnagarvey HC. www.lisburntoday.co.uk. 30 May 2019. 23 June 2016.
  22. News: Lisnagarvey fall to Monkstown in Irish Senior Cup final. 22 March 2016. www.newsletter.co.uk. 21 March 2016.
  23. News: Jonny Bruton helps Monkstown snatch Irish Senior Clup glory. 22 March 2016. www.irishtimes.com. 20 March 2016.
  24. Web site: Lisnagarvey – Men's EYHL preview. https://web.archive.org/web/20210228011438/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2016/09/lisnagarvey-mens-eyhl-preview/#.XRZj1fZFxy0. usurped. 28 February 2021. www.hookhockey.com. 28 June 2019. 22 September 2016.
  25. Web site: Ireland's Mikie Watt joins Hampstead & Westminster. hwhockey.club. 17 July 2019. 19 July 2016.
  26. Web site: Michael Watt bows out as one of Ireland's most successful hockey players. www.irishtimes.com. 16 July 2019. 10 November 2017.
  27. Web site: Mikie Watt calls time on Ireland career. www.newsletter.co.uk. 16 July 2019. 8 November 2017.
  28. Web site: Forward Michael Watt announces international retirement. www.bbc.co.uk. 16 July 2019. 8 November 2017.
  29. News: 'Scratchy' Ireland hit USA for six in Lille. https://web.archive.org/web/20110711044719/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2011/07/ireland-hit-usa-for-six-in-lille#.XBgOlPZ2ty0. usurped. 11 July 2011. www.hookhockey.com. 17 December 2018. 7 July 2011.
  30. News: Ireland top World League pool with Swedish romp. https://web.archive.org/web/20200228215911/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2012/09/ireland-top-world-league-with-swedish-romp/comment-page-1/#.XURNG25Fxy0. usurped. 28 February 2020. www.hookhockey.com. 2 August 2019. 9 September 2012.
  31. News: Ireland add gold to Olympic progression as O'Donoghue shoots down Austria. https://web.archive.org/web/20170528123459/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2015/03/ireland-add-gold-to-olympic-progression-as-odonoghue-shoots-down-austria/#.XBwMYvZ2ty0. usurped. 28 May 2017. www.hookhockey.com. 20 December 2015. 9 March 2015.
  32. Web site: M1's Michael Watt In Bid For Euro Semis. surbitonhc.com. 17 July 2019. 24 August 2015.
  33. Web site: Caruth heroics edge Ireland into historic semi-final. www.independent.ie. 10 May 2019. 26 August 2015.
  34. Web site: Ross and Fearon wish local hockey players Olympic success. www.executiveoffice-ni.gov.uk. 29 May 2019. 18 July 2016.
  35. News: Rio 2016 Olympic Games - Day 2 - Hockey Photos. www.sportsfile.com. 20 December 2018. 7 August 2016.
  36. Web site: Michael Watt. https://web.archive.org/web/20200418055824/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/wa/michael-watt-2.html. dead. 18 April 2020. www.sports-reference.com. 17 July 2019.
  37. Web site: Irish men prepare for Olympic qualifiers. www.rte.ie. 4 June 2019. 28 November 2007.
  38. News: Ireland v Chile - FIH Champions Challenge II Photos. www.sportsfile.com. 3 July 2019. 6 July 2009.
  39. News: Ireland v Japan - FIH Champions Challenge II Photos. www.sportsfile.com. 3 July 2019. 7 July 2009.
  40. News: Champion's Challenge II: Ireland denied on strokes. https://web.archive.org/web/20200228220011/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2009/07/champions-challenge-ii-ireland-denied-on-strokes/#.XUWciW5Fxy0. usurped. 28 February 2020. www.hookhockey.com. 3 August 2019. 12 July 2009.
  41. News: Ireland squads named for European C'ship. www.rte.ie. 16 December 2018. 3 August 2011.
  42. News: Jermyn's strokes of genius earns rising Irish big win over France. https://web.archive.org/web/20190111055232/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2011/08/jermyns-strokes-of-genius-earns-rising-irish-big-win-over-france/#.XDIuIvZ2ty0. usurped. 11 January 2019. www.hookhockey.com. 6 January 2019. 22 August 2011.
  43. News: Ireland v France - Group B - GANT EuroHockey Nations Men's Championships 2011 Photos. www.sportsfile. 5 January 2019. 22 August 2011.
  44. News: Ireland v Netherlands - Group B - GANT EuroHockey Nations Men's Championships 2011 Photos. www.sportsfile. 5 January 2019. 24 August 2011.
  45. News: Men's hockey: Russia no match for Ireland. www.the42.ie. 10 March 2012. 3 July 2019.
  46. News: Ireland 12-0 Ukraine. www.rte.ie. 9 May 2019. 11 March 2012.
  47. News: Ireland v Malaysia - Men's 2012 Olympic Qualifying Tournament Photos. www.sportsfile.com. 3 July 2019. 17 March 2012.
  48. News: Jermyn raises roof to set up Olympic decider. https://web.archive.org/web/20200813074453/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2012/03/jermyn-raises-roof-to-set-up-olympic-decider/#.XR0Pb_ZFxy0. usurped. 13 August 2020. www.hookhockey.com. 3 July 2019. 17 March 2012.
  49. News: Irish men's hockey team suffer late heartbreak. www.the42.ie. 9 May 2019. 18 March 2012.
  50. News: Ireland 4-3 Malaysia (Aet). www.rte.ie. 10 May 2019. 3 December 2012.
  51. News: Meredith heads to Delhi event with strong Irish squad. www.irishtimes.com. 1 February 2013. 2 February 2019.
  52. News: O'Donoghue drags Ireland into World League round three. https://web.archive.org/web/20130227034946/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2013/02/odonoghue-drags-ireland-into-world-league-round-three#.XURaAW5Fxy0. usurped. 27 February 2013. www.hookhockey.com. 2 August 2019. 24 February 2013.
  53. Web site: Belgium 6–3 Ireland. www.fih.ch. 14 May 2019. 19 June 2013.
  54. News: Captain Fantastic salvages Irish A status, averting Czech disaster. https://web.archive.org/web/20190204065800/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2013/08/captain-fantastic-salvages-irish-a-status-averting-czech-disaster/#.XFcNj_Z2ty0. usurped. 4 February 2019. www.hookhockey.com. 25 August 2013. 3 February 2019.
  55. News: 2013 European Men's Hockey. www.olympics.ie. 12 August 2013. 2 February 2019.
  56. News: England win Investec London Cup in shoot-out thriller. 20 December 2018. www.englandhockey.co.uk. 13 July 2014.
  57. Web site: Watt's Ireland Finish Fifth At World League in Antwerp. surbitonhc.com. 2 August 2019. 5 July 2015.
  58. Web site: Ireland have shot at Rio 2016 with fifth spot in World Hockey League. www.rte.ie. 2 August 2019. 5 July 2015.

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