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Bristol Post
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Pete Gavan

University of Bristol title-winning hockey team pay tribute to ‘inspirational’ coach

A grieving hockey team have celebrated their title win with the name of their beloved late coach worn proudly on their shirts.

Ben Dudley, who died in April at the age of 36, was described as a “legend” and “inspirational” by the students he coached as head of hockey at the University of Bristol. His devotion to the game and his generosity to players is writ large in his achievements.

As a goalkeeper he played for England and competed in the top European club league, and as a coach he took his teams to success at the highest level. But he is best remembered for his personal approach.

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