| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
6 January 1984 Scotland | ||
| Playing position | Midfield | ||
| Senior career | |||
| Years | Team | ||
| 2000–2023 | Inverleith | ||
| National team | |||
| Years | Team | Caps | Goals |
| 2010–2013 | Scotland | 5 | |
Derek Salmond (born 6 January 1984)[1] is a Scottish former field hockey player who has represented Scotland at the 2010 Commonwealth Games.
Biography
[edit]Salmond was educated at George Heriot's School of Sport and Loughborough University.[2]
He played club hockey as a midfielder for Inverleith Hockey Club in the Scottish Hockey Premiership[3] and was named the club's player of the decade.[4]
He represented Scotland at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi[5][6] and made further appearances for his nation at the 2011 Celtic Cup[7] and in 2013.[8]
Since 2007, Salmond has worked in the medical supplies industry, while continuing to play for Inverleith.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ "Hockey World League Round 2". International Hockey Federation. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
- ^ "#6 Derek Salmond". Inverleith Hockey Club. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
- ^ "Inverleith's Derek Salmond says three points are a must". Edinburgh News. 30 November 2021. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
- ^ "Men's Player of the Decade Derek Salmond". Inverleith Hockey Club. 30 November 2021. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
- ^ "HOCKEY: Kelburne stars dominate Commonwealth Games selection squad". Daily Record. 30 August 2010. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
- ^ "Hockey Squads Announced for Delhi". Team Scotland. 24 August 2010. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
- ^ "Scotland's hockey squad for Celtic Cup announced". BBC Sport. 16 June 2011. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
- ^ "Hockey: Derek Salmond handed late Scotland call-up". The Scotsman. 27 April 2013. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
- ^ "Field hockey – ice cool Salmond slots vital penalty". Edinburgh Reporter. 10 May 2017. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
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