It proved to be a match day like no other for two members of Caradon Hockey Club as Joel Tamblyn proposed to girlfriend Charlotte Reed after Saturday’s games – much to the delight of her team-mates and everyone in the sports bar.

Charlotte and Joel have been together for just over four years, Charlotte is now in her fourth season at Caradon playing for the 2s while Joel is now in his second season with the club.

Caradon 2s captain Shelley Lockett was in on the surprise, and gathered the team around for what was thought a match debrief.

As Joel got down on one knee, it was a few seconds before anyone noticed what was happening. Charlotte excitedly accepted the proposal as applause rang out in the bar and in true hockey style a round of three cheers from her team-mates.

Charlotte wanted to thank everyone for their lovely messages, saying: ‘I’m so happy I feel like I’m going to burst!’.