Round 6 Officials, Team News, Scores

Kimbo wrote: cheshire exile wrote: Given Ealing's performances so far I think it's a stretch to assume they are the logical pick for runners up spot. I suspect Cov, Jersey and the Pirates will all have something to say about that. Cov? Not on today's performance!

I’d say not on today’s score. Not a bad performance against very good opposition. Shows what a relegated premiership team can do when they keep a quality squad.

Ecksile wrote: Hi, London Irish person here. Still watching all the results coming in, enjoyed our time in the Championship, and visited all the grounds --  but don't want to return thank you . Genuine question is re Ealing. On paper they seem this year to have an even bigger squad and in theory better players too. But the results they're coming up with are mediocre to say the least. Can anyone tell me why that may be?

It's a bit of a mystery tbh, on paper we should be even stronger than last season but performances this term have been worse imo. Hopefully just a blip but something isn't quite right, I fear there might be an underlying issue but can only speculate.

Trailfinder wrote: Ecksile wrote: Hi, London Irish person here. Still watching all the results coming in, enjoyed our time in the Championship, and visited all the grounds --  but don't want to return thank you . Genuine question is re Ealing. On paper they seem this year to have an even bigger squad and in theory better players too. But the results they're coming up with are mediocre to say the least. Can anyone tell me why that may be? It's a bit of a mystery tbh, on paper we should be even stronger than last season but performances this term have been worse imo. Hopefully just a blip but something isn't quite right, I fear there might be an underlying issue but can only speculate.

 

Heard that Jimmy Lowes has left Ealing for RP. He is a bit “different” and his style/tactics can take a bit of getting used to.

geralltrugby wrote: Heard that Jimmy Lowes has left Ealing for RP. He is a bit “different” and his style/tactics can take a bit of getting used to.

Cricks at 2 wrote: Donnyknightsfan wrote: islander wrote: As Kimbo alluded to, a heavy defeat for Cov at KP today, Newcastle winning 46-7... Notts just scored BP try at the death & lead Bedford 29-14 [update = that's FT] like Doncaster, Bedford seem in a real rut at the moment. don't know what the problem is but I've been surprised at how poor Bedford's attack appears to have been. even when Bedford have been through poor periods previously they've always scored loads of points. 6 games in and Bedford, Donny and Leeds are the bottom 3. probably wouldn't have thought that before the season started. I know that Donny's next game is at Headingley. that is a huge match. The major issue DKF is much the same as with Donny, i.e. injuries. With a small squad, losing both fly halves is pretty devastating. We have players to step in of course, but not as naturals to the position. Will Hooley is back now but he was taken off injured yesterday after 20 mins, so another readjustment   Another main reason is the number of key players leaving last season. Lee Dickson, Jared Williams, Mark Flanagan, all influential in their particular position. Plus our leading try scorer Dean Adamson is only just returning after some major surgery. I can’t see us getting back into form until mid to late Jan to be honest. Although our set pieces were pretty good yesterday , so some encouragement.

 

JonDee wrote: Cricks at 2 wrote: Donnyknightsfan wrote: islander wrote: As Kimbo alluded to, a heavy defeat for Cov at KP today, Newcastle winning 46-7... Notts just scored BP try at the death & lead Bedford 29-14 [update = that's FT] like Doncaster, Bedford seem in a real rut at the moment. don't know what the problem is but I've been surprised at how poor Bedford's attack appears to have been. even when Bedford have been through poor periods previously they've always scored loads of points. 6 games in and Bedford, Donny and Leeds are the bottom 3. probably wouldn't have thought that before the season started. I know that Donny's next game is at Headingley. that is a huge match. The major issue DKF is much the same as with Donny, i.e. injuries. With a small squad, losing both fly halves is pretty devastating. We have players to step in of course, but not as naturals to the position. Will Hooley is back now but he was taken off injured yesterday after 20 mins, so another readjustment   Another main reason is the number of key players leaving last season. Lee Dickson, Jared Williams, Mark Flanagan, all influential in their particular position. Plus our leading try scorer Dean Adamson is only just returning after some major surgery. I can’t see us getting back into form until mid to late Jan to be honest. Although our set pieces were pretty good yesterday , so some encouragement.   Cricks what was the game like could not get down and since the fans forum closed we don't get a full match report

Well John, it was a typical Blues start, gifting a try from the off, by failure to secure a loose ball, which Nottingham moved wide rapidly against a stretched defence. Still not fully awake Blues let another couple in, but then started to come back. Unfortunately we lost Hooley and had to move Lewis Robling to FH. From then on we were struggling to overcome a well organised Nottingham defence. Our handling in the loose was poor, although set pieces were good, with Will Carrick Smith playing well, only to be replaced! Credit to Nottingham, they moved the ball well, where we struggled to make breaks. Ali Crossdale also had to go off replaced by jiffy Lennon at full back. Not a great match to watch and that icy blast off the Trent really put a tin hat on the day. Good roast at the Lady Bay though.

Highlights from Falcons v Cov

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=q1fLlM6Gx0k&#

Edited by Mark Smith - 18 Nov 2019 at 14:39

Cricks at 2 wrote: JonDee wrote: Cricks at 2 wrote: Donnyknightsfan wrote: islander wrote: As Kimbo alluded to, a heavy defeat for Cov at KP today, Newcastle winning 46-7... Notts just scored BP try at the death & lead Bedford 29-14 [update = that's FT] like Doncaster, Bedford seem in a real rut at the moment. don't know what the problem is but I've been surprised at how poor Bedford's attack appears to have been. even when Bedford have been through poor periods previously they've always scored loads of points. 6 games in and Bedford, Donny and Leeds are the bottom 3. probably wouldn't have thought that before the season started. I know that Donny's next game is at Headingley. that is a huge match. The major issue DKF is much the same as with Donny, i.e. injuries. With a small squad, losing both fly halves is pretty devastating. We have players to step in of course, but not as naturals to the position. Will Hooley is back now but he was taken off injured yesterday after 20 mins, so another readjustment   Another main reason is the number of key players leaving last season. Lee Dickson, Jared Williams, Mark Flanagan, all influential in their particular position. Plus our leading try scorer Dean Adamson is only just returning after some major surgery. I can’t see us getting back into form until mid to late Jan to be honest. Although our set pieces were pretty good yesterday , so some encouragement.   Cricks what was the game like could not get down and since the fans forum closed we don't get a full match report Well John, it was a typical Blues start, gifting a try from the off, by failure to secure a loose ball, which Nottingham moved wide rapidly against a stretched defence. Still not fully awake Blues let another couple in, but then started to come back. Unfortunately we lost Hooley and had to move Lewis Robling to FH. From then on we were struggling to overcome a well organised Nottingham defence. Our handling in the loose was poor, although set pieces were good, with Will Carrick Smith playing well, only to be replaced! Credit to Nottingham, they moved the ball well, where we struggled to make breaks. Ali Crossdale also had to go off replaced by jiffy Lennon at full back. Not a great match to watch and that icy blast off the Trent really put a tin hat on the day. Good roast at the Lady Bay though.

 

geralltrugby wrote: Heard that Jimmy Lowes has left Ealing for RP. He is a bit “different” and his style/tactics can take a bit of getting used to.

I think you will find he is still with Ealing but is helping park a couple of evenings a week