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Topic: North One West 2019/20
Posted By: MikeGC
Subject: North One West 2019/20
Date Posted: 03 Sep 2019 at 11:39
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Hi folks, I suggested starting this new thread ready for our new season a few weeks ago. No one said "don't bother" or "don't be daft" So I contacted forum admin to double checked it was OK to start a new thread. So here we are, good luck for the new season Mike |
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Posted By: Bigmal
Date Posted: 03 Sep 2019 at 16:13
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OK with me Mike then we can concentrate on the present/future rather than the past. All the very best to everyone this coming Saturday I will be paying a rare visit to Port on the 14/09 to watch the derby against Wilmslow. |
Posted By: MikeGC
Date Posted: 07 Sep 2019 at 17:12
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Wilmslow 36 Burnage 32 A very close game which could have gone our way with some joined up thinking Mark Jennings (ex Sale Sharks centre) was extremely influential |
Posted By: PiffPaff
Date Posted: 07 Sep 2019 at 19:52
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Well apparently GMS has crashed again........ Scores I have are:- Birkenhead Park 35 Northwich 20 Park looking good Broughton Park 34 Bowdon 14 Decent win for the Houghenders Douglas (I.O.M.) 20 Warrington 8 Wire not travelling well Penrith 43 Firwood Waterloo 22 Expected more from 'Loo Stockport 69 Keswick 3 Long Hard season for Keswick Vale of Lune 24 Altrincham Kersal 26 Wheels coming off at Vale? Wilmslow 36 Burnage 32 Great win for the Wah-Wha's ------------- Crouch, Bind, Tweet! |
Posted By: Sten
Date Posted: 07 Sep 2019 at 20:07
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Loo competed well with a few key faces missing (not an excuse, the better team won) but were crippled with an inability to win lineout ball. At least 4/penalties were kicked to the corner (excellently by the new 10 I might add) only for the ball to be tossed away. At least of those ended up behind our own try line 2 minutes later for a 14pt swing! Not blaming our stand in hooker - played out of position and we got found out. Worrying to be honest. Penrith looked dangerous with ball in hand as usual, but the score could definitely have been closer. Loo down to 13 for a while too for 2 high tackles, one of which advantage was played and a try was scored followed by a retrospective yellow card. Prett disappointed to see our captain getting stamped on right under the refs nose at the command of one of the Penrith coaching staff - poor form all round that. No complaints about the result, polish a few rusty elements and get a couple of players back in and we'll do OK. Hopefully ------------- Thread Pillager |
Posted By: Loo fighters
Date Posted: 08 Sep 2019 at 08:43
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Lineout was a worry last week Vs Lymm tbh & definitely needs sorting asap, if hooker can't hit their man we need to get someone who can. Didn't travel so can't comment any further, but Sten usually has it bang on... but a disappointing start for sure. ------------- Family-Rugger-Beer... |
Posted By: Bigmal
Date Posted: 08 Sep 2019 at 10:02
Not seen the Wah-whas in print for a while - looking forward to Port game nest week.
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PiffPaff wrote:Posted By: Bigmal
Date Posted: 08 Sep 2019 at 10:05
I'll be having a look next week. Still not the end of the world Mike given that W were in the league above last season.
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Posted By: Loo fighters
Date Posted: 14 Sep 2019 at 19:55
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Loo were outstanding today, could have been more, so good to watch. ------------- Family-Rugger-Beer... |
Posted By: RumbleintheBlundell
Date Posted: 14 Sep 2019 at 20:28
| Needed it after last week. |
Posted By: Bigmal
Date Posted: 15 Sep 2019 at 07:55
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Wilmslow deserved win in a good game with the backs looking good. Ref not great but a quick game on a warm afternoon. Oh and a fiver to get in. Some interesting results elsewhere but a long way to go. |
Posted By: MikeGC
Date Posted: 15 Sep 2019 at 12:01
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Northwich 24 Burnage 20 Burnage played well, again and unlucky to lose. Only the referee thought that the deciding try was valid. Hey-ho we move on and get ready for our first home game next week. |
Posted By: Bigmal
Date Posted: 22 Sep 2019 at 06:59
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Important win for Burnage , Port obviously competitive at Penrith position now clearer at both top and bottom but I think we need to give it another 4 games given the number of close games as well as the od odd thrashing. Watching from sunny Spain at the mo. |
Posted By: MikeGC
Date Posted: 22 Sep 2019 at 19:20
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Thanks Bigmal. A great day in the sunshine, a decent crowd and 11 tries. Additionally it was the annual memorial game for a guy who was a great personal friend and a great friend to the club. |
Posted By: Loo fighters
Date Posted: 23 Sep 2019 at 11:39
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Two maximums at both the top & bottom. Looks like another year of anyone on their day can win. Good win for Loo vs manx, Bro pk ship 60+ point to Loo last week then go & put 60+ on Keswick, who I fear will have a long season. Surprised by Penrith at the top & Northwich towards the bottom. Big game for Loo vs Vale this Saturday, hopefully a bumper crowd to cheer the boys to a win. Looking like we have a bit of depth to the squad atm, well stocked in key positions. ------------- Family-Rugger-Beer... |
Posted By: MikeGC
Date Posted: 28 Sep 2019 at 18:30
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Warrington 12 Burnage 52 Another smashing day out, excellent hospitality from the Warrington committee, as usual |
Posted By: Sten
Date Posted: 28 Sep 2019 at 20:24
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Loo 20 - 14 Vale of Lune Close, tense game. Vale play some rough stuff at times and didn't have that extra little something needed to get through a tough loo defence. Certainly knew there was a ref on the pitch. Whistle after whistle, including making our 10 retake a penalty to the corner for being a few metre off the mark. Rules is rules, but come on 2 early red cards for the 12 from both teams for a brief dust-up. Didn't see what kicked it off, but the Vale 12 did come over and shake hands shortly after they left the field which was good to see. Loo lost the other centre to a concussion in the 1st half too but had enough in the locker to take the win. Left a few nailed on tries out on the pitch too. Derby day next weekend - let's see what that brings! ------------- Thread Pillager |
Posted By: Loo fighters
Date Posted: 29 Sep 2019 at 07:58
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Yeah, battle of the 12's ended by KO, literally. Too much dropsy in good situations from Loo, at least two tries went west. It's good to watch ATM and the togetherness is for all to see off the pitch. COYGB ------------- Family-Rugger-Beer... |
Posted By: Bigmal
Date Posted: 29 Sep 2019 at 15:07
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On basis of results so far Penrith are certainly beatable having narrowly defeated a couple of challengers at home. Burnage appear to be doing rather better than expected whereas one or two others seem to have slipped this season. As suggested earlier this still looks like a league with the ability to surprise so lots of tight games with the added spice of lots of derbies?
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Posted By: Sten
Date Posted: 29 Sep 2019 at 18:14
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Agree regarding Penrith. If you kick at them you will likely lose as they are built around fast counters. Play patient through the phases and gaps will inevitably appear ------------- Thread Pillager |
Posted By: MikeGC
Date Posted: 05 Oct 2019 at 16:49
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Burnage 59 Bowden 29 I’m away on holiday, so no comment from me other than to say it sounds like we still have some work to do on our defence...... |
Posted By: Loo fighters
Date Posted: 05 Oct 2019 at 17:46
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Park 31-21 Loo. Too many forced changes for Loo today including three on debut. The boys gave their all but couldn't capitalise when we went ahead, both occasions park came straight back to score, not allowing us to quieten the game down. Park set piece too good today especially at scrum time. Fair result overall, well played park n well done Loo. ------------- Family-Rugger-Beer... |
Posted By: pen 15
Date Posted: 05 Oct 2019 at 19:59
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awaiting Rumbles comments, highlight of the week . ------------- is it stours year yet |
Posted By: 373
Date Posted: 05 Oct 2019 at 20:32
I have ‘spineless’ on my bingo card |
Posted By: pen 15
Date Posted: 05 Oct 2019 at 20:41
 glass always half empty ,at least he has stopped mentioning JLO------------- is it stours year yet |
Posted By: Loo fighters
Date Posted: 05 Oct 2019 at 21:18
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Always difficult to lose. But positives where there against a combative BP. In the forwards Guy Byatt carried like a f'ckn pit pony, backs, Darragh & Jonny Roberts were outstanding & the new 13 looked good. It's a squad game, so let's see who's available next weekend. ------------- Family-Rugger-Beer... |
Posted By: Bigmal
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2019 at 14:31
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Not a surprise to see Wilmslow on top Burnage flying Port downntonearth with a bump. Still lots of surprises instore? |
Posted By: RumbleintheBlundell
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2019 at 15:16
| Gone beyond caring Pen. |
Posted By: MikeGC
Date Posted: 12 Oct 2019 at 16:49
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Waterloo 37 Burnage 27 I'm away on holiday so no idea how the game went, apparently the referee didn’t have a good day. Nonetheless, congratulations to Waterloo - onwards and upwards |
Posted By: Loo fighters
Date Posted: 13 Oct 2019 at 09:16
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The ref was indeed " very unobservant", even basics right under his nose. Loo wr on fire from the off, total control & the BP secured before ht going in 29-8. Sometimes tho 3 on the bench isn't enough, as we'd emptied it 5 mins into the 2nd half. Injuries to key men & wounded still on the pitch brought several reshuffles allowing Burnage back into the game & at on point looked like only one winner, especially when sir, some 30yds back didn't see the most forward pass yr ever likely to see to bring Burnage within one score. We needed something to change momentum & it came in the unlikely shape of our no11, who melted some lad in midfield who spiled the ball. Nervous finish for Loo support with some dodgy decisions, but a great game. Can see how Burnage rack up point, terrific back line, left wing is rapid, but the quickest lad is probably the no6 who scorched in from his own 10mtr & no-one could get near the fella. ------------- Family-Rugger-Beer... |
Posted By: Bigmal
Date Posted: 13 Oct 2019 at 10:04
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Wilmslow going well but a lot of close wins. Penrith dropped off only to be replaced by others pushing on. Teams in top 60% still closely matched albeit Douglas look to be in good fettle. Still everything to play for. |
Posted By: MikeGC
Date Posted: 19 Oct 2019 at 23:05
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Burnage 45 Keswick 21 I’m still away on holiday, so no comment from me other than to say it sounds like we still have loads of work to do on our defence...... |
Posted By: Bigmal
Date Posted: 22 Oct 2019 at 17:31
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Interesting game between local rivals this we. According to Port site a young side competed well against a more powerful Park xv last week but to no avail. Ex Park stalwart Rick Haslehurst will have been disappointed. Not many contributions from other teams on this thread but plenty of interest and a long way to go. The result on Sat morning could set the tone for the day.
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Posted By: Loo fighters
Date Posted: 23 Oct 2019 at 10:56
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Another tough challenge ahead this Saturday with Altrincham Kersal the visitors. Weather forecast is for rain & with the ladies playing Wasps beforehand I hope the pitch hold up for a good spectacle. We have played near every game thus far with a different back row & back line for all the usual reasons, injuries & other commitments etc. We wait for Friday's team announcement & hopefully we can get some consistency of selection. Also having heard several accounts if last week, can we pray for a ref with two eyes this week. ------------- Family-Rugger-Beer... |
Posted By: MikeGC
Date Posted: 23 Oct 2019 at 17:36
| Good Luck to all the players for this weekend, no injuries !! |
Posted By: Know All
Date Posted: 24 Oct 2019 at 13:21
| Think the bottom 3 at the minute will be the teams going down. Everybody else seems very similar and can beat anybody on their day if they’ve a full team out. |
Posted By: Sten
Date Posted: 24 Oct 2019 at 13:47
I could be wrong, but don't Warrington always start relatively slowly & then pick up? Maybe league lads coming back? ------------- Thread Pillager |
Posted By: Bigmal
Date Posted: 25 Oct 2019 at 08:24
| Fair point Sten - and a way to go. |
Posted By: Rochdale Cowboy
Date Posted: 25 Oct 2019 at 10:05
Poor comment that LF - I am assuming every single one of your players last week didn't make a single mistake based on the insinuation that the referee lost you the match?
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Posted By: Sten
Date Posted: 25 Oct 2019 at 11:47
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I'm assuming you weren't there RC. It was ridiculous. Of course the loo players infringed, it was the regularity of the whistle and the total lack of consistency from the official that cost us. Hearty handshakes at the final whistle from the Northwich coaching staff and on obvious familiarity didn't help matters either. ------------- Thread Pillager |
Posted By: Sten
Date Posted: 25 Oct 2019 at 11:50
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At one point the ref looked at the Northwich defensive line, waved them back from offside, Northwich turned the ball over, he looked at the loo defensive line and immediately blew a penalty for offside! At one point he penalised loo for calling a forward pass, gifting Northwich 3ptd right in front of the posts! ------------- Thread Pillager |
Posted By: Loo fighters
Date Posted: 25 Oct 2019 at 14:36
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Posted By: MikeGC
Date Posted: 26 Oct 2019 at 14:21
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I think criticism of refereeing in the bar, post match is almost inevitable. But I suspect we all get the "rub of the green" on occasion. Certainly some Burnage members were apoplectic about the referee's performance after our game at Waterloo. However, I think continuing that on here, well after the fact, is quire poor form. We were dissatisfied with the referee at our away game at Northwich. A Northwich supporter berated the referee post match. The referee (bless him) offered the guy the number of the secretary of the referee society and recommended a refereeing course. Oddly, the bloke backed down really fast. |
Posted By: MikeGC
Date Posted: 26 Oct 2019 at 14:22
| Incidentally our game at Stockport is cancelled, something out a bloke and a boat full of animals on the pitch........ |
Posted By: Sten
Date Posted: 27 Oct 2019 at 20:49
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A very gritty win for Loo over a strong AK side. Very similar gameplan to Birkenhead - kick to touch and roll the maul from wherever it may be. The rolling maul must be the most polarising play in rugby - possibly in all of sport! It's great fun when it's your team doing it, but almost nothing worse watching the opposition roll away from the halfway line. Interestingly (to me at least), I've just noticed that out of Loo's 8 games played, 5 of them have been against the current top 6, 4 of which have been away - our next 4 games include all of the current bottom 3, so it will good to see where we lie after the fixtures hit the halfway mark. It's a fascinating league. ------------- Thread Pillager |
Posted By: Bigmal
Date Posted: 28 Oct 2019 at 08:13
| Good point about the RM Sten -and relevant stats given nature of this league. With Wilmslow losing narrowly it still remains open. Hopefully S Mcr has dried out now? |
Posted By: Loo fighters
Date Posted: 29 Oct 2019 at 19:24
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Week off for N1W this week. Any idea if the three games cancelled last week at Bowdon, Bro Pk n Stockport will be played? Last thing we need this early is a back log. ------------- Family-Rugger-Beer... |
Posted By: Loo fighters
Date Posted: 29 Oct 2019 at 19:27
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Btw, ref on Saturday was very even. Missed/Got thinks wrong for both, which is acceptable. Decent overall & the boy was 60!!! ------------- Family-Rugger-Beer... |
Posted By: clieves
Date Posted: 30 Oct 2019 at 15:58
I see his tan was as "perma" as ever ...
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Posted By: MikeGC
Date Posted: 02 Nov 2019 at 15:09
On the RFU website these matches are scheduled for November 30th |
Posted By: Bigmal
Date Posted: 09 Nov 2019 at 12:51
| I understand Port game at Northwich switched to Bramhall due to flooded pitch. |
Posted By: Bigmal
Date Posted: 09 Nov 2019 at 16:51
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Wilmslow and B Park opening up a bit of a gap although Burnage has a game in hand. Any thoughts from those who may have seen a game today. |
Posted By: MikeGC
Date Posted: 09 Nov 2019 at 17:38
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Burnage,28 Penrith 18 An excellent game of rugby A smashing, sociable, afternoon with our friends from the North. Penrith a little unlucky to get nothing out of the game. We visit Broughton Park next Saturday at their place, looking forward to going there to watch the game |
Posted By: Loo fighters
Date Posted: 11 Nov 2019 at 19:19
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Reminiscent of last year. Two at the top, two at the bottom & a bun fight in the middle. Away performance & bonus points will be key. ------------- Family-Rugger-Beer... |
Posted By: MikeGC
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2019 at 16:56
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Broughton Park 21 Burnage 6 Congratulations to Park on the victory. A series of yellow cards and 25+ penalties cost us dearly. |
Posted By: Bigmal
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2019 at 17:13
| Lots of teams separated by very few points - Wilmslow keep picking up those wins whilst bottom 3 looking further adrift.Still a lot to play for especially at the top. |
Posted By: Loo fighters
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2019 at 09:32
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Bowden have some decent players, unfortunately for them, not enough. Made Loo toil for the opening 15 but couldn't hold out for ever. Loo pressure eventually taking over. Bowden got on the scoreboard in the last 5 minutes. 63-10 ------------- Family-Rugger-Beer... |
Posted By: Bigmal
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2019 at 10:03
| Big opportunity for Loo next weekend though - a win at Wilmslow woud certainly open things up especially if Port and Burnage win that game in hand. |
Posted By: Loo fighters
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2019 at 10:18
It's obvious but Wilmslow look the team to beat, not impossible, if it were at home I think there'd be more of a chance. All depends on availability, but I can't foresee many leaving Wilmslow with a win.
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Posted By: MikeGC
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2019 at 10:48
Our "game in hand" is against Stockport..... 
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Posted By: Bigmal
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2019 at 12:47
| Good point.... |
Posted By: Loo fighters
Date Posted: 21 Nov 2019 at 06:09
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So it appears that Warrington have indeed been evicted from "the fortress". I didn't realise that when Loo played them at a different ground, that it wasn't because of pitch problems, but in fact their new home. Their cricket club landlords have turfed them out in favour of a "more lucrative" local footy team. Wire have now got themselves new digs at a RL team further north in the town. Shocking... ------------- Family-Rugger-Beer... |
Posted By: MikeGC
Date Posted: 21 Nov 2019 at 09:42
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Having played against them many years ago at their old home ground with a wooden hut style clubhouse - I always found "the fortress" to be a bit soul-less. I hope Wire settle and are happy in their new home. I also hope that the actions of said cricket club bites them on the bum. |
Posted By: Bigmal
Date Posted: 21 Nov 2019 at 11:49
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Was/is the "fortress" next to the Manchester Ship Canal? If so I made my first team debut there for Macclesfield in 1967 - we lost and I was out of my depth BUT I do recall being called up to play so late that I was forced to leave a newly poured drink on the bar which I finished after the match. It was either Guinness or that non PC favourite of the time a black and tan. Coming back to the modern world is the new ground where several players from Warrington also play league? If it is then we need to censor this thread in case any sensitive souls from the south are offended by the thought of being tainted by association with the "lesser code".
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Posted By: MikeGC
Date Posted: 23 Nov 2019 at 16:37
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Burnage 57 Douglas 27 Hell of a game |
Posted By: Loo fighters
Date Posted: 23 Nov 2019 at 18:46
Brilliant result. Douglas typifies the home/away variable. Tough as teak at home yet don't travel too well. ------------- Family-Rugger-Beer... |
Posted By: Loo fighters
Date Posted: 23 Nov 2019 at 18:50
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Loo on the wrong end of a result by all accounts. Apparently played better than score suggests, but as I've said before, not many will see points at Wilmslow. Stockport 2nds were due to travel to play Loo two's today but couldn't raise a team. Worrying Bigmal? ------------- Family-Rugger-Beer... |
Posted By: Bigmal
Date Posted: 24 Nov 2019 at 08:34
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Very worrying LF although at least the first team win.Not close enough to the action to comment but according to website there have been injury oroblems. Good win for Burnage and this league continues to throw up surprises. Perhaps as well we dont have a predictons league! May be at Wilmslow in a couple of weeks so will be interested in their performance. |
Posted By: Bigmal
Date Posted: 25 Nov 2019 at 15:59
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Port and Burnage in action this coming weekend - the winner moves into play off territory whilst the loser remains safe-ish mid table. Both sides had good wins over the weekend although on paper Burnage take the honours for the better performance. Any forecasts....
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Posted By: MikeGC
Date Posted: 25 Nov 2019 at 17:20
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The only forecast I can submit is that I will be there, being entertained by the Stockport President with a few other former Burnage Presidents. It’s worth noting that we've had a good run of results over the last few seasons, so fingers crossed !! |
Posted By: Monkey Boy
Date Posted: 25 Nov 2019 at 19:48
| What’s the Warrington story? |
Posted By: MikeGC
Date Posted: 26 Nov 2019 at 09:20
I suspect someone will have more detail than I can supply. However, here's my sketchy and brief account. In the 70's/80's they had a great clubhouse and ground "somewhere" in Warrington. If I remember correctly, local vandals set fire to the clubhouse and as a club Warrington decided to move on (hopefully getting some money for the ground) They moved into a soulless sports centre which they shared with cricket, hockey, squash and ??. They haven't been happy for a few years. It seems they have up sticks and moved to share a ground with a local rugby league side - hopefully a happier union |
Posted By: Bigmal
Date Posted: 27 Nov 2019 at 16:18
Good run noted Mike - please pass on my best regards to Clive. Hopefully a good game with a decent crowd.
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Posted By: MikeGC
Date Posted: 28 Nov 2019 at 13:45
| It’s been raining in Stockport (the town) for about 24 hours, I hope Stockport (aka Davenport) will be playable on Saturday |
Posted By: Bigmal
Date Posted: 28 Nov 2019 at 17:26
| Should have gone for one of those AW pitches eh Mike? |
Posted By: MikeGC
Date Posted: 29 Nov 2019 at 09:05
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Posted By: Bigmal
Date Posted: 30 Nov 2019 at 17:34
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Good win for B today Mike - 3rd place so all to play for? Good game? |
Posted By: MikeGC
Date Posted: 01 Dec 2019 at 08:43
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Stockport 23 Burnage 43 A great game, a wonderful day for playing rugby, the pitch was in excellent condition but toe numbingly cold on the touch line. |
Posted By: Bigmal
Date Posted: 02 Dec 2019 at 16:43
| According to the match report the pace of your backs and back row on the counter the key to victory Mike. |
Posted By: Bigmal
Date Posted: 04 Dec 2019 at 08:46
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No doubt some of you will be aware of fact that South Leicester has withdrawn from Midlands Premier following a string of heavy defeats culminating in a 240 points to 0 reversal ( that is 35 converted tries!!!) Not that long ago the club was in N2N. This is a clear warning for the game in general and our level and below in particular. Once the SL backer withdrew 30 players no longer wanted to play because they would not be paid( apparently). Last week Port couldn't raise a 2nd team whereas 40 years ago the club ran 5/6 teams playing a 30+game season. This is not the only example of the drop in popularity of the sport particularly amongst "recreational" players. I know clubs pay in our league - my question is what would happen if such payments stopped? Where would local players go? There are 6 teams in a S Manchester ( for want of a better term) cluster so if ALL these clubs were non payers the options for average players would be limited. Personally I miss the buzz of a full clubhouse with all players mixing freely but those days have almost certainly gone mores the pity. I'm actually interested in what the current players think. Is this level appropriate for payment?
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Posted By: Know All
Date Posted: 04 Dec 2019 at 14:32
| Your more than welcome to come down to Birkenhead Park Bigmal, we have gone back up to four men's teams this year. Clubhouse is buzzing! |
Posted By: Bigmal
Date Posted: 04 Dec 2019 at 21:12
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Fair play - I think you need the spread of abilities and characters to help create the buzz. Offer noted and you never know I might make it. BTW I remember the Old Birkonians club house back innthe day. That was very old school( sorry!) from memory. |
Posted By: Bigmal
Date Posted: 07 Dec 2019 at 17:00
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Another close win for Wilmslow who will tae some catching I think ? Burnage definitely the dark horses this season - Mike were you actually hiding your light under a bushel with your early season comments on Burnage's prospects? Very close in the middle third as well. Quite an exciting competition this tear with quite a few close games and no silly scores.
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Posted By: MikeGC
Date Posted: 08 Dec 2019 at 09:08
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My early season concerns remain in place - although improving slowly I’m concerned about our defence. I missed yesterday’s game due to domestic arrangements, it would have been the first time i witnessed a win at Vale of Doom. Birkenhead Park, Gentlemen’s and Old Boys Christmas lunch next Saturday. The weight of expectation will weigh heavy on the team’s shoulders. |
Posted By: Loo fighters
Date Posted: 08 Dec 2019 at 09:13
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Probably the best result, as Wilmslow with an ex shark playing & the pull he's had for players are a cut above in this league. A real battle for second. ------------- Family-Rugger-Beer... |
Posted By: Bigmal
Date Posted: 08 Dec 2019 at 13:48
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I may go to Wilmslow next week as I'm staying in the town ( or is it still a village?) and Port are away. From what I saw v early in the season I think you are spot on LF.
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Posted By: MikeGC
Date Posted: 14 Dec 2019 at 20:28
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Burnage 29 Birkenhead Park 15 A stunningly good game of rugby. I may be biased but even the BP alikadoos thought it was a great game of rugby. |
Posted By: Port Vale of Lune
Date Posted: 16 Dec 2019 at 09:01
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First post I’m here - so be gentle! Just want to say a big thank you to Northwich’s hospitality on Saturday. After a couple of pre-match memory lapses (no shirts 🤦♂️) it was great to see them uphold the core values of the game, which is some cases are leaving our great sport. It was a tough match both on and off the pitch as has been the case every week this year. I wish all clubs a restful break and looking forward to more good contests in 2020! |
Posted By: Bigmal
Date Posted: 16 Dec 2019 at 14:19
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Fair comment for a first post - welcome to this " band of brothers". Watched Wilmslow v Keswick Sat . 3 pm ko so under lights . Keswick kept going and scored a cracking try near the end but Wilmslow were just too powerful for the visitors. Not as good a game as W v Stockport earlier this season but then it was a cold December day. Always nice to stand by the fire in the clubhouse and see some old faces. Port at Wilmslow in the N Year and on basis of Sat results the home side strong favourites. |
Posted By: Loo fighters
Date Posted: 16 Dec 2019 at 19:18
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Loo fair victors on Saturday, could have been more than 21 at HT. Port slightly better in 2nd half but were kept at arms length. ------------- Family-Rugger-Beer... |
Posted By: MikeGC
Date Posted: 17 Dec 2019 at 16:39
Welcome aboard. Fabulous hospitality at your place a couple of weeks ago  |
Posted By: Bigmal
Date Posted: 20 Dec 2019 at 14:12
| A Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for the New Year to all. |
Posted By: MikeGC
Date Posted: 24 Dec 2019 at 17:52
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Merry Christmas everyone. Hoping for a try filled New Year |
Posted By: MikeGC
Date Posted: 04 Jan 2020 at 17:45
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Happy New Year everyone Burnage 26 Northwich 19 An ill tempered affair but well refereed and (despite my obvious allegiance) the correct result |
Posted By: Port Vale of Lune
Date Posted: 04 Jan 2020 at 18:05
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Wire 18 Vale 21 Wire much better side we were lucky to get away with the win and nearly stole BP last play of game. Great to see Wire have a new home. Hopefully it will be somewhere they can build some roots. |
Posted By: Port Vale of Lune
Date Posted: 04 Jan 2020 at 18:07
| Good result for Burnage. We had same ref vs Northwich prior to Xmas. Wasn’t the best that day for either side - glad he was better today |
Posted By: Sten
Date Posted: 04 Jan 2020 at 20:11
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Really good performance for Loo today vs Broughton, kicker didn't bring his boots so a fair few points left out there as well. Bad injury for Joe Bowmer (looked like a broken elbow or similar) - best wishes for a speedy recovery Finished the game with no.7 on the wing and no.8 in the centres which isn't ideal! Great win for Stockport opens things up a little bit but its all so close - Birkenhead in 2nd for a long time, lost 2 on the bounce and now down to 6th! Anyone know what happened at Penrith? ------------- Thread Pillager |
Posted By: Oldnknackered
Date Posted: 04 Jan 2020 at 20:52
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For those wondering about the penrith v Keswick postponed games, big Richard Atkinson, universally known as Biggus had a fatal heart attack just as the team was leaving. In those circumstances the game was cancelled. For those that knew him he was the life and soul of Keswick. Rip big lad. Our commiserations to his family Geoff Penrith rufc |
Posted By: Camquin
Date Posted: 04 Jan 2020 at 21:56
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Commiserations. ------------- Sweeney Delenda Est |
Posted By: Bigmal
Date Posted: 04 Jan 2020 at 21:56
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Sad news indeed - puts things in perspective somewhat. Never played Keswick but commiserations to family and friends. I'll save my comments about this week until later given the circumstances. |