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Topic: Round 6 Officials, Team News, Scores
Posted By: corporalcarrot
Subject: Round 6 Officials, Team News, Scores
Date Posted: 12 Nov 2019 at 13:15

Championship Match Officials

London Scottish vs Cornish Pirates
Referee: Matthew Turvey
Assistant referees: George Selwood, Roy Maybank
Assessor: Stephen Leyshon

Ampthill vs Jersey
Referee: Luke Pearce
Assistant referees: Nigel Carrick, John Meredith
Assessor: Peter Farrell

Hartpury University vs Yorkshire Carnegie
Referee: Jack Makepeace
Assistant referees: Richard Haughton, Gareth Holsgrove
Assessor: Chris White & Peter Huckle

Doncaster Knights vs Ealing Trailfinders
Referee: Tim Wigglesworth
Assistant referees: Simon Park Peter Allan
Assessor: Brian Campsall & Robin Goodliffe

Nottingham vs Bedford Blues
Referee: Michael Hudson
Assistant referees: Peter Brunt, Darryl Chapman
Assessor: David Morgan

Newcastle Falcons vs Coventry
Referee: Fergus Kirby
Assistant referees: Gregg Dawson, Lionel Spooner
Assessor: Andrew Vertigan



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Dont kick it. Pick it up and GO FORWARD.



Replies:
Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 12 Nov 2019 at 16:21
Nottingham and Bedford players can get ready to totally ignore the offside line right now.

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Our City,
Our Club


Posted By: Paul Rossborough
Date Posted: 12 Nov 2019 at 16:52



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All views expressed are my own


Posted By: OldNick
Date Posted: 12 Nov 2019 at 17:15
Originally posted by Kimbo Kimbo wrote:

Nottingham and Bedford players can get ready to totally ignore the offside line right now.


and, if either (or both) team wants to take ‘time outs’ at every breakdown, the more the merrier.


Posted By: Rob C
Date Posted: 13 Nov 2019 at 08:46
Originally posted by Kimbo Kimbo wrote:

Nottingham and Bedford players can get ready to totally ignore the offside line right now.

As long as they're behind the opposing scrum half's feet they'll be fine.


Posted By: OldNick
Date Posted: 13 Nov 2019 at 21:10
Interesting figure from a local journalist who was reporting from the Coventry match, and who is also an active referee about the Coventry v Doncaster match last weekend. 63 minutes before a scrum completed, and only two completed in the whole game. No yellow cards against either team for scrummaging offences. Repeated resets and free kicks, a few penalties, but with one pack dominant and the other collapsing repeatedly, no cards. Given that the losing team seemed determined to waste time in order to minimise their defeat it could explain why so little of the match was playing time.


Posted By: castleparknight
Date Posted: 14 Nov 2019 at 08:39
Very sporting of you OldNick - so kind of you to offer to remove the speck of dirt from Doncaster Knights Eye whilst firmly ignoring the clod of dirt in Coventry's eye. I do recall, last year, when we beat you at the arena you pulling such guff out of the hat then. 

Perhaps you should retreat to your corner and stay there, and just keep your sour grapes to yourself.


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Onward and Upwards C'mon Donny!


Posted By: Tricolour
Date Posted: 14 Nov 2019 at 11:20
Originally posted by castleparknight castleparknight wrote:

Very sporting of you OldNick - so kind of you to offer to remove the speck of dirt from Doncaster Knights Eye whilst firmly ignoring the clod of dirt in Coventry's eye. I do recall, last year, when we beat you at the arena you pulling such guff out of the hat then. 

Perhaps you should retreat to your corner and stay there, and just keep your sour grapes to yourself.

 Sour grapes make the best whine.


Posted By: castleparknight
Date Posted: 14 Nov 2019 at 14:11
Oh very good sir LOL

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Onward and Upwards C'mon Donny!


Posted By: corporalcarrot
Date Posted: 15 Nov 2019 at 11:26



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Dont kick it. Pick it up and GO FORWARD.


Posted By: OldNick
Date Posted: 15 Nov 2019 at 12:12
COVENTRY RUGBY TEAM TO PLAY NEWCASTLE FALCONS
Greene King IPA Championship Round 6
Kingston Park
Sunday, November 17th, 2019
Kick off 3:00pm

15 James Stokes;
14 David Halaifonua,
13 Heath Stevens,
12 Rory Jennings,
11 Max Trimble;
10 Will Maisey,
9 Tom Kessell;

1 James Gibbons,
2 Joe Buckle,
3 Gareth Denman,
4 Nile Dacres,
5 James Voss,
6 Senitiki Nayalo,
7 Adam Peters,
8 Ryan Burrows (capt)

16 Henry Walker, fr2
17 Toby Trinder, fr
18 Phil Boulton, fr
19 Alex Woolford,
20 Ben Nutley,
21 Pete White,
22 Tony Fenner,
23 Rob Knox

Only significant change today is replacement hooker, Henry Walker from Gloucester, brought in as Coventry have both replacement hookers injured.


Posted By: gerg_861
Date Posted: 15 Nov 2019 at 13:42
Ealing Trailfinders team to play Doncaster Knights on Saturday 16th November at Castle Park in Round Six of the Greene King IPA Championship: Rotation in the forwards this week, wisely I think. Otherwise, I like that the 9/10 pairing is retained, and good to see Sam Dickinson back in the squad for his leadership capabilities.


15 David Johnston 14 Elijah Niko 13 Lewis Jones 12 Harry Sloan 11 Reon Joseph 10 Craig Willis 9 Craig Hampson 1 Will Davis 2 Alun Walker 3 Elliot Millar Mills 4 Sam Dickinson 5 Ben West 6 Jordy Reid 7 Andrew Durutalo 8 Rayn Smid ©  


Replacements:


16 Matt Cornish 17 Jake Ellwood 18 Craig Trenier 19 Harry Casson 20 Kieran Murphy 21 Oli Robinson 22 Nathan Fowles 23 Tommy Bell 



Posted By: Brizzer
Date Posted: 15 Nov 2019 at 15:07
Originally posted by corporalcarrot corporalcarrot wrote:




If you are going CC, dust off your kicking boots as you may get a game


Posted By: corporalcarrot
Date Posted: 15 Nov 2019 at 16:16
Originally posted by Brizzer Brizzer wrote:

Originally posted by corporalcarrot corporalcarrot wrote:




If you are going CC, dust off your kicking boots as you may get a game
I genuinely hope they are never that desperate Brizzer! I am indeed heading off for a day trip to Amptill tomorrow thanks to the 2.15 kick off time and still hoping for an odd beer in the highly recommended Albion before the match.

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Dont kick it. Pick it up and GO FORWARD.


Posted By: Guinness John
Date Posted: 15 Nov 2019 at 16:28
Originally posted by corporalcarrot corporalcarrot wrote:

Originally posted by Brizzer Brizzer wrote:

Originally posted by corporalcarrot corporalcarrot wrote:




If you are going CC, dust off your kicking boots as you may get a game
I genuinely hope they are never that desperate Brizzer! I am indeed heading off for a day trip to Amptill tomorrow thanks to the 2.15 kick off time and still hoping for an odd beer in the highly recommended Albion before the match.
I'd swap your kicking boots for wellies CC and that is just to get to the pitch.

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Bedford Blues Supporter of the Year 2010 - 2011


Posted By: OldNick
Date Posted: 15 Nov 2019 at 16:53
I’d add a torch, to get back to the clubhouse after the match, especially if there are any injuries.


Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 15 Nov 2019 at 19:34
In my experience everyone is required, as a condition of entry, to wear a head torch in lieu of floodlights at this time of year.

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Our City,
Our Club


Posted By: islander
Date Posted: 15 Nov 2019 at 20:49
HT Scottish 14 Pirates 11

early pen for LS after resumption = 17-11


Posted By: Guinness John
Date Posted: 15 Nov 2019 at 21:10
Latest Scottish 17 Pirates 21

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Bedford Blues Supporter of the Year 2010 - 2011


Posted By: Guinness John
Date Posted: 15 Nov 2019 at 21:25
Latest Scottish 20 - Pirates  24

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Bedford Blues Supporter of the Year 2010 - 2011


Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 15 Nov 2019 at 21:26
25-24

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Our City,
Our Club


Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 15 Nov 2019 at 21:29
25-24 FT

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Our City,
Our Club


Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 15 Nov 2019 at 21:29
Good win for LS. Bit of a turn-up.

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Our City,
Our Club


Posted By: Hoffee
Date Posted: 15 Nov 2019 at 21:30
And so the LS hoodoo continues. We just can't beat them. Always losing to them in the last few minutes. Of all sides to have a curse against. How on earth did Hartpury completely dismantle them last week. Bizarre.


Posted By: Capt Sparrow
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2019 at 08:50
Originally posted by Hoffee Hoffee wrote:

And so the LS hoodoo continues. We just can't beat them. Always losing to them in the last few minutes. Of all sides to have a curse against. How on earth did Hartpury completely dismantle them last week. Bizarre.

Probably didn't have Mr Turvey as referee.!!


Posted By: Cricks at 2
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2019 at 09:00
Well that’s my accumulator down at the first match!


Posted By: High Heidjin
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2019 at 10:20
Originally posted by Capt Sparrow Capt Sparrow wrote:

Originally posted by Hoffee Hoffee wrote:

And so the LS hoodoo continues. We just can't beat them. Always losing to them in the last few minutes. Of all sides to have a curse against. How on earth did Hartpury completely dismantle them last week. Bizarre.


Probably didn't have Mr Turvey as referee.!!

One cannot place the blame with Mr Turvey as he was very unfair to both sides in equal measure !! I feel the standard of officiating has dropped significantly jthis season.

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The Inner Game Will Win Every Time


Posted By: Raider999
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2019 at 10:53
Originally posted by High Heidjin High Heidjin wrote:

Originally posted by Capt Sparrow Capt Sparrow wrote:

Originally posted by Hoffee Hoffee wrote:

And so the LS hoodoo continues. We just can't beat them. Always losing to them in the last few minutes. Of all sides to have a curse against. How on earth did Hartpury completely dismantle them last week. Bizarre.


Probably didn't have Mr Turvey as referee.!!

One cannot place the blame with Mr Turvey as he was very unfair to both sides in equal measure !! I feel the standard of officiating has dropped significantly jthis season.


A number of officials in Japan (for some reason) - are they back in domestic action yet? If not a lof
of officials will have been up a league from normal, hence perception they are not as good?

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RAID ON


Posted By: KnightsBoy
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2019 at 11:34
Originally posted by Raider999 Raider999 wrote:

Originally posted by High Heidjin High Heidjin wrote:

Originally posted by Capt Sparrow Capt Sparrow wrote:

Originally posted by Hoffee Hoffee wrote:

And so the LS hoodoo continues. We just can't beat them. Always losing to them in the last few minutes. Of all sides to have a curse against. How on earth did Hartpury completely dismantle them last week. Bizarre.


Probably didn't have Mr Turvey as referee.!!

One cannot place the blame with Mr Turvey as he was very unfair to both sides in equal measure !! I feel the standard of officiating has dropped significantly jthis season.


A number of officials in Japan (for some reason) - are they back in domestic action yet? If not a lof
of officials will have been up a league from normal, hence perception they are not as good?


And no Sir or Madam no game


Posted By: OldNick
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2019 at 12:56
Yes, some at least are back.
Two weeks ago we had an excellent referee, who had been an AR in Japan.

Last week we had a poor performance by a referee who only managed to get two scrummages completed in the whole game, but yet chose not to sin bin any players for scrummaging offences all match.

This week I’m cautiously optimistic, with Fergus Kirby in charge.


Posted By: Fat Albert
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2019 at 13:47
Amps team for Jersey, debuts for Steward, Obatoyinbo, Pupuma & Fukofuka

15        Steward, Freddie
14        Gillespie, Josh
13        Obatoyinbo, Elliot
12        Grimoldby, Louis
11        Baker, Nigel (Sam)
10        Costelow, Sam
9          Barrett, Kevin

1          Tonga’huiha, Soane
2          Ward, Dave (Capt)
3          Collins, Matthew
4          Kpoku, Jon
5          Kerry, Shay
6          Blackmore, Syd
7          Bercis, Joe
8          Hudson, Sam

16        Lutui, Aleki
17        Pupuma, Luvuyo
18        Christie, Ben
19        Williams, Henri
20       Molitika, Maama
21        Fukofuka, Leon
22        Lynch, Karim
23        Asiedu, Kwaku

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a Freudian slip is when you say one thing but mean your mother


Posted By: Westcoaster
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2019 at 14:21
Some good local names there Big smile
Ampthill polynesian !!


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Come on Jersey........


Posted By: Fat Albert
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2019 at 15:11
Amps 17 Reds 19 at half time, first 20 mins all Jersey, Amps started playing when down to 14 (YC Ward), last 10 all Amps. Jerseys penalty count in double figures

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a Freudian slip is when you say one thing but mean your mother


Posted By: OldNick
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2019 at 15:20
Penalties awarded or conceded FA?


Posted By: Brizzer
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2019 at 15:29
Try Jersey 26-17 to the Reds now


Posted By: Brizzer
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2019 at 15:30
Jersey intercept and run it in. 31-17 they lead with kick to cone


Posted By: Brizzer
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2019 at 15:31
Kick good so 33-17 to Jersey


Posted By: Brizzer
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2019 at 15:35
Converted try Amptill so 24-33 now. Is the come back on?


Posted By: bluesladyfan
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2019 at 16:08
Home team score comes first, please BrizzerBig smile


Posted By: oneagainstthehead
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2019 at 16:31
Can’t see it reported elsewhere. Full time at Castle Park:
Doncaster 9 - 24 (3T) Ealing

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Speak softly, but carry a big stick.


Posted By: Brizzer
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2019 at 16:38
Sounded like a watchable, crazy game at Ampthill today. Ampthill got back to a 2 point deficit before Jersey won a PT and scored again only for the hosts to finish off the scoring with a try of their own. Final score 38-47 to Jersey..... well worth the entrance fee by the sounds of things.


Posted By: Dalesman
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2019 at 17:16
Pretty awful stuff at Doncaster.
Ealing were poor, Donny even worse.
On this evidence, a clear walk in the park for Newcastle. Donny pleased that Leeds even worse than they are. Any bets on a Yorkshire bottom two this season?


Posted By: Donnyknightsfan
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2019 at 17:44
Originally posted by Dalesman Dalesman wrote:

Pretty awful stuff at Doncaster.
Ealing were poor, Donny even worse.
On this evidence, a clear walk in the park for Newcastle. Donny pleased that Leeds even worse than they are. Any bets on a Yorkshire bottom two this season?


got to agree there. wasn't the prettiest game at Castle Park today. Donny have an extensive injury list and it is taking its toll on us. still the lack of guile in the backs is a big worry. Ealing won by 15 points but were mediocre. that says a lot.


Posted By: islander
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2019 at 19:02
Originally posted by Brizzer Brizzer wrote:

Sounded like a watchable, crazy game at Ampthill today. Ampthill got back to a 2 point deficit before Jersey won a PT and scored again only for the hosts to finish off the scoring with a try of their own. Final score 38-47 to Jersey..... well worth the entrance fee by the sounds of things.

yes. never a dull moment. there were 2 occasions (7-19 after 20 mins & 17-33 after 50ish) when the Reds were well-clear and could have gone out-of-sight, but each time the deficit was pulled back to just 2. It took a fair bit to shake off Ampthill, who had a good mix of talented young players and gnarly veterans - their age range was 18 to 45 - but eventually the Reds did it. I'm not sure there were many neutrals present - perhaps a few spies from Bedford - but they can't have complained at seeing 12 tries for £12.50


Posted By: Fat Albert
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2019 at 19:43
Amps 38 (5t) Reds 47 (7t), match report https://www.ampthillrufc.com/1stxv-38-jersey-47-sat-nov-16-2019-rfu-championship/" rel="nofollow - can be found here  

Ampthill were well beaten up front! T'was a crazy game, first time at this level that I've felt the officials were out of their depth. 

Reds scored an intercept try after a clothesline high tackle that caused serious wincing from all the spectators, including those who'd travelled across the water. It took place with two of the three officials within 5 metres!!!

Then in the last 5 minutes there 3 off the ball incidents, all ignored and all likely to be centre frame in the video.

Can't complain though, the bonus point was unexpected. The Jersey lads & lasses were great fun, must be the first time that the Greensand ridge has resounded to the ringing of cow bells! 

Hope both the long range tries make the highlights reel, certainly Amps was the best I've seen this season.


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Posted By: corporalcarrot
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2019 at 21:14
Originally posted by OldNick OldNick wrote:

I’d add a torch, to get back to the clubhouse after the match, especially if there are any injuries.
You hit the mark on that one ON. There was indeed a significant injury delay in the first half of the match today and on a field with a heavy grass cover finishing a match in low light is a risk players, officials & supporters should not have to face. The hospitality in the town and at the ground was as good as I have experienced in years but without floodlights the game today should have kicked off not later than 1.30pm imo. Given the level of injuries in the Jersey squad a five point win is a great result but the number of tries conceded is testimony to their penalty and error count. Amptill have a cracking squad of players who could beat anyone in the league on their day and over time should be a great addition to the Championship.

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Dont kick it. Pick it up and GO FORWARD.


Posted By: Westcoaster
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2019 at 21:55
Thought floodlights were mandatory in the Championship ??

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Come on Jersey........


Posted By: Camquin
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2019 at 22:25
Ampthill are planning to move and the new location about a mile away will have lights, but do not know when it wil be ready. I quite like the bowl and have seen much weather there.

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Sweeney Delenda Est


Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2019 at 22:39
Originally posted by Westcoaster Westcoaster wrote:

Thought floodlights were mandatory in the Championship ??

Nah. This is sub-Prem rugby. Almost anything goes.

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Our City,
Our Club


Posted By: corporalcarrot
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2019 at 06:49
Originally posted by Camquin Camquin wrote:

Ampthill are planning to move and the new location about a mile away will have lights, but do not know when it wil be ready. I quite like the bowl and have seen much weather there.
I think the bowl is a brilliant ground alongside Tynedale as one of the best to visit. If Amps want to move or install floodlights in future I hope it works out for them but until they do matches should start earlier to avoid installing bells in the rugby ball and neon shirts for the players.

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Dont kick it. Pick it up and GO FORWARD.


Posted By: gerg_861
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2019 at 07:51
Originally posted by corporalcarrot corporalcarrot wrote:

Originally posted by Camquin Camquin wrote:

Ampthill are planning to move and the new location about a mile away will have lights, but do not know when it wil be ready. I quite like the bowl and have seen much weather there.
I think the bowl is a brilliant ground alongside Tynedale as one of the best to visit. If Amps want to move or install floodlights in future I hope it works out for them but until they do matches should start earlier to avoid installing bells in the rugby ball and neon shirts for the players.
Neon shirts? Now Ealing's away kit makes sense!


Posted By: islander
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2019 at 08:20
Very much enjoyed Ampthill - a great welcome from a proper rugby club. They have made a solid start - only Doncaster have a better record over their first six games as a newly-promoted club in recent years (Jersey in 2012 and Ealing a year later were both P6/L6 at the same stage). And they have plans to set up a new ground less than a mile away, albeit that they may take a couple of years with planning etc.

I'd heard a lot about the pitch that involves a walk from the clubhouse. Not a long walk, maybe four minutes, you'd walk further from the car park to the clubhouse at other grounds, and a great natural amphitheatre when you get there. It was a chilly but also still/dry day yesterday - I can imagine it being a bit less hospitable when wet/windy. They have worked hard on getting temporary facilities there for match-days.

Yesterday was cutting it a little fine light-wise, with KO a minute or two late, HT lasting 17-18 mins and several injuries. The light was perhaps 10 mins from becoming dangerous at the end IMHO. I see their KO times for next few games are 2pm.

As others have pointed out, floodlights aren't compulsory in the Championship altho' IIRC Rotherham are the only other club not to have had them in recent years. There is talk of minimum criteria coming in, but you'd hope a club like Ampthill, who have earned their place in this league under existing criteria, would be given breathing space to evolve their ambitions to expand.

Not a day for defence coaches, but as I'm not one of those, I really enjoyed it. Couple of nice pints of Eagle IPA post-match in a bustling clubhouse, and 10 minutes to Flitwick Station. You could even do it as a day-trip from Jersey (as CC did). Look forward to welcoming Ampthill to the Island in March...



Posted By: Ecksile
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2019 at 14:23
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 Smile.

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?


Posted By: Jerorky
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2019 at 15:32
Not being a clever clogs here  Ecksile, but thats the joy and misery of our sport- you can only play as well as the opposition let you. It looks like the Championship is more wide open than ever before at the moment but others might be able to answer you more specifically.Wink



Posted By: cheshire exile
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2019 at 15:41
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.


Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2019 at 16:38
Originally posted by cheshire exile 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!


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Our City,
Our Club


Posted By: islander
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2019 at 16:51
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]


Posted By: Donnyknightsfan
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2019 at 17:28
Originally posted by islander 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.


Posted By: No 7
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2019 at 17:38
Originally posted by Ecksile 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 Smile.

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?


I thought Ealing had recruited well but I wad expecting two big signings at least. There is obviously a limited budget and Ben Ward is working within that budget. It is not anywhere near a Premiership budget especially considering the underhand joint business payments of some.

Here we are six games in and Ealing have lost away to the pirates and drawn a game and dropped points by not obtaining four try bonus pionts. We are today second in the league and already several points behind Newcastle Falcons. Can we catch them up ?. It really depends on other clubs beating the Falcons.

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Posted By: corporalcarrot
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2019 at 18:31
Credit where it’s due Falcons without needing to get out of low gears are beating the teams they face. No pressure lads but let’s make them work a bit harder for promotion.

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Dont kick it. Pick it up and GO FORWARD.


Posted By: OldNick
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2019 at 19:20
Originally posted by Kimbo Kimbo wrote:

Originally posted by cheshire exile 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.


Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2019 at 21:11
Originally posted by OldNick OldNick wrote:

Originally posted by Kimbo Kimbo wrote:

Originally posted by cheshire exile 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.

No, you're right Nick. Disappointing to ship quite so many points though.

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Our City,
Our Club


Posted By: Trailfinder
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2019 at 21:23
Originally posted by Ecksile 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 Smile.

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.


Posted By: knightandday
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2019 at 22:01
Originally posted by Trailfinder Trailfinder wrote:

Originally posted by Ecksile 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 Smile.

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.


Having a large, quality squad doesn’t always mean having a quality team. A smaller, close knit squad can sometimes work better. The problem then is injury cover.

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Winning isn't everything, it just makes the beer taste better


Posted By: gerg_861
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2019 at 22:03
Originally posted by Trailfinder Trailfinder wrote:

Originally posted by Ecksile 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 Smile.

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.
 

I'm also at a loss. It just feels like the selection is all over the place, and the biggest "splash" signings of Paul Grant and Steven Shingler have either not seen the field (Grant) or have looked no better than replacement level (Shingler). The one thing that I'm actually going to take heart from is that Ealing seems to be able to score tries from within the 5 meter line recently - something that they couldn't do last the first few weeks of the season. Personally, I'd like to see a lot more of Peter Lydon and Jordan Burns - Burns pace can win the game on its own, and opens the field for the rest of the team.


Posted By: castleparknight
Date Posted: 18 Nov 2019 at 07:45
The Ealing pack is a beefy bunch (when I saw them run on this weekend I thought Yoinks! they are big), not surprised they can score from within the 5 yard zone - #BigBoys!!

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Posted By: geralltrugby
Date Posted: 18 Nov 2019 at 09:10
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.


Posted By: Trailfinder
Date Posted: 18 Nov 2019 at 09:33
Originally posted by geralltrugby 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.


My suspicions were correct then, a clash of style / dynamic perhaps. Ealing not having much luck with Head Coaches in recent times!


Posted By: gerg_861
Date Posted: 18 Nov 2019 at 09:38
Originally posted by geralltrugby 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.

Everything I heard about Jimmy was fairly negative - not sure what to think about Jimmy following James Buckland. I wonder if the problem is something organizational within Ealing that scares away good coaches? Perhaps Ben Ward has too much power?

I also heard that Alex Codling had left Quins...is it time to get the band back together?


Posted By: Cricks at 2
Date Posted: 18 Nov 2019 at 10:20
Originally posted by Donnyknightsfan Donnyknightsfan wrote:

Originally posted by islander 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.


Posted By: JonDee
Date Posted: 18 Nov 2019 at 12:43
Originally posted by Cricks at 2 Cricks at 2 wrote:

Originally posted by Donnyknightsfan Donnyknightsfan wrote:

Originally posted by islander 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


Posted By: Trailfinder
Date Posted: 18 Nov 2019 at 13:42
Originally posted by gerg_861 gerg_861 wrote:

Originally posted by geralltrugby 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.


Everything I heard about Jimmy was fairly negative - not sure what to think about Jimmy following James Buckland. I wonder if the problem is something organizational within Ealing that scares away good coaches? Perhaps Ben Ward has too much power?

I also heard that Alex Codling had left Quins...is it time to get the band back together?


That would get my vote, the dynamic worked well when he was with us. Problem is it's hard to come back after a fairly acrimonious departure. Also he never seems to do more than 2 seasons at a club so perhaps a longer term solution is needed.


Posted By: Cricks at 2
Date Posted: 18 Nov 2019 at 13:47
Originally posted by JonDee JonDee wrote:

Originally posted by Cricks at 2 Cricks at 2 wrote:

Originally posted by Donnyknightsfan Donnyknightsfan wrote:

Originally posted by islander 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.


Posted By: corporalcarrot
Date Posted: 18 Nov 2019 at 14:16
http://www.championshiprugby.co.uk/news/article/greene-king-ipa-championship-round-six-wrap" rel="nofollow - https://www.championshiprugby.co.uk/news/article/greene-king-ipa-championship-round-six-wrap

Official wrap 


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Posted By: Mark Smith
Date Posted: 18 Nov 2019 at 14:38
Highlights from Falcons v Cov

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=q1fLlM6Gx0k&#" rel="nofollow - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=q1fLlM6Gx0k&#


Posted By: corporalcarrot
Date Posted: 18 Nov 2019 at 16:40
Originally posted by Mark Smith Mark Smith wrote:

Highlights from Falcons v Cov

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=q1fLlM6Gx0k&#" rel="nofollow - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=q1fLlM6Gx0k&#
An awful lot of power, pace & quality in that performance. Well played Falcons.

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Posted By: JonDee
Date Posted: 18 Nov 2019 at 16:50
Originally posted by Cricks at 2 Cricks at 2 wrote:

Originally posted by JonDee JonDee wrote:

Originally posted by Cricks at 2 Cricks at 2 wrote:

Originally posted by Donnyknightsfan Donnyknightsfan wrote:

Originally posted by islander 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.
 

Thanks Cricks it sounds like a typical Nottingham Bedford game both show signs of brilliance and also the ability to drop the ball 


Posted By: JonDee
Date Posted: 18 Nov 2019 at 16:52
Originally posted by corporalcarrot corporalcarrot wrote:

http://www.championshiprugby.co.uk/news/article/greene-king-ipa-championship-round-six-wrap" rel="nofollow - https://www.championshiprugby.co.uk/news/article/greene-king-ipa-championship-round-six-wrap

Official wrap 
 

Thanks CC 


Posted By: Eel
Date Posted: 18 Nov 2019 at 17:27
Originally posted by geralltrugby 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

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Posted By: No 7
Date Posted: 18 Nov 2019 at 17:59
Originally posted by Eel Eel wrote:

Originally posted by geralltrugby 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

I think Shingler ( Ealing Trailfinders player ) coaches at the amateur, new London Welsh . Many players and coaches have to have more than one job these days.


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Posted By: No 7
Date Posted: 18 Nov 2019 at 21:20
Originally posted by Dalesman Dalesman wrote:

Pretty awful stuff at Doncaster.
Ealing were poor, Donny even worse.
On this evidence, a clear walk in the park for Newcastle. Donny pleased that Leeds even worse than they are. Any bets on a Yorkshire bottom two this season?


Chin up !

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Posted By: islander
Date Posted: 19 Nov 2019 at 21:15
Jersey scores v Ampthill here -  https://youtu.be/QeBTpLBik1g" rel="nofollow - https://youtu.be/QeBTpLBik1g

We had a different editor for our highlights reel this week, so regret no opposition tries - they are usually included. The home side's best try is included in the ToTW shortlist below (which was won by Radwan of Falcons)...

https://twitter.com/Champrugby/status/1196435893940342784" rel="nofollow - https://twitter.com/Champrugby/status/1196435893940342784


Posted By: Blues fan
Date Posted: 20 Nov 2019 at 20:23
Originally posted by Cricks at 2 Cricks at 2 wrote:

Originally posted by JonDee JonDee wrote:

Originally posted by Cricks at 2 Cricks at 2 wrote:

Originally posted by Donnyknightsfan Donnyknightsfan wrote:

Originally posted by islander 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.
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Posted By: JonDee
Date Posted: 20 Nov 2019 at 23:55
Originally posted by Blues fan Blues fan wrote:

Originally posted by Cricks at 2 Cricks at 2 wrote:

Originally posted by JonDee JonDee wrote:

Originally posted by Cricks at 2 Cricks at 2 wrote:

Originally posted by Donnyknightsfan Donnyknightsfan wrote:

Originally posted by islander 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.
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Thanks Blues Fan was it Will Hooley who suffered concussion at The Bay  last year and unfortunately was out for a while


Posted By: Brizzer
Date Posted: 25 Nov 2019 at 16:51
On a slightly different note, I know that they are only 12 games in out of 30, but Nat 1 is starting to look a bit spicy with Park & Mond topping the table on 44 points, but Rams and Club are only a win behind on39 and Cinderford are lurking on 36 points, but with a game in hand which looks as though it is against Hull Ionians who are 2nd from bottom. If it carries on like this there could be a storming finish to the season in store.


Posted By: islander
Date Posted: 25 Nov 2019 at 18:47
Originally posted by Brizzer Brizzer wrote:

On a slightly different note, I know that they are only 12 games in out of 30, but Nat 1 is starting to look a bit spicy with Park & Mond topping the table on 44 points, but Rams and Club are only a win behind on39 and Cinderford are lurking on 36 points, but with a game in hand which looks as though it is against Hull Ionians who are 2nd from bottom. If it carries on like this there could be a storming finish to the season in store.
 

True Brizz, and Chinnor, OEs and DMP within sniffing distance as well - in fact entire top half of table within 9 pts of the leaders. Certainly one to watch...


Posted By: Runitback
Date Posted: 27 Nov 2019 at 14:01
Yes a very exciting league, on paper you would have to say that Park have all the proven quality in their squad, they have recruited well and are paying well. But there will be upsets along the way.

Unlike the Championship this year, with a very very weak Leeds teams a lot of games will be rendered irrelevant . . effectively dead rubbers.




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Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 27 Nov 2019 at 22:56
Possibly true up to a point, but you can't really say Canterbury are pulling up any trees.

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Our Club


Posted By: Camquin
Date Posted: 27 Nov 2019 at 23:58
Even Roth are losing contact - 11 points away from safety,though yet to play Canterbury.
There are only 15 points between 13th and top.



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