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| I presume that my first insertion did not go in, I will try again I am trying to get in touch with Kevin Shenton, can he please ring me on 077098 77276. Kevin apparantly there is a Sponsors day at Rods on 4th March 06, perhaps you can attend. I found out through Mr Place who lives in Wick (Near Norway)it seems that the present committee have not bothered to inform any one except their own old drinking cronies that this event is on, obviously this also gets them more free drinks. I have lost count of the times certain Veteran Committee members have slagged off other members for non attendance at social events, perhaps they should look at themselves for reasons why this occurs. |
| First entry of the year. |
| I did a small report for the seconds v Bramley and sent it to MartYn, but he aint included it! |
| I note with interest that a certain Richard Vasey is in the England students squad. I certainly hope its the junior Vasey.. |
| Good to see the match reports are as complimentary as ever!!! |
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Team selection for Saturday 17th December 2005
First Team playing Hullensians at Home
Unfortunately we are unable to put out a Second Team but as usual, your support for the First Team would be very much appreciated. |
| Can anyone confirm that Martyn has been in Vietnam teaching the local school children English? Or is he simply acting as a missionary? |
| Saturday 17th December Hullensians play the 1sts at Manley Park and the 2nds travel to play Halifax 3's. KO for both 2:15 |
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Team selection for Saturday 10 December 2005
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| The 1sts are playing at Aireborough on Saturday 10th December. The 2nds are at home against Aireborough 2's, ko for both 2:15 |
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Team selection for Saturday 3 December 2005
First Team playing Otliensians at Home Second Team playing Otliensians Away Players meet at 12.15pm for a 2.15pm kick off. A Prodger, T Clisby, S Knight, I Strickland, M Harris, I Barber, P Freeman, P Woodhead, T Dowling, S Burton, L Cheetham, J Snee, P Cullingworth, R Davies, C Rogers. Replacements: J Lawton, R Birtwhistle, C Jones. If anyone is unavailable or you may be late for the meeting time please contact John Walker on 01924 825479 |
| I have confirmed this Saturday's (3rd Dec) fixtures versus Old Otlensians. The 1sts at home the 2nds travelling |
| I hope Martyn has wiped his hard drive! |
| Players of the Month for November....following a good month for both the 1st and 2nd teams there were several strong contenders for these prestigious awards. Following exhaustive discussions the 1st Team award goes to Richard Slater and the 2nd Team to Lee 'The Bitch' Cheatham. Congratulations to both and enjoy your 8 free pints!! |
| Is it true that Martyn is in Vietnam visiting Gary Glitter? |
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Team selection Saturday 26 November 2005
First Team playing Pontefract Pythons at Home
Second Team playing Burley at Home Players meet at 1.00pm for 2.15pm kick off T Clisby, I Wrightson, A Prodger, N Saynor, M Harris, I Barber, I Strickland, P Woodhead, T Dowling, S Burton, L Cheetham, J Snee, R Davies, P Binks, C Rogers. Replacements: J Lawton, K Farley, M Powell, C Jones, R Birtwhistle.
If you are unavailable or you may be late please contact John Walker on 01924 825479 |
| I have confirmed this Saturday's (26th Nov)fixtures, weather permitting. Both the 1sts and 2nds are at home. The 1sts are playing Pontefract Pythons in the Yorkshire Silver Trophy. The 2nds are playing Burley. KO for both is 2:15 |
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Does anyone in the club have any DVDs of previous Internationals that they are willing to lend me for a short time (say a week)? If so please email me at the hyperlink at the bottom of this page. Thanks, Martyn. |
| Just to let people know that Mark 'Balsa' Horton lived up to his nickname on Saturday and broke his leg. He is due out of hospital today, and in good spirits all things considered. I am sure everyone will join me in wishing him a speedy recovery.......................until his next injury! |
| Martyn, I believe Mick Stanley once crossed off when he discovered that he was no longer 'The only gay in the rugby club'. |
| Ivor, I'm worried that you know that... |
| Martyn also has that problem |
| I know how you feel. I can't get out of bed without pulling something either.... |
| I sympathise with you Mark................... |
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I have got to say Mark, are you the son of Lowry? I do sometimes worry you might injure your eyes when you come and watch us - you really ought to be careful mate! |
| Just received an e-mail from Mark 'Balsa' Horton that I thought should be shared. Martyn/Mike Could one of you kindly let the powers that be know that it is highly likely that I will have to cross off on Saturday. I woke up yesterday with a dead arm (around the humerus next to the shoulder that has not been well) following training and thought it would be ok. I am struggling to lift my arm above head height currently so am off to the docs to see what is what. I will let you know how I get on but it doesn;t look good. Mike - no jokes about being a girl or made of matchsticks please....... |
| I'd prefer to talk about taking penalties. |
| Anyway, enough of that! Let's talk about the Chuckle Brothers (Watts+Heslop) little jig around the ball to gift the try. |
| It's not as easy as it looks........honest! |
| I agree. |
| I know I missed a penalty, but atleast the goalie saved it.......................he just missed it! |
| Anyone see Lee's kick on sat? I Seemed to have missed it...!?! |
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Dear all Will update the team news on Thursday evening. Sorry for the delay. If you would like the team news emailing to you on a Tuesday evening please let me know via an email (email address is below and on every page of Rods website). Thanks, Martyn. |
| Just a quick note to say thanks to everyone who turned up on Saturday, good night I thought. P.s. Martin, the Gate is a pub in Wakefield, not the one at the front of the Rugby club (that's the only reason I can imagine you weren't there). |
| As some of you may or may not know I am getting married in August. Therefore I am having a bit of a drink in Wakey this Saturday (Gate @ 8), all invited. |
| Training started last night, Gary organised a highly enjoyable session, the numbers were very encouraging and even straw legs Vasey made an appearance. Lets all try and make an effort to attend over the coming weeks. Training is every Tuesday and Thursday. |
| Players are on back: Geoff Banks-Pete Brockbank-Keith Cluderay-John Lister-Bob Jenkinson-Mark Haley-Tiger Walsh-Jeff Glendenning and Pete? Longley THE front row are Dave Graham-Nigel Stringer-Cary Grant-Jack Screen-Don Haigh & Bob Newton. I believe it was taken during the 1914-18 conflict |
| Where did you get the 2005/6 fixtures from? |
| I see. Would it be the aforementioned Amy Grant impersonator stood on the very back row, between players 5 and 6? Obviously, at that time his budget stretched to a bottle of Grecian 2000. The quif gives it away in my opinion... |
| I believe the said photo on front page may belong to a certain Cary Grant impersonator who goes by the name of Barry Marley |
| Way off the mark again You've got to be fit in the first place to stay fit!!!! |
| A really good training session was held last Tuesday when 3 people turned up, the youngest being about 45. Well done all you players out there. Surely it is easier to stay fit than to get fit or am I way off the mark again. |
| Not sure, will be speaking to him today. |
| Is he having another leaving do that he will be able to attend?!? |
| Hugh has unfortunately had to pull out of Saturday. However, after much deliberation we have decided to go out anyway (without him). So Hugh's leaving do (without Hugh), this Saturday Gate @ 8. |
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Merit Thanks, will update the site as suggested - even if it for the records in the future.
Tag Man
Peter File Thanks to everyone for their interest. |
| Hi all, The final standings of the Merit table are available on www.yorkshirerfu.co.uk if your interested in updating your site fully? its under competitions and results -Yorkshire 4 merit table |
| Will you boys be holding your annual tag rugby tournament this year? |
| After speaking with Hugh it looks like we are going to do a night out in Wakey on 11th June, Gate @ 8 etc etc (for his leaving do). Would be good to get a few people out, and give the only other person (along with myself) with a speech impediment a good send off. |
| For any of you that didn't know, I've been looking for a job in London over the past couple of months. I've finally got one and I'll be moving down in July. I'd really like to meet up with anyone who's interested and have a drink or two. Let me know if you fancy it and I'll get something organised - I think Mike Watts is on the case too - between us we should manage to get a few of the boys together! |
| Just to let people know that Barb's has sent me a message saying that he is getting married this Saturday (idiot). He says there is an open invite to the Rugby lot for the evening do. Thorp Park Hotel (Colton) for 7.45pm (partners included). |
| Does training start in June or July? And who's taking it? |
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Thanks for that 'Winner'. Unfortunately the info hasn't been passed on to me so I have been unable to update the info for the seconds. |
| Just for info Old Mods won the merit table, beating Leeds Corinthians 6-3 on the last day of the season to finish up on 83% whilst Corinthians finished on 77%..! |
| For those of you who are unsure the meet time at the club for tour is still 2pm. |
| And a Passport. |
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Excellent management technique Mike - it would be much cheaper for everyone to go rather than try dropping out at this late stage. Plus, all those innoculations at the doctors would have been a waste of time. Is it right that you need the Yellow Fever vaccine for Scarborough? |
| Just to let you know that Tom Dowling is now going on Tour and his space is not available. P.s. It would have been free anyway cause he was not going to get his money back!! |
| Mike what is your phone number, have lost it? Sorry mate but am definately a no for tour. If anybody else wants to go they can have my place for a knockdown �40 |
| Seeing as though Todd got a mention, could I have one for playing the least number of games per season in the clubs history? |
| I am sharing a room with Todd. I am gonna lead him astray according to his lovely lady!?! |
| Doing well in the league I see! Well done |
| Porn Style Glasses, Porn Style Facial Hair (Fake or Grown), Rugby Shirt, Shorts, Something to show your support for Stanley Rodillians and a Wind Up/Pull Back Toy Car. Any questions ask me Saturday. |
| Mike Need deposit off you for Foxy's stag do!!! Confirmed as 2nd September returning 4th, Cost approx �250, �125 need for deposit - can you let Jonny know as well please Peachy |
| Would be handy if some of the tourists could make themselves available after the players meeting tommorrow. Nothing serious, just need to go through some of the finer points and get some opinions. |
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Are you an Old Modernians player then? I can't write a match report because I wasn't there but I will ask around the bar and get an idea of what went on and try and string a few sentences together. Martyn. |
| Is there going to be a report from the Modernians games? I played well that day, just wondered of i'd get a mention.. |
| What's Wildcats? |
| Mike, Are you scheduling a visit to Wildcats? |
| The night out on Saturday will be in Wakefield, I would imagine that they will go for something original like meeting in 'The Gate' @ 8am. |
| Mike - can you confirm the Old Isleworthians will be going out around Wakefield on Saturday night after the match and TV? Thanks, Martyn. |
| The way we played on sat i think we would be better playing their under 11's!!! |
| Just to let Tourists know, our game with Scarborough 3's is now confirmed........ps still waiting for full payment off some people. |
| Apologies, I didn't realise there we're restraints on the messaging board. 3. Theme for tour is 'The Porn Star Tour' (if you're not sure what that involves then ask someone, otherwise it may work out expensive). 4. My secretary (Lee Pickles), is currently closing the deal on our game with 'Old Toughnuttians' and I will be able to give you details on that shortly. 5. Playing is not compulsory, however taking your kit is (this is a fineable offence). |
| Subject: Tour Tour is starting to take shape and gather momentum, so I thought I would just give people a bit of an update. 1. We now have 18 people confirmed (still need a deposit off you Stinky) and now is the time to be making the rest of the payment. The final instalment of �80 is required immediately (cash and not next Saturday before I go out on the piss). 2. Meet time for Tour is 2pm on the Friday 3. Theme for Tour is |
| Mike/Martyn - Any chance of getting some more info about the tour? Last day for payment, meeting times/agendas etc? |
| Is it true that Chay Rogers has requested the first team match kick-off be delayed in order for him to watch the Royal Wedding coverage? |
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Oops - oh yes Mike, sorry. Will update that on the main page... Your loyal servant, Martyn |
| Thanks to Martin for the details on the tour game, the date is 16.4.05 |
| I will be there (as a replacement it says in the Wakey Express), so hopefully. |
| Are we goona get a full side out against Mods seconds |
| Anyone unavailable on Saturday ring Stuart Knight 0113 2534416 |
| 1st XV v Old Modernians meet 1.00pm K.Farley,T.VanHille,J.Wray,R.Slater,L.Pickup, I.Barber,M.Watts,G.Demaine,T.Dowling,T.Stawecki, C.Rogers,A.Allen,N.Green,J.Lewis,N.Hargrave, O.Jones,P.Binks,D.Harris 2ndXV v Old Modernians meet 1.45pm T.Clisby,A.Huthart,T.Tooley,N.Saynor,S.Knight, R.Heslop,L.Marples,P.Cullingworth,M.Harris,J.Snee M.Schofield,L.Cheetham,R.Vasey,N.Schofield, G.Manual,R,Davies,K.Bates,R.Mesfin |
| As you may or may not know I am getting wed on the 30th September. This leaves a stag do to sort out. Jamie Tarazi, the well known philosopher and poet, has suggested a rugby match. Stags vs Rods 15 followed by piss up. I would like to use Mike Watts considerable talant to see if this is a feasable idea. Let me know please mate. Ta |
| Can I remind people that we are out this Saturday for Ian Barber's (bald tanned bloke)Stag Night. Meet down the club at 8.00pm, the more the merrier. |
| Stanley Rodillians XV v Morley 3rds Saturdat 26th March Meet 1.45pm T.Clisby, S,Knight, T.Tooley, R.Mesfin, A.Uthart, L.Pickup, P.Freeman, P.Cullingworth/S.Morley, M.Harris, J.Snee, K.Bates, C.Rogers, R.Davies, L.Cheetham, O.Jones Rep. M.Watts, T.Stawecki, M.Schofield,K.Farley, T.Van Hille, R.Vasey, P.Binks |
| TEAMS FOR SATURDAY 19TH MARCH 1st Team Away to Wakefield Cougars Meet 1.15 pm I Walton, K Farley, J Wray, K Slater, T Van Hille, H MacQuarrie, M Watts, G Demaine, T Dowling, T Stawecki, A Allen, C Rogers, N Hargrave, J Lewis, G Odgers, Subs: O Jones, R Garnham, P Binks. 2nd Team Away to Leeds Corinthians Meet 1.15 pm FROM: I Schofield, T Tooley, R Mesfin, A Uthart, P Freeman, C Hall, M Harris, J Snee, K Bates, L Cheetham, R Davies, N Schofield. THE SHORAGE OF PLAYERS WILL BE MADE UP BY CORINTHIANS. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU TURN UP ON TIME, IF YOU ARE GOING TO BE LATE OR YOU NEED TO CROSS OFF, CONTACT JOHN WALKER ON 01924 825479 |
| wots the team for sat? |
| Apparently the Dinner has been cancelled. I have just been suggesting to Gary and Andy Allen that because a few people (myself included) have booked a day off it seems a shame to waste it. Andy and I have agreed to meet in the bar after training (about 8.30 for those who aren't sure) to have a few beers and maybe a curry. The more the merrier. |
| Has the player's dinner been cancelled? |
| I have confirmed the 1st's league fixture vs Cougars at Sandal, ko 3pm for 19th March. The 2nd's have a fixture against a Corinthians 2nd/3rds at Corinthians ko 3pm |
| I have confirmed the 1st's league fixture vs Cougars at Sandal, ko 3pm for 19th March. The 2nd's have a fixture against a Corinthians 2nd/3rds at Corinthians ko 3pm |
| Will be there. |
| Mike you at training tonight? |
| Can people who owe me deposits please bring them on Saturday, I need to start paying for Hotels and Coaches. Also there are only 8 spaces left now. |
| I have confirmed the 1st's game with Sheffield Oaks for this Saturday's (12th)league fixture at Manley Park, ko 3pm. |
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You really think I'm gonna share my decent filth with you... you must be kidding.
Yours, |
| Any Chance of getting some smut on this site? Martyn, you must have some to share!?!?!?! |
| Any Chance of getting some smut on this site? Martyn, you must have some to share!?!?!?! |
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Mr Goode, I will do my utmost to remove my hand from the offending member and plant them on my keyboard to put the teams up. I never realised there were people who still relied on the team sheet page - most get theirs by email now. While I have the keyboard and nothing else to hand, the 2nds are at home to Thornensians 2nd XV, a good fixture I am led to believe. Thank you to Stuart Knight for arranging this. Your good, but tired, friend, Martyn. |
| Dearest Martyn, Is there any danger of you posting the teams this week? Or are you too busy shaking hands with the recently unemployed? |
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Dear Mr Cockgrew (if that is your real name), There are a small number of places left for the tour but since advertising on the website places have been filling up fast. To be sure to get your arse on the tour bus, and a seat for Mr Hodgson too, get a crisp �20 to Mike Watts or Lee Pickup, Tour Organisers. Good luck with the rest of your season, Martyn. |
| Re: tour. Dear Martyn, I am interested in touring subject to confirmation from the nearest and dearest over whether I can have my balls back for the weekend. Please can you let me know whether there are still places available and whether time needs to be booked off work |
| Barney or Nick? Either of you two need a fly halve for this wkend? My mate Olly can play as well! |
| Did my eye's decieve me? Was that Andy |
| Im havin my 21st birthday party this week on saturday at mill pub dewsbury rd ossett 7pm start.everybody is welcome. sparky barlow international. barlow window cleanin servicers |
| Im havin my 21st birthday party this week on saturday at mill pub dewsbury rd ossett 7pm start.everybody is welcome. sparky barlow international. barlow window cleanin servicers |
| hiya, i see that the game on Saturday was cancelled because you had no front row, does that mean you lose 2 points? When will the merit table next be updated, i appreciate your very busy..! |
| Its debatable whether I am a player now! Good Luck with this season lads. Will pop in next time I am Stanley bound! |
| The Merit Table has now been updated as promised. |
| Phil - you were never a player!!!!!!!! |
| Phil, I remember you, bad pass off both hands? |
| As a former old by scrum-half now living in exile in Kent, it is nice to see the old place embracing technology, pity that never worked out in the gym at Rods School during the |
| Sorry for the confusion but our 2nd XV are due to play Wath, away, on Saturday 18th, not Ossett as stated in our fixture list. We were double booked. I have spoken and apologised to Ossett and agreed to re-arrange later in the season. |
| Where has that chap Tarazi gone to? |
| Martyn, That would be great, it's a shame we don't have some one as efficient as you updating the table..! |
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Phil It's good to hear that you seem to be on the mend Phil. Will we be seeing you this Saturday to support the 1sts in the last match of the year?
Old Mod |
| Hi, Just wondered if you had a recent copy of the Merit table as it has not been updated since October? |
| Just to keep you guys up to date. I've finally had my operation and they've sorted me out with a plate and a handful of screws. I'm going to be stuck in plaster for about another month and then another six months or so limping about until the ligaments heal but I should be back next season! |
| A 2nd XV game has been arranged against Sandal Saracens at their place for Saturday 11th. Their fixture list shows that they play the 2nd XVs of clubs in our league; Doncaster Phoenix, Wetherby, Old Mods, Wath etc. |
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TEAM SELECTION FOR SATURDAY 11 DECEMBER 2004
1st Team against Hullensians AWAY meet 11.45am
2nd Team match to be arranged meet 12.45pm IF YOU ARE UNAVAILABLE OR MAY BE LATE FOR THE MEETING TIME PLEASE CONTACT JOHN WALKER 01924 825479 |
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TEAM SELECTION FOR SATURDAY 11TH DECEMBER 2004
1st Team against Hullensians AWAY meet 11.45am H MacQuarrie, T Van Hille, J Wray, R Slater, L Pickup, I Barber, M Watts, D Lloyd, G Demaine, T Stawecki, C Rogers, A Allen, N Hargrave, J Lewis, G Odgers. Replacements: N Green, C Jones, R Garnham.
2nd Team Match To Be Arranged meeet 12.45pm
IF YOU ARE UNAVAILABLE OR MAY BE LATE FOR THE MEETING TIME , PLEASE CONTACT JOHN WALKER 01924 825479. |
| 1sts game vs Hullensians at their place has been confirmed. 2:15 ko |
| Sorry not available on Sat fellas - will be working (yes I do use the term loosely). Will be availabe on the 11th |
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TEAM SELECTION FOR SATURDAY 4TH DECEMBER 2004
1st Team against Doncaster Phoenix at HOME meet 1.00 pm H MacQuarrie, M Hodgson, J Lewis, n Saynor, T Van Hille, R Slater, L Pickup, G Demaine, R Garnham, T Stawecki, C Rogers, A Allen, N Hargrave, K Sadler, G Odgers. Replacements: C Jones, D Lloyd, N Green. 2nd Team against Doncaster Phoenix 2nds AWAY meet 12.30 pm
IF YOU ARE UNAVAILABLE OR MAY BE LATE FOR THE MEETING TIME PLEASE CONTACT JOHN WALKER ON 01924 825479 |
| Have confirmed with Doncaster Phoenix for the 1st's at home (KO 2:15) and said that I shall re-confirm the 2nds after selection. North Yorkshire to confirm ref after our allocated ref withdrew (no reason given to me) cheers |
| Just to keep you up to date guys, I'm still waiting for my op.... hopefully I'm going under the knife on Monday to have a plate fitted to hold the joint together. |
| Ooof, poor sod. |
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Wow, it is soooo hot here in Sri Lanka. Hope you are all enjoying training. Good luck against West Leeds on Saturday. |
| Norman has broke his fibula |
| Sod it. Phil |
| 4th time lucky. What i was trying to say on this useless computer is that Phil |
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TEAM SELECTION, SATURDAY 27 NOVEMBER 1st Team playing West Leeds at HOME Players meet at 1.00pm for a 2.15pm kick off L Pickup, T Van Hille, J Wray, R Slater, M Hodgson, R Vasey, M Watts, T Stawecki, R Garnham, G Demaine, C Rogers, A Allen, K Sadler, J Lewis, G Odgers. Replacements:D Lloyd, C Jones, N Hargrave.
2nd Team playing Garforth AWAY If you are unavailable please contact John Walker on 01924 825479. |
| The 1st Team game this coming Saturday at the moment is a home game against West Leeds and NOT the re-arranged game against Wath upon Dearne. |
| Bad news for those that don't know but super winger Phil |
| Bad news for those that don't know but super winger Phil |
| Bad news for those that don't know but super winger Phil |
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Team News News
In a few weeks time I will be taking a three-week break from updating the website. Thank you. Martyn |
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Old Mods - you are welcome. Andy has advised me that he will be sending updates to the team managers or captains of the Merit Table league so you may well have a paper copy on it's way to you. Best wishes, Martyn. |
| thanks for updating the merit table, this is proving very interesting.. |
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Message for Old Mod and all interested in the Merit Table. Andy has finished collating the latest results and passed them on to me yesterday. I will write the update and this will be available from this evening (Thursday 4 November). Thank you all for your support and patience. Martyn. |
| ole from spain Good to see the result,keep up the good work, dig in and i�ll be back in the engine room when i�ve finished sunning my self. |
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Yes, sorry Old Mod. I get the results from Andy Parker at Leeds Corinthians. I will contact him and ask him to pass on an update. Thanks for the interest. Martyn |
| Hi, just wondering when the Merit table results would be updated next, or how we can get hold of them on a more regular basis as yours don't seem to have been updated for nearly a month? |
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| Cheers tommo- I spoke to BIG AL last week on my quest for 2nd team fodder and for those who don't know Al has had a small Al to a nice scotish girl, so is a wee bit busy on the old traveling front but sends his best wishes to all the lads and hopes to see us all soon. |
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That is a very good question Barney. In fact, that was as far as was decided. The actual date is set by the treasurer. John will have an idea when the accounts will be ready and audited for - then set the date of the AGM for then. I will ask him for his Mystic Meg type prediction then we will take a sweep on how close he actually is. |
| note to tommo:- AGM Monday 2005...... do we have to guess the rest or were you broke off mid sentence.Another Win for the Rods but any chance of rallying round your mates to come play in the seconds anybody and everybody welcome. Barney 1st team hooker 2nd team captain. |
| Test 2 - 12/09/2004 @ 14:45 |
| I've just logged on to see how the lads have done and it would appear that congratulations are in order! ... WELL DONE! ... I very much look forward to reading the report! |
| Don't forget, players meet at 11:30am Sunday (test message). |
| Message for Jon 'Apricot' ... please add my name to the tour list please! I've still got the shirt that you so kindly loaned me in Whitley Bay which has now been washed and ironed in readiness for for this years festivities! May I also use this opportunity to send my sincere apologies to Mr Dermaine for the photograph I sent which is now taking pride of place on the opening page of the Rodillians web site! It wasn't big and it certainly wasn't clever of me! ... it simply seemed funny at the time!!! ... that TIME being when I thought Martyn would put it on anonymously - and not 'stitch me up like a kipper' ... Ha Ha! I wouldn't mind but Mr 'Weasel'Thompson even changed the 'legend' and the punchline to cater for the 'pre-watershed' audience ... Mine was far more amusing - I might as well be hung for a sheep as a lamb!!! |
| Message for Jon 'Apricot' ... please add my name to the tour list please! I've still got the shirt that you so kindly loaned me in Whitley Bay which has now been washed and ironed in readiness for for this years festivities! May I also use this opportunity to send my sincere apologies to Mr Dermaine for the photograph I sent which is now taking pride of place on the opening page of the Rodillians web site! It wasn't big and it certainly wasn't clever of me! ... it simply seemed funny at the time!!! ... that TIME being when I thought Martyn would put it on anonymously - and not 'stitch me up like a kipper' ... Ha Ha! I wouldn't mind but Mr 'Weasel'Thompson even changed the 'legend' and the punchline to cater for the 'pre-watershed' audience ... Mine was far more amusing - I might as well be hung for a sheep as a lamb!!! |
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Just a short note to say that the front page should load faster due to an alteration in the code. Any comments as to content, or questions, can be emailed to me - a link appears at the base of every page. |
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Team List Unforunately I am unable to access the internet at the moment (from home) and am therefore unable to update the website. In the meantime, please accept the following as the team listings for this weekend. First Team playing Old Mods AWAY. Meet 12:15pm Vasey, Barlow, Benn, Sampson, Robinson, Fox, Vasey, Demaine, Parkinson, Stawecki, Tarazi, Peach, Hargrave, Lewis, Odgers. Replacements: Allen, Dakin, Wray.
Second Team playing Old Mods 2nds at Home. Meet 1:00pm Thanks, and apologies for break in service. Martyn. |
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John - I have been leaning on the guy because it is becoming a pain in the arse for me too. Fortunately, with me having a few new orders recently I was in a position to go down and asked him about the other ones. Long story short - Polo shirts should be here next week (I'm phoning Monday) but he has to get the other gear in. |
| Martyn, do we have an eta on the latest batch of polo shirts yet? cheers. |
| Yeah - sorry about that. Although the Guestbook was up and running, unfortunately some dumb-ass forgot to update the links to the new location. The dumb-ass has it sorted out now though. |
| Weee Heeeeee... Im In!!!!!!! |
| Guestbook is online. Teams are up. |
| Can I make a suggestion? Rather than see the guest book taken off line, would everyone consider totally ignoring any comment made by anyone using a 'nom de plume'. In addition, if Martyn could delete any such comments as soon as he is able. Hopefully this will mean the end for people just wanting to cause mischief. Would everyone agree to this?? |
| At Ray's request, a few notes on Saturday's game...No need to say 'good game' or 'well done', we all know we played well and deserved the win. The score line, I think flattered us a little, I thought it was alot closer than it suggested. The real gap apprearing in the last ten minutes when Leo's heads went down, or perhaps I'm being negative and it was our superior fitness. We were lucky with their number 11 going off injured, with him on the pitch it could have been very different, some changes would have had to have been made. Just a point on the kicking, I know a few of the kicks through did lead ultimately to tries or gained yardage, but they also lost us quite alot of our ball. I think we should see kicking when on the attack as a second option rather than the first. If we have the ball in our hands they cannot score, its as simple as that. We did have a worrying period for 10 minutes in the second half where we seemed to take our foot off the peddle, Our back line ceased to exist and the forwards seemd to lose the will. A better side would have punished us, they really would. We went to sleep and could easily have lost it. Sorry if I seem to dwell on the nagatives, but the positives are there for all to see so I don't need to go into them in any detail. Lee was inspirational and will be a key player no doubt about that. Cully continues to set a fine example and somehow seems nearly always first to the breakdowns and the catcher from kick off. Come on forwards he's fifty!! We have suffered in recent games from lack of front row players, so Chris, remember, if you scratch it can be a real problem for us. Pete, Carl, both well done, Carl, have a word with Chris Jones (good game on saturday, in a young side such as our the experience is priceless)or Chay or Nick about second rowing, you've obviously got the jumping sorted but we need to be a bit more solid in the scrum. Pete, EAT SOME FOOD.....Howard try to make as many games as you can, you're another key player who is missed when not there......All in, good game lads, lets hope our next fixture is again against opposition of a similar standard to ourselves and we don't go back to simply being someone elses entertainment on a saturday afternoon. |
| Hows about a little credit for actually playing well and the forward domination we showed.Your biggest problem was the ex professional Rugby League player who hid for most of the game.And I thought our supporters were superb (especially as I was one of them!!) |
| come on ENGLAND |
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I think most people who take the time to read these pages at least have the wit to remember that those who fail to leave their names don't really get a look-in as far as opinions are concerned. I DID play in the first team on Saturday (for want of a better description). I don't know of one player who was proud of their performance. It was bad. The week before was bad as well. Nobody enjoys playing badly and I don't think anyone enjoys losing (apart from the England cricket team, who are used to it now). As a team and a club we cannot expect to improve from Saturday to Saturday. We must train together on Tuesday and Thursday nights. We had a very good run up to the season but the training numbers dropping off does coincide with the first teams performance. Let's try and get a few things in perspective. 1. We are amateurs and play for enjoyment. 2. We DO play better together when we train together. 3. Two matches do not make (or break) a season. We have four training sessions before we meet Barnsley. Come up on Tues/Thurs and prove you want to do well for yourself and your club. And, most importantly, great game on Saturday second XV - a well deserved victory! |
| We all play for Fun on a Saturday, I suspect for some players having read the comments below, that the fun element is starting to dissapear. We all have bad games as a team from time to time, and it's up to the players to put things right on the training pitch and on the following Saturday. |
| I agree that the 1st were pathetic on Saturday, but a number of those moaning are still young enough to play but just prefer to moan. We also have players who prefer to pick their games, two former club captains obviously couldn't be bothered on saturday |
| Can I remind Mr Firth that ALL PLAYERS at Stanley Rodillians are amateur and I don't believe you were charged a fee at the gate. Perhaps a little bit more in the way of support instead of moaning and groaning from the touchlines and the BAR. Some of the older genetleman of the club may well have played before, but I wonder if they think they are as good as they were? As for the long standing member, tell him not to bother! |
| well john the backs loss will be once again the forwards gain but may i congratulate you on a fine performance. |
| Certainly not. That was a one off. |
| well just a quick note to say well done to all the second team on sat a true team perfomance and lets hope we can go on from there. oh and for john lawton whats your opinion of been on the wing now i hope your not considering a permanant move back there ? |
| i need a favour off a computer geek if they can help me. What i need is some flyers advertising rods rugby club. Summin sayin how we accomodate all kinds of rugby and how great we are. Basically i'm on my university recruitment drive and i wanna drop some flyers through doors at my accomodation. if anyone can help me out then let me know |
| i've just connected to the net 4 the first time in ages, come to my clubs website and read comments from a bunch of sad twats. I played shite on saturday cos i didnt want to win badly enough, but i can guarantee one thing... it wont happen again. So stop whinging, get to training, and we might just win something this season.As for the chay thing i've played with him and dont know what your problems are? Those of you talking about his lineout game being shit are all talkin rubbish. The lineout depends on the lifters jumpers and throwers, and to be honest, none of us are doin a good enough job. Not kissin your arse or anythin chay, i still thing your gay. |
| Not being one to involve myself in all this petty squabbling, but isn't it time we actually all got behind the club be it 1st or 2nds. This is the first time in several seasons that any real competition within the club has been around in any position, and whilst people including myself do not want to spend week in week out either on the bench or in the 2nds, the situation can only be good for the club. We have had one loss in the first team and have been matched against sides beyond us in the 2nds, surely this is not time to start all this bickering but to encourage players in both XV's that we put out. At the end of the day we ought to be trying to get back to the old days when we were getting 3 and 4 teams out every week. As for slagging individual players I find that disconcerting in that we all have good games and bad games whatever level and generally we all know when we have played well or poorly, we do not need half wits hiding behind pseudonyms to tell us of our shortcomings. If the club is to succeed in both growing and progressing to higher leagues - both of which we are more than capable of, then it is about time we started fostering the club spirit on and off the field and left the criticism and selection to those tasked with that role otherwise we will lose players at all levels which we can neither afford or want to do. End of rant it's just about time one or two people that seem to be hell bent on causing ruptions within the club either grew up or fucked off. As for last Saturday there were 17 of us in the squad who all played badly, and nobody should be singled out from that performance, however what we should be looking at is the positives in that alot of character was shown especially in the last 10 to 15 when we actually begam to play a little. |
| John L, good performances in the 2nds, poor performances in the 1st's (apparently), return of the Peach |
| Rods (UN)observer, nope Roy isn't me. I would use the C word and do. But nope it ain't me. I usually like to post under the JohnLawtonLoungeBand or other John Lawton related name. As far as Chay goes I am a friend of his and when we sort our line-out out he will return as the one true master. But blaiming chay for our lack of possession from the line-out is a bit short sighted, all 8 forwards are at fault. Me especially. It's not just about catching its the whole shooting match, lifting, catching, throwing, position, decision making, attitude.On an entirely different note, what for me, yesterday was a top day was somewhat marred by some toe rag deciding to steal my newly aquired gum shield from my bag and use as a plaything. �35 down the effing pan. Whats the deal there then. I hope the thing turns up as I really don't want to be dipping into my pocket again. It's green and white if anyone see's it let me know on this message board as I will be unable to train on tuesday. |
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By the way - the match report from last weekend is up and present. I was unable to connect to update the link last night but if you click on the red cross you can still open the report. There is no real second team report (John Lawton's may have more detail, below) however if anyone would like to submit one, either as a one-off or regularly then I would be very grateful (as would the second XV, I am sure). |
| Well done again second team. Another good performance, this time in very frustrating circumstances. We were let down by cry off's and the first team taking a few of ours. Can I ask first teamers who fancy a rest because its a friendly to take into consideration the fact that this can lead to the seconds putting out a weakened team (as on sturday) or at worst not being able to field a team at all. I have no doubt whatsoever that if we hadn't lost John Snee we would not have conceeded that try. They only began to take control once we were down to 14 men. Well stuck at it boys, if we carry on playing like this then we're really going to spank someone soon. Don't forget the two teams we've played have, on paper, been much better teams who've turned up expecting to give us a tonking and gone away thinking themselves lucky that they scraped a win. Heads up. Full turn out next week for Hessle. I know its a fair way but its all M62 so it won't take long to get there. Lets bring our first win of the season hope. I've real confidence in this team but we've yet to show what we're cabable of. |
| Besides, how often is everyone available??Thanks for coming Jeremy. |
| Jeremy, are you that confident that you would only play 6 backs ?????? |
| lets have a big hand for Jeremy... no pun intended. |
| Everyone available, first team should be as follows; Wray, Hodgson, Benn, Vasey Jnr, Fox, Watts, Demaine, Parkinson, Stawecki, Odgers, Tarazi, Hargrave, Lewis, Allen. Subs, Rogers, Harris, Vasey Snr |
| Anon. The drawback is of course the amount of spineless tw*ts hiding behind pseudonyms. |
| A good point John, there is definetly an argument for both. I think the really good thing about this banter, is that it means there is a healthy competition for places. |
| I hear what you're all saying, but I really think we have to treat this weekend as a 'one off', it was originally intended as a squad game but looks as though we'll have enough to field two teams (which I'd much prefer and so will anyone who played with the seconds last week. We were good and there is a good spirit this year instilled by players such as Heath, Al, and a few others). Of the second rows available, were I sat on selection I would have no hesitation in selecting peach for the firsts. Carl will in time no doubt be a good player, and on his day can put in match turning performance. But at the moment he is not experienced enough to play in the scrum for the firsts. Roy says 'give him a try' whats the point in having carl and a few other sat on the bench for the firsts and that meaning the seconds can't play for lack of players?? Come on guys, some common sense thats all it is. If selection can put out two competitive teams week in week out then they're doing their job as far as I'm concerned. Carl and others will get their chance as the season goes on as players become injured or need resting. As for your accusation that the rest of the firsts would blame a second teamer playing his first match for a mistake which cost them a game, then I don't buy that. One player cannot loose a game all by himself and I think most players have the intelligence to realise that. Anyway, the seconds are looking good this year, I'm certainly enjoying it, and if the firsts think they can poach any of our lot then they can think again. This year.........'we're on a mission from God'. (Blues Brothers 1982) |
| With everyone available, here's a 1st team I'd like to see.J Wray, Thommo,Benn, Brookie, Robbo, Fox, Vasey Sr, Demaine, Parky, Lloyd,Odgers, Tarazi, Hargrave, Allen, Lewis.Your turn |
| Good to see you back Howard, you couldn't be letting your looney brother give away all the penalties could you. |
| Roy, while I agree that at times selection could adopt a harder line on it's train and play policy, looking at the 2nd team this week we are hardly overloaded with 2nd Rowers. They can only select from what is available. |
| No bottle Roy... you would not be coming to Australia with the boys. Select the righteous, show us their names. |
| Roy Boy, show selection the error of their ways and pick a 1st team for saturdays friendly. Right the wrongs... correct the mistakes. Don't just throw stones, lead on. |
| Even though we had a loss on Saturday, I think the 2nds played really well against a side which at first looked as though they were going to walk it. Other than a few minor errors it was a very good performance and if we can take that kind of determination, grit, belief and commitment into our remaining games, there won't be many sides able to beat us. Our backs were more than a match for Huddersfield, with our weakness being their stronger, better drilled and more experienced pack. Well done one and all. lets see these same players turning out next time and it won't be long before we get our just reward. |
| Magnificent - well done for such a wonderful result ... it would appear that the Monkey (or should that be Cougar!) has been well and truely removed from the back! Let's hope that another season of success is ahead of you - can I book my place on Mr Lewis's and Mr Vasey's table now please?PS: Where is the end of season tour this year? |
| just to say i watched the game yesterday and really enjoyed the quality of the rugby some of the tries were outstanding wakefield were flattered by the score line hope to start making a contribution to the seconds shortly |
| It's Rugby, not a guitar contest! |
| Don't forget we have the Edge |
| Don't rise to it Roy. Just ignore it. It will all be settled on Saturday. |
| We 're looking forward to claiming 2 points tomorrow |
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Cougars Burglars - not sure look on their website (via links page). Rods second XV are playing Huddersfield third team at Lockwood Park, Huddersfield. Can I remind ALL players who cannot make it, or might be late, to phone John Walker ASAP, or leave a message on the answermachine. |
| Anyone know anything about the Cougars? are their 2nds any good? |
| Well done on winning your opening game in Yorks 4 Rods.We almost did the same, however Barnsley got a couple of lucky breaks! |
| Al- the reasons posted regarding the 2nd team selections are indeed correct, but we were also light in other areas of the pack. It made taking this particular fixture untenable. I hope like hell that those players unavailable this week return on mass and provide the necessary numbers for the two's. A few second team regulars have either called it a day or gone underground. I think we have the numbers to replace them and many of these replacements are too be found at training which should benefit our cohesion and team spirit. Fatha Saynor had a very sad face about calling off the game, but made the only move on offer. It's week 1 of the season so we should improve the position quickly. |
| Al - I placed the message as requested by the selection committee. |
| As an avid viewer on the guestbook, I watch with amusement as the story builds. Mike : Concur wholeheartedly - with the odd personal preference missed, this is a strong 18 and will do the club proud on Saturday. No doubt the committee thought long and hard about the format of the team and how it would gel together. Equally I can understand the frustration of others. People who train, and I ignore fitness for this point, will know the line out calls, will have endured some of the knocks of the first two squad games and equally are showing their loyalty to the club by putting money over the bar at the end of training. Losing the 2nd team game is personally disappointing. If it is not solely a front row issue then I would ask that Martyn is given clearer guidance regarding his website update to avoid this confusion in future. A good and strong 2nd Team will cause the selection committee headaches for all the right reasons. It is up to the regulars to ensure we have at least 35 people available each weekend.Back to my viewing now, thanks for listening. |
| Fair play to you John L i like your style. Roy I see your just as irritating as last season and we havn't even passed a ball in anger yet. Sven stick to football, I guess if only 4 selections are causing you angst then the other 14 must be OK. Thats a pretty good start. With regards to the peach, go easy... a week in week out commitment to the club from a front 5 forward like John will only help the club get 2 teams out each week A.S.A.P. The second teams unavailability ran a little deeper than the front row this week, so lets dig our boots out not stand around sharpening the knives. I'm really looking forward to saturday and hope whether your playing, supporting or drinking you have a good one. Lets show every team that visit 'the fortress' we know how to play and support our Rugby. Don't hide behind the guestbook with negative comments, have the bollocks to put your name down. |
| Tarazi took a knock on saturday. Maybe thats keeping him out this week??Shame about Saturday but I hate playing at Wetherby anyway. |
| Sven, Who are the famous 4? |
| Spot the first team player!! (see comment below) |
| Do you still train on Thursdays, if so, what time and where? |
| Do the seconds have a game or is that a squad game skip |
| Jon, I left a message on a mobile, maybe its not yours or an out of date number. Hope to see you soon. To All who tune in we have a trial game on Sat 30th, away to a pontefract. More opportunity to get some game time under your belt and get a few knocks out your system. 1.15 at the club, 3pm kick off at Ponty. Leave messages if your available but have not been up the club. |
| Martyn & Skip, Thanks for your concern, Skip no message received, hopefully I will be wearing the green, black and white hoops again this season. |
| Martyn & Skip, Thanks for your concern, Skip no message received, hopefully I will be wearing the green, black and white hoops again this season. |
| Did you get my message Jonny Boy? |
| Good to hear from you Mr Lewis. How the hell are you? I understand you are still interested in playing with the Donkey et al - is this correct? It will be good to see you at Manley Park after all this time. |
| Good to see that the 'donkey' has returned? |
| Which players from the mid 90s are still attempting to play? |
| Given the amount of new knowledgeable coaches arriving weekly at the Rodillians do Wallace Arnold/Stage coach see us as a direct threat? |
| Can I through your website, if they read this of course, please thank the person who let me out of a side street into the traffic the other day. If they had not done so, I would have taken a couple of minutes longer to get to the shops. |
| I guess they call them Bosnians because they are about as welcome as refugees.How is your roid rage ? |
| Ahhh Bosnians, why do they call them that? |
| Thats definately a possibility. Though for Christ sake don't mention it to Tarazi. I think he's quite sweet on Adam. |
| John, have the other two found each other?? |
| Whilst we're on the subject of missing men (ish) have there been any recent confirmed sightings of messrs Keirney, Freeman, & Bates?? I understand that Stinky has discovered girls but what about the other two? |
| I do hope there is more cruel and unusual punishment tonight at training. Perhaps just for a change we could sprint round three sides of the pitch. |
| If the distance involved is indeed too great then why doesnt Howard secure himself a spot in the first team by simply not training and then turning up on a Saturday and expecting to be picked. |
| I can confirm that the Duck is comtemplating not playing this season due mainly to the distance. However I am working on him and I'm sure that as soon as we start playing again (and not to mention the World Cup in October) he'll start missing it and return to take up his position. With regard to myself stepping into his boots so to speak. Roy you obviously haven't been up to traing much, as if you had you would know that although I won't be seen at second row next year, in an attempt to bring some much needed glamour and panache into the forwards, I will be taking station at openside flanker. (all being well and my cheque to Neil not bouncing) |
| The webmaster and his fiancee are certainly not normal |
| I have it on good authority that Howard is infact not playing this season due to distances etc. Perhaps JohnL could verify instead of saying who's normal and who isn't. |
| Hang on a minute. Before we start casting dispersions upon my character, is there actually ANYONE at Manley Park who could be defined as 'totally normal'???????( I know Jamie would be a contender but even he has his little quirks!) |
| Martyn, in addition to your missing persons list, what has happened to the younger, slightly more ugly, but slightly more normal Lawton brother? |
| Have Wilky and Heath fallen out? |
| I heard Wilkys in everywhere |
| Isn't Wilkinson in there? |
| I have it on good authority that stinkys bird is none other than that 18 year old that resides with barney and calls herself his stepdaughter. |
| Stinky's girl must be a real babe |
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I have good knowledge that Stinky has discovered the delights of the opposite sex, and, to quote Garth from Wayne's World, is no longer a stranger to the ways of the woman. So my guess is that Pete has got much better things to do on a Tues/Thurs night. It is up to you to find out who the lucky lady might be... |
| What ever happened to stinky pete ? |
| I'm sure that if big dazz could show any emotion he would be touched by your comments roy. |
| Thats a good idea no1 if john becomes half the player dazz does he will be in the england squad in no time |
| John, you could ask that beast otherwise known as Daz Lloyd, I'm sure he'd give you some pointers |
| John why not have a go at prop. The games short of props at the moment and maybe some of the old timers could spend a bit of time with you to show you how it's done. |
| Jon with an H |
| Martin with a |
| Best togs to go to the Oak in kippax, are you pissed or what. It's full of underage drinkers. |
| John, If you want to play in that position why not train for it anyway, irrespective of who else is gunning for it? At least this should make all the hookers fight for their positions. |
| Training this Thursday is at Kippax. Bring a towel and your best gear for a few drinks afterwards in a local pub. Jon has arranged for us to shower in the local sports centre so we won't be minging when we get to the pub. |
| John, why not train with the forwards. The 2nd team are constantly short, particulary in the front five. There's no reason why you can't play in the pack anywhere you want. We need more players like you wanting to put there bodies on the line. |
| Ok guys, serious question so serious comments only would be appreciated. I was thinking about try to fill to gap left by Jack at Hooker, but now it looks like Bids is back so it obviously makes sense for him to step in. So, I really don't want to spend another season on the wing, I'd much rather be playing in the forwards, (or if thats not possible then as near to the action as I can be). so has anyone any suggestions? Again, serious comments only please. |
| Last nights training was excellent. Feel it in my legs today though! |
| Does John W. & Gary D. school of pain get any more intense than tonight? I feel like s@&T. |
| When are you coming to train with the big bouys then John? |
| Well we're going to need someone with speed, who can also read the game as well as I, they will have to be on a par tackling wise too. This is going to be trickly. I'm going to suggest Zippy from Rainbow. |
| John,Who or What will fill your boots when you are gone from the wing??? |
| can we have t shirts printed? How about this catchy slogan for our enterpise. ....John Our Hooker Now!... Clever eh??? |
| John L, you are right I am not you. I'd like to see you squashed between two big fat guys. And on the field I'd like to see you playing hooker. |
| Sorry Roy, but the JL Curry Night aint me. I'm just plain old Johnl. Not going to be training tonight though, nor next week as I'm away in that London. But I will be there on the 15th to stake my claim for any position going other than the f**king wing!.. And if the 2nd team management do intend subjecting me to another sh8te season on the wing, could someone ring me and let me know. I'll save myself the petrol I'd have used coming over. |
| Come on roy, training starts tonight, lets get some controvesy going. |
| Congratulations Martyn/Louise, I trust that you'll be using the Rods phone to inform your long distance relatives! |
| Congrats Martyn and Louise, are you wearing your green blazer for the ceremony? |
| Congratulations Martyn, I am sure the rest of the female population will be spending the day in mourning. |
| Thank you - I shall pass on your congratulations to 'er indoors. |
| Congratulations Mr Thompson and could you pass the message onto your good lady friend the soon to be mrs Thompson I shore the hole squad wishes you all the best. |
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The webmaster Thompson went down on one knee on Saturday night and proposed to his, well... soon to be wife, Louise. EXCELLENT news and all the very best from the CNN team.
p.s. Not to impressed with the SKY branding on your home page. |
| Well done lads |
| Congratulations to the champions and thanks for the support on our guestbook. Ossett??? who will win? |