As we are entering the festive season it gives me
great pleasure to publish our last Newsletter of the year with the news that
all Matlock Rugby squads were winners on Saturday! Congratulations go to
all including our coaches and back room staff.
WEST BRIDGEFORD 1ST XV 15 MATLOCK
1ST XV 19
The
Blue Boys made it four in a row with a narrow win in Nottingham as can be seen
from 'Scoop' Tony Hooton's report here.
SCOOP LOEBER REPORT
West Bridgford 2nd 14
Matlock 2nd 22
"Unfortunately,
there was only one game for our 2nd and 3rd teamers
as Derby, not for the first time this season, called off the 3rd team
game on Friday evening – too late for as alternative fixture to be found. So it
was either Christmas shopping or a trip to West Bridgford with the seconds. Fortunately,
Bruce had already his presents bought and wrapped, so a very full Love Bus went
to Nottingham.
Bridgford
play in the League above us (where we want to be next season) and to come away
with a hard earned, but well deserved win, was very pleasing.
Unfortunately,
Harry Morton suffered a serious knee injury and our very best wishes go to him.
HALF SEASON REPORT
One
of the senior club’s aims at the beginning of the season was to put out 3 sides
each week, and I’m delighted to say that we’ve achieved this. Great credit goes
to Chris Perry with the seconds and Bruce Johnson and Lee Brant (Milky) in the
thirds. They move heaven and earth each week in the form of lots and lots of
phone calls, texts, messages and Facebook posts to ensure that we get 3 teams
on the pitch.
Of
course, if the playing experience isn’t positive and enjoyable, guys will
perhaps play one week but not the next. The 3rds have a fine group of senior
players who are determined to introduce our youngsters to everything that’s
right about senior rugby.
The
seconds have great promise and potential. Essentially a young side, they are
held together by a group of senior players who are keen to pass on their skills
and experience and who demand that the side plays an open attacking style.
Jonny Bunting, Elliot Boam, Adam Twyford and Chris Buckley (aided on occasions
by Paul Lane) are the glue that makes this team successful.
Finally,
it would only be right to report that the seconds (or at least one of their number)
were again involved in a punch up on Saturday. Prop Daz Smith took part in a
charity boxing night in Nottingham, where he lost on points but did make a mess
of his opponent’s face and helped to raise £10,000 for cancer research.
Well done mate.
Merry
Christmas,
Chris
MATCH DAY – 7TH JANUARY 2017
Both
the 1st and 2nd XV are at Newark RUFC on Saturday 7th January. The
3rd XV will be away to Worksop. All games will kick off at 2.15pm
Location
details can be downloaded as below:
Please continue supporting the Blue Boys!!!
DON’T FORGET – SATURDAY 1ST JULY 2017
Matlock Rugby will be celebrating their 90th
anniversary with a fabulous black tie dinner/dance with
top notch entertainment and a wonderful speaker. No not our own Les Davis, he
is organising the extravaganza!!! The event will be held in the Members Room at
the Derbyshire County Hall in Matlock. As some of you know Les is off to Oz at
the beginning of January for 10 weeks and has asked the Vice President's Office
to help promote and sell tickets in his absence. Price for this not to be
missed event will be £50 per ticket
This is a club function so can I ask if
you have any influence in generating financial support from the business
community to sponsor parts of the function such as the champagne
reception, canapés, table decorations, tombola prizes, etc will be
gratefully received. Please let me know sooner rather than later.
Please
note that there will be 12 tables x 10.
Finally, may we wish you all a Merry Christmas and a
Happy, Healthy and Peaceful New Year coupled with Blue Boy success for the rest
of the
season!!! David
Hood & Ian McCuskey
