Both teams started unbeaten although a win or draw would secure us the 2nd division league title and gain promotion to the 1st. After a long journey we arrived at Milton Keynes to a waterlogged and very greasy pitch, the home team's much larger and heavier pack dominated possession for most of the first half which the backs duly converted into points - we were 10-0 at half-time. In the second half roles were reversed, as MK's forwards tired in the mud ours took the game by the scruff of the neck and never let go which resulted in two unconverted tries and a penalty conversion. All who saw it were deeply impressed by the level of commitment, passion and skill displayed.
We shall play Redingensians at home in the play-offs on Sunday so please be at the Club by 10.15.
Shall look forward to seeing as many as can come to training tonight.
Don't forget to bring your match shirts on Sunday.
The fixtures up to New Year are as follows (although they are available on the Club's website www.stowrfc.co.uk click on Mini & Juniors click on Fixture List).
Sunday December 10 Play-offs Redingensians @ Home
17 Play-offs Newbury @ Home
24 Christmas Eve
31 Training
January 7 Training
14 OBB Phase 2 Division 1
21 OBB Phase 2 Division 1
28 Training
February 4 OBB Phase 2 Division 1
11 National event qualifier/training
18 OBB Play-offs
25 National U17s (round of 32) i.e. divisional quarter finals
March 4 Training
11 National U17s (round of 16) i.e. divisional semi finals
18 Training
25 National U17s (round of 8) i.e. divisional final
April 1 Training/friendly ( to end season)
8 Easter Sunday
15 National U17s semi finals
May 6 National U17s Finals
Please put the dates in your diary or on the calendar especially the OBBs.
Mark (
01608 652400/651653)
P.S. I would welcome any comments you wish to make good or bad.
