Hi Guys,

Rugby date 5/12/09 home against Fleetwood 3's score 0-11

Ahoy shipmates, well this Saturday saw us welcome Fleetwood 3's to Ramsgreave. And in honour of this we made the day pirate day, and I would like to thank everyone that took part in the merriment's that followed the game. A little bonding and team building washed down by copious amounts of grog. Boson Boyes out doing everyone with a fabulous outfit, all in all a good session.
I would also like to mention our two boys making their debut for the 2's this week Paul Fielding and Gerry Donaghy. Both lads had good games and helped in the 2's victory over preston, I hope they get the chance to develop their rugby and advance in the club.
Now down to our game, well with substitutes coming out of the woodwork and a new future star maybe, coming along we had the makings of good team. With the now experienced Andy Gray at loose head, a position he is growing into week after week, myself and Rousie made up a pretty good looking if nothing else front row. The whole shape of the pack looking good with young Jamie and P.G. in the second row, Charles and matey of the match Joe holden on the flanks. But everything bolstered by the return of Paul Cockram in at number 8 after a lengthy injury lay off.
Put this together with a superb looking back line of Ed Holden at 9 Ste Lee at 10, the now tight pair of Dave O'Sulivan and Jimmy Townes in the centre. Marc Grimes and the new boy Adam (Ollie) Alstead on the wings Andy Boyes fullback, we hoped to get back on winning ways.
The game started very scrappy, with the ball being knocked on several times by both teams. But Blackburn seemed to be dominating in possession and territory, unfortunately not been able to convert the chances we created in the first half. Ollie making his debut going very close after Stevie put in a superb cross field kick. Fleetwood however battled hard in this close fought game and made the only score of the first half with a very well taken penalty kick.
The second half started with Fleetwood gaining a second penalty very early on, converted to put Blackburn 3 points further behind, but the boys dug deep and fought hard as we made our way up the field going close on several occasions but once again coming away with no points. After what seemed like hours camped in their 22 Fleetwood broke free and it was our turn to defend. A period of Fleetwood pressure saw them going over in the corner to score the only try of the game, the lads in the corner making the tackles not so sure the ball was grounded but referee Shawn awarding the points. (we're not good enough to have the need for camera's at our level) And so the referee's decision is final. The game ended with with us going down to a 11-0 defeat not a nice thing at home, but the game was hard and fair and we did not disgrace ourselves in anyway. A few chances taken and it would of been a very different result.
Maybe a few more numbers down training could of helped us in the game putting moves together and the likes. One of the problems of the day was a lack of proper warm up also we left it a little late to go out, not giving us any time to rehearse any moves, And so we had to wing it a little. The blame for this falling at my feet and so I will ensure to gee everyone up a bit and endeavour to get out earlier. Although there was some confusion as to which team I would play for before kick off the lack off direction pre game may of contributed to our slow start.
And so we take a look to next weeks game, away against Kirby Lonsdale. Currently 8th in the league played 12 won 4 lost 7 and 1 walk over. But they have lost their last 4 league game's. We could really do with getting a result although Kirby is a hard place to go I feel that we can travel and put up a good show. I would appreciate your availability as soon as possible either to myself or P.G. And hopefully a few more numbers down training this Thursday 7pm till 9pm will help us.

Regards Carlos (captain).