Team News 19th May April 04. Well its been awhile and i think it has sunk in for most of us now.... we were pipped at the post. Congratulations to Llanharan. Word is from Mr Moffett himself that there will be no demotion and only the champions will go up. That will make 17 in the premiership and 15 in Division 1. Beats me too still that's what the powers that be have decreed. At the end of next season 2005 looking to 2006 it will be 3 down from the Premiership and 2 promoted from Division 1 making 16 in the premiership and 16 in Division 1. So you know as much as us now. Right lets get some Silver ware sorted for the season. Silver ball, Banwen, gonna be a tough one. Boys have been in Magalluf all week so no training, but i have been assured by Mathew Wareham and Lloyd Paget that the boys will be out running on the beach every morning and doing some moves in the evenings. here's the team:-
15. N Dixon 14. G Epton 13. P Smith 12. J Devereaux 11. Alun Brown 10. Liam Gadd 9. R Morgan (Capt) 1. Gareth Edwards, 2. Chris Purnell 3. Steve Tremlett 4. Paul Standing 5. Alex Peever 6. Kevin Baldwin 8. Mathew Wareham 7. Justin Jones Rep: N Evans, P Yates, N Davies, N Dix / C Hopkins, R Megraw, K Ellis / L Paget, M David. C'Mon The Parish
Team News 29th April 04. Well with that lucky result against Llanharan second's we better hope they don't play any first team players in their remaining matches. Hey we can only play what's put in front of us... and didn't we just. Caerphilly Saturday 22nd May put it in the diary cos were playing Banwen. Gareth Brown forwards coach has requested all supporters to attend the club after the Silver ball for an end of season drink with him Leighton and the players. First though we got a little journey to west Wales. Across to Narberth we travel for our last league game of the season. Team news due to some last minute fitness tests we aren't quite sure of the backs, Neil Dixon is receiving treatment for a knee injury and is doubtful, Grant Epton will cover full back, Jon Devereaux is also carrying an injury so a mix between the centres will happen there some where if Jon doesn't make it. Heres the line up as best we can tell. 15. N Dixon / G Epton 14. G Epton /J Riggs 13. N Walsh / J Devereaux 12. J Devereaux /P Smith 11. Alun Brown 10. Liam Gadd 9. K Ellis 1. Gareth Edwards, 2. Chris Purnell 3. Steve Tremlett 4. Paul Standing 5. Alex Peever 6. Kevin Baldwin 8. Mathew Wareham (capt) 7. Justin Jones Rep: N Evans, P Yates, N Davies, N Dix / I Strang, Craig Hopkins , Richard Morgan C'Mon The Parish Team News 25th April 04. What an excellent performance on Saturday, a festivity of tries, well done lads, and well done Grant Epton with six, breaking the club record for most tries scored in a season. 38 what an achievement. Well done Grant that's also 31 league tries for the season so far. So we are now 29 tries in front of Llanharan and one game left for the season. Lets hope we win that one away to Narberth. So tomorrow night we have another little game to play and that's the semi final of the silver ball against once again Llanharan. Here's the team for all to see. 15. Neil Dixon 14. Grant Epton 13. Nicky Walsh 12. Jon Devereaux 11. Alun Brown 10. Liam Gadd 9. Richard Morgan (capt) 1. Gareth Edwards, 2. Chris Purnell 3. Steve Tremlett 4. Paul Standing 5. Alex Peever 6. Kevin Baldwin 8. Mathew Wareham 7. Justin Jones Rep: Lloyd Paget, Paul Yates, Nathan Davies, Lloyd Warner, Craig Hopkins , Neil Dix, Ross Megraw C'Mon The Parish
Team News 22nd April 04. Tough game last week, they didn't want to give that up, lads played well and got eight tries as well not easy. This weekend wont be easy either, they never are. This really should of been the last game of the season, but for Narberth being cup tied it would of been. Big pats on the back for all the ground staff who every other week in foul or fair weather got the pitch in a fit state to play. So Tondu away, a team that has to be praised, week in week out playing with a never say die attitude. Well done to the whole squad coaches and committee for keeping it going through out the season no matter what. Looking forward to a drink in the club house before and after the game. So here's the team for Saturday: 15. Neil Dixon 14. Grant Epton 13. Nicky Walsh 12. Jon Devereaux 11. Alun Brown 10. Liam Gadd 9. Kevin Ellis 1. Gareth Edwards, 2. Chris Purnell 3. Craig Hopkins 4. Paul Standing 5. Alex Peever 6. Kevin Baldwin 8. Mathew Wareham 7. Justin Jones Rep: Lloyd Paget, Paul Yates, Nathan Davies, Leighton Thomas, Steve Tremlett , Neil Dix, Jason Riggs C'Mon The Parish Team News 15th April 04. Well what a great Easter weekend that was, excellent game on Saturday followed by an excellent day on Monday at Maesteg Celtic. So on to this week, first thing is the game is being played at Tredegar, not sure if this is their first game back home but no matter where it is played its going to be a tough one. What we got to do is win. Tries will take care of them selves, we've got to win first and foremost. Only one change to speak of this week and that's Mocky starting at scrum half and captain. Least changes we have made in games changes all season. So here is the team: 15. Neil Dixon 14. Grant Epton 13. Paul Smith 12. Jon Devereaux 11. Alun Brown 10. Liam Gadd 9. Richard Morgan (capt) 1. Gareth Edwards, 2. Chris Purnell 3. Steve Tremlett 4. Paul Standing 5. Alex Peever 6. Ross Megraw 8. Mathew Wareham 7. Kevin Baldwin Rep: Lloyd Paget, Paul Yates, Mark David, Leighton Thomas, Craig Hopkins, Neil Dix, Justin Jones. C'Mon The Parish Team News 11th April 04 Well what a result yesterday, 13 tries not bad at all, excellent performance by all 22 players, all we got to do is win our games and win them well and so far we seem to be doing just that. Well after citing two Llanharan players (and sorry Llanharan the video evidence is damming), the club received a return citing of four of our players (evidence not so damming, trust me they have scrutinised it), all good tit for tat stuff but just a small quote from the Llanharan skipper Gareth Edwards “As for their action in citing us, I can only say it smacks of desperation – they’re trying every trick in the book to stop us.” ........ Desperation Gareth ? nah ! points on the board. Catch us if you can. So tomorrow we have a bank holiday friendly against Celtic, the coaches are gonna blood a few of the youth in that one which reminds me they beat Carmarthen Ath yesterday 14 - 0 and were crowned champions of their division, well done lads. The backs for tomorrow will be:- 15. Mark David 14. Grant Epton 13. Paul Smith 12. Leighton Thomas 11. Nathan Davies 10. Liam Gadd 9. Lloyd Paget. backs on the bench ....James Dixon and Justin Mort. The Forwards for tomorrow will be:- 1. Gareth Edwards 2. Chris Purnell 3. Colin Hopkins 4. Neil Dix 5. Alex Peever 6. Ross Megraw 8. Kevin Baldwin 7. Paul Yates . forwards on the bench .... Steve Tremlett, Ian Beech, Mathew Wareham, Mathew Bater.
Team News 8th April 04 Well good results last Saturday, Craig Hopkins doing an excellent job at Brynmawr and the lads did a first class job at Rumney. One for the calendar 26th April. Sardis Road the venue, semi final of the Silver Ball verse Llanharan, (beat Fairwater 54 - 5) bring it on. Well there is a few changes to the team this week, quit a few injuries in the camp. Gareth Thomas, (broken leg) Ian Strang (ankle) Alan Bateman (Knee) Mark David (ankle) Nigel Evans (Leg). Leighton Thomas is back from injury and starts on the Bench also on the bench with his debut Mathew Evans. Here's the full line up. 15. Neil Dixon 14. Grant Epton 13. Paul Smith 12. Jon Devereaux 11. Alun Brown 10. Liam Gadd 9. Kevin Ellis 1. Gareth Edwards, 2. Chris Purnell 3. Nigel Evans 4. Paul Standing 5. Alex Peever 6. Ross Megraw 8. Mathew Wareham (capt) 7. Kevin Baldwin Rep: R Morgan, Paul Yates, Mathew Evans, Leighton Thomas, Craig Hopkins, Neil Dix, Nathan Davies C'Mon The Parish
Team News 28th March 04 Well
Team News 1st April 04 What a performance by the team on Tuesday night, they were tremendous. 14 against 15 for the best part of 75 minutes and they managed 19 points between the two teams, flat pitch 15 against 15 and a consistent ref. Different ball game completely. Well done Maesteg you were awesome on the night. Its not over yet, Llanharan haven't got a lot in the pack but they do have pacey backs, unfortunately for us losing 3 key players in the first 12 minutes only favoured Llanharan. If a team take them on up front they can be beaten, cant wait for the Silver ball semi final, were all looking forward to that one. Here's the team for the Rumney game 15. Neil Dixon 14. Grant Epton 13. Allen Bateman 12.Paul Smith 11. Alun Brown 10. Mark David or Liam Gadd 9. Kevin Ellis 1. Gareth Edwards, 2. Chris Purnell 3. Nigel Evans 4. Paul Yates 5. Alex Peever 6. Mathew Wareham (capt) 8. Karl Hocking 7. Justin Jones Rep: Lloyd Paget, Ross Megraw, Steve Tremlett, Kevin Baldwin, Craig Hopkins, Neil Dix, Liam Gadd or Mark David or Nathan Davies C'Mon The Parish
Team News 28th March 04 Well on the Llanharan web site Dennis John says this game is not the be all and end all of the season, and I think he's probably right, but its a massive massive game, the best two sides in the league go head to head un beaten and the winners will probably look favourite for the one promotion spot available to the premiership. There gonna be a big crowd there and hopefully we can cheer our boys on to the win. So here's the line up for the game then: 5. Neil Dixon 14. Grant Epton 13. Allen Bateman 12. Jon Devereaux 11. Nicky Walsh 10. Mark David 9. Richard Morgan (capt) 1. Gareth Edwards, 2. Gareth Thomas 3. Steve Tremlett 4. Ian Strang 5. Paul Standing 6.Justin Jones 8. Karl Hocking 7. Kevin Baldwin Rep: Kevin Ellis, Liam Gadd, Allun Brown, Chris Purnell, Nigel Evans, Ross Megraw, Alex Peever C'Mon The Parish
Team News 15th March 04 Good result on Saturday, not an easy game despite the score line, Mr Dennis John was there to watch us yet again, seen more of our games this season than Llanharans. Still Wednesday nights team for the 1/4 finals of the Silver ball to be played at the dairy field. The opponents Llandaff already crowned as winners of their division, congratulations to them, they will be tough to beat be assured of that, so onto the team, Leighton Thomas returns from injury to start in the centre and Gareth Thomas has the honor of the captains arm band. Here's the full line up. 15. Neil Dixon 14. Jason Riggs 13. Nicky Walsh 12. Leighton Thomas 11. Nathan Davies 10. Mark David 9. Lloyd Paget 1. Gareth Edwards, 2. Gareth Thomas (capt) 3. Craig Hopkins 4. Paul Standing 5. Neil Dix 6.Paul Yates 8. Kevin Baldwin 7. Ross Megraw Rep: Allan Bateman, Chris Purnell, Allun Brown, Richard Morgan, Steve Tremlett Mathew Wareham, Karl Hocking C'Mon The Parish
Team News 11th March 04 Well this has been far too long a break, and we've got another break after Wednesday, that's when we are away to Llandaff in the Silver ball, to be played at llanharan. This week however we are at home to Blackwood, Nathan Davies gets a start at the weekend on the wing, three players returning from injury and starting on the bench, Lloyd Paget, Mark David and Allan Bateman. Good to see you back lads strengthening the squad for the run in to the end of the season. Leights been on holiday so he's back all fresh and tanned looking forward to the rest of the season. The club is gonna be packed on Saturday we have a major sponsor upstairs with plenty of guests so all members are down stairs, plus the youth are at home, so its going to be busy. Here's the line up for Saturday. 15. Neil Dixon 14. Grant Epton 13. Paul Smith 12. Jon Devereaux 11. Nathan Davies 10. Liam Gadd 9. Richard Morgan (capt) 1. Nigel Evans 2. Chris Purnell 3. Steve Tremlett 4. Kevin Baldwin 5. Ian Strang 6. Mathew Wareham 8. Karl Hocking 7. Justin Jones Rep: Lloyd Paget, Mark David, Allan Bateman, Gareth Edwards, Gareth Thomas, Paul Standing, Ross Megraw. C'Mon The Parish Team News 27th February 04 What can we say about the six nations, good start had our blip now lets play as we know we can. This week though its back to the domestic scene for us and a home game against Tondu. Be nice to have the neighbours visit, lets hope its a good game Here's the coaches selection 15. Neil Dixon 14. Grant Epton 13. Jon Devereaux 12. Paul Smith 11. Alun Brown 10. Liam Gadd 9. Kevin Ellis 1. Nigel Evans 2. Chris Purnell 3. Craig Hopkins 4. Paul Yates 5. Alex Peever 6. Mathew Wareham 8. Karl Hocking 7. Kevin Baldwin Rep: Nathan Davies, Richard Morgan, Steve Tremlett, Ian Strang, Nicky Walsh, Justin Jones C'Mon The Parish
Team News 16th February 04 Well here we are again six nations started and mid week matches to boot what more could we ask for 2 games of rugby a week outstanding. Last Friday had that game against Aberavon, the boys didn't do too bad at all. Were not to far off and its all good experience, important game though on Wednesday at home to Bonymaen. They had a good result last Friday against Llangennech 26 - 26. They will be a tough nut to crack, lets hope the boys are up to it. Here's the line up for Wednesday: 15. Neil Dixon 14. Grant Epton 13. Jon Devereaux 12. Nicky Walsh 11. Alun Brown 10. Liam Gadd 9. Kevin Ellis 1. Gareth Edwards 2. Gareth Thomas 3. Steve Tremlett 4. Kevin Baldwin 5. Ian Strang 6. Ross Megraw 8. Karl Hocking 7. Justin Jones Rep: Nathan Davies, Kevin Ellis, Nigel Evans, Chris Purnell, Paul Standing, Paul Yates, Alex Peever. C'Mon The Parish
Team News 11th February 04 This Friday see's us in a friendly against Aberavon, the coache swill be using most of the Sqaud and dual registered players, there is a starting line up and a further nine replacements. Here's the starting fifteen. 15. Neil Dixon 14. Gareth John 13. Nathan Davies 12. Paul Smith 11. G Epton 10. L Gadd 9. Ed Lucas 1. Gareth Edwards 2. Gareth Thomas 3. Steve Tremlett 4. Kevin Baldwin 5. I Strang 6. Ross Megraw 8. M Wareham (Capt) 7. Marcus Sainsbury Rep: Gareth Davies ~ Alun Brown ~ Leighton Thomas ~ Rhys Morgan ~ Mathew Morgan ~ Paul Yates ~ Adam Humphries ~ Alex Peever ~ Justin Jones C'Mon The Parish
Team News 5th February 04 Tough game last week, tough conditions indifferent ref and a well organised UWIC team, but we came through with the result, got a "W" and the three points. Well played lads. Good debut's by Liam Gadd and Jonathon Williams and the usual try's for Grant and Karl. Little reminder for you all a friendly fixture has been arranged away from home Friday 13th at Aberavon. So onto Saturday away to Beddau. This week sees the now fit Neil Dixon start at full back, John Devereaux back from injury gets a start also, along side Nicky Walsh. Here's the full line up. 15. N Dixon 14. G Epton 13. N Walsh 12. J Devereaux 11. A Brown 10. L Gadd 9. K Ellis 1. G Edwards 2. G Thomas 3. N Evans 4. A Peever 5. I Strang (Capt) 6. M Wareham 8. K Hocking 7. J Jones Rep: S Tremlett ~ R Megraw ~ J Williams ~ C Purnell ~ R Morgan ~ P Yates ~ P Standing C'Mon The Parish
Team News 29th January 04 Well, dont know what to say, unlucky lads, tried hard just needed a little bit more premiership know how, they were quicker off the mark than what we were use to. Plus losing Mark David early in the game didnt help at all, but a big well done to Dixie stepping up to the plate and doing the job...............there's always next year. So this week, well Bateman is out for another 2 weeks yet, Mark David is also out so coming into the Line up for his debut at outside half is Liam Gadd (Cwmavon) and another debut game is Jon Williams (Caerphilly) starting at full back. Here's the full line up: 15. J Williams 14. G Epton 13. N Walsh 12. P Smith 11. J Riggs 10. L Gadd 9. R Morgan (Capt) 1. G Edwards 2. C Purnell 3. N Evans 4. P Standing 5. I Strang 6. R Megraw 8. M Wareham 7. K Hocking Replacements: S Tremlett ~ G Thomas ~ A Peever ~ A Brown ~ K Baldwin ~ N Davies ~ J Jones / P Yates C'Mon The Parish
Team News 22nd January 04 Well what can I say this is the weekend we want every weekend, the opposition a premiership team, 5th round of the Cup, can we, will we, lets hope so. last weeks support at Treorchy was brilliant and I know this week at Caerphilly will be even better, We need to get behind em big style and make that extra man. There was an injury to Allan Bateman last week so he is not available to play, Nicky Walsh will fill that gap. Here's the full line up for the game; 15. N Dixon 14. G Epton 13. N Walsh 12. J Devereaux 11. A Brown 10. M David 9. K Ellis 1. G Edwards 2. G Thomas 3. S Tremlett 4. A Peever 5. I Strang (Capt) 6. K Baldwin 8. K Hocking 7. M Sainsbury Replacements: N Evans ~ C Purnell ~ P Standing ~ M Wareham ~ J Jones ~ R Morgan ~ J Riggs C'Mon The Parish Team News 15th January 04 What a good game that was week, despite the bad weather, despite the good opposition we still managed to run in 6 tries and keep the entertainment flowing. Who could ask for more week after week. Big well done's to both players and coaches, talking of coaches, went to the Millennium stadium today and photographed Leighton Gareth and Colin getting their awards and a bottle of bubbly each for coaches of the month of December. Well done and much deserved, so this week a few changes Neil Dixon is carrying an injury so Grant steps into the full back position and Alun Brown goes on the wing John Deveraux gets a start as does club captain Richard Morgan. Steve Tremlett returns from Injury to start in the forwards but Ian Strang and karl Hocking are given the weekend off for a well deserved rest. So the full line up is as follows.. 15. G Epton 14.G Epton 13. A Bateman 12. J Deveraux 11.J Riggs 10. L Thomas 9. R Morgan (Capt) 1. N Evans 2. G Thomas 3. S Tremlett 4. K Baldwin 5. A Peever 6. R Megraw 8. M Wareham 7. M Sainsbury Replacements: P Standing ~ G Edwards ~ C Purnell ~ L Gadd ~ K Ellis~ N Davies ~ N Dix /J Jones.
Team New's 8th January 04 Happy new year to you all, that's your lot the formalities are out of the way on o this week then Glamorgan Wanderers, young side out to cause upsets, hard workers wont be no easy game that's for sure. Few changes in the backs this week few players returning from injury. Jason Riggs and Nicky Walsh are starters along with Paul Smith, Leighton Thomas returns and starts on the bench. With mocky away Ian Strang is captain. Badger injured and Steve Trem injured Neil Dix gets a start in the front Row with Nigel Evans and Craig is on the Bench with Badger. We aint seen a game for a fortnight so lets all enjoy this one and get behind the boys. Oh yes one small matter left .....YYYeeeehhhaaa woop woop woop congratulations in order for Leighton, Gareth and Colin voted coaches of the month for December 2003 as I get more details and Photo,s I will keep you informed... Onto the team for Saturday:- 15. N Dixon 14.G Epton 13. N Walsh 12. P Smith 11.J Riggs 10. M David 9. K Ellis 1. N Evans 2. C Purnell 3. N Dix 4. P Standing 5. I Strang (Capt) 6. K Baldwin 8. K Hocking 7. J Jones Replacements: C Hopkins ~ G Edwards ~ G Thomas ~ A Peever ~ M Wareham ~ L Thomas ~ A Bateman ~ L Paget.
Team New's 24th December 03 Konica Minolta Cup (ties to be played weekend of 24 January, 2004) Aberavon v Banwen Beddau v Llanelli Bedwas v Llanharan Blackwood v Tonyrefail Bridgend v Newbridge Brynmawr v Rhymney Caerphilly v Maesteg Cross Keys v Newport Ebbw Vale v Felinfoel Llangefni v Abercynon Neath v Pontypool Newcastle Emlyn v Bonymaen Newport Saracens v Corus Gorseinon v Pontypridd Risca/Builth Wells v Whitland Ynysddu/Swansea v Nantyffyllon
Team New's 24th December 03 I'm saying nothing about last weeks game, if you were there you would know, some of you cant be there true, it was awesome, what an excellent display of rugby, The score flattered Whitland. They weren't ready for that sort of pace at all, there was probably only 9 penalties in the whole game, it was so fast and furious there wasn't time to commit an offence. A really good display, the old heads doing all the wise stuff for the youngsters to perform and that they did. So this week, Konica Minolta is back on the programme and we have a big game against Cwmllynfell, and it will be a big game, they will be well up for this and looking forward to it, I believe half the village is on its way to Maesteg to watch it. Managed to get the team just don't have the forwards that are on the bench so here we go. 15. N Dixon 14.G Epton 13. A Bateman 12. J Deveraux 11.A Brown 10. M David 9. R Morgan (Capt) 1. G Edwards 2. G Thomas 3. S Tremlett 4. P Standing 5. I Strang 6. K Baldwin 8. K Hocking 7. J Jones Replacements: K Ellis - N Walsh ~ Forwards replacements not known
Team New's 18th December 03 What a game that was last week, its becoming a habit now saying that, but wasn't it just though. Phil Bennett watching reckoned it was the best game of rugby he'd seen in a long time, even the Llangennech supporters were saying what a good result that was, it was their best side all season, and we beat them. Excellent result. Another tough one on Saturday, Whitland, got beat at home by Llanharan last week, this will be no easy game, but we can also say that we aint an easy team to beat and thats been proved through the results so far this season. Couple of changes this week then due to a few injuries picked up, Paul Smith out injured (Lip) and Leighton Thomas out with a jaw injury. So in steps a couple of young starters Kevin Ellis and John Devereaux to join Alan Bateman, takes up the average age of our team slightly but what team would be without them three. Here's the full Line up. 15. N Dixon 14.G Epton 13. A Bateman 12. J Deveraux 11.A Brown 10. M David 9. K Ellis 1. G Edwards 2. G Thomas 3. S Tremlett 4. P Standing 5. I Strang 6. K Baldwin 8. K Hocking 7. J Jones Replacements: R Morgan - N Evans - A Peever - M Sainsbury - P Yates - C Purnell - N Walsh C'Mon The Parish
Team New's 11th December 03 Great result last week against Carmarthen, excellent performance by the 22. that says it all, to mention one or two would be wrong, and its entertaining to watch as well. Aint those new kits special, they are really smart, all on sale at Gills don't forget. From tie pins to umbrella's and t shirts to coats hurry down there there appears to be a Christmas rush on. So onto this week then, Llangennech for the third time this season, and it will be just as tough to win, they wont want to lose at home that's for sure, and being unbeaten everyone will be looking to take our scalps. Couple of changes to last week, not so many in the backs Mocky making way for Lloyd Paget to start, with the sun tanned Alan Bateman returning from international duty he also gets a start while the other two travellers start on the bench. Gareth does his usual rotation method with the forwards, here is the full line up. 15. N Dixon 14.G Epton 13. A Bateman 12. P Smith 11.A Brown 10. L Thomas 9. L Paget 1. G Edwards 2. C Purnell 3. C Hopkins 4. A Peever 5. I Strang 6. P Yates 8. K Baldwin 7. M Sainsbury Replacements: R Morgan ~ G Thomas ~ S Tremlett ~ J Jones ~ K Hocking ~ P Standing, M David. C'Mon The Parish
Team New's 4th December 03 Great result last week, and a good home tie in the next round against Cwmllynfell. The full draw can be seen below this weeks team selection, onto the selection then, with Mark david out in Dubai playing 7's, Leighton Thomas comes into out side half, making way for Paul Smith at inside centre Paul returning from a knee injury. Gareth using the rotation with the front three, into the second row and a return from injury is Alex Peever and yet another player returning from injury in the back row is Ross Megraw, un fortunately though Mathew Wareham has picked up an injury. Karl Hocking also in Dubai leaves the number 8 position to Kevin Baldwin. So the full line up is as follows:- 15. N Dixon 14.G Epton 13. N Walsh 12. P Smith 11.A Brown 10. L Thomas 9. R Morgan (capt) 1. G Edwards 2. G Thomas 3. N Evans 4. P Standing 5. A Peever 6. J Jones 8. K Baldwin 7. R Megraw Replacements: L Paget ~ J Dixon ~ S Tremlett~ N Dix ~ I Strang ~ P Yates, M Sainsbury. C'Mon The Parish Konica Minolta Cup 4th round draw Aberavon v Merthyr; Banwen /Tylorstown v Ll Team New's 27 November 03 Well what a game that was last week, thanks Tredegar for some wonderful entertainment play like that every week and you will have the crowds flocking in ..NOT!!!!...The main thing for us was we won, 3 points. This week sees us start our Cup campaign again at home to Llangennech. Today I attended the official kick off of the Konika Minolta Cup. Maesteg were invited to the event along with a few dignitaries press and TV, it was good, coaches Leighton and Gareth were in attendance with players Karl Hocking and Mark David. Was on TV tonight however Karl had a lengthy interview which I think will be shown tomorrow and on scrum 5 Sunday. So this week then, the 3rd round lets hope we can have a good run this year and get a few much needed coffers in the pot. The team then well Dixie is in at full back with grant going on the wing. Jason Riggs making way and Nathan making way for Alun Brown, Mocky also starts as captain. With more squad rotation amongst the forwards, here the full line up. 15. N Dixon 14.G Epton 13. N Walsh 12. L Thomas 11.A Brown 10. M David 9. R Morgan (capt) 1. G Edwards 2. C Purnell 3. S Tremlett 4. K Baldwin 5. I Strang 6. M Wareham 8. K Hocking 7. M Sainsbury Replacements: L Paget ~ J Riggs ~ N Evans ~ C Hopkins ~ P Standing ~ P Yates, J Jones. C'Mon The Parish
Team New's 20 November 03. Well we are back, well sort of....the league table , results match reports and the fixture list are all available and of course this page, so we are getting there. Well what a result at Brynmawr then, took the first 15 minutes then handled it quite comfertable from there. Leighton Thomas having an excellant performance and the whole team putting in an excellant display, solid in defence, well done lads, not many teams will go there and win. Well Tredegar at home is this weeks task. So Ian Strang is back in the fray this weekend as is Paul Standing. Grant Epton fills the full back position this weekend and Jason Riggs returns to the wing. Mathew Wareham takes the captains arm band whilst Mocky starts on the bench. Heres the full lie up. 15. G Epton 14.N Davies 13. N Walsh 12. L Thomas 11.J Riggs 10. M David 9. K Ellis 1. N Evans 2. G Thomas 3. S Tremlett 4. P Standing 5. I Strang 6. P Yates 8. M Wareham (Capt) 7. M Sainsbury Replacements: G Edwards ~ N Dix ~ K Baldwin ~ C Purnell ~ K Hocking ~ Backs from: R Morgan, A Bateman, N Dixon, A Brown. C'Mon The Parish
Team New's 18 Sept 03. What a good team performance last week. Good result as
well. Whitland this week, last time we played them we had 7 first team
choices out through injury and had to play a few youth players, that
was a long journey home that day we lost 52 - 0. Same season Whitland
won promotion to the first division. This was the team that day, I'm
sure you will recognise some of the players:- 15
IAN MORRIS (ROBBIES
BROTHER) 14
I LAYCOCK 13 A LEWIS 12 N DIXON 11 P
LEWIS 10 R MORRIS 9 M
KEHOE 1 R DOBLE 15. N Dixon 14.G Epton 13. A Bateman 12. P Smith 11.A Brown 10. M David 9. R Morgan (Capt) 1. G Edwards 2. G Thomas 3. N Evans 4. K Baldwin 5. A peever 6. M Wareham 8. K Hocking 7. M Sainsbury Replacements: N Davies ~ C Hopkins ~ L Paget ~C Purnell ~ S Tremlett ~ P Standing ~ A N Other. C'Mon The Parish
Team New's 11 Sept 03. What an outstanding performance by the whole team last week, its not often we travel back from the west country with a smile on our faces but last week, it was a great performance and lets hope we can repeat it this week. With such depth in the squad it is big test for positions no harm in a little competition between the lads lets hope it brings out the best in all of them. A Few changes this week for our game against Llangennech and Leighton has a few more words to say. Coaches Corner 15. N Dixon 14.N Davies 13. A Brown 12. P Smith 11.J Riggs 10. D Morris 9. R Morgan (Capt) 1. G Edwards 2. C Purnell 3. S Tremlett 4. P Standing 5. K Baldwin 6. R Megraw 8. K Hocking 7. J Jones Replacements: N Evans ~ G Thomas ~ L Paget ~ M David ~ G Epton ~ M Wareham ~ P Yates. C'Mon The Parish
Team New's 03 Sept 03 Here we go at last the season is nearly under way. I am just going to announce the team here tonight but there is a link to a message coach Leighton O'Connor has written. Hopefully Leight will give us a little write up pre or post match. Here's the Link to the message and here's the team for the first game of the season away to Carmarthen Athletic. MESSAGE. Oh one more thing the captain for the 2003 2004 Season is Richard Morgan. 15. Mark David 14.Nathan Davies 13. Allan Bateman 12. Paul Smith 11.Jason Riggs 10. Darren Morris 9. Lloyd Paget 1. Gareth Edwards 2. Chris Purnell 3. Craig Hopkins 4. Alex Peever 5. Ian Strang 6. Mathew Wareham (Capt) 8. Karl Hocking 7. Justin Jones Replacements: Nigel Evans ~ Gareth Thomas ~ Paul Standing ~ Kevin Baldwin ~ Paul Yates ~ Allun Brown ~ Nick Walsh. C'Mon The Parish Team New's 26/05/03 The Dream team will begin their third season in charge, So lets wish the best of luck to Leighton Colin and Gareth for the season.
Leighton O'Connor Colin Hopkins & Gareth Brown The Dream Team |
