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Coaching Announcement
It gives me great pleasure to now officially announce that Darren Stapleton has accepted the Head Coach position at the club. Darren has been a stalwart of rugby in the town and more recently at Swifts for some years! His position as dedicated Head Coach will bring a fresh new feel to the club, where he will be assisted by Backs Coach, Alun Evans. Between them they have already put a training plan together for the season and are committed to making training and playing fun and inclusive, with the focus on skill development and of course, winning!
Posted by Leigh Kopec on Tuesday, 22nd July 2008
TRAINING TONIGHT
I've only had 2 messages to say people can't train so am expecting a good turnout tonight guys. Need to hit the ground running so please make the effort!
Posted by Leigh Kopec on Tuesday, 22nd July 2008
Taffy bollox!!
Yes I will be turning my arm over this year Mr Evans. If you remember last year I had to score both innings but out of the good nature in my heart I decided to go in to bat and give my wicket away so spasm could claim a wicket and feel part of the team. As we all know Jocks (even pretend ones) don't play cricket!!
Posted by Matt Litchfield on Thursday, 17th July 2008
r.e. Girls
Matthew, I'm a lover not a fighter! but if I did want to win a fight with Jone I would simply flick him on his right shoulder and he would crumple in a heap crying like the big fijian baby he has shown himself to be on several occasions over recent years. Bugbrooke away springs to mind. However, as he pointed out he is captain of the rest of the world XI and I must respect that. By the way, have you found those two cricket balls that got smashed out of bedford park two years ago yet? Also, will you be bringing the bowling challenge this year or bottling it like the Mowsbury game last year?
Posted by alun evans on Thursday, 17th July 2008
Sumo
I still have Jone's FAKE Calvin's from that first bout as he was running scared. I say 'Bring it on!!!'
Posted by Matt Litchfield on Wednesday, 16th July 2008
cricket
Guys
Once again, the annual Swifts England v The Rest of the World Cricket match will be taking place and your country needs you!
The details are:
Date - Sunday 17th August 2008
Venue - Bedford Park
Time - 2pm
Cost £10
A BBQ and a few cheeky beers will be available. Remember it's a family day so bring the kids, grandkids, dog, cousins, maybe even give old, smelly uncle jim a ring and get him down.
The overall score in this prestigious event stands at 1-1 but after the pummelling inflicted by the English side on the ROTW side last year, surely the ROTW side are demoralised and already beaten going into this years fixture! Or are they?!
As ever, the game will rest on your participation so if you are a jonny foreigner, please email your ROTW captain, Jone "loser" Fiji ineedagreencard@hotmail.com to register your interest If you are a proud, stout, patriotic, rose wearing, all foreigners are immigrants Englishman, give Ian Botham, aka Browny, an email
It's first come, first served so, if previous years are anything to go by, email your relevant captain quick smart. Remember, national bragging rights for the year are up for grabs!!
Posted by David Rowling on Wednesday, 16th July 2008
Re: Girls
My money is on Fiji, i reckon its time for another sumo fight in the long jump pit!!
Posted by David Rowling on Wednesday, 16th July 2008
Girls
Isn't it funny when the girls have their little fights and start calling each other names. I am going to watch this one develop and see who pulls the other ones hair first!! I reckon Alun will kick the Islanders ass!! xxxx
Posted by Matt Litchfield on Wednesday, 16th July 2008
Punk!!
Listen here Welshy!! Don't be bad mouthing your superior!! I will have no issues about dropping you from the ROTW cricket team brother!! Anyway, why you defending that long faced putz!!
Posted by Fiji on Wednesday, 16th July 2008
r.e. Vacancies
Fiji= Coach? No. Homo? Yes.
Posted by alun evans on Wednesday, 16th July 2008
Vacancies...
Can I apply for the position of Coach, just so that I can drop or put down that useless Shire horse we have playing in the centres!!
Posted by Fiji on Wednesday, 16th July 2008
TRAINING COMMENCES!!!!!
Guys, Summer is officially over so put down that BBQ Pork Chop, slide off the sandals and pull on the rugby boots! Pre-season training is starting on Tuesday 22nd July, 7pm next to the athletics track. We will start with a light-hearted session to get back into the swing of things. This is a big season for all teams so let's start as we mean to go on. Training is going to be as a club and focussed on developing our play. We will shortly be announcing the new committee positions and coach for season 2008/9! See you Tuesday, Kopes.
Posted by Leigh Kopec on Tuesday, 15th July 2008
Midlands 4 East (S)
Guys, our league for this year is quite interesting with some re-structure having taken place. There are 12 teams meaning a lot of games. The league is on the rfu site at http://clubs.rfu.com/Fixtures/MatchByDivision.aspx?DivID=11323118 I'll be emailing round fixtures once confirmed shortly. At the moment we are looking at starting pre-season training on Tuesday 22nd July. Again, i will confirm this soon. Let's get geared up for a good season guys!
Posted by Leigh Kopec on Thursday, 3rd July 2008
Karl Litchfeld Memorial Game
Guys, there is the annual game at the Ath next Sunday (18th May) in memory of Karl Litchfield. It's usually a biddenham side versus a mixed team and it's good if we can get a few people turning out. Please let me know if you fancy a runabout, it's always a good fun game! Cheers, Kopes
Posted by Leigh Kopec on Sunday, 11th May 2008
Summer Touch Rugby League
Hi Guys
if anyone is interested in playing in the touch rugby league over the summer, against all other local clubs, schools etc can you let me know! It will be first come first served. £10 entry fee.
It's always a good laugh and good way to keep a bit of fitness over the summer months, and a chance to play against blues players etc! I expect to see you youngsters signing up!
Cheers Kopes
Posted by Leigh Kopec on Thursday, 1st May 2008
AGM - Weds 30th April
Guys
it's the AGM tomorrow night (or probably tonight by the time you read this!).
It's vital everyone attends to voice their opinion. The decisions we make at this meeting will shape the club for the next season! Those of you that have had things to say and want to air views...this is your chance.
If you want to stand for a committee position and take ore of an active role in running YOUR club...this is your chance!
We need to all be there to decide what our aims are to be for 2008/9 and how we are going to achieve them. Don't moan next season for decisions that were made in your absence!
It starts at 8pm at the track, see you there!
Cheers Guys
Kopes
Posted by Leigh Kopec on Tuesday, 29th April 2008
legoman abroad....
Nope, not been arrested yet dad. But bumped into a young lass from Boston, got chatting and turns out she knew you. She wants the child maintenance you owe for the fat football headed baby you left her with....
Posted by guinness on Thursday, 24th April 2008
Texan Guin
Have the redneck yocals not banged you up in prison yet?! I thought you would have been some mexican's prison play thing by now
Posted by chris on Wednesday, 23rd April 2008
Vauxhall
Boys, how did we get on against Vauxhall on the weekend?? Hope won or does my magic influence not work from over here???? Texan Guin.
Posted by guinness on Monday, 21st April 2008
END OF SEASON DINNER AND AWARDS
Guys
the end of season dinner and awards are next weekend. There are still tickets available for what should be a fun night! Let me know if you want to come along in the next couple of days please!! - 07828-155377
cheers
Kopes
Posted by Leigh Kopec on Saturday, 19th April 2008
1st XV Saturday
Guys, the coach is leaving the track at 10.30am on Saturday. We will stop quickly to get food on the way. Please wear proper Swifts kit, either shirt and tie or polo. I can sell you either on the day! Bring cash for coach and end of season tickets please. Also brink some light beverages for the trip home of you are partaking! The 1st team is Doug, Rowling, Jones, Kopec, Shanks, Robbo, Goss, Rowling, Darren, Browny, Bunday, Whybrow, Wally, Jonesy and Richie. We will pick 3 subs from the 2nd XV squad on the day so that you get at least a half with them. Cheers guys, see you before 10.30 at the track!
Posted by Leigh Kopec on Thursday, 10th April 2008
TRAINING AND SATURDAY
Guys, training is on tonight. Last league game of the season for 1st XV on Saturday. Coach trip for 1st and 2nd XV squads leaving early for staggered kick-offs. Should be a great day and night for the club! Selections will be informed by who trains tonight.
Posted by Leigh Kopec on Thursday, 10th April 2008
Cup Final
Boys, well done yesterday, you gave it your best but on the day our best just wasn't good enough. It just didn't happen for us. Full Credit to Queens on their performance, worth winners. For us, it just sums up the season in many ways...as we have struggled all year to produce the goods and find the next gear. Anyway... I'd just like to express my appreciation to Darren for his coaching efforts in 2007/2008. I'm sure I speak for all the players and that it's a shame we couldn't have won the cup and the league but no one can fault Darren's efforts on the coaching side of things. Likewise, Kopec has been outstanding this season in the captaincy role and gone above and beyond his role all too often.
Posted by Chris Potts on Sunday, 6th April 2008
Final Squad Member...
sees the return out of early retirement of.......Not so Fat Matt Litchfield (though i haven't seen him for months so could be rotund again?!)
Posted by Leigh Kopec on Friday, 4th April 2008
Squad to play Bedford Queens
Guys, meet is 1pm at the track. Ensure you have proper Swifts kit for on and off the field! Squad is Darren, Rowling, Doug, Barrow, Guinness, Lee, Skippy, Shanks, Robbo, Goss, Kopec, Potts, Wally, Jonesy, Evs, Pikey, Ashton, Browny, Rich, Bundy, Mark, one other to be named.
Posted by Leigh Kopec on Thursday, 3rd April 2008
