Saturday 9 September 2017— 3pm K.O. vs. Tyldesley RUFC Sunday 10 September 2017 U18 Senior Colts vs. Li leborough — 2pm K.O. U12’s to U15’s Registra on and Training 11am ‘Welcome to the 2017/18 season here at Anselmians rugby club.’ Ravi Sibal—Chairman
Admission by Programme £5.00 Members £3.00 ANSELMIANS RUGBY UNION FOOTBALL CLUB LTD SEASON 2017 –2018 Chairman Ravi Sibal 07921 0654888 [email protected] Finance Director Neil Turner 07779 105388 n.turner@ blankstonesington.co.uk Commercial Director David Hunt 07525 731501 [email protected] Director of Rugby Jamie Kimpton 07967 236448 [email protected] Company Secretary Mark Whaley 07710 679654 mark_whaley@ scali.co.uk Club Secretary Lucy Hopwood 07500 201561 [email protected] Treasurer Paul Fleming 07710 495463 paul.fl[email protected] Fixtures & Membership Tony McArdle 07808 168976 [email protected] Club Steward Guy Frew 07815 130640 [email protected] Welfare Officer Peter Grady 07772 912210 [email protected] Merchandise Officer John Thomas 07739 219272 [email protected] Merchandise Officer Sam O’Connor 07793 259865 [email protected] 200 Club Secretary Jason Abbot 07770 398447 jason@proac vepropertyuk.com County Rep / RFU Ticket Secretary Davis Wilde 0151 334 3750 House Secretary Richard Kimpton 07966 205935 [email protected] Ground Secretary Geraint Jones 07758 800580 [email protected] Medical Officer Dr David Price 07711 912226 Programme / Newsle er Editor Jim McKenzie 07854 005433 [email protected] R Club Captain Nick Hearn 07846 480766 [email protected] Crusaders Captain Mavericks Captain Andy Smith 07949 629047 [email protected]
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Anselmians Rugby Union Football Club Ltd—A Private Company Limited by Guarantee Malone Field—Eastham Village Road—Eastham-Wirral– Cheshire-CH62 0BJ 0151 327 1613—www.pitchero.com/clubs/anselmiansrufc About Anselmians
Our Founding Players With the advent of first merit tables and, now, league rugby, many of our tradi onal fixtures have lapsed. The “Old” was dropped from the name and “Anselmians” 1st XV now compete in the South Lancashire/Cheshire Division One. The 2nd (Crusaders) and 3rd (Mavericks) XVs play in Division 3 South and Division 5 West, and the thriving mini and junior sec on is the envy of many clubs.
Old Anselmians Since 1947, the club has Ravi Sibal recently became club produced a number of quality chairman with a specific brief to Rugby Union rugby players. Aus n Healey prepare the club for the next would go on to win fi y one chapter in its history. Two key Football Club England caps and tour with elements to the club’s plans are the Bri sh and Irish Lions. In the development of younger was created when a the 1995-96 Five Na ons players and the building of a group of Old Boys of compe on, Chris an new clubhouse which will set St. Anselm’s College Saverimu o was capped the club on course to fulfil its three mes for Ireland. ambi on of becoming the got together a er premier spor ng/social club in the Second World More recently, in 2002, Ben Wirral and West Cheshire. Johnston, the No ngham War through a player/coach, was capped Anselmians remains a shared love of rugby. twice by England, whilst Chris friendly and forward Pilgrim, has played for thinking club true to the Early playing facili es and Newcastle Falcons, Yorkshire vision of those young men ameni es were primi ve Carnegie and the Barbarians. who began it all with the and it wasn’t un l the mid- And, of course, erstwhile simple wish: 1950s that the club coach, Simon Mason, who relocated to its present was also capped three mes “to play rugby with a smile.” home here in Eastham by Ireland in the 1995-96 Five village. Na ons compe on. Chairman’s Welcome
The new Director of Rugby (Jamie Kimpton) and Head Coach (Andy McKinney) have brought in some fresh talent to the club to bolster the 1st and 2nd XV’s, as well as revising the training regime at the club. They have, in a short period of me brought a new ethos to the club around how we will build over the coming years. Our Junior sec on is looking to grow Club Chairman—Ravi Sibal over the coming season, we have good commi ed coaching staff and are working with local schools to Welcome to the bring in new players across the age 2017/18 season here at ranges. We are also looking for junior level ambassadors, to support Anselmians rugby club. coaches and work on our recruitment plans. If you are The season ahead promises to interested get on touch. be a great one for the club, on and off the field. We have a We are s ll progressing with our planning applica on to build our clear vision for the next 12 new club house and lay new pitches, months in our Senior and hopefully will be coming to you with Junior sec ons. some good news in the coming weeks. We have brought on board new directors and new coaching staff Thanks again for suppor ng the club with a clear focus on delivering over the 17/18 season with your improved performances on the commitment on and off the pitch. field.
Ravi Sibal 70 Years a Saint by Jamie Kimpton “A special welcome to those visi ng Malone Field for the first me , and for those of you returning we hope you all enjoy a warm Anselmian welcome , whilst enjoying some good rugby.” I have been a member of Anselmians for more than half of the club’s existence. 37 years to be exact playing through from U12s to captaining the Director of Rugby — Jamie Kimpton 1st XV and can’t remember a more exci ng me to be a member of Saints as we await a faces who we hope can help us develop a posi ve outcome from our planning more compe ve edge in the league and our applica on to build a fantas c 2-storey 3 year goal is for all 3 of our senior teams to modern facility, of which we can be proud, be playing 1 league higher than their current and provide the pla orm for our junior sides posi on . to aspire to. Neil & Alan con nue to manage the Having taken over the role of Spor ng Crusaders following last season’s promo on Director this season we have rehaped our to Raging Bull 3 South , and Tim will manage rugby management structure and I’m proud the Mavericks plying their trade in RB 5 to announce the arrival of Andy McKinney as West . Thanks for your support and the club senior wishes you all well for the coming season . rugby manager. Andy has a wealth of rugby Dan Arnold is appointed as Junior rugby experience having taken Wirral up 2 divisions manager ,Dan brings a wealth of rugby as champions and I know he is very much knowledge having worked with Sir Clive looking forward to this chapter. Andy is Woodward as the England rugby team admin assisted by Andy (Pouchie) Powell who joins manager , and has a close eye on our junior us from Sho on rufc and will work primarily rugby improvement as we grow and evolve . with the forwards and Saints own Paul (PK) Our main focus at this level is a fun safe Kay who will look a er the players environment for all children whilst we aim to condi oning. Ka e Crowley joins us from be compe ve and inclusive. Each age group Lymm RUFC as physio and Andy O’Connor this season will have a senior coach, team will be our manager taking over from the manager and team ambassador who will legend Eddie Cooper. feedback into our commi ee , giving a voice for all teams within the club . On the playing side we welcome some new Jamie Kimpton Today we extend a warm welcome to Tyldesley RFC
A warm Anselmians welcome Hough at 14 , John Clarke in the 2 nd row and to the players, officials and Alex Liddell front row who starts on the bench. travelling supporters of the Harry Southern rejoins us from his travels over seas and resumes at 9, whilst the lively ball Tyldesley team. winning Nick Lamming returns in the back row . Following a very impressive last season , which saw them crowned South Lancs and Cheshire 2 champions and Lancs plate winners , ‘The Bongs’ kicked off their campaign in style last week bea ng Manchester Medics by 24 pts to 7 .Having not played each other for a number of seasons I’m sure today will be a cracker .
It’s been all change here at Malone Field with the new coaching team of Andy Mckinney coming in as head coach assisted by Andy Powell , another Andy (O’Connor) comes in as 1 st XV manager and Ka e Crowley assumes the club physio role .
Last week saw a great result away at our old foes Southport . Considering we played 62 minutes of the game with 14 men First league ou ng for John Clarke—2nd Row following 2x yellow cards and 16-0 down a er 33 minutes you would be forgiven for Neil & Alan take the Crusaders on the road this thinking the wri ng was well and truly on week to local rivals Wirral and will be looking to the wall . A fantas c defensive effort saw overcome last week’s home reverse at the st the fight back begin and with some hands of Carrington 1 XV, Whilst Tim & The enterprising play Saints managed to win Mavericks travel to Ormskirk in an effort to the game 19-20 . keep their 100% start to the season on track following impressive victories over Mold & Unfortunately debutant No 8 Ma Spencer Tarleton . Good luck today . picked up a knee injury last week and will miss at least the next 4, and a er an A big thank you to our sponsors and impressive pre season Adam Bramhall volunteers . remains on the treatment table for another week .Mark pe erson also carries Please be loud and fair in your support of a slight knock and hopes to be available Saints this season, with respect for our next week . opposi on and match day referee.
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Anselmians - Tyldesley Bowdon - Liverpool St Helens Broughton Park - New Brighton Glossop - Hoylake Leigh - Se on Manchester Medics - West Park (St Helens) Southport - Widnes
Div. 3 South — Crusaders away to Wirral 3’s Div. 5 West — Mavericks away to Ormskirk 3’s
Support the Senior Colts at Home Tomorrow vs Li leborough—14.00 K.O.
THIS WEEK’S QUIZ So You Think You Know Your Rugby? Lions’ Tour 2017 1. Sonny Bill Williams, famously dismissed in the second Test, was only the third All Black ever sent off. Who was the last and when? 2. Who was the leading try scorer for the Lions on tour? 3. The Lions won the 2 nd Test. But when was the last New Zealand home Test loss before then? 4. What is All Blacks’ head coach Steve Hansen‘s nickname? 5. In a ten match tour, the Lions won five, lost three and drew two. Apart from the first test, who did they lose to? Answers later in programme
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Enterprise House, The Courtyard, Old Courthouse Road, Bromborough, Wirral, CH62 4UE Head Coach—Andy McKinney Previews the new season
although there are many difficult hurdles ahead, I know each one will be met with growing confidence. Clearly the most important team is the 1 st XV, our success is vital to encourage new players to arrive, but we cannot survive without successful 2nd and 3 rd XV`s. A er the introduc on of a selec on commi ee, which meets every Tuesday a er training, discussions take place to decide the teams. All teams are selected by the commi ee and feedback is given A er a hugely disappoin ng season about each player on their progress and development, there is a clear pathway to the 1 st XV we managed to survive and remain in and every player at the club should aspire to be a very compe ve South Lancashire/ involved in this team. Players have every opportunity Cheshire Division 1, where another to be considered to move up the teams and must tough season can be expected. endeavour to perform at which ever level they are playing at. Each team is in a quality League, so if Pre-season started on July 1 st and training has training numbers con nue to swell, we will be been well a ended from the outset, with compe ve at all levels. players from all teams turning out. The main The first League game takes us to Southport, one emphasis has been fitness, game plan, but most which we have focused on for 8 weeks, I am of all ge ng the players confident of their confident of a good start, but we must be up for the ability again. The past few years has seen the game and concentrate on the processes which have quality of rugby played, drop to a standard not been ins lled. The season also throws up some great becoming of Anselmians Rugby Club and it is my local derbies against New Brighton and Hoylake, inten on to bring the good days back. always feisty occasions, but ones to relish and enjoy. This will not be without hard work from every There are also games against some of the famous department of the club, especially the players, names in rugby Liverpool St Helens and Broughton in which we have the undoubted talent to Park, always great venues to play at. compete at the top of this League. The club is For me personally, I am very honoured to be looking to develop new pitches and a new club coaching at Anselmians and would like to thank the house, all in all the future looks bright and members for their support. It was a massive decision these are very exci ng mes for us. The work for me to make and to take on the role of Head that has been going on behind the scenes by Coach, especially being involved at Wirral for so the commi ee and volunteers has been many years, but I am really enjoying working with the amazing, we are all pulling in the right direc on players, who have been excellent in their a tude. I to turn the club around. fully expect to be successful, however it is a long road There is a new determina on to succeed and ahead, with lots of ups and downs, but Anselmians will return to its glorious past. Squad & Appearances - Season 2017-18
Player Position D.O.B Height Weight Apps Tries Cons Pens DGs Total
Jon Armstrong Wing 1
John Bentham 2nd Row 1
Adam Bramhall Wing 5’11” 84kgs 1
Sam Bramhall Wing
Matt Brookes No.9 6’1” 90kgs 1
Joe Carew Flanker 6’2” 95kgs 1
John Clarke 2nd Row 1 1 5
Campbell Clayton Wing 1
Andy Cummings No.10 6’1” 89kgs 2
Connor Clayton Hooker 1
Ant Evans Flanker 1
Kellum Friday 2nd Row 1
Squad & Appearances — Season 2017-18
Player Position D.O.B Height Weight Apps Tries Cons Pens DGs Total
Tom Gilbert Flanker 6’2” 95.5kgs 2
Nick Hearn Flanker 6’0” 95kgs 2
Charlie Hough Centre 6’5” 110kgs 1
Kris Lewis Centre
Josh Jones 2nd Row 1
Lewis Keen Prop 6’2” 115kgs
Nick Lamming Flanker 2
Alex Liddell Hooker 2
Oli Loveday No.10
Dan Meredith No.9 1
Jon Oates 2nd Row 6’2” 103kgs 1
Mark Petterson Full Back 1
Tom Price Wing
Squad & Appearances — Season 2017-18
Player Position D.O.B Height Weight Apps Tries Cons Pens DGs Total
Mario Quitadamo Prop 2
Jack Richards Prop 1
Ben Sadler No.10 6’1” 78kgs 1
Liam Sadler No.9/12 2
Sam Russell Centre 1
Harry Southern No.9 5’8” 76kgs 1
Matt Spencer No.8 2
Ian Taylor Full Back 2 3 2 2 24
Alex Williams Hooker 5’10” 107kgs
Head Andy McKinney Coach
Forwards Andy Powell Coach
Team Andy O’Connor Manager
Katie Crowley Physio
SOUTHPORT 19-20
Sat 02 September 2017 MATCH REPORT By “The Saint” A Fine Advert for Merseyside Rugby The programme promised “a heady with, ironic cheers from the visi ng supporters, mixture of compe ve rugby and Anselmians were awarded their second penalty excitement” and nobody le of the half. Full back Iain Taylor struck the le hand post, but the ball crossed to open Waterloo Road in any doubt that Anselmians’ account. 16-3. As the half- me the pledge had been fulfilled. whistle blew, many home spectators took up Southport began as they had in scoring over fi y posi on close to the Saints’ goal line in points last me they played the Saints. an cipa on of the glut of Southport tries in the Spreading the ball wide from the kick-off and second half. stretching the Anselmian back line, they were Whatever combina on of jelly babies, oranges only denied by some resolute defence. and Churchillian rhetoric from coach McKinney Anselmians could not break out of their half and produced a different visitor response in the the pressure resulted in a Southport penalty second half. Immediately, there was an increase converted by fly half Charlie A s on eight in pace and focus which took Southport by minutes. A series of busy, rehearsed back moves surprise. Two powerful a acks by wing Charlie gave the Saints no respite and, as the pressure Hough generated enough ball for Iain Taylor to rose, so did the penalty count. The constant select a sublime line spli ng the Southport contact meant Saints’ No. 8. Ma Spencer le the field injured and his replacement, Kellum Friday, made an immediate impact. Another A s penalty on eighteen minutes increased Southport’s lead and Anselmians were stretched. Ma ers were made worse by the sin- binning of Anselmian powerhouse, Sam Russell, and, down to fourteen men, Saints conceded another kickable penalty. A s obliged. When the returning Russell offended again and was dismissed, few gave Anselmians any chance, especially when A s kicked long for touch into the Anselmian 22. From the ensuing lineout, Southport probed le and right before No.8 Josh Critchley crashed over. A superb kick from A s meant that, approaching half- me, Southport led 16-0 and appeared on course for another big Saints’ No. 10, Andy Cummings, awarded win. From the restart, a series of plays produced Mon of the Match by Southport’s Coaches Anselmians’ first visit to the Southport 22 and, (Cont’d) (cont’d) defence to score near the post. A nerveless phases close to the line persuaded the referee that conversion by the scorer reduced the deficit to Southport were preven ng a score illegally and he six and supporters began to think of, at least, a duly awarded a penalty try. With the conversion losing bonus point. However, Anselmians were now unnecessary, Anselmians were within two reborn. The Saints’ forwards began to dominate points and in the ascendant. Clearly they would not the loose play and, with more ball, fly half Andy se le for a losing bonus point. A Taylor penalty Cummings, began to expand the Anselmian produced a lineout on the Southport right and game. Southport con nued their running game Anselmians’ forwards con nued to gra . A but there were increasing midfield errors seized Southport hand appeared in a ruck, and from the upon by a rampaging Anselmian pack led by ensuing penalty, almost on full- me, Taylor stepped Captain Nick Hearn and flanker Nick Lamming. up, boomed the ball over and, against all odds, The front five began to dominate the scrums, but Anselmians were ahead 20-19 for the first me in the bruising nature of the contest meant second the match. row Josh jones was replaced by the evergreen The frenzied response from Southport lasted several Friday. Somewhat against the run of play, on the nail-bi ng minutes as Anselmians tried to keep the hour, A s slo ed his fourth penalty and a few ball, risking a disastrous penalty, but preven ng thought the Anselmian challenge would fade. Southport opportuni es. To their eternal credit, With fourteen men and twenty minutes le , they kept their nerve and their defensive shape and needing two scores at 10-19 down, they would the unbridled joy and celebra on from all fourteen surely re? The opposite happened. Galvanised Anselmians told its own story. by big tackles by props Jack Richards and Mario Southport looked shell-shocked. This was not in the Quitadamo, the Saints’ pack took control and script. Those supporters who had moved to see produced sufficient pressure for Southport to Anselmians overwhelmed were generous in their infringe repeatedly. Centre Danny Banks was sin- praise of the Anselmian efforts and said their binned and Anselmians would play against players had learnt a worthwhile lesson. fourteen men for ten of the last fi een minutes. If the rest of the games this season are as exci ng, Con nuing Anselmian pressure and a series of we are in for a treat.
The club cannot func on without the reless work of a small band of volunteers and we always need new recruits. If you feel that you have something to offer please step up, there is plenty to do! Contact: [email protected] Fixtures - Season 2017-2018 Date K.O. H/A Team Comp Result Sat 26 Aug 15.00 A Winnington Park C/Cup L 31-24 Sat 02 Sept 15.00 A Southport League W 19-20 Sat 09 Sept 15.00 H Tyldesley League Sat 16 Sept 15.00 A West Park (St Helens) League Sat 23 Sept 15.00 H Liverpool St Helens League Sat 30 Sep 15.00 A Se on League Sat 07 Oct 15.00 H New Brighton League Sat 14 Oct 15.00 C/Cup ————— Sat 21 Oct 15.00 A Hoylake League Sat 28 Oct 15.00 H Glossop League Sat 04 Nov 14.15 A Broughton Park League Sat 11 Nov 14.15 H Leigh League Sat 25 Nov 14.15 A Bowdon League Sat 02 Dec 14.15 H Manchester Medics League Sat 09 Dec 14.15 A Widnes League Sat 16 Dec 14.15 A Tyldesley League Sat 06 Jan 14.15 H West Park (St Helens) League Sat 13 Jan 14.15 A Liverpool St Helens League Sat 20 Jan 14.15 H Se on League Sat 27 Jan 14.15 A New Brighton League Sat 03 Feb 14.15 H Hoylake League Sat 17 Feb 14.15 A Glossop League Sat 03 Mar 15.00 H Broughton Park League Sat 10 Mar 15.00 A Leigh League Sat 24 Mar 15.00 H Bowdon League Sat 31 Mar 15.00 C/Cup ————— Sat 07 Apr 15.00 A Manchester Medics League Sat 14 Apr 15.00 H Widnes League Sat 21 Apr 15.00 H Southport League South Lancs/Cheshire Division One Team P W D L PF PA PD Pts B
Glossop 1 1 0 0 30 14 16 5 1 Widnes 1 1 0 0 30 15 15 5 1 Bowdon 1 1 0 0 25 12 13 5 1 Liverpool St Helens 1 1 0 0 39 27 12 5 1 Se on 1 1 0 0 24 22 2 5 1 Tyldesley 1 1 0 0 24 7 17 4 0 Anselmians 1 1 0 0 20 19 1 4 0 Broughton Park 1 0 0 1 22 24 -2 2 2 Southport 1 0 0 1 19 20 -1 1 1 Leigh 1 0 0 1 27 39 -12 1 1 West Park (St Helens) 1 0 0 1 12 25 -13 0 0 Hoylake 1 0 0 1 15 30 -15 0 0 New Brighton 1 0 0 1 14 30 -16 0 0 Manchester Medics 1 0 0 1 7 24 -17 0 0 C R U SA D E RS Sale Sharks Division 3 South
Team P W D L CC Wo Co Nfw For Agst Diff Pts Village Spartans 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 78 19 59 4 Manchester 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 32 7 25 4 Didsbury Toc H 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 36 19 17 4 Wirral 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 27 14 13 4 Carrington 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 0 11 4 Old Bedians 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 10 7 4 Helsby RUFC 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 Liverpool Saint Helens 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 10 17 -7 1 Anselmians 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 11 -11 1 Lymm 3 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 14 27 -13 1 Aldwinians 3 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 19 36 -17 1 Congleton 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 7 32 -25 1 Broughton Park 3 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 19 78 -59 1 Warrington 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 M AV E R I C KS Sale Sharks Division 5 West
Team P W D L CC Wo Co Nfw For Agst Diff Pts +/ - Birkenhead Park 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 67 10 57 4 0 Anselmians 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 39 5 34 4 0
Oxton Parkonians 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 49 19 30 4 0 Ellesmere Port 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0
St Edwards OB 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 60 12 48 2 0 Prenton 3 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 19 49 -30 1 0
Tarleton 3 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 5 39 -34 1 0 Mossley Hill 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 12 60 -48 1 0 Port Sunlight 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 10 67 -57 1 0
Ormskirk 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
U18 Senior Colts Preliminary League B
Team P W D L F A +/ - TB LB Pts Southport 1 1 0 0 29 14 15 1 0 5
Liverpool Collegiate 1 1 0 0 17 3 14 0 0 4 Littleborough 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4
Penrith 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 West Park 1 0 0 1 3 17 -14 0 0 1
Crewe & Nantwich 1 0 0 1 14 29 -15 0 0 1 Anselmians 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Winnington Park 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 The Saint Previews Today’s Match
Having narrowly triumphed against a In a feisty encounter, Tyldesley won 26-25, and it was the only game Anselmians would lose on strong Southport side last week, their way to North One West. The 1000 plus today we face an equally daun ng points they scored that season were scant task against newly promoted consola on for the loss that day.
Tyldesley. Last week, Tyldesley began their campaign with a home win, 24-7, against Manchester Medics In winning South Lancashire/Cheshire 2, and who, like us, fought a season-long fight to avoid losing only three games all season, they relega on. returned to the division that they had le in 2014. Last Saturday at Southport, Anselmians, despite trailing 3-16 at half- me and being reduced to Games against Tyldesley have tradi onally been 14 men a er just 15 minutes, produced a compe ve. Few Anselmians will remember the remarkable second half performance to rival infamous game at Tyldesley in the early 1970s, anything in recent history and prevailed 20-19, which passed into folklore for the wrong reasons, courtesy of a late penalty kick. but many will remember our visit in March 2011. Obviously, Anselmians will be confident a er Riding high in the League and unbeaten all season, last week’s heroics, but must but careful not to Anselmians arrived confident that they could do let that victory (the first on the first day of the the double over their Lancastrian hosts. (They had season since 2015) to develop too much won the earlier game at Eastham 23-7.) Tyldesley ambi on. were also having a good season, (they would finish Last week’s victory was based on defence; there third), and ambushed Anselmians. is s ll work to be done on the a acking phase of their game.
Tyldesley Football Club The first rugby club in Tyldesley was formed in 1881.
There are two items of interest to note during this first period of playing under RFU rules, In 1891 Tyldesley signed future England Interna onal Half-back John "Buff" Berry from Kendal Hornets. He went on to win caps for England (RU) while at Tyldesley in 1891 against Wales, Ireland, and Scotland. He con nued playing for Tyldesley under the Northern Union rules (Rugby League) as a stand-off half. Tyldesley beat Widnes to win the 1895 Lancashire (Rugby Union) Cup at Wilderspool Stadium, Warrington in front of around 15,000 spectators.
Prior to the Union v League Schism, Tyldesley, like many other clubs from Lancashire (and Yorkshire), had suffered punishment by the RFUfor "broken me" payments. And so Tyldesley a ended a mee ng at The George Hotel, Huddersfield, together with representa ves of 21 other clubs, and agreed to form a Northern Rugby Football Union. A er the Great Schism in 1895, Tyldesley were one of the founder members of the new league. In the first season 1895-96 the league consisted of 22 clubs and Tyldesley finished in a very creditable 6th posi on. In season 1896-97 the league was divided into Yorkshire and Lancashire, Tyldesley playing in the la er sec on, where they would stay for the remainder of their (semi) professional existence. They again had a quite successful season finishing in 3rd posi on out of 14 teams. In the two following seasons, s ll in the Lancashire sec on, season 1897-98 & 1898-99 they could only manage a lowly 12th posi on (out of 14 teams). In the final season, 1899-00 they won the wooden spoon, finishing 14th out of 14 teams, with only five points thanks to two wins and one draw. For the 1901–02 season they dropped down to the lower divisions. In 1911 they become the first club to successfully return to the Rugby Union code a er playing Northern Union. They cite as the reason that the "costs prove too much of a burden in the "Professional" game".
Today’s Teams V T Y L DES L E Y
Jack Richards 1 Damien Twizell Alex Williams 2 Conor Norton Mario Quitadamo 3 Andrew McEntee John Clark 4 Ma hew Crampton Josh Jones 5 Peter Hayes Nick Lamming 6 Michael Barre Tom Gilbert 7 Robert Jones Nick Hearn (c) 8 Dean Brown Harry Southern 9 Ma hew Soulsby Andy Cummings 10 Jamie Aldred Campbell Clayton 11 Daniel Berresford Sam Russell 12 Carl Redford Liam Sadler (v.c) 13 Mark Dickinson (c) Charlie Hough 14 Jack Kirkpatrick Ian Taylor 15 Paul Mar n Alex Liddell 16 Jake Dyson Kellum Friday 17 Ma hew Bashua Ben Sadler 18 Ryan Pa erson
Today’s Referee: — Dave Edmonds - Liverpool Society
Today’s Ball Boys Many thanks to the boys and their coaches and parents TOUCHLINES By “The Saint”
As Anselmians mantle of “Spor ng Director”, although there is no sugges on that previous incumbents begins its 70th have been unchivalrous. “Last week we were season ….. top of the League table before a game was played,” quipped the ample restauranteur and property tycoon, “and a er last Saturday’s ….the commi ee has decided to mark magnificent victory over Southport, we are the occasion by offering for sale a seventh. How crazy is that?” he mused, not deckchair that can double up as a having yet come to terms with the points blazer, for those “Three Men in a Boat” system. moments which occur regularly at Last year was MEXIT, this year it’s JEXIT. Eastham. Despite the claims of the Leavers, the club did Once the a re of grumpy old men, not save £350 million on Simon’s Mason’s blazers are now, er, cool. Apparently. wages. Just as Simon remains a steadfast The Saint looks forward to the riot of supporter of Anselmians, so we can expect colour and a endant jolly japes that former Head Coach, Jim O’Loughlin, to will doubtless flow from this sartorial champion our junior club as he carries the first innova on. aid kit for Caldy 2nd XV. Anselmians’ brief flirta on with the cerebral TinTin lookalike Few supporters will realise that 15th was a roller coaster ride for supporters, but he September 2017 marks the 60th has our every good wish in his new adventure anniversary of the official opening of in “TinTin in the land of Barbour and Red Malone Field. On that early autumn Sunday Se ers.” in 1957, the ground was blessed and named (a er a Chris an Brother) and a game was Lord Pollard has eschewed recrui ng from the played between “an Anselmian Guest XV cartoon world for our next coach, preferring to and Syd Ashworth’s XV.” History does not go straight to Hollywood and the silver screen, record the result, the details of the sides or, and has secured the services of Interna onal indeed, what happened to Syd. Coach of Mystery, Dr. Evil.
At the same me, the club asked members And that’s not all. His son, Sco Evil and Mini- for “furniture, radio and floor covering Me are also on board, making a prial of which will improve the Pavilion,” and there slapheads at the sharp end. was an offer to insure oneself against injury “for the annual payment of 25 shillings Already Dr. Evil has suggested the first team which secures you £5 a week, while totally shave their heads to resemble the coaching disabled.” Who needs BUPA? trinity, but Lord Pollard has refuted internet rumours that Dr. Evil has insisted everyone has As ever, we have our exits and entrances, to change their name to “Andy” and that the new challenges and new faces. club henceforth be known as “Old Andyselmians.” Lord Pollard of Willaston has taken the (Cont’d) (Cont’d) Dr. Evil’s inten on to make Anselmians a the sulphurous Lord High Chief of Everything “frickin’ good side” suffered a setback in the Else, welcomed Mr. Evil, as he styled him, but pre-season friendly at Burnley and he was was immediately corrected by the animated heard to mu er, “Why must I be snooker ball who said, “That’s Dr. Evil. I didn’t surrounded by frickin’ idiots?” but this last spend six years in Evil Coaching School to be statement was with his trademark use of unnecessary air quotes. called ‘Mister’, thank you very much.” Oh, behave! Jim McKenzie, a man older than me and The Saint. Separated at Birth?
Head Coach—Andy (“Skinny”) McKinney Dr Evil Separated at Birth?
Mini—Me Assistant Coach—Andy (“Pouchie”) Powell Junior Focus
New Junior Rugby Manager Dan Arnold
By Jamie Kimpton
A er several years based at RFU HQ and travelling the world with the Senior England Team he was asked by a number of players to manage their affairs. To that end he became an Agent / Manager for several top players including former Interna onals Ben Kay, Mar n Corry, Sean Lamont & Delon Armitage. He also worked with many of the top interna onals of the me including Jason Dan has been involved in rugby Leonard, Lawrence Dallaglio, Ben Cohen, in one guise or another for the Peter Stringer & Mark Taylor. last 30 years. In 2003 Dan & his wife Claire moved North and le professional rugby behind A er flir ng with the idea of to concentrate on the other end of the actually playing the game he rugby spectrum. Dan became a teacher has spent the last 20 years and established a reputa on for helping to develop the game within the Wirral being involved with coaching Educa on Authority. In his posi on he and the administra on of rugby was able to help promote the good word from all levels from of Rugby and in 2006 he became the Interna onal down Mini levels. Team Manager for the Cheshire U17 & U18 Age Groups. Up un l recently Dan was a Headmaster at a local Prep School, A er leaving University Dan worked at he has been involved with The Saints for the RFU with Don Rutherford, Roger the last 5 years and is currently Head U ley and Sir Clive Woodward as the Coach of a thriving age group. England Team Admin Manager.
Suppor ng Anselmians Rugby Pre-match Lunches
Why not come for lunch before each 1st Team home fixture? We sit down to eat 90 minutes before kick-off . Everyone is welcome . Usually just £10 for 2 substan al courses! Contact: Geoff Smith: 07720 459335 email: geoff[email protected]
England Fixtures 2017-18
Autumn Interna onals 11 November Argen na 2.30pm Home 18 November Australia 2.30pm Home 23 November Samoa 2.30pm Home
Six Na ons
4 February Italy 3pm Away 10 February Wales 4.45pm Home 24 February Scotland 4.45pm Away 10 March France 4.45pm Away 17 March Ireland 2.45pm Home Richard “Dickie ” Waring (1941-2017) – An apprecia on.
A gi ed natural athlete, his twin passions were football and rugby, but he was talented enough to run the 100 yards for Cheshire at the English Athle c Championships in County Durham in 1958.
Whilst not conven onally academic, he would complete his O and A levels at the College. Two stories best illustrate his ambivalent a tude to study. He would o en pretend to revise in the front room rather than in his bedroom. His mother would rightly ensure that he was well served with tea and snacks, but he would insist that he be le alone to study. However, the reason for his solitude and the downstairs loca on were so that he could escape through the window and join his friends in crea ng mischief in the local area. Anselmians RUFC is sad to record the passing of former player, Richard Dickie hated Physics at school and his two Waring. a empts at O level yielded 15% and 20% respec vely. A third a empt was scheduled for
“Dickie”, as he was universally known, had the day he sat his A level History paper. The school sought and received permission for Dickie been suffering from demen a for the last to sit the paper the following day on condi on five years, but s ll made the effort to visit that he was isolated from his peers. Accordingly, the rugby club. His funeral Mass was at St. Dickie sat his History paper and was to stay the Anne’s Church, Rock Ferry, a place where he a ernoon and evening in the Brothers’ House at was also bap zed and married. the College. This he duly did, but not before a friend had slipped him that a ernoon’s Physics Born two days before the German army launched paper. Excusing himself to have an early night, he Opera on Barbarossa during the Second World researched the Physics ques ons and, in August, War, Dickie grew up in Rock Ferry and a ended St. passed with flying colours with 95%. Anselm’s College. As a youngster he served as an altar boy at St. Anne’s, but an early indica on of It is a measure of his chutzpah that he expressed his mischievous nature emerged when he disappointment at the result and even accepted a dare to eat a meat pie on the altar considered asking the exam board to remark his during a Good Friday mass. It was the first of many paper because he believed he should have got misadventures which illuminated his life. 100%. Cont’d “Dickie” Waring - R.I.P (cont’d)
Dickie represented the school 1 st XV as a hooker Even towards the end of his life, Dickie’s infec ous and would play in the same posi on for Old good humour and impish an cs could s ll a ract Anselmians 1 st XV with dis nc on. a en on. Well into his seven es, he and a friend contrived to He loved all sports, but increasingly football infuriate a young bar manager in “The Argyle” pub would take more and more of his me. He played in Bromborough, so much that they were banned for the exo cally named “Uganda All Stars” but from drinking in that establishment ever again. when the side applied to join the Birkenhead It is a measure of the man that he was intensely Sunday League in 1961, no person could bring proud of his notoriety. themselves to say the name. Dickie was asked and splu ered “Uga..er…………. Highfield”, the Dickie Waring was a good man. You could search road where he lived. In that simple event was forever but never find anyone who had a bad word born one of the most successful sides ever seen to say about him. Loved by his family and friends, on the Wirral peninsula. Ini ally as a player, and he lived a long life and he lived it well. then as a manager, Dickie would become synonymous with Highfield and their success. May he rest in peace. Dickie was a lifelong Liverpool supporter and was a proud season cket holder, who even as his health declined, would insist on a ending Anfield. The Saint
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Club Blazer Coming Soon Make sure you order yours Contact Jamie Kimpton — [email protected] Ground Force Each week, a massive amount By Farmer Jones of work, by a small band of committed volunteers, goes into maintaining our grounds.
This species has very short legs, a large mouth and a pink head and if le unchecked can cause untold damage. Most rugby clubs have these pests but they usually lie dormant un l the 6 Na ons. Let’s hope we don’t have another outbreak. Thanks again to Roly, S g , Coburn and Thornbush for ge ng the li le bugger under control.
Hello again! We were expec ng a quiet summer this year but events have conspired against us on two fronts but, nevertheless, we have hopefully managed to produce pitches of a sa sfactory quality.
The first setback is the delay to the clubhouse development – with new pitches planned there was li le point spending me and money doing our usual close – season work of reseeding, top – dressing and fer liser. This meant we were too late to do anything but spread fer liser.
The second issue we had to deal with caused a lot of extra work and thanks must go to all the tractor The insidious li le worm—nematodus cel ca boys who laboured long and hard to overcome a nematode a ack which killed large patches of Assistant Groundsman “Coburn” points out the damage caused by grass on Pitch 1. We had to scarify off the dead virulent “nematodus cel ca” grass then use a topsoil / seed mix to top-dress. This took 3 days work but thankfully most areas are recovering.
We called in an agronomist to assess the problem and the cause allegedly was an especially aggressive species called “nematodus cel ca.” Join the “Tractor Boys” for a couple of hours work on the grounds, a bit of fun and a hearty breakfast each Thursday morning at about 9.30 Contact Taffy Jones on: 07758 800580
Any spare garden tools and equipment in USABLE condi on will be gratefully received by “The Tractor Boys” Just bring your kit to the club New this season to the “Tractor-Boys” team, breakfast chef, “ ‘Eston Bloomin’ell”
The Tractor Boys Create Order from Chaos!
This Thursday, The Tractor Boys were setting out the pitch ready for the 1st XV opening home game of the season. The search for the pitch-side banners revealed this devastation (pictured right-hand-side) in the kit container. Those responsible must have been aware of the problems they were creating for others! Two hours later, it had been sorted, (see above left). If you use items from the container, please return them as you found them as shown Left You ’ve got to be in it to win it! Anselmians 200 Club
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QUIZ ANSWERS
1. Colin Meads, in a 1967 match against Scotland. The only other All Black to be sent off in the side's history is Cyril Brownlie, who was sent off against England at Twickenham in 1925. On both occasions, New Zealand went on to win the game.
Tommy Seymore 2. Scottish wing, Tommy Seymour, scored three tries.
3. It was in Hamilton in 2009. South Africa triumphed 32-29.
4. “Shag”, apparently. It is thought to derive from his love of sea- food and the ornithological delights of his native Canterbury.
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