CARLISLE RFC ADMISSION V BIRKENHEAD BY MATCH PARK PROGRAMME & NEWSREEL £5 RFU SSE NORTH 1 WEST LEAGUE 2014—2015 Saturday, 13th December 2014 - 2.15 WELCOME TO B’HEAD PARK It’s a great pleasure to welcome they had been given a tough time the entourage from the south side to get the result. No hard feelings of the Mersey to Warwick Road though. We are pleased to wel- this afternoon for our last league come you all to Warwick Road fixture before the Christmas and this afternoon and hope to New Year break. The return “balance the books” on the field at game with BP means that the first least! Hopefully our hospitality half of the league programme is will be to your liking and matches complete. The match at BP ear- the offering you provide your lier in the season was “one that guests. Apart from the result this got away” in the closing minutes afternoon, we wish the best pos- of the game, and the hosts knew sible festive season! Views expressed in articles in this publication may not necessarily be the official opinion of Carlisle RFC Ltd REFEREE RESPECT ETC As always the match referee is very welcome at Carlisle. Without the referee we would not be able to enjoy the Game. The referee deserves respect at all times and there is no place for any form of abuse to be directed at the referee, either on or off the field. Players regularly make mistakes, and the match official is not perfect and he / she too will not always get it right. If the referee does make an error of judgement that should never the signal for abuse from a player, coach, official or a spectator. Remember that, in almost all cases the referee is a volunteer and provides a service to the game so that we can all enjoy it. People wanting to referee are in short supply, and one of the reasons given for the shortage of volunteers is, alleged abuse. PLEASE RESPECT THE REFEREE AT ALL TIMES. THE REFEREE The playing enclosure is out of bounds at all times except to those authorised to be there by the game regulations. Spectators are asked to remain behind the barriers (where they exist), and where pitches do not have a permanent barrier, you are requested to stand well back from IS AN the touch line. This will allow the touch judge to officiate without hindrance, and also reduce the probability of injury to any player or spectator in the event of a collision! INTEGRAL Whilst people are free to encourage their team it is expected that supporters will use moderate PART OF language so as not to intimidate or offend others. There have been instances, particularly at junior and youth games, where there has been encroachment on the field, or dubious verbal encouragement from parents. This is not a good example to set. Lads and lasses need the OUR freedom to express themselves on the field of play without any undue intimidation from the sidelines. GAME Carlisle RFC will not hesitate to take appropriate action where necessary, Have a great day, RESPECT PLEASE . 2 2 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Birkenhead Park 2 Mumblings 3 Tom Graham & Alex Neil defend the line at Kirkby Captain 4 MORT’S MUMBLINGS This afternoon brings to a close the first half of the league pro- gramme with all other teams now having been played. We move Youth 9 into the Christmas and New Year break with ample time to re- flect on what might have been! No despair though - at this time last year all were sat on the edge of a chair wondering how we were going to get away from the foot of the table. It took Gossip 12 some gritty determination and the lads, encouraged by the coaches ensured safety by picking up the required points, even iff the last day of the season was a little nail biting. We did our part, but relying on other outcomes is not a good scenario. Sponsors 30 Looking at the league this term, it is still impossible to make any predications about the probable final outcome. Any team can beat any other, and some of the so called “banker” results simply have not materialised. Ambition is one thing, but one or two TEAMSHEET 31 clubs who think they have a divine right to advancement have not had it all their own way, and in the final analysis they might just have to wait a little bit longer for the success they crave. Let’s not worry about others, do our own thing in a workmanlike fashion and we will finish in a more than respectable position. Respect Code 32 One thing is certain the final table will have changed look about it. Some simply don’t want to go up. Sad, but true.3 MR PRESIDENT CAPTAIN COMMENTS The turnaround point in the season, time to reflect! I have had a lot of people and comment on what a better start to the season we have had compared to last season, and about which I have never ques- tioned but could easily do so. There have been games along the way that as a team we have thrown away due to little errors, and it always easy to pick up on the negatives when reflecting back as a player, a team, coach, staff or a supporter, but the success and positives to come from the first half of the season have been unreal and promising. Firstly, beating Kendal to stop their unbeaten run was a huge highlight of the season and my rugby career. The big comeback away at New Brighton showed character and will to come out of that game as victors; and finally the most positive aspect of the sea- son so far , are the seven bonus points, whether that is a four pointer or a losing bonus point. It shows Welcome to Warwick that there is learning in the ranks from seasons past. I must thank the club, coaching staff, and espe- Road for the match this cially the Lads for their commitment to the team and the club, and I know the lads want to kick on in the second half of the season, starting today, when we welcome the league leaders, Birkenhead Park. afternoon. It gives me They are on a great run of form and what better challenge than to cause yet another upset! The lads very great pleasure to need to front up today and be accounted for and earn their Turkey! welcome my opposing “When you’ve got something to prove, there’s nothing greater than a challenge”. number and colleagues I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their support and would like to wish all a and I trust they will enjoy Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! See you in 2015. their stay with us - apart Tom Graham from the result of course! A warm welcome also to the match sponsor today. CHRISTMAS GIFT LIST Your generosity is much appreciated and the club As if we didn’t know it, Christmas isn’t all that far away! is grateful for your sup- Stuck for ideas of what to buy for the kids and / or grand port. children - then browse through the gift list issued with the Running a rugby club last home programme and still available. becomes more expensive year on year and the sup- Anoushka Hope has put together a great list of “goodies” to port of everyone is a vital choose from and an order form is attached. ingredient if progress is to be made and maintained. Without massive change to our structure and large CLUB INFORMATION injections of cash we must make every effort to President: Geoff Jackson retain and improve what Vice President: Alan Tiffen we have, with any long Chairman: Sue Glendinning term ambitions never too Company Secretary: David Morton far from our thoughts. Treasurer: Phil Healy Chairman of Rugby: Ben Blain Thank you all for your Head Coach: Gary Hewer esteemed support and Club Manager: Bryan Dent: Board Members: Martin Burnett (Fixture Secretary), Paul enjoy the game etc!! Halliday, Anoushka Hope, Samantha Geoff Jackson Meakin, Kevin Percival, David Rawling 4 4 CUMBRIA RFU The county are currently updating their player transfer (poaching) policy to make it more suitable for present day needs. It has been in being for some time now but needed refining to reflect modern day needs and to deal with the problem that many clubs suffer - illegal and unwanted approaches to tempt players away on the promise of not insubstantial remuneration that is more than likely unaccounted for! Given that it is understood that there are no players in the north west at Level 6 and below, then there are still an awful ,lot of brown envelopes in circulation after matches on a Saturday. Hopefully the revision to the “level transfer” policy might prick a con- science or two - but unlikely! Cumbria RFU, England Rugby (RFU) & the International Rugby Board govern the Game at various levels. ENGLAND RUGBY & IRB Go to www.englandrugby.com for all the latest World Cup news and information 5 5 WARRIOR OF THE WEEK WARRIOR OF THE WEEK Camerarderie in the dressing room is an essential element of any successful team. Head coach, Gary Hewer has introduced a “Warrior of the Week” and a “Wally of the Week” to add to the dressing room banter. Versus Warrington at home - full back MATT MINETT Help and expertise always needed and welcome - contact Geoff Jackson “200 CLUB” A new and refreshed “200 ber.