OFFICIAL MATCHDAY MAGAZINE £I.S0 ■i Official Club Sponsor HAULFAST / TeckMolo^^^.T«iv»ie^. f?- a; NORTHERN FORD RUGBY LEAGUE PREMIERSHIP D e w s b u r y R a m s v O l d h a m NORTHERN Sunday 25th June 2000 K.O. 3.00pm if m k . ;PfmMICRSMtP Welcome to DEWSBURY RAMS RLFC R a m S t a d i u m Afterlast weekend's heatwave the heat could be really on but Inadifferent way as Oldham come totown for agame which could well be crucial in the final outcome of the Northern Ford Premiership leagueplacings. Oldham are currently in sixth place in the table wlh 37 points from 26 games and with Widnesin seventh place but 5points behind they know that they cannot finish any lower in the table. Howeverwith the 5th to 8th place teams eliminated if they lose in the first round of play off matches Oldhamwill still be looking to force their way into the top four with Featherstone Rovers their target. Roversare fourth with 39 points but should be too strong for Workington at the Lionheart Stadium this afternoonand ahome win would end Oldham's hopes. Founded 1898 ForDewsbury Rams the scenario is quite straightforward. Awin for the Rams this afternoon Ground &Club Office wouldsee us clinch the League Leaders trophy for the second successive year and would take all the pressureoff the team for next week's trip to Leigh Oenturions. The target is two points from two matches Ram Stadium, Owl Lane, tobe certain ofthe title and with Keighley Oougars final two matches being athome against Whitehaven Dewsbury, West Yorkshire WF12 7RH andSwinton it's almost certain that those vital two points will be required. It means another massive gameis set to unfold here at Ram Stadium. Oldham are awell supported team so we expect to see the TEL. 01924 465489 spectators turning up in their numbers. If they areni attracted by agame of this magnitude we are FAX. 01924 437201 probablywasting our time indeveloping rugby league at this level. In spite of increased home support WWW.POPTEL.ORG.UK\WEBSTER\DRLFC thisseason we feel we still could have done much better and we hope that the locals will be convinced tohelp play their part and support the Rams to further honours. TheOldham club has benefited from the strong leadership of Chairman Chris Hamilton and we OFFICIALS &REPRESENTATIVES wouldlike to welcome to Ram Stadium Chris, his fellow directors, their highly respected coach Mike Fordand all the other players, officials and supporters of the club. Oldham have been inthe news lately President: J. Addy withthe on loan signing of former Great Britain prop forward Steve Molloy and they were also linked Chairman: R. McDermott withother players such as Aaron Lester who is currently captain of Whitehaven Warriors. The club were alsoin the news when they were forced to find anew home for their final two home league matches of Chief Executive: N. Kelly theseason. The pitch at Boundary Park has had it's share of problems over recent years (doni they alii) andit needed urgent repair works in order for it to be ready for the soccer season which seems to start General Manager: J. Addy earliereach year. They were once again indebted toRochdale who offered fhem the use ofthe Spotland Secretary: V. Calvert groundand in spite of playing their home fixture with Widnes at Rochdale there was still acrowd in excessof 2,000. So from the dark days of near exfinction at the Watersheddings the club has found Head Coach: N. Kelly newheart and the team is now recognised as one capable of making areal challenge for honours. Academy Coach: G. Marcroft HoweverRams fans will have the satisfaction of knowing that under planning for such an important gameis not afault which Neil Kelly suffers from and the Rams players will be as well prepared for this Assistant Coach: M. Conway matchas for any throughout this season. Afascinating and exciting match is in prospect. Under 21’s Coach: M. Conway Finallyareminder to any November 1995 members of Dewsbury Rams. You should have receivednotice of the latest in the series of meefings to keep members informed of the progress and Coaching Liaison Officer: R. Abbey developmentof the club. This next meeting isat 7.30pm on Wednesday 5th July. You will be required Kitman: C. Hill tosupply proof ofNovember 1995 membership togain admittance tothe meeting. Enjoythe gamel Club Captain: Richard Agar Lottery Manager: K. Conyers C l u b H o n o r s & R e c o r d s Honors Tries: 8Dai Thomas vLiverpool C. 13 Apr 1907 Club Doctor: Dr. J. Lee Championship Winners, 1972-73 Points; 32 l£s Holliday vBarrow, 11 Sep 1994 Beaien finalists. 1946-47 Season War Emergency League Winners, 1941 -42 Goals: 145 Nigei Stephenson, 1972-73 Assistant Doctor: Dr. R. Haynes Beaien finalists, 1943-44 Tries: 40 Dai Thomas. 1906-07 Division Two Champions. 1904-05 Points: 368 Nigel Slephenson, 1972-73 Physiotherapist: L. Robinson S.R.R MCSP Challenge Cup Winners, 1911-12,1942-43 Career Beaien finalisls, 1928-29 Goals: 863 Nigel Stephenson, 1967-78 Fitness Coach: B. Jones Yorkshire Cup Winners, 1925-26,1927-28. &1984-86 1942-43 Tries; 144 Joe Lyman, 1913-31 Development Officer: G. Marcroft Beaten finalists, 1918-19,1921-22,1940-41. Points: 2,082 Nigel Slephenson, 1967-78 1972-73 &1984-86 Catering Manager: M, Goddard Yorkshire League Winners, 1946-47 Appearences; 454 Joe Lyman, 1913-31 B8C2 Fioodlil Trophy Beaien finalisls. 1975-76 Highest score: 90-5 Blackpool G, 4Apr 1993 Video Cameraman: I. Addy Nolhern Ford Premiership Grand Final Runners Up 1999 Highest against: 82-0 at Widnes, 30 Nov 1986 Records Attendance: 26,584 vHalifax (Yorks Cup), 30 Oct 1920 -at the old Crown Flail Stadium Club Photographer: D. Taylor Match 3,995 VBailey (League). 26 Dec 1994 -a! Ihe new Goals:13 Greg Pearce al Blackpool G. Crown Flat! Stadium RA. Announcer: K. Boffin 4Apr 1993 Timekeeper: K. Crabtree THE VIEWS EXPRESSED IN THIS MATCHDAY MAGAZINE Groundsman: RMoore DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THOSE OF THE MANAGEMENT AND STAFF OF DEWSBURY RAMS RLFC OFFICIAL MATCHDAY MAGAZINE 2000 3 M A N O F T H E M A T C H ALLIANCE CHAMPIONSHIP Date Opposition Venue K.O. SPONSOR MARCH 2LEEDS P 9HUDD/SHEFFIELD 16-60 23 SALFORD 6-52 31 Hull F.C. 6-52 APRIL 6WIGAN 2-50 13 Wakefield P 20 ST. 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