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Written by Simon Owens
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Monday, 04 February 2008 |
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Colts romp to impressive win.
Conditions were perfect on this bright February afternoon; Coach Owens looked resplendent in his magnificent WALES shirt. Glossop had taken the field full of confidence, but that changed with the emergence of skipper Ireland and his Spartans! All of the early play was fought in the Glossop 22. It was not long before Moor's pressure was rewarded with 2 good individual tries. The visitors had a consolation penalty which was quickly cancelled by the boot of Darryl "the dancing rhino" Edwards. The Spartans soaked up 10 minutes of solid pressure from Glossop’s forwards. The half was concluded with 3 more tries and 2 conversions. Three changes were made by the skipper at the interval. Play continued in the same vein - Glossop came out charging and snarling (they weren't finished yet). Unfortunately the fat lady was warming up her singing voice as Moor looked and proved to be unstoppable. 5 more tries were added to Moor's scoreboard of which 4 were converted - 2 by Darryl and 2 by 2nd row Barry Stephenson. Full time saw Moor Spartans the worthy victors 65 points to 3...
Man of the Match:- there were 18 in the running for this honour, skipper Ireland for his tenacious running and voracious appetite for rugby (fresh from his four-try contribution to the 3rds victory on Saturday), Alex "the stig" Bolland - some say he can fill a player with dread by scratching his arse, and that when he smiles a puppy dies! Chris"fudge" Walker never gave up in a much improved performance, but undoubtedly Keith Young's M.O.M is James Brennan who was ever eager to join the action which he did at the half, he played on the right wing and seemed to get himself in the right place at crucial times. making two brilliant try saving tackles and two brilliant individual tries, one of which originated in the moor 22. WELL DONE EVERYBODY!!!!! Champagne moment - Coach Steve "DUGGERS" Dugdale bet the lads if they put 50 points past Glossop he would either shave off his beard or dye it purple!!!! On another note, congratulations go to the 7 people from the Moor who successfully completed the refs course, including Jack Fitzwilliam-Pipe Jimmy Smith Ben Owens Dave Nolan Andy Cammelari Bryony ......... and another lady '7 more bastards in the black' |