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History of the Jarrovians
Formed in 1978 by a group of players forced out of Hebburn Technical College after approximately 10 years. The club name and spelling was discussed prior to the application put forward to Durham RFU - proposed by T.D.S.O.B, seconded by B.B.O.B, subsequently accepted under a "transfer" from the original club.
Playing fields were investigated from
1. Monkton (local councillor did not want her daughter to mix with rough boys)
2. Bede Burn Road (too close to two schools)
3. Leslie playing Fields, Hebburn ("Secret" sale for houses to be built)
4. So final offer a pitch on Luke's Lane playing fields..
Plans for change of strips never came about since the old Hebburn players "donated" their strips - Gold / Black hoops.
First officials of the new club were,
David Hill - Secretary
Andy Wood - Chairman
David Dunn - Vice Chairman
Eddie Pollock - Treasurer
Tony Brown - Fixtures Sec
Andy Wood - Captain
Michael Campbell - President
Social Committee: - David Hill, Andy Wood, Colin Lamberton, changed in October 1978 to Mick Chapman, Tony Botto, Rod Hossack, David Robson and Colin Lamberton. Team selection Captain and Vice Captain plus Eddie Pollock started with only one team and successfully finished the season with two full strength teams.
When the club was formed the subscription rates were
£5.00 Senior Member (Working Adult)
£2.00 Student Member (Full Time Student or still at school)
£2.00 Social Member (non playing)
Match fees per week = 30p
CAPTAINS - CLUB & 1ST TEAM
Three Times
David McLeod
Paul Halliday
Twice
Michael Harte
Bob Winn
Colin Kennedy
Sean Gallagher
Brian Berry
David Winthrop
Mark Greenwood
Once
Andy Wood
Peter Wallace
Charlie Sandford
Colin Robinson
Keith Miller
Michael Simpson
Steve McLeod
Phil Smurthwaite
Phil Mcleod
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