2008-09 headlines
May 7th
- There was a decent turn out last night for the AGM as the members discussed the last year and voted in next years officers.
- The Manor Park comittee would like to thank all out-going comittee memebers for all their hard work and welcome all new officers for 2009-10.
- The new comittee for 2009-10 is as follows:
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- President - John Jenkins
- Chairman - Nick Bishop
- Secretary - Bruce Jardene.
- Treasurer - Kevin Bishop
- Fixture Secretary - Jeff Badland
- Bar steward - Amanda Bennett
- Registration secretary - Steve Rose
- Social secretary - Tim Leedham
- Press officer - Bobby Bridge.
- Club Coach - Nick Bishop
- Assistant coach - Sean Stain
- 1st team Captain - Lee Maddison
- 1st team vice captain - Matt Marston
- 2nd team captain - Russ Franklin
- 3rd team captain - Ian King
May 4th
- Reminder about the AGM on wednesday 6th May 7pm start. Make your vote count.
May 2nd
- Last nights Manor Park dinner and dance was a huge success with a massive turnout to help celebrate a good season for the club. Thanks to all those who organised the event and helped make it a great night.
- The award winners were :
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- Player of the year. - Lee Maddison
- Young player of the year - Dave Melville.
- Most improved player - Dave King.
- 1st team players player - Cameron Forryan.
- 2nd team players player - James Everard.
- 3rd team players player - Liam Rose.
- Clubman of the year - Jeff Badland.
- Presidents trophy - Nick Bishop.
- Prick of the year - Matt Marston.
May 1st
Apr 28th
- You should all be aware that any other business for the AGM needs to be in two weeks before the meeting.
Also if you plan on proposing someone for a position then please check whether they are prepared to stand.
That was last wedneday 22nd but i'm guessing not many people knew that or remebered.
If you are a fully paid up member and have anything to bring up then please PM Nick Bishop or call me or get it to me before the Dinner & Dance and he will check with the committee whether it can be included.
Apr 27th
- I've been asked to let you all know that there is a charity day at Trinity Guild's ground in aid of the air ambulance, on Sunday 10th May.
There's a veterens game against the referrees ( turn up with your kit @ 1.00 if you fancy a run out you'll get a game )K.O. @3.00 also a mini game before, tug of war, bbq and loads of other thing for all the family.
Apr 25th
- Manor Park retained the Brunty memorial shield against Yardley despite losing 2 of the 3 matches. The shield , decided by points aggregate was won by 104 - 41. Yardley can take consolation in winning their first games ever in the contest.
- The 1st team game was a tight affair which both teams could have won, Yardley taking the honours 10 - 5 . Lakin got the points for Manor.
- The 2nd team game was even closer and was an entertaining match , Yardley again pipping Manor by 24 - 21. Frazer Heron converted the three tries scored by Cadman, Clark And Tom Smitham.
- The shield was decided in the third team game where the mix of experience and youth in the Manor side kept their opponents on the back foot for most of the game , crushing them 78 - 7 . There were 12 tries in total , scored by Marsh , Sawbridge, Dave King, Gilliver (2) , Jardene (3) and Liam Rose notched up 4 .
Apr 19th
- Next saturday (25th) sees the annual matches with Yardley & District for Bruntys memorial shield.
- The matches are due to be played in Yardley with three matches scheduled.
- Meet time is at 12pm with the coach leaving at 12.15.
- The fancy dress theme is "The wizard of Oz"
- Anybody travelling in cars , could you let Bruce or Jeff know.
Apr 18th
- Manor Parks league season ended in disappointment with defeats for the 1st and 2nd teams.
- Manor hosted Harbury in an entertaining game. The hosts fielded 9 under 20s in the starting line up and were very unfortunate to lose the game 18-13. tries by Lakin and Goode seemed to be setting up Manor for a famous victory. Only some leniency from the referee over Harburys very high penalty count , and an unfortunate injury to Forryan , chasing back a kick through , costing Manor the points.
- The 2nds visited Harbury 2s and were put under the cosh , losing 49-10. Manors tries were scored by Freeman and Watson.
Apr 16th
- There will be no 3rd team game on saturday due to lack of numbers.
Apr 13th
- This years dinner and dance will be on Friday May 2nd with a 7pm start in the Griff and Coton main room. Tickets are selling well at £17.00 each .There will be a 4 course meal followed by awards ceromony and a live band.
- See Sean Haughey, James Cole or Gaz Bennett for tickets
Apr 11th
- Two games today for Manor Park with the thirds getting a home game at the Griff with the seconds travelling to Old Newtonians 2s. The thirds went down in an excellent game but the seconds added another good win to their season.
- Billy Mcburnies 2nd team traveeled to Leicestershire and came away with a rare win at Old Newtonians. Two good tries, 1 by "Disco" Davey , the other by Langton on 2nd team debut secured a 16 -3 win.
- The third team lent 5 players to Aei Rugby and saw them all perform outstandingly well to help secure a 28 - 5 away victory for The Rugby team. Manors try came from Checkley.
Apr 8th
- With the 1st team trip to the Tigers being this saturday , there is only a 2nd and 3rd team game.
- The 2nds visit Old Newtonians II and the 3rds host AEI Rugby.
- The AGM date is set for Wednesday 6th May , 7pm start.
- Anybody interested in playing for Manor Park in the Old Eds tens tournament please contact Matt Marston who is organising the team.
Apr 6th
- Two pieces of club social news.
- It is James Cole's birthday at the weekend and he is organising an easter saturday night out. Its a 7pm meet time at the Griff with everybody required to wear "LOUD" shirts.
- On april 25th we have our annual memorial game for Brunty. We are travelling to Yardley this year. The fancy dress theme this year is "The wizard of Oz" so we all have 3 weeks to sort out our outfits.
Apr 4th
- Mixed fortunes in the two fixtures today with the 1st team getting back to winning ways but the 2nds going narrowly down to a defeat at the Griff.
- Manor Park 1st team reversed a worrying trend of 4 defeats with a pleasing win at Coventrians by 22-8. 3 tries for Manor scored by Andrews, Tom Mitchell and debutant Tom Hill.
- A strange situation for the 2nd team whose opposition Coventrians II turned up with 13 players for the Warwickshire 3 league clash. The park genourously lent 2 players to the visitors. Unfortunately they both played very well for the opposition helping them to a narrow 20-17 victory. Three tries, scored by Nick Bishop, Freeman and Harrison was scant consolation.
Apr 3rd
- 1pm meet time tomorrow for tommorrows 2 games against Coventrians.
Apr 2nd
- Due to numbers and lack of suitable fixtures, there will be no 3rd team game this saturday.
- Simon Tunnicliffe has invited everybody out on saturday evening to celebrate the birth of his son. Meet at the Griff from 7pm.
Mar 31st
- Congratulations to Simon Tunnicliffe and Linda who are proud parents of a baby boy. She gave birth at 7.24 this morning to George, weighing in at 8LB 1oz. Well done Simon.
Mar 30th
- A happy birthday to Ed Ford.
Mar 28th
- A very disappointing day for Manor Park as all three sides crashed to defeats.
- The 1st teams season continued to implode as they lost for the fourth time in a row at home to Pinley who hammered the hosts 34-8. In another very disappointing performance a solitary try by golden oldie Marston was not enough to excite the Manor Park faithful.
- The 2nds went down on their travels to Kenilworth whose 3rd team won with a comfortable 24-10 win. Manors tries were scored by Mcburnie and Tim Mitchell.
- The thirds young team at Old Newtonians saw them out-muscled by the hosts 3rd team. Final score was 28 - 10. The only try for the Park was scored by their best player on the day , Dan Wallis.
Mar 27
- League action returns to Manor Park this saturday with Pinleys visit to the Griff to play Manor Park. The 2nds and 3rds travel this week. The 2nds play a Warwickshire 3 game at Kenilwoth 3s whilst the 3rds foray into Leicestershire to face Old Newtonians 3s.
- All games are 3pm kick off with a meet time of 1pm.
Mar 25th
- A couple of 3rd team fixtures have been sorted for April. Aei Rugby will visit on April 11th whilst on April 18th the thirds will travel to play Market Bosworth 4th team.
Mar 24th
- Training tonight at the Griff for 6.45pm start on the main pitch.
Mar 23rd
- Manor Park six nations fantasy league. Final table
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Mar 21st
- It was a weekend of games against higher league opposition for the three Manor Park teams, with the 1sts eventually getting their warwickshire shield game with Rugby st Andrews played, the 2nds and 3rds having success in their friendlies.
- Rugby st andrews travelled to the Griff and won the encounter 33-0. Despite the defeat against a strong side, the performance was an improvement from last week.
- The 2nd team travelled to Dunlop 2nds and came away with a superb 29 - 24. The 4 tries were scored by Timmins, Abell, Willis and Haughey.
- The 3rds entertained a 3rd team from Rugby St Andrews at Kegs and were victorious by 33 - 5 . An excellent performance was highlighted with tries by Cadman, Tom Groves, Brightmore, Ritchie and debutant Jeffcott.
Mar 18th.
- The third team have picked up a home fixture from the pool on saturday. They will be hosting Rugby St Andrews 3rd team.
- The third and first team games will kick off at 3pm as per usual.
- The 2nd team visit to Dunlop will kick off at 1pm.
Mar 17th
- Training tonight at the Griff for 6.45pm start on the main pitch.
Mar 16th
- Round 4 - Mprfc six nations fantasy league challange.
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Mar 14th
- Saturday was a day to send any fixture secratary grey as we had one opposition not turn up and a 2nd team turn up instead of a 3rds outfit, whilst the 1st team hit the self destruct button again on their travels.
- The first team foray into Coventry to play Stoke Old boys ended in a disastrous 32-5 reverse. A disappointing performance was only highlighted by the pushover try from Matt Marston.
- Stoke Old Boys didnt send their 2nds for the warwickshire 3 league game. They could only muster up 11 players but despite the offer of being loaned 4 players , decided not to honour the fixture. Manor Park will be awarded a 20 - 0 default win, but that does not compensate for the players who missed out on a game.
- Manor Park 3s got to play at the Griff again because of the above but played a completley different Old Lems 3rds to the two previous games this season. Despite this they battled well , going down 22 - 7 against a powerful team. Sam Haslam got on the score sheet on his return to action.
Mar 13th
- 3 games again this weekend for manor Park . The firsts travel to Stoke Old Boys for a league clash with the seconds hosting Stoke for their league clash. The thirds have a game at Kegs hosting Old Lems III. All 3pm kick off with a meet time of 1pm.
- Happy birthday to Aaron Willis (saturday) and to Bobby Bridge. (Sunday).
Mar 11th
- It is time to start thinking about next years officers and captains.
Nomination slips will be made available soon.
If you intend to stand you can begin your campaigns now.
Incumbent are:
President: John Jenkins
Chairman: Nick Bishop
Secretary: Bruce Jardine
Treasurer: Kev Bishop
Fixture Secretary: Jeff Badland
1st XV Captain: Matt Marston
1st XV Vice-Captain: Michael Kemp
2nd XV Captain: Bill McBurnie
3rd XV Captain: Jeff Badland
Coach: Nick Bishop
Registration Officer: Steve Rose
Social Secretary: James Coles
Press Officer & Sponsorship: Phil Groves
Bar Steward: Amanda Bennett
Mar 10th
- The latest attempt to play the Warwickshire Shield match against Rugby St Andrews will be be on saturday 21st March.
Mar 9th
- Training this week is on tuesday evening , 8pm start agin on the tennis courts at the Griff.
- News of a members event. On saturday 21st March there will be a beach / cocktail party in the clubhouse, with many weird and wonderful cocktails. Its fancy dress with the theme of beachwear. Any further details see James Cole or Gaz Bennett.
Mar 7th
- A complete reversal of fortunes today with the seconds picking up the only win of the day with the other two teams suffering narrow defeats.
- In the visit to Dudley , Manor Park surrendered a good half time lead to suffer a 27-15 defeat. 1st half scores from Lakin and Forryan couldnt prevent the loss.
- The seconds league game at Spartans III ended with victory for the visitors 25- 8. Try scorers for the seconds were Garroway , Critchlow and Smith.
- The thirds entertained Spartans IV at the Griff and despite leading at half time , went down 10 - 3 . However the performance against the strong visitors was a vast improvement on the 57-0 defeat earlier in the season.
Mar 6th
- Three games schedueled for tomorrow again with the kick offs moving to 3pm now spring is here.
- The 1st team return to league action with a journey to the black country to face Dudley Wasps. Its a 12.30 meet for that one.
- The 2nds visit north warwickshire to face Spartans III in a warwickshire 3 league fixture. They are also meeting at 12.30.
- Its a rare home game at the Griff for the third team. They are entertaining Spartans IV with a meet time of 1.00 to 1.30.
Mar 4th
- This weeks teams are updated on the website.
- Please note that kick offs now revert back to 3pm .
Mar 2nd
Feb 29th
- Yesterday was the latest date for the warwickshire shield clash with Rugby St Andrews . It couldnt be fulfilled due to their League commitments. Warwickshire RFU are meeting this week to decide what to to do wiith the competition.
- Happy birthday to Sean Haughey.
Feb 28th
- Two wins out of the three games this saturday for manor Park which was quite an achievment with a lack of backline players running through the club this weekend.
- The 1sts hosted Oadby Wiggstonians from Leicestershire and in a closely fought encounter, Manor came out with an 18 - 9 win. Aaron Willis continued his brilliant run in the first team with two tries, and vice-capatain Kemp added the other after a 50 yard sprint.
- The seconds struggled in their encounter away at Leamington III. James Ritchie scored the only try in the 35 - 5 reverse.
- The thirds travelled to Cov Tech II and ran out 29 - 0 winners in a hard fought encounter. Tries from Kerr, Smith, Tom Groves and Dave King .
Feb 27th
- To recap on saturdays fixtures after the total change from the fixture list. the 1sts at home to Oadby Wiggs with the 2nds and 3rds travelling , 2nds To Leamington III for a Warwickshire League fixture and the 3rds at Cov Tech II.
- Dont forget the Ireland v England game kicks off at 5.30. Game will be on the screens at the Griff.
Feb 25th
- The third team will be away at Coventry Tech 2nd team on saturday.
- Happy birthday to Callum Bishop.
Feb 24th
- Manor Park 1st team will be hosting Leicestershire outfit Oadby Wiggstonians on saturday.
- Training tonight at the Griff. Be ready for a 6.45pm start.
- Manor Park 2s will be playing a re-arranged league game on saturday away At Leamington to face their 3rd team.
Feb 23rd
- Coventry Tech have to play a league game on saturday so cant fulfill our 2nd team fixture and with Southam already crying off the two other games, it means its all change from the original fixture list this week. New fixtures will be posted as soon as they are found.
Feb 21st
- Saturday was a day of what might have been for Manor Park. All three teams competed in entertaining affairs, but only managed to record 1 win but were inches away from three wins.
- The 1sts made the short trip to Keresley and shared the spoils with a 5-5 draw thanks to an excellent try by the youngster Willis. A last kick of the game penalty sailed inches wide to deny Manor the full points.
- The 2nd team entertained leicestershire side Cosby who battled well but a fine Manor performance saw them win 40 - 5 . Tries by Goode (2) , Crowther, Haughey, Kimberley and Lee joyce.
- The thirds travelled to Stratford to face Shottery but went down narrowly 17-15. In an entertaining game where the lead changed hands 6 times , great tries by Kerr and Sawbridge kept the game close. Like the 1st team a last kick penalty for Manor sailed narrowly wide which would have snatched a deserved win.
Feb 20th
- To recap, this weekends games are : 1sts away at Keresley in a league fixture. The 2nds are hosting Cosby at the Griff whilst the thirds travel to play Shottery. 12 30 meet at the Griff.
- a final reminder of the Manor Park night out tomorrow for Tom Grove's Leaving party and for Liam Rose's 18th birthday.
Feb 19th
- Pinley 2s have to play a re-arranged league fixture on saturday. Manor Park 3s will now be travelling to South Warwickshire to play Shottery.
- After confirming the fixture earlier in the week , Bedworth Bears have now realised they cant raise a team for the Warwickshire 3 league game. Leicestershire side Cosby will now be the visitors to The Griff.
- Bedworths lack of players means for the second time this season, Manor Park 2s are awarded a 20 - 0 win for the league .
- Southam have had to pull out of the two games scheduled for Feb 28th. Their 1st team have league comittments and they are not getting 3 teams out to be able to honour the 3rd team game.
Feb 17th
- As of yesterday , Worcester students have resigned from the league.
- All points gained against them have been removed from the relative teams. therefore Manor Park are 4 points lighter.
- Training tonight at the Griff. Be ready for a 6.45pm start.
Feb 16th
- Saturdays night out for Tom Groves has also another celebration involved with it . Liam Rose celebrates his 18th birthday this week and would like as many people as possible on saturday to help him make it one he will always remember.
Feb 15th
Manor Park rfc 6 nations fantasy league challange - Round 2
- Reminder about Tom Groves Party on saturday
- Tom Groves is off on tour to Afghanistan in March and Manor Park would like to give him a great send off. Therefore on Saturday we will be indulging on an almighty night out . Its going to be fancy dress with Tom as snow white and everybody else are the dwarves, all with your own unique name.
- Meet time is 7pm at the Griff. .
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Feb 14th
- Two games for Manor Park this weekend with the six nations trip to Cardiff in full swing. Mixed fortunes for the two sides with the firsts taking the honours in their game with the seconds falling to a heavy defeat on their travels.
- Copeswood where the visitors to the Griff and found Manor Park too hot to handle , who ran in six tries to take the points . Brace of tries for Davey and Gatherum with the other scores being Bishop and Forryan. Final score 34-5.
- The 2nd team visited Broadstreet 3rds for the warwickshire 3 clash. Leaders Broadstreet were too strong for Park winning 52-7. Garraway scored for Manor.
Feb 10th
- Training tonight as per usual , 6.45pm start.
- A reminder that there is no third team game this saturday due to the trip to Wales. There is still two places for anybody interested in going. Let Jub , Jeffers or shaun know if you are.
Feb 9th
Manor Park rfc 6 nations fantasy league challange - Round 1
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Manager
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Team Name
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Tries
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Assists
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Pts
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1
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Tom Smitham
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Smitham's Allstars
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6
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4
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96
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2
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Kevin Venus
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Liver bashers
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5
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6
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92
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3
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STEVE ROSE
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So F*** the old Edds
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6
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4
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91
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4
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WAYNE PEARSON
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WAYNEBOY
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6
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3
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88
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5
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keith smitham
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Keith's kak(orrhaphiophobic) fifteen
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5
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5
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83
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6
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Sean Haughey
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Super Shings
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5
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3
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80
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7
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jeff badland
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jeffers 3s
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3
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6
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80
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8
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Ian Besford
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The Credit Crunchers
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4
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4
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77
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9
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Mark Rose
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Smoked Goats
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3
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5
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74
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10
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Tim Mitchell
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Northern Monkeys
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2
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7
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74
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11
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Liam Rose
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Retaining champion!
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4
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5
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73
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12
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DUNCAN GRUMMETT
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DUNCS DUMMIES
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3
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5
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71
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13
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Nik Gajic
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Ruck 'n' Roll
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2
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4
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71
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14
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David Randall
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Danglers
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3
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5
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70
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15
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James Ormsby
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Leyfield rfc
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2
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4
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69
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16
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steve betts
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Where's the Snow Gone?
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4
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1
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67
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17
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Stephen Streeting
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Hotheads
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2
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3
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64
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18
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Nick Bishop
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Fooky Nell
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2
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5
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63
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19
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Darren Joyce
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Joycey's Jockstraps
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2
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4
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62
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20
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Michael Kemp
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Im Bob The Builder
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2
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3
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57
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21
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lee maddison
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maddys munchers
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3
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1
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55
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22
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Neil Fitzpatrick
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Fitzy'z Fatties
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2
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1
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53
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Feb 6th
- The weather wins again with the postponment of all agmes involving Manor Park tomorrow.
- The club will be open tomorrow for the 6 nations with England V Italy kicking off at 3pm.
Feb 5th
- For all the injured and retired members of Manor Park. The main room at the Griff will be showing the six nations games on saturday on the big screen in preference to any football. This includes England v Italy with a 3pm Kick Off.
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- Ian King has asked for a thank you to be passed on to people so here goes.
- You may or may not be aware that "Kingy" is taking part in the Three peaks challange in the summer and during saturday evening he managed to achieve pledges from Manor Park members old and new to the value of over £600.
- Well done Ian on your fund raising effort and a big thank you for all of you who pledged money to him.
Feb 4th
- After last nights selection meeting, due to a major injury crisis sweeping the club we have had no option but to scrub the third team fixture against the Old Eds.
- There is one spare place going on the trip to Wales , 13-15 February. Anybody interested in taking it please contact Sean Haughey or John Jenkins.
Feb 3rd
- Due to the adverse weather conditions , training has been cancelled for tonight.
Jan 31st
- Another blank weekend for Manor Park as the 1st and 2nds crashed to defeats while the 3rds joined the legends in the clubhouse.
- The first team entertained Evesham in front of a large crowd but were put to the sword by a fine Evesham side. The watching legends were disappointed to see Manor go behind early and Manor were always chasing the game and to their credit did come back well in the second half with tries from Marston and young debutant Willis.final score 14 - 32.
- The seconds travelled to Old Coventrians whose 3rd team were much improved from the last encounter . Ocs ran out 12-5 winners with James Ritchie scoring the points for Manor.
- The Manor Park legends day was a huge success with a fantastic turn out. Was great to see so many old faces and share plenty of beverages with them. A huge thank you for the organisers of the event and for everybody who helped make it a success. Pictures are on the website with more to follow.
Jan 30th
Jan 29th
- Due to lack of numbers and suitable oppistion , there will be no third team game this weekend
Jan 26th
- Aylestone Athletic cant honour the third team fixture on saturday due to a re-arranged league game. Thirds go into the fixture pool.
Jan 25th
- News on Steve Andrews who got injured on saturday and taken to hospital. He has a compound fracture of one of his vertebrae. He is back home and up and about but will miss the rest of the season. All at Manor Park wish him a speedy recovery.
Jan 24th
- Manor Park suffered a rarity this weekend with all three sides crashing to narrow , one score in it defeats.
- The 1st team travelled to Redditch and suffered a 13-10 defeat with the hosts scoring with the last play of the game to snatch the win. Manors points came from 2 tries by Gatherum.
- The 2nds had to entertain Rugby St Andrews at KEGS due to the Griff pitch being water-logged. A close affair saw Manor fall 10-5. Captain Mcburnie scoring the try .
- The thirds battled valliantly but came up short against a strong Keresley 2nd side who scored the only try of the game to win 7-0.
Jan 23rd
- Tomorrow sees the return of league action for Manor Park with their visit to Redditch. Its a 12pm meetat the Griff for the first team squad.
- 12.30pm meet for the 2nds and 3rds. The 2nds are hosting Rugby St Andrews 2s whilst the 3rds visit Keresley to face their 2nds / vets.
Jan 22nd
- A third team fixture has been found. We will be making the short journey to Keresley to face Keresley 2nds / vets.
Jan 21st
- Old Laurentians III and Standard have cried off the 2nd and 3rd team fixtures for this saturday.
- Old L,s are on a stag weekend , Standard have "double booked" 2 games in error.
- Manor Park 2nds are awarded a 20-0 default win and will now be at home to Rugby st Andrews 2nds.
- The third team fixture is to be confirmed.
Jan 20th
- Training has been moved to wednesday this week. It will take place at the pingles tennis courts at 8pm . changing and shower facilities available.
Jan 19th
News of a night out in February. Tom Groves is off on tour to Afghanistan in March and Manor Park would like to give him a great send off. Therefore on Feb 21st we will be indulging on an almighty night out . Its going to be fancy dress with Tom as snow white and everybody else are the dwarves, all with your own unique name.
Meet time is 7pm at the Griff.
- Further details will be added nearer the time.
Jan 17th
- For the first time in 5 weeks, the weather was kind enough to allow Manor to field three teams again. The 1sts and 2nds producing wins with the 3rds going down on their travels.
- Manors 1st team travelled the short distance to Atherstone and came away with a 20 - 3 victory. Tries by Bridge , Gatherum and Tunnicliffe, The latter making his return to the first team after a lengthy absence due to a serious injury.
- The seconds entertained a side from Loughborough but were too strong for them racking a 77 - 7 scoreline . Braces of tries by Mcburnie , Reynolds , Dan Joyce , Gaz Bennett and Hill. Scores completed by Smith , Aaron and Goode.
- The thirds ran into a strong Old Coventrians third team. O Cs took their chances well to win 31-0. Credit to the thirds though for battling well and never letting their heads drop.
Jan 16th
- All fixtures confirmed and finalised for tomorrow. 12.30 meet for all three teams . 1sts travelling to atherstone and 3rds to Old Coventrians . 2nds hosting Leicestershire side Loughborough.
Jan 15th
- Due to many teams having to play re arranged league games this saturday, after last weeks weather , at the moment as it stands the fixtures are:
- 1sts away at atherstone
- 2nds entertain a team from Loughborough.
- 3rds travel to Old Coventrians to play their 3rd team.
- Keep a look out on website for any changes.
Jan 10th
- After early morning pitch inspections, The 2nd team game at Leamington was postponed and after The griff pitch was deemed too hard , the pitch at kegs was just about playable for the 1st team league game.
- Manors 1st entertained Worcester at Kegs and squeezed through 18-15. Marston continued his try scoring form with Forryan adding the other try.
- Because only a handful of games were played today , fixtures may have to change next week.
Jan 9th
- The weather has taken its toll already for this weekend. Shottery have called their pitch unplayable so there will be no third team fixture tomorrow.
- Pitch inspections in the morning for the 1sts and 2nds but the Griff groundstaff are confident that the pitch will be playable for the 1st team league fixture with Worcester students. The 2nds travel to Leamington to face their 3rd team in a league match . 12.30 meet at the griff.
Jan 6th
- We are holding another past players and friends day at the Club on Jan 31st
There will be a buffet lunch at the club from 12 followed by the 1st XV hosting Evesham RFC in a Mids 5 West (South) clash.
If you are reading this and have previously played for MPRFC then you are welcome to join us and your old team mates in a beverage or two.
Please let anyone who has ever pulled on the red and black hoops of MPRFC know so we can make it a good day.
Jan 5th
- Training this week takes place on Tuesday, 7pm start at the Griff . Might be an idea to bring trainers aswell as boots.
- Comittee meeting tonight 8pm at the Griff.
Jan 3rd
- Unfortunately the weather put paid to any chances of the Warwickshire shield clash between Manor and St Andrews taking place . a frozen pitch means both teams will try again on saturday 17th january.
- The 2nds travelled to Rugby St Andrews and came up against an "Experienced" 2nd team opposition, losing 36-10. Steve Andrews touching down for Manor.
Jan 2nd
- This weekend sees clashes against higher opposition for the 1st and 2nd teams whilst the thirds rest for another week. The long awaited and multi re-scheduled Warwickshire Shield clash takes place at the Griff between Manor and Rugby St Andrews whilst the seconds reverse the fixture over in Rugby. 12.30 meet at the Griff.
Jan 1st
- Happy new year to everybody.
Dec 29th
- No training this week due to the holiday season.
- This saturday Wellsbourne are involved in a second team cup semi final against the Old Eds (come on wellsbourne !!) . Therefore our 2nd team are re scheduled with an away game at Rugby St Andrews II.
Dec 27th
- Atherstone Vets retained the Colin Bell memorial trophy with their closely fought home win over the Manor Park veterans. 37 year old Matt Marston was the Parks only scorer in the 17-5 reverse.
Dec 26th
- The annual boxing day challenge match took place today with a coaches select XV ( mainly under 21s ) versus a presidents select XV (over 21s). Miraculously, yet again the match ended in a draw at 22-22 . Among the try scorers were Joe Reynolds , Tom Smitham , Simon Tunnicliffe and Andy Blount.
Dec 24th
- The Manor Park comittee would like to wish a happy christmas to you all and all of your families.
- Just a reminder the meet time for boxing day is 10.30 at the Griff and on saturday the vets are meeting at 12.30 for the away match at Atherstone.
Dec 22nd
- Gary Baginski (Binky) has announced his retirement from playing. He feels age and injuries have caught up with him . He has played for the third team 6 times this season. All at Manor Park would like to wish him the best of luck in the future and look forward to seeing him in the clubhouse soon
- This seasons boxing day challenge match will have a slightly different theme. It will be a coaches selectXV against a presidents select XV. it will still be young against old though with the usual roll on , roll off substitutions and everybody playing. The meet time is 10.30am and there will be refreshments in the bar afterwards.
- There is no training for this week.
Dec 20th
- The wins just keep on coming for Manor Park with both sides beating their Coventry Welsh counterparts.
- In their visit to Welsh , Manor 1sts fought out a determined win in a dogged affair. The far superior pack turned out to be the difference. A penalty try and one apiece from Marston and Kemp took the spoils at 22-3.
- The 2nds hosted Welsh and took their winning streak to 6 in a row. Tries from Mcburnie (2), Colley (2), Reynolds and Adam Brown took the winning tally to 37-7.
Dec 19th
- 12.30pm is the required meet time at the Griff and coton for this weeks league games. 1st team away at Coventry Welsh and the 2nds at home to Coventry Welsh 2nds.
- A reminder of the birthday celebrations after the games on saturday. john is looking forward to seeing everybody in their "christmas" fancy dress outfits.
Dec 18th
- Southam 3s have cried off the 3rd team game on saturday.
- Due to a lack of suitable pool fixtures , coupled with unavailabilities and the Kegs pitch not available, the selection comittee have had no option but to remove any third team fixture for this saturday.
- Apologies for those who miss out but the first and second team will still require your support in their important league fixtures.
Dec 15th
- This weeks training information is as follows. Training is on Wednesday 17th December at the pingles tennis courts. 8.30 start until 9.30. Trainers will be required. Changing and shower facilities are available.
Dec 14th
- On the evening of Saturday 20th December, Manor Park will be indulging in a night of celebration for the Birthday of John Jenkins. Meet time at the Griff of 7pm. John has requested that it will be compulsory fancy dress. The theme is "christmas".
Dec 13th
- This weekend saw fine victories for the 1st and 2nd team with the 3rds unlucky in their narrow defeat in Leicestershire.
- Manor park 1st team move up to third in the table with a powerful win in Droitwich , defeating early pace setters Worcester Students 24-7. Two pushover tries from the "stallion-like" skipper Matt Marston and a brace for Gary Lakin made it three wins in a row .
- Due to a water-logged pitch the 2nd team game was moved from the Griff to Kegs where the hosts were too strong for the visitors Aylestone Athletic 2s. Colley , Willis and Reynolds were the try scorers in the 26-0 win.
- The thirds visited Leicester to play Aylestone Athletic 3s but went down 24-18 in an entertaining affair. James Cole continued his try scoring form with the other score coming from James Sant.
Dec 12th
- This saturdays meet time for the 1st team is 11.45 for the visit to Worcester Students. The students play at Droitwich RFC whose home is The Glyn Mitchell Memorial Ground, Hanbury Rd., Droitwich, Worcs. WR9 8PR . The ground is on the B4090 between Droitwich and Alcester.
- The 2nds and 3rds are meeting at 12.30. The 2nds are hosting Aylestone athletic 2s whilst the 3rds are visiting Leicestershire to play Aylestones 3rds.
Dec 9th
- Please note . Training has been cancelled this week.
Dec 8th
- The warwickshire shield clash with Rugby st Andrews has been re-arranged yet again. It will now take place at the Griff on Saturday 3rd January , 2009. 2.15 kick off.
Dec 6th
- Another fine weekend for Manor Park with the 1st and 2nd teams recording wins and the 3rds ahead in their game which was cut short due to an injury.
- After trailing at half time , Manor Park 1st team struck back with a good second half performance to beat Coventrians. Tries by Melville , Gatherum and Davey with Maddison claiming assists for all three.
- The second team were too strong for Coventrians 2s. They ran in 11 tries including hat-tricks for Cameron Forryan and Marcus Clark and a brace for Tom Colley. Freeman, Aaron and Tom Mitchell completed the rout.
- For the third time this season the third team fixture was cut short due to an injury , this time to An Old Lems player who was ambulanced off to George Eliot hospital. Was a pity for Manor as they put in an impressive performance with good tries from Rik Kerr and the athletic James Cole.
Dec 5th
- 12.30pm meet at Griff and Coton on saturday 6th. 1st team home . 2nds and 3rds away. 1sts and 2nds involved in league games with Coventrians. 3rds return the fixture against Cov Tech 2s.
- Cov Tech 2s cry off fixture . Manor Park 3s are now at home to Old Leamingtonians 3s at Kegs.
Dec 1st
- Training this week is tue Dec 2nd at the Griff and Coton . Be ready for a 6.45pm start.
Nov 29th
- Great day for Manor Park as all three teams recorded wins.
- A Marston pushover try converted brilliantly by Bishop was enough for the first team to record a great win at league leaders Harbury.
- The seconds continued their good form with a 20-3 win at home to Harbury 2s in a warwickshire 3 league fixture. Tries by Mcburnie , Andrews and veteran Dave Humber.
- The thirds recorded a great 47-12 win against Cov Tech 2s at KEGS. Lee Joyce scored a brace of tries as did Chris Goode on debut.1st tries for Blount and Stuart Kemp. Scoring completed by Liam Rose.
Nov 28th
- 12pm meet on saturday 29th. 1st team away at Harbury. 2nd team home to Harbury 2nds. Both league games. 3rds playing at KEGS with Cov tech 2s the visitors.
Nov 26th
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