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Lions take centre stage

Tuesday, 24 November 2009 09:40 Scoop

PERCY PARK LIONS 17 - 5 NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY FRESHERS

With no 1st XV game this week, the Lions took centre stage to play a hastily arranged game against Newcastle University Freshers. The game took place on the far pitch, and just as the game began so did the rain which kept many of the supporters in the bar awaiting the England v New Zealand match.

Park struck first with a try by Phil Thompson on the left wing, although the young Park winger couldn't convert his own try. The University struck back with a try in similar fashion as their left wing scored in the corner and at half time the score line was 5 - 5.

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Park find home form to defeat table topping Billingham

Sunday, 15 November 2009 17:56 Scoop

PERCY PARK 20 – 17 BILLINGHAM

Billingham travelled to Preston Avenue on top of their game, and North 1 East having not lost at home or away all season.Park had lost the previous four games including a poor home performance against Pontefract, but welcomed back influential captain Brett Sylph. Coach Ponton kept faith with the side that competed well for 70 minutes last week away to Sandal, with Karl Campbell dropping to the bench to allow Michael Langlands back into the boiler room, and Brett back at number eight.

In the backs the side remained the same apart from Ollie Gilmore moving to wing for the unavailable Marcus Turner. Billingham named the same side that won at home to Old Crossleyans, but at the last minute fly half Joseph Evans was replaced as he had flu, so play maker and coach Chris Hyndman moved to the ten spot.

Last Updated on Sunday, 15 November 2009 18:12 Read more...

Percy Park Penguins roll back the years

Sunday, 15 November 2009 14:22 Scoop

PERCY PARK PENGUINS 38 – 19 PERCY PARK MARAUDERS

Park fielded two 1^st Xv’s this Saturday and both ended their respective opponent’s unbeaten records. The current 1^st XV ended Billingham’s 100% record and the 1^st XV class of 95 defeated an under strength Marauders.

Percy Park was one of the few clubs in the county to support Northumberland’s initiative to keep specific weeks free to play development and veteran rugby. Whilst Park sent a youngish side to Ponteland to play Ponteland Development, they also played an Academy game against Alnwick Colts, but there were no takers for a veteran’s game, so the Marauders stepped in. In the days before mini rugby Percy Park Penguins played the odd social game on a Sunday with veterans taking the field for a trundle around the park, then a couple of beers before falling asleep on the sofa as the wife watch Mrs Minerva or some other such drivel on the box. So it was decided to try an put together a vets team, and Paul Jobson got on the blower and hey presto 20 odd players arrived some without boots to answer the call.

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Park Academy v Blaydon 15th Nov 2009

Monday, 16 November 2009 18:56 Malcolm

Blaydon 43 Percy Park 8

Park travelled to play Blaydon following a hard, physical game on the Saturday for the second time this season.

Despite a nuber of changes and rotation of players Park couldn't compete with the power and pace of the Blaydon backs and found themselves under the cosh for most of the first half. A solitary penatly kicked by Paul Spowart in answer to six tries ended the half at 36 - 3. Park could easily have thrown in the towel at this point but a couple of tactical changes and words of wisdom by James Pontin saw a very much more compedetive second half. Sean Williamson crashed over in the corner for Park's only try after pressure for most of the second half though disapointingly we leaked another try at the end of the match for a final score of 43 - 8.

No lack of effort but lots of basic skill errors highlighted the difference between our fledgling 17/18's academy side and Blaydon's strong 18's. The game simmered at times through previous history though Park to their credit held their discipline while Blaydon collected yellow cards.

Final Score: Blaydon 43 Percy Park 8

Man of the match: Andrew Knox

Park Academy v Alnwick 15th Nov 2009

Saturday, 14 November 2009 20:56 Malcolm

Percy Park 16 Alnwick 10

Park built upon recent improving performances to edge out winners in an entertaining match.
Playing with the slope in the first half Park performed well in the lineouts and loose play, while holding their own in the scrums against a formidable Alnwick pack. Jack Davidson dived over in the corner for a try to finish a good move, and despite some promising attacks through the backline it was the only score of the half.
Alnwick came out strongly in the second half but often conceeded penalties reIieving Park of pressure. Zac Rutter kicked a simple penalty to settle nerves a little before Alnwick scored a try through their forwards despite valiant defensive efforts on the line. A drop goal while under penalty advantage by Zac Rutter took the score to 11 - 5 before a fantastic Park attacking move led to Aaron Cottingham touching down to give us breathing space. Alnwick regrouped and finished the game with another try in the corner after concerted forward drives, again valiantly repelled for a number of phases by the outsized Park players. Conversion was missed and the final whisle blown at 16 - 10.
A great game of rugby with Park just about deserving of the win against very good opposition.

Final Score: Percy Park 16 Alnwick 10

Man of the Match: Howard Stock

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