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hawksman  |  May 7 2008, 15:21 PM |
 Group: Member Posts: Joined: Mon Oct 8 2007 Status: Offline | HAWKS REVIEW SEASON 2007/2008 It is pleasing to report some tangible reward for the Hawks efforts in being awarded the runners up shield in the Yorkshire Premier League and also finishing third in the Northern Merit Table. The elusive target of 20 victories for the season was just missed but this was only because 4 opponents called off games against the Hawks in the last quarter of the season. Highlights of the season were a 50 point victory over league champions Wharfedale and double victories against Hull, Beverley and Driffield in a sequence of 13 victories. Most memorable victory of the season was a last minute win at Harrogate and another outstanding performance came in an away defeat at Otley where only 3 disallowed tries prevented them winning. Success has been based on more stability, management team Dave Wilson, Mally Knowles and Richard Cowen were in place for the second year along with inspirational captain Daniel Zgoda. The Hawks felt a little bit more valued with their own kit generously sponsored by John Zgoda and Ian Holden. The Hawks always had physiotherapy support organised by Abi Whiting and as the season wore on Georgina became the regular Hawks physiotherapist and a very popular member of the team. Better links were forged with the first team with the Hawks represented at selection and Mick Watson and Steve Townend supporting the Hawks by insisting team squad members played for the Hawks when not selected for the firsts, leading to all but 4 of the squad turning out for the Hawks. Strong links have also been maintained by Simon Cowling with the University with many players often helping the Hawks out and in particular front row Kyle Hall been a regular and very useful acquisition. The outstanding feature of the side has to be the youth emerging via the links with Andy Thompson’s academy and under 17’s teams. Teenagers that have come through the seconds this year and have already had first team experience include Ally Forth, Kieran Dannatt, Danny Waddy, Joe Donkin, Danny Ulliot and Chris Cusack with others such as Rob Owen, Seamus Lucey, Chris Fox, Sam Forth, Danny Bates, James Cameron, Liam Portz, Dave Hildrith, Olly Warks and John Potts all ready to step up to the mark. The young lads need the guidance and experience of the senior players and in that respect the Hawks have been hugely served by Rich Gregerson in the front row who has not only gave the team direction but has always offered the Managers great support. Other experienced outstanding members of the squad this year have been second row Martin Carew, scrum half Tom Boyle, centre Rich Moorhouse, fullback Stu Towns and all round hero Chris Walker. The improvement of the team also coincided with coaching input from first teamers Greg Bone and Rich Wilson whilst they were injured and this would seem to be mutually rewarding to both parties and an avenue that can be further explored next season . A massive thank you to all those mentioned and to everyone else that has helped to make this a successful season. Anybody else got any favourite memories of the season before its consigned to history ? |
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| allezleblanc | May 9 2008, 08:22 AM |
 Group: Member Posts: Joined: Mon Oct 15 2007 Status: Offline | Not much more to be said really. Outstanding by all those involved especially Dave(the main man), Mally(social secretary/player) and Rich(motivator, second only to Russ!) I'd like to go for the most amusing scenario I witnessed this year. Dave 'tactical' Wilson can not be faulted for his efforts this year but even he can make the odd mistake. I can't remember who it was against, possibly Ilkley at home. Once again Greggars had given his all for the cause when at around 55mins it became very difficult to get up and make it to the breakdowns. He went from new born foal to drunken man to mally knowles and the key in the wicket test after a few bottles of wine!(you had to be there, very funny and very mally). Quite simply he was f***ed. Enter Woodward Wilson: wilson:"get yaself on mally greggars has gone" Mally:"right oh boss" Wilson:" Greggars....GREGGARS........GREGGARRRRRS" Greggars: "Wha.....t (cough, splutter, puff and puick!)" Wilson: "Go to 8 for last 20!" Greggars:   |
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| allezleblanc | May 9 2008, 08:25 AM |
Group: Member Posts: Joined: Mon Oct 15 2007 Status: Offline | Sorry I missed a bit The rest of the team and spectators:  |
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| Greggers | May 9 2008, 09:36 AM |
 Group: Member Posts: Joined: Mon Oct 8 2007 Status: Offline | I tell you what though, nobody was more shocked than me. |
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| owyoodoin | May 10 2008, 07:43 AM |
 Group: Member Posts: Joined: Sun Nov 25 2007 Status: Offline | Now look you, better to look forward,see,Watson partnerin' a rejuvinated Taylor in the boiler 'ouse, young McIntyre fresh off the bench.............. . I didn't see many Hawks games but my mate BBA told me they 'ad a good season. 'e thought Greggers was immense! Very impressed 'e was with the young lads; seamus,lucy (Girl in the side, very PC)Forth twins, "Basher" Hall, RobbO et al. Season somewhat spoilled by poor crowd control though see; lettin' old men wander on to the pitch distracts from the game, keep 'em back behind the rope. Anyhow got me dibber out so better dash down the allotment.TTFN |
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| cyril50 | May 10 2008, 20:41 PM |
 Group: Member Posts: Joined: Thu Oct 11 2007 Status: Offline | Great away performances at B&B, Beverley, Harrogate and Otley to go with home wins over Huddersfield, Wharfedale and York. The team played some very attractive rugby and showed plenty of grit when required. Mr Consistency - Seamus Lucey, play anywhere,always a pleasure never a chore. Mr Angry - Rich Moorhouse,check your blood pressure young man! Mr Smooth - Tim Nixon, loverlee mover Mr Muscle - Andy Gravil, solid, very solid............................ Mr Blobby - but was unfit, along with several others who to save them embarrassment will remain nameless (eh Rich) Mr Hitman - Danny Bates, fine set of tackles! Mr Motivator - Russ, there's only one Russ......... fortunately Mr Ry - The whereabouts of Boneys pace |
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| Gervais | May 11 2008, 20:22 PM |
 Group: Member Posts: Joined: Sun Jan 27 2008 Status: Offline | highlight for me was young master Birch turning out for the Hawks. I have also enjoyed the forum, which has really benifited from the contribution of all and sundry especially Roger. |
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| bitterman | May 12 2008, 10:02 AM |
 Group: Member Posts: Joined: Thu Oct 11 2007 Status: Offline | Is that Roger Wigham, Roger Gosling, Roger Elliot or Roger Rabbit  |
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| Gervais | May 12 2008, 22:15 PM |
Group: Member Posts: Joined: Sun Jan 27 2008 Status: Offline Last Edit: 12 May 2008, 22:19 | Bitterman old bean, obviously our very own Rugby Roger,fairly straight choice, not Roger Decoursey or his horrid bear either.(view the profile piccies) |
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