1st XV
Matches
Sat 17 Nov 2012  ·  Midlands 4 West (South)
Manor Park RFC
1st XV
Tries: J Graham, G Lakin (2), M Marston (2), C Wilson, C GoodeConversions: M Kemp (2)
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Coventrians
Park pulverise previously unbeaten Covents

Park pulverise previously unbeaten Covents

Bobby Bridge19 Nov 2012 - 10:08
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ROARED on by a gathering of players from Manor Park’s 52 years of proud playing history – the current crop of first teamers rose to the occasion by destroying their previously unbeaten rivals.

Coventrians entered the Midlands 4 West South encounter having won all six of their game since earning promotion back to this level last season.
Their surprise surge to the summit of the table has seen them concede only 48 points prior to their mauling at the hands of Manor Park.
With the challenge of local rivals Atherstone ahead this weekend – it was important Park laid down a marker and they managed this with a supreme display from their forward pack before the grateful gathering for the club’s annual Legends Day for past players.
The deadlock was broken when Joe Graham found a gap to cross over, he was followed by Gary Lakin and stand-in kicker Michael Kemp notched over both conversions to push the score to 14-0.
A clean catch and drive from a short range line out saw Matt Marston score and Charlie Wilson touched down from close range to earn Park the bonus point inside the first half.
From a 10 metre scrum against the feed, Park pushed Coventrians over the line for Martston to score his second try.
There was time for Lakin to add a second try of his own before the interval, which went unimproved as the half-time whistle blew with Manor 36-0 to the good.
The second-half inevitably lacked the same intensity as the visitors finally managed to put some phases together and show some glimpses as to why they managed to reach the top of the table.
The substitutes’ bench was used to give other players a run out as Coventrians finally broke the deadlock with a converted try.
But they couldn’t build on the score as a sparking break from inside their own half by Graham finished with prop Chris Goode diving over the line for his fifth try in three games.
The match also marked the return of Tom King to competitive action for the first team.
King, a versatile forward who can play in most positions in the pack, was injured at the end of the 2010/11 season during the 36-0 in over Alcester.
His performances that season saw him claim one of the end of season performance awards but he would sit out all of the following 2011/12 campaign with injury.
It could be a massive boost for the squad, which once again called on the services of Rich Andrews and Ian King to man the wings, while some other senior club "legends" were on the field as Glynn Huskins and Matt Marston anchored the pack.
Gary Lakin's return to a starting position in the first team was a successful one with two tries, while Gaz Bennett's return to the side is proving pivotal.
Another award winner from 2010/11 Lee Joyce made a welcome first team return from his own injury hit period, as Park overcame having first choice hooker Lee Critchlow and tight head Chris Cook unavailable, along with top points scorer Lewis Brightmore, inside centre Michael Clarke, and the injured trio of Simon Tunnicliffe, Jim Aaron and Cameron Forryan.
Not to mention the long term injured players Liam Rose, last season's top points scorer Dan Joyce and current player of the year Sam Haslam.
Park's squad is brimming with players with the ability to step up to first team level, as their season goes from strength to strength, closing the gap on table toppers Old Yards to three points.
+++ if anyone has any additional information to add on the tries etc, please email it to manorparkrfc@hotmail.co.uk +++

Match details

Match date

Sat 17 Nov 2012

Kickoff

14:15

Meet time

12:45

Instructions

Meet in kit, number ones for after.
1. Chris Goode
2. Gary Lakin
3. Glynn Huskins
4. Michael Kemp
5. Matt Marston
6. Charlie Wilson (c)
7. Gareth Hammond
8. Aaron Willis

9. Gareth Bennett
10. Lee Maddison

11. Ian King
12. Joe Reynolds
13. James Dobbins
14. Rich Andrews
15. Joe Graham

Substitutions;
16. Adam Lawrence
17. Tom King
18. Lee Joyce

Competition

Midlands 4 West (South)
Team overview
Further reading

Team Sponsors

Player, Board and Sleeve - Sophia - Pregnancy Loss Support
Shirt, Match Ball, Pitch side board and Player - CJG Carpentry and Joinery
Player - The Rose Inn
Player - Weddington Allotments Association
Main and Player - Magna Signs
Post Protectors and Sponsor Board - MAN Commercial Protection
Sponsor Board - Creative Carpentry Services
2nd Team Shirt and Player - Laws Designs
Player Sponsor - Allure Hair and Beauty
Player, Shirt and Board - Midlands Horse Arenas
Player - Graphic Press
Player - M2 Square Print and Retail Solutions
Player - Seven Care Services
Player - Directors Cut Photo Booth
Player - Bridgehouse Hairdressing
Physio - Match Fit Kit Schoolwear LTD
Main Shirt and Player sponsor - Countrywide Tax and Trust Corporation LTD
Player - CA Belcher LTD
Player - #TeamLily Foundation
Player - The Original Alternative
Player - BSS Industrial
Player - Husky Wines
Pitch side board - Arbury Carpets
Player and Pitch side board - Cotton Commercials
Pitch side board and sleeve - Fort Facades LTD
Pitch side board and Shirt - G.Wallis Property Services LTD
Player - Dalwood Vineyards
Dug out and Player - Ivor King
Shirt and Pitch Side Board - The Crew
Player - Tom King Plant Training
Player - GDC Services LTD
Player - Simply Lovely Landscaping
Main Sponsor, Dug out Sponsor and Polo Sponsor - Bates Timber Merchants Ltd
Sponsor - County Building Supplies
Shirt, Board and Player - Strong Window Solutions
Player and Sleeve - The Horseshoes Pub
Player, Board and Sleeve - ACSAP Roofing
Player - DM Boxing
Player and Pitch side board - D C Leake Jewellers
Player - Evies Cakes
Player - Lichfield Street Motor Company
Player and Pitch side board - Benchmarx Kitchens and Joinery
Player - British Forces Resettlement Services
Player - Prime Vending Solutions
Player - Survival Fitness
Player - Tow Trust Towbars
Player - SD Contractors
Player - The Cross Keys Burbage
Player - The Sycamores Burbage
Player - The Anchor Inn Burbage
Board - Crowhill Butchers
Board - Sam Bruton Travel
Board - Thomas Flavell and Sons