Name: John Saddington
DOB: 28/07/86
Nickname: Saddo
Position: Centre, Wing, Fullback
Occupation: Electrician
Famous For: Occasionally dressing up as a telly tubby
Saddo as he’s known to everyone is equally adept at centre, fullback or wing and is widely regarded as the quickest player in the team. The clubs leading try scorer for the last two seasons.
Name: Nicky Warhurst
DOB:
Nickname: Butterfingers
Position: Fullback
Occupation: Accountant
Famous For: The only Phoenix player to score a try against Phoenix!!!!!!!!
Nicky is one of the old timers having played for
Name: Alex Wirth
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Nickname: Jesus
Position: Scrum Half/Wing
Occupation: Teacher
Famous For: Winning try at Goole (05/06 season)
Jesus, the Messiah, to his team mates due to his incredible mane of hair is one of the many old colts players that returned to the club when the amateur section restarted. Famous for his try scoring ‘box’ kicks and rumour has it his band isn’t too bad either.
Name: Mark Coultas
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Nickname: Dump Truck
Position: Scrum Half/Wing
Occupation: Student
Famous For: Smashing people
Many a player this season has felt the force of this lad’s tackle, renowned for his superb pass and aversion to kicking his presence will be missed while away at university this year. Like ‘Jesus’ equally comfortable on the wing.
Name: Jordan Ransom
DOB:
Nickname: Piss Head
Position: Second Row/Back Row
Occupation: Electrical Engineering Student
Famous For: Being Crooksey’s birds ex
Probably the best defensive player at the club who regularly tops the most tackles in game statistic, usually because he’s still drunk. A student entering his final year at
Name: John Ratcliffe
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Nickname: Ratty
Position: Wing
Occupation: Mechanic
Famous For: Being stabbed
Ratty as he’s universally known joined the club at the start of last year having played a few games the previous season when on leave from the army. Now a full time member of the squad after leaving the army, comfortable on either wing or centre.
Name: John Ross
DOB: 21/10/84
Nickname: Rossy
Position: Fullback
Occupation: Window Fitter
Famous For: Wearing a waist coat
Known as for his aversion to catching high hanging balls and his love of straightners Rossy returned to the club from nearby Dinnington and instantly fitted in. Famous for going in the Masons as much as his so called sweet left foot, a strong running fullback.
Name: James Mallender
DOB:
Nickname: Mally
Position: Wing/Back Row
Occupation: Student
Famous For: Being on another planet 95% of the time
A devastating winger who narrowly missed out on the top try scoring position last season after converting from back row. Known for running over people rather than running round people and for being the most laid back person on the planet.
Name: Luke Palethorpe
DOB: 25/01/89
Nickname: Belly flop
Position: Second Row
Occupation: Student
Famous For: Ben’s missus mate
The current players player of the year along with being one of the youngest players of the squad. Made the step up from junior to senior rugby instantly, one of the most powerful members of the squad and looking for an even better season in 07/08.
Name: Neil Devine
DOB: 14/10/69
Nickname: The Animal
Position: Prop
Occupation: Sandwich Man
Famous For: Growling
The animal started playing rugby this year and his improvement has being nothing short of remarkable. A fierce competitor whose scrummaging has been noted as his strong point will now be looking forward to showing his presence in the ‘loose’ aswell as the scrum.
Name: Ben Hastie
DOB: 08/03/82
Nickname: Benji, Microphone head
Position: Back Row/Second Row
Occupation: Bed Fitter
Famous For: His seemingly endless supply of tape
Virtual ever present for the last two seasons Ben is one of the most committed members of the squad. Comfortable playing in either the second or back row Ben is also one of the teams main lineout jumpers.
Name: Richard Westran
DOB: 25/02/81
Nickname: Westy, Chud
Position: Back Row
Occupation: Chef
Famous For: Being injured
Westy is probably the most experienced player in the team he has played rugby to a high level across Europe, he has played rugby from a young age and is a powerful fully committed player and great ball carrier who is known for his competing with Dukey over injuries and the fact that “HE DOES NOT DANCE”
Name: Pete Robinson
DOB: 18/07/83
Nickname: Petes gay
Position: Prop
Occupation: Plumber
Famous For: Hating Rossy with a passion and his love of diesel, playing with Dukey’s girlfriend
One of the many old colt’s players Pete returned to the club and has been a virtual ever present since. One of the strongest scrummagers at the club Pete is also known for his strong hard running in the ‘loose’. His love for Saturday nights after the game has made him the social representative with fellow front rower Scott Crookes. No doubt the coming season will hold as many, if not more, drunken antics.
Name: Scott Crookes
DOB: 12/06/82
Nickname: Crooksey
Position: Hooker
Occupation: Plumber
Famous For: His dodgy shoulder (Ask the ref’s) Hating Rossy just that little bit more than Pete
The hooker who thinks he’s a 7 with the speed of an 11, another virtual ever present. Strong line out thrower whose love for tattoos is almost matched by his love for swearing. Social representative for the coming season.
Name: Andy Stewart
DOB: 18/01/85
Nickname: Pie
Position: Back Row
Occupation: Paramedic (To be)
Famous For: His love of Brian
Pie is the all action back row man whose strong in the tackle and quick around the park. Joined the club from nearby Dinnington and played at centre for the first season, his move to back row half way through the 06/07 season saw his influence in the team rise and he hasn’t looked back since.
Name: Simon Duke
DOB: 08/05/81
Nickname: Dukey
Position: Centre
Occupation: Project Administrator
Famous For: Gin ‘o’ clock/Dodgy Hamstrings
Rumour has it this centre was once a prop and looking at him now…. You can’t imagine why! Gives the
Name: Richard Spafford
DOB:
Nickname: Spaff
Position: Front Row/Second Row
Occupation:
Famous For: His love of Bus Drivers
One of the older guy’s in the team Spaff has proved his worth in both the front and second row last season. A fiercely strong individual whose liking for taping his nipples has begun to worry his team mates. Never ever seems to be single, perhaps an escort agency gold member.
Name: Gaz Ashcroft
DOB: 20/07/84
Nickname: Little G
Position: Centre
Occupation: Myspace/Facebook designer
Famous For: His love of Scandinavian women
His recent return from an extensive injury lay off has provided the
Name: Jamie Morris
DOB: 21/09/79
Nickname:
Position: Number 8
Occupation: Bank Manager
Famous For: Dropping balls over the try line
The captain and leader of our team, when he’s not suspended, provides the link required between the forwards and backs. Whilst not the most physical of number 8’s Jamie’s ability to beat opponents and score tries makes his presence huge. Also known for running sideways, wearing of shin pads and getting sent off.
Name: Steve Houghton
DOB: 14/03/60
Nickname:
Position: Hooker/Second Row
Occupation: Bricklayer
Famous For: Walloping Dad’s and doing hard time
Steve is one of the older members of the squad you could say…. by about 10 years, but whose presence is massive. Whilst he does n’t play as much anymore his influence should n’t be underestimated particularly as like last season when the team had a rough few months. Provides good flexibility throughout the front and second row.
Name: Daniel Cadman
DOB: 02/08/89
Nickname:
Position: Second Row
Occupation: Student
Famous For:
Daniel joined at the end of the 06/07 season and impressed in both training and the
Name: Brad Green
DOB: 14/12/89
Nickname: B-Rad
Position: Wing
Occupation: Pyronics
Famous For:
Another youngster who trained with squad throughout last season whilst playing for the u18’s. Deceptively quick and strong who should be pushing for a permanent place with a good pre season.
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Position: Back Row
Occupation:
Famous For: Smashing
Joined late in the 06/07 season and provided the team with the huge physical presence it lacked. His ability to break and make tackles helped to give the team a better attacking platform and the 07/08 season bodes well.
Name: Gaz Hicks
DOB: 15/01/84
Nickname: Big G
Position: Prop
Occupation: Roofer
Famous For:
Like the Animal, Big G is just starting his rugby career. His natural physical presence will help the team along with his love of Saturday nights.
Name: Mark Palethorpe
DOB: 10/04/86
Nickname:
Position: Second Row/Back Row
Occupation: Student
Famous For: The ladies loving him
Mark has been the clubs vice captain for the past two seasons and is consistently one of the team’s best performers. A superb tackler and the team’s lineout specialist he will be missed whilst at university this season.
Name: Scott Palethorpe
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Position: Second Row
Occupation: In the Army
Famous For: Being Luke and Marks older brother
Scott plays when back from serving in the army. The oldest of the three Palethorpe brothers he played in the old colt’s team before it disbanded.
Name: Andy Ellis
DOB: 21/01/82
Nickname: Elly
Position: Second Row, Back row
Occupation: Projects administration assistant manager
Famous For: Being like a donkey (slow and smelly)
Last season Andy had a difficult time committing to match due to high work loads however he is aiming for a full season in 07/08, a very mobile forward is excellent in the loose, a good defensive player and a high quality line out jumper.
Name: Thomas Jenkinson
DOB: 19/06/84
Nickname: Jenks
Position: Fly half
Occupation:
Famous For: Being the son of Martin Jenkinson
Tom started playing two years ago and his input and effort has been nothing short of outstanding, a deserved winner of player of the season 06/07 Tom has just been voted vice captain, his ability to quickly read the situation is second to none, he is deceptively quick off the mark, he will be the first to tell you that although not the easiest position to “pick up” the effort and time Jenks has put into his training has reaped rewards for him and most importantly the team. He is deadly accurate with the boot, likes to moisturise.
Name: John Billings
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Nickname: Bill
Position: 2nd Row
Occupation: Fireman
Famous For: Having weird thumbs
Bill is new to Rugby but will hopefully will bring a physical presence to the pack, Bill is a socialite who will be at home with the nights out.
Name: Takudzwar Rashi
DOB:
Nickname: TK, Token
Position: Prop
Occupation:
Famous For:
A powerfull prop Tk is looking to make an impact in his first season with the seniors.
DOB: 23/05/80 Nickname: Position: Prop Occupation: roadworker Famous For: Shaun is new new to the sport ans is already making an impact with his good ball handling and support skills.
Name: shaun Frere
Management
Name: Dave Trueman
DOB: 24/05/64
Nickname:
Position: Coach/Manager
Occupation: Will never disclose
Famous For: Never…. Ever being happy with a performance & Screwdrivers
Dave joined the club halfway through the 05/06 season and his impact upon how the team played was instant. A fan of expansive open rugby the teams performances have steadily risen after a poor start to the 06/07 season. It cannot be underestimated the amount of time Dave invests within the side as he also runs an u17’s team.
Name: Brian Umpleby
DOB:
Nickname: Ump’s
Position: Secretary
Occupation: Mechanic
Famous For: Throwing bar stools
Brian is the club stalwart having played for the old
Name: Dave Coultas
DOB:
Nickname:
Position: Treasurer/Assistant Manager
Occupation: Council
Famous For: Absolutley beasting people in fitness sessions
Recently appointed the clubs treasurer Dave also help’s run the side and along with Dave Trueman puts in his own time at training and on match days. Also known to be a hard taskmaster with his fitness sessions.