"Scott is from the Midlands and came through the Junior Academy at Leicester Tigers. He has played a number of times in the A League for Bath Rugby whilst studying at University.He is a big bloke standing at 6’6 and weighing in at 120kg"
Good to follow the second half comeback on Twitter, but frustrating to lose it on the last play for the second week running.
And unfortunate that a quarter of the way through a very open season, with just 10 points separating 1st to 14th, we are 5 points adrift. But then there's still three quarters of the season to go, so let's hope we can start getting some of the injured players back and swing the 'fine margins' in our favour.
Whilst it's pretty obvious promotion isn't going to happen we are seeing little bits of magic so whilst this season will be yet again a mid table finish I don't think it will take that long and a bit of self believe that we will be knocking on the door of the championship .
Difficult times @ Moseley; but although results have gone against us w1 l6, i have been encouraged by recent performances & competing with opponents rather than getting blown away. 6 bonus points also reflects the closeness of some games.
I dont think Mose fans have huge expectations; with a part time team; of getting to Premiership any time soon, but always want to see entertaining; fully committed performances which hopefully will bring the right result too.
No outstanding team this year, look forward to seeing us shoot up that league table.
CJB.....as Bob said....Dont worry 'bout a thing...Every little things gonna be alright.... and of course its 5 points south of the River next Saturday
The point is, we're already 5 points behind the next club up, Esher, with a relative points difference of -27. So even a BP win while they lose with 0 points probably wouldn't take us above them. And they've managed to win 3 games to our 1. I'm glad we've been getting BPs, they're keeping us just about in touch, but we need wins, BP or no BP. The saving grace is that the clubs above Esher up to 10th are closely grouped, but some of them will get wins in the coming weeks and we'll have to work harder to catch up. Club are 5th in the table with 5 wins from 7. Can anyone see us winning there?
The unfortunate thing is that everybody seems to routinely beat everyone else - except for us and Loughborough. Every time we lose, those around us seem to win hence the gap slowly grows. I thought we might target Sale in a fortnight yet they won at DMP last weekend whilst I don't think DMP are as good as previous seasons they are formidable at home.
We must continue to be optimistic. I think there's an upward trajectory - based on the Darlington game, we can play some excellent stuff - forwards and backs. We need to work on loose kicking and defence. But with returners from injury, and being a bit more savvy in key areas, I'm convinced we're not far away from edging some of the games in this lottery of a league. Now's the time to really get behind the lads - as I'm sure we all are. Come on the babs!
Anyone that knows me knows one of my degrees in in sports Psychology. These late in game Situations the players need to know someone has their backs or doubt will creep in, especially of late. We have great players, great backups as well but the confidence isn't there and there is loads of doubt. If your are nervous, the boys might be as well, get Loud!!
Being fortunate enough to spend a lot of time with the boys and experience the boost that the MSA give the players. Last year at Cambridge, MSA were so loud and boosted the guys and a moment of brilliance from Penny changed the game. At Stortford last year, the most horrid of conditions and again the MSA volume carried the boys over the finish line as well as up at Hull you were massive, don't underestimate the power of your support.
Regardless of feelings towards anyone we need to all help get the boys out of this mindful doubt and get them to believe in themselves because everyone has seen the brilliance of most of the players at some point. They can do it, they just need to believe it and do it together.
The league this season has it all to play for, everyone with multiple losses and with a run of confidence and wins in the new year who knows, Tidy, Roachy, Aiden and others coming in giving our already awesome bunch some competition for places we could be contenders if everyone else keeps knocking each other off. Yes, an optimist view but that's what these boys need is belief.
Let's get Loud Again for the club's long term MoooseeeeLaaay
Post by Westcountry Mose on Oct 16, 2018 14:14:48 GMT
Interesting comments BK.
I think all Mose fans want the boys to know we are behind them.
Whilst away from Billesley there is a good rapport with the supporters I feel it gets a bit lost when we are playing at home and the expectation is 'up'. I regularly attend matches in Barnstaple and where the home support is terrific - very partisan and loud. You can really see the players responding both on and off the pitch (they applaud the fans at the end) and many better funded clubs (and some refs!!) experience difficulties on the pitch. (Cinderford only got an 80 minute+ winner last season.)
Are you suggesting we need Phil 'the Warbler' Hall back in the stands with his distinctive call?
Haha, there are certainly some distinctive calls and some impressive volume.
Just positive reinforcement in key moments. Key Players make Key Plays at Key Times.... if they have the belief and backing to do so, or they will go defensive and into their shells as a protective mechanism.
Rugby can be a Cruel as it is Beautiful. Let's just Hope The Rugby Gods Show us Some Love because once the boys that the favourable bounce of the ball, they will hopefully get on a roll.
Me thinks Phil the Warbler was in attendance at the last home game albeit with a muffled...(there will be a choral title to this but I ain't no choirister) evocative, nay provocative, call. Like all good lead roles in opera there is a protocol to sustain the pitch of the voice over a period of time and hence resting of vocal chords is imperitive for ones career. In Phil's case, we may consider, he's saving his voice and tones for our promotion push in March 2019!!! Or for the Sale F.C. game at a venue near you 27.10.18........
londonexile....believed to be the best all round BHeath performance of the season...their web tells us.No mention of Ceiran on the field. So all in all its definitely 5 points for BMRFC and 5 points for me. Which means I'm off my beer diet as 5 points is as rare as an injury free England RU squad ....and if it comes to it....a BMRFC squad.....!!!!
I am reliably informed that Phil 'the warbler' Hall will be at the Sale home game next week following his recent hospitalisation for a replacement knee. Given enough incentive, like some spectacular tries, he may very well exercise his lungs yet again and although no longer capable of holding the note for over a minute - his record, many years ago was 1 min 20 seconds - he will no doubt do his best. Towards that end, posture - even when sitting - breath control even fitness to a large degree are important - ney imperative - requisites to producing and holding a resonate musical note - which Moseley undoubtedly deserve, along with the supporters choir supporting with an equally resonate "LEY" .
For the musically minded is purely coincidental that, over time, the pitch of Phil's 'Mooooooooooooooooooose' has generally resolved around 'C' in the treble clef, the starting note for Pavarotti's Nesun Dorma - none shall sleep tonight. And yes, Phil has sung Nessun Dorma in the distant past - including that famous top C finish. However, although Nessun Dorma translates to None Shall Sleep Tonight, Phil feels sure that Pavarotti did not lose any sleep.
And if any of you are interested in listening to classical music both Phil and Pam will be part of the choir at St Mary's Moseley on the evening of Remembrance day when they will be performing Karl Jenkins's composition The Armed Man, a mass for peace ( choral suite ).
Moreover, if any of you have ever fancied having a go at choral singing there will be an open workshop for The Armed Man during Sunday afternoon - no auditions, just turn up and have a go - and refreshments will be provided. Who knows you might be pleasantly surprised.
