Thanks for this printable version of the team sheet, It is useful to take to the match as the program is not much help.
I think the programme has to go to bed too early for the final team announcement. All the same, it might help to print last week's team line-up and then announce the changes on the day, which seems to be what most teams do, including when we're playing away.
Big day ahead. Time for cool heads (especially the penalty and YC count) and sticking to the game plan. Starting well will be really important to both sides and Mose will need the full 80+ minute performance from everyone on the pitch and the bench.
Post by kingsheathlad on Apr 15, 2023 17:49:14 GMT
We lost the plot after half time for them to take the lead after poor defence, however we never make it easy for ourselves but clung on for the win. All to play for at the top and between Esher and Taunton for the last relegation, with latter having an easier game against Leeds while Esher have Rams. P
Important result for Mose, but it could have gone either way. Lots of moaning in the stand about continual box kicks. I tend to agree although there are occasions when it's necessary. The players were tired and it was a pudding of a pitch, but if you kick, there needs to be a chase and all too often that wasn't happening.
Lots to think about before next season, but before then, Mose owe it other teams in the league to try to upset Sale and Cambridge. Good luck with that!
We lost it for 20 min/ 40 to 60mins. Mose won scrums and we didn't collapse. They had 3 Bath starters. Possession is 70% of rugby we managed that last 20. Hopefully we can cling on to the najority of the squad , so next season becomes fruition season. NOT promotion but top 6 - win at home and some away
Bit of a loaded question that and I think you know well what the answer is but for fear of a verbal mugging on the forum held back. The coaching staff have had 3 seasons to hone together a side that could at least achieve a top 5 place but I’m afraid it just has not panned out that way and once again it has gone down to the wire to maintain another season in N1. Considering that we have a defence coach with a wealth of experience yesterdays performance was woeful, we were sliced in two not once but twice with the same move, I’m sure that the players gave their all but can only play as well as they are coached. Nobody likes to part with decent staff but the time may have come when we supporters deserve a bit more.
Positives from the game:- Hard fought performance with 5 points and safety. Great atmosphere with a large crowd. Negatives:- Discipline with numerous penalties and 2 yellow cards. Players falling off tackles culminating in 3 tries where Taunton waltzed through our defence. Far too much aimless box kicking.
Once again we found ourselves in the mix at the wrong end of the table. I am afraid we need a head coach who can bring the best out of a great squad of players.
Yet another exciting bum squeaking win but at least it was a win AND a 5 pointer win as well. Taunton don't deserve to go down, certainly not. They have a good match fday squad AND, more important they put on the best ever pre-match lunch of any rugby club and that alone is worth going down to Taunton for - as well as the match.
I also liked the look of their number 13 - some said he was an 18 year old on from the Exeter - and he certainly made his presence known. I can but wish him well in his rugby deveopment - preferably not against, but with Moseley.
I'll jot a few notes together for a post-match report once i've put away my Sunday lunch away.
Well done Moooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooose
Didn't the match preview say we would be happy with a win by one point?
We've been in the mid-table group for much of the season, yesterday's fixture taking on more significance after a late run of results for Taunton (boosted by DR players according to posts above). But only ensuring our safety at the last home game does seem to have become a habit.
......few highlights from the game