If only we had won some of those games we lost by a point or two and there have been quite a few of those we'd be in the mix. Having said that we're in a good position to (hopefully) move up the table with players coming back from injury and more home games to come than away games
As I see it the teams who were postponed yesterday will fulfill the fixtures on 3rd Feb a designated rest day [first Internationals] for Nat 1. So while we can "enjoy" extra time in getting the full squad towards fitness and just as importantly in a season of heavy grounds, rest time, most other teams will be slogging it out in another deluge and mud up to their knees. The next break is 2nd March.
Well played Mose. That confidence level is certainly building. We are moving on towards being a very good TEAM and our resiliance, effort and never say die attitude is moving us on up to better things.
It is so uplifting to read of Moseley's increasingly reliable form. I would have loved to have gone to Taunton - mainly for the absoutely superb lunches they serve - but also to see another comfortable Moseley win. Mind you I was a little bit surprised to see that Taunton scored first rather than Moseley. Perhaps the other teams in the league have begun to notice how often Moseley have been out of the blocks and on the score board without the hint of an "after you old chap".
And the performance of line-out of today is light years away from the trauma's of the past and that alone is something to feel most grateful for. Of course although our trusted captain Ollie Steadman is a key element in the Moseley performance of late Ollie cannot do it all by himself. He still needs his posse of willing helpers around him, backing him to the hilt, which he has. He also needs his scouters and his raiders out wide playing their role with increased confidence and that he has too.
All in all things on the playing front are looking good for Moseley. Success breeds confidence ( which breeds more success ) is a phrase often attributed to Aristotle when in actuality it was a reinstatement of some of Aristotle's thoughts by early 20th century American philosopher, William Durant.
Whomsoever it was let Moseley continue to enjoy success for many, many more games.
Come on Mooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooose
Have waited to write a review of yesterday's game, as I wanted to be a bit more reflective, dispassionate and open-minded about my report.
Despite what looked like a rote win by the twitter commentary, this was quite a hostile game with a hostile home support in patches and a game played in poor spirit.
Taunton presumably won the toss as they had the wind behind them in the first half. Both teams struggled to catch kicks, get kicks to reach the touchline or kick from the tee throughout but it always felt that the wind required Taunton to get out to a defensible lead. Mose's defence was outstanding and denied Taunton a bonus point, which they are very capable of getting even in defeat. A quick tap and go by Sam Pointon and a quick passing move finished by Aquile Smith in the corner opposite where I stood moved Moseley out to a 7-12 lead and Taunton could only reply with a penalty before Ryan Roach scored from a lineout, with Moseley 10-17 up at the half.
In the second with the wind behind them Moseley were able to control territory more and two tries from Ollie Allsopp knocked the stuffing out of Taunton as at 10 - 29 the game slowed and no-one was able to put together a prolonged period of play. Taunton did manage a further try after a Yellow Card for Will Safe, but Taunton seemed to be done and were fortunate not to receive further punishment themselves for a number of pulls and holds away from the rucks, mauls and after tackles. We then had an incident where a Taunton player and Jack Jolly were on the floor whilst play continued and with the ref following the ball and unsighted to this his AR drew his attention, however no offence was noted by the officials - video footage may reveal that there was and hopefully suitable punishment would come if this is the case. Moseley then compounded Taunton's misery with Smith offloading to Roach for his fifth try in two games.
All in all a good and professional result against a team who tried to make the game be played at their level, with Moseley's quality shining through the conditions and provocations. A good trip and a fun coach to be on with great support as always with a MSA contingent backed by a number of regular supporters travelling independently.
