Not one win prediction for Mose at DMP on Rolling Maul. I trust the squad and Coaches are aware of the response we will need to ensure to teach those know-alls a lesson and to make the A1 return trip rewarding!
Only won once there on 29th March 2016 7pts to 15. They put 52 points on us last year 66 points in Nov 2019. The nearest we came to a second victory was 17 all draw in Jan 2019 when we scored a late try and Sam Hollingsworth missed the conversion from a very kickable spot. He couldn't face anyone after the game poor chap.
Don’t want to put a hoodoo on the game, but I really fancy us going north and coming back with 5 points. And as a side note, it’s interesting that most of the opposition refer to us as Moseley, not Birmingham Moseley, but that’s another discussion when we have come home with the points.
Always a difficult place to play just because of the distance but we almost came away with the spoils. At least a losing bonus point and still a game in hand fine margins
Rams up next flying high at the top of the table only lost twice all season will be a test but I think we'll be up for it and if we play to our potential we can beat them.
I would say that all the Nat 1"southern hemisphere" clubs have a "distance" problem with visits to Darlington, so I'm sorry, no excuse there. Us having not quite enough experience, in depth, to sustain a top six target seems more reasonable. But if we can maintain this squad for next season I reckon with that little more experience at this level we can push on towards the top. We may have to bear pressures from Wasps for players as they redevelop for life in the Championship (home venue - Cornwall to Carstairs, who knows) as long as RFU approve such a move. Next week will be the test of test.Lets get on the Common a cause a noise nuisance for local residents!
From looking at the match "timeline" on the RFU website I can see that Ben Morris had to go off after 14 minutes - a big loss.
Yes, he hobbled off, to be replaced by Jack Forsythe. But back row should not be a concern, as Will Safe came on for the last 20 and slotted straight back in.
Just had a quick look at the DMP video and I felt that Moseley were very unlucky with the first DMP try after the 'box kick', chip ahead or whatever you want to call it hit a Moseley player - putting DMP players on-side and then bounced favourably for the DMP players.
I thought the other two tries, particularly the second try, were well constructed and worthy of success.
And succeeding with a penalty kick option just after half time proved to be a good decision at the time as it extended the DMP lead to over two scores - which Moseley got - and which put them just 1 point behind with just moments to go. Sadly, unlike the Moseley Cambridge match - the Moseley last minute penaly kick drifted wide.
It is not easy to get a true opinion of a match from highlights alone but I thought the three tries Moseley were excellent, particularly the second and third tries.
The lads should not feel too down hearted, far from it, because from what I saw they played some positive, creative rugby, yet again and lost with honour.
Well done Moseley, well done.
Pam and I will be there next week to watch you take on Rams at home.
Good luck and God Bless you all.
Come on Moooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooose
Hope Ben's injury isn't too bad as he has been a key player since signing he's played at the top level with Wasps so it would be a big loss if he's unavailable against Rams. On the plus side we have Will available again. Come on Mose !
Yes, their first try was lucky, not only did it put them onside but it meant that our defence was not in position to cover properly.
With the final penalty, the option of kicking to the corner and trying the catch and drive must have been debated, but perhaps the risk of losing the ball and having Mowden run it up the other end for a score was considered too great.
With what evidence I have seen and read about Saturdays match my perception, as I have mentioned earlier, has not changed that Moseley played well, particularly in the second half and lost with honour fully intact.
Come on Mooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooose
Has anyone seen a report from this match? The Northern Echo hasn't caught up yet, and please don't ask me to try and find anything on the Birmingham Mail site, or I'll only start to whimper.
I feel that when there are perceived negative aspects to the games played,there is always a marked improvement in those areas in the following game and I give credit to both coaches and players.There's no getting away from it,things are heading in a positive direction..keep going everyone!👍
I feel that when there are perceived negative aspects to the games played,there is always a marked improvement in those areas in the following game and I give credit to both coaches and players.There's no getting away from it,things are heading in a positive direction..keep going everyone!👍
