Birmingham Moseley 39-31 Rams

[Phil]

Chris Bertram hopes for a final flourish at home

The MSA have organised an end of season DJ/disco in the clubhouse after the match and we also have the merchandise sale in the club shop.
The Moseley walking rugby squad will also be playing a match at 1pm against the Civil Service walking rugby team.

[Phil]

[kingsheathlad]

Looks a strong side.Come on Mose.....

[andyj]

No mention of Will Safe in Moseley Matters. He didn’t look good when he came off in the Chinnor game.

[dag]

Great news to see Ollie Stedman back in the team.

Let us all hope that Ollie will pull the team together and lead the lads by example into a splendid end of season try bonanza. Pam and I will be there, that is for certain.

Come on Moooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooose

[dag]

What a fantastic 5 points win. Champagne rugby from Moseley to finish the season in style. And how often has any other team scored their try bonus point in barely 16 minutes which was quicker than when Moseley were away to Rams in the first game of the season. To be fair to Rams they did come back but not as much as they did at home. And I wonder how many other teams have reversed their their home and away match points exactly as Moseley and Rams did today.

Sad to have to say goodbye to our friends at Taunton though. They had a cracking win today but other results went against them. I do hope to see them back, sooner than later, if only because they put on the best lunch by far of any club I have ever been to. Good luck Taunton.

[kingsheathlad]

Great result,great day.Team showed character after recent results.Rams were dangerous with ball at times particularly with their pace in the backs.
Hope we can re-sign most of the squad and push on higher next season.
Come on Mose.....

[mikeyb]

A great performance to end the season on yesterday! The game was as good as over after 20mins! (A bit like the Chinnor game 2wks before). Rams were blown away in that time, and there should have been no way back for them. But, this is Moseley we're talking about and our generosity & benevolence did allow them back in a couple of times. Fortunately, our lead was sufficient enough to hold on to! If only we had beaten Plymouth recently! We'd have finished 4th! Ahh well, may be next season? The problem we seem to have is that we can't keep hold of our better players, and have to start again each September with a 'new' squad. Our club's finances probably can't afford the championship now so I'm happy to settle with Nat1 rugby, so long as we can be competitive in it, like this season. Come on Mose!

[jones]

The performance yesterday could not have been further from the Chinnor game. One of the key factors is the return of Ollie S. You could see him talking, encouraging, directing, leading, inspiring throughout. We seem to be a different side when he’s on the field - he has a galvanising impact and brings out the best in the rest of the team. Deservedly the player of the season, despite the hiccup over discipline. I do hope we can retain him next season. Come on Moooooooooooooooooooooose!

[rightarmover]

The first 15mins was awesome rugby by Moseley just shows what belief can do & how much is played between the ears.

Fantastic finish to a great season a top 5 finish will do for me well done players coaches backroom & volunteers here's to next season

[banjo]

Great to see us tear apart the 2nd best team in the league. It all clicked, lineout, back line much better, how good has Aquile been this season ? Speaking to the Rams fans they were saying how strong our pack is and they were great, except for one idiot who was literally yelling at the touch judge and he wasn’t too pleased when I called him out ! More abuse of officials that shouldn’t be tolerated. Anyway, great season let’s kick on next season. How cold was it though !? Fed up with the rain.

[mikeyb]

Bloody freezing yesterday! Normally, the last game is shorts and T shirt weather! Good attendance yesterday too! One of our biggest, I would say, this season. Rams brought a lot of fans with them too mind.

[kingsheathlad]

Attendance 1112

[Shy Spa]

Rams' report www.ramsrugby.com/teams/2853/match-centre/1-13865741/report

It's been a good season; shaky start and recent spell, but still finished clear of the mid-table pack. Agree that it would be good to keep the core of this squad together.

[dag]

It was a good attendance and yes, even I from tough northern stock, freely admit it was a bit chilly - but only round the edges. Whatever the temperature off the pitch, the sizzling pace of the first 15 minutes or so raised it on the pitch. Mind you I missed the first 5 minutes due to the dawdlers exiting the Reddings Suite late - again. I thought that Tighe Maxwell had his best game ever at number 10 for Moseley kicking some good goals in the process. I also thought Freddie Painter was having a birthday at number 9 and deserved his well-supported try.

It must be difficult at this time of the year for coaches to resist rotating players during a game simply for the purpose of rotating them to give as many as possible one last chance to play before the season finishes. And when a league position is assured, come-what-may, the temptaion to rotate players must be even stronger.

I have heard rumours that Moseley have retained the bulk of the squad for next season and of those retained I really, really do hope that both Ollie Stedman and Ollie Allsopp are amongst them. They really do glue the team together, so the sooner we loyal fans are updated the better.

Can't wait, but I'll have to.

Come on Moooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooose

[andyj]

Apr 28, 2024 14:52:58 GMT Shy Spa said:

Rams' report www.ramsrugby.com/teams/2853/match-centre/1-13865741/report

It's been a good season; shaky start and recent spell, but still finished clear of the mid-table pack. Agree that it would be good to keep the core of this squad together.

Totally agree. We do have a few players that are not up to the standard required in what is a very competitive league. Adam is no doubt looking at strengthening the squad.

[dag]

Better polish up my walking frame and boots - just in case.

In the meantime have loyal fans any suggestions as to what can I do between seasons - after all Saturdays are rugby days.

Come on Mooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooose

[Phil]

Match report & image gallery

Many thanks to Jon Meadows for his match reports and as always to Harish for his excellent photography.
We're also grateful to Bruce for providing live Twitter commentary home & away and in all conditions for those supporters unable to attend and finally, not forgetting Martin for the video editing and YouTube highlights.

[banjo]

Apr 29, 2024 11:13:35 GMT Phil said:

Seconded, reports are excellent, photos superb and the live Twitter much needed when you can't make it. I note some of the other clubs Twitter (X) feeds are simply half-time score and full time score, whereas we literally get a minute by minute update - well done all. 

[martinwatson aka Camera Shake]

and here's a few minutes from the game.....

[dag]

Thank you Camera Shakke.

Come on Moooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooose

[grooveavenue]

Yes a great finale...whetting our lips for 24-25 with hopefully a long retained/re-signed crew.

tag: My origins are from Pheasey in the shadows of the Mighty Barr Beacon Hill Range ensuring local temperatures far below local averages in dark months of the year. Can I claim "Northern Stock"?

[dag]

No Chance grooveavenue. Thas got 't from God's little acre and that dunt extend as far down as Barr Beacon. Sorry ole chap.

come on Mooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooose

[grooveavenue]

Perry Mason and I will see you in Court