Moseley 9-3 Plymouth

[observer]

Match Details
Moseley(9) 9 – 3 (3) Plymouth Albion
Pen: Glyn Hughes 3 (09; 12; 31) James Love (34)
Attendance 874

Starting 15: 01. Craig VOISEY; 02.Adam CAVES; 03. Colin QUIGLEY; 04.Richard STOTT; 05.Paul SPIVEY; 06.Neil MASON; 07.Michael ELLERY; 08.Chevvy PENNYCOOK; 09. Ryan de la HARPE; 10. Bradley DAVIES; 11. William ROBINSON; 12.Andy REAY; 13. Brad HUNT; 14. Anthony CARTER; 15. Glynn HUGHES

Replacements: 16. Anthony O’DONNELL;17. Marshall GADD; 18. Dan SANDERSON; 19. Michael MALTMAN; 20. James INGLES; 21.Greg KING; 22 Sam BROWN


Yellow Card Neil Mason 34 9 - 3
Rep Marshall Gadd For Colin Quigley (Tactical) 47 9 - 3
Rep Ryan De La Harpe For Sam Brown (Tactical) 47 9 - 3
Rep Anthony Carter For Bradley Davies (Tactical) 55 9 - 3
Rep Daniel Sanderson For Richard Stott (Tactical) 55 9 - 3
Rep David Lyons For Paul Spivey (Tactical) 60 9 - 3
Rep Mike Maltman For Chevvy Pennycook (Tactical) 62 9 - 3
Rep Anthony O'Donnell For Craig Voisey (Tactical) 73 9 - 3

[observer]

Albion fail to take vital chances in costly loss Saturday, January 28, 2012 Plymouth Herald

PLYMOUTH Albion's place in the Championship relegation play-offs was all but confirmed last night when they were narrowly beaten by Moseley in a try-less game at a cold and wet Billesley Common.

The loss was a major blow for Albion, as not only does it mean they are virtually guaranteed to finish in the bottom four, but the city side also missed out on gaining a psychological and points advantage over one of the teams they will almost certainly face in the play-offs.

Rest of the story at:

www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/Albion-fail-vital-chances-costly-loss/story-15061508-detail/story.html

[andyj]

I would hardly say that Plymouth dominated the second half. The conditions were tough for both sides but I thought Mose's defence was excellent. The players who came off the bench certainly made an impact.
Good crowd despite the weather and certainly more than 874!!!!!
Only criticism would be the fact that the food ran out and the group that I brought with me went hungry. Not sure what the answer is but the queue at half time was so long that I am convinced some in it missed the start of teh second half.

[stevep]

Congratulations to the players and the management for a solid, determined, and battling display. That was a wonderful match to watch, and a deserved victory. Incredible defence (especially when down to 14 men at the start of the second half) and a statement of intent for the play-offs (whichever ones we end up in!).
Good to see such a large crowd as well, especially given the weather. Bring on Bristol!

[studleyken]

Thoroughly enjoyed the game (although not the prettiest this season due to the weather) and the atmosphere. Support for both teams was very vocal and the Albion fans that turned up should be congratulated. Congratulations too to Kevin and the coaching team who seem to have sorted out the defence, the were solid when it mattered, especially during Waggy's rest period. Lets hope they can be as good during the rest of the season. Glyn Hughes impressed again, what about his catch while lying down, and what a boot, almost Ollieesk.
Pity there had to be a single man of the match, they all deserved to share it, (including the replacements who did not dilute the team but refreshed it when it mattered), but I guess 1 bottle of shampers does not go very far between a whole squad.
Looking forward to Bristol now. Mathematically we could still finish in the top eight. Wouldn't that be nice? The only worry we would have then would be whether we could get the ground up to standard to allow us to go up into the Premiership. Dreaming again!!!!
Come on you Mooooose.

[CJB1]

Unfortunately Brad Davies was hobbling after the game with a dead leg. Hope it gets better soon.

[dingle]

Good win for us against the Albion. Lets hope we get one over Bristol yet again. We know its a big ask but its been done twice against them this season and the momentum is with us! So come on mose....!

There are few more pics loaded on the website, have look if you haven't already!

[John]

Great Friday night's entertainment. Okay so not high scoring, but entertaining all the same. The team showed real grit and determination. I enjoyed the game and I enjoyed the atmosphere. Seemed like a bigger croud than we have had for a while. Friday nights are alright by me! (One query: where's our bench gone?! and no not the subsititute kind)

[Steve@Mose]

Birmingham Post Match Report

[martinwatson aka Camera Shake]

Highlights from the game on the Birmingham Mail website (slightly longer than the highlights posted on Youtube - shows some first half attacking from Moseley).

www.birminghammail.net/multimedia/sport/other-sports/video/2012/01/30/highlights-moseley-rfc-v-plymouth-january-27-97319-30228434/

[kingsheathlad]

Great work once again Martin.
Many thanks

[John]

A nice positive report from the Mail. Might make a mose fan of Brian Dick yet.

[Steve@Mose]

Mail: Bevon Armitage admits Moseley have a psychological edge over his Plymouth Albion