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R&GP 1stXV v Woodford 5th Oct. '13

By Neil Glover
The Programme
The teams. Change on the day Romford's wingers switch numbers. SAm Coomber No. 11 and Ben Williams No. 14
006 Sam Cook (8) moves the ball wide
007
008 - Matt Phillips (13) makes a great take
011 - draws the tackle
012 - and ships the ball out
014 - to Ross Inwood (15)
015 - Who when tackled slips the ball to Sam Coomber (11)
017 - Who heads for the line
019 - and runs
020 and runs
022 - Crosses the line
027 - and touches down for Park's first try
028 - Matt P lines up his tee and offers a prayer
030 - The conversion sails between the posts. 7-0
035 - Ross breaks out again
036 - but this time is halted in his tracks.
042 - The "Cogniscenti " look on
043 - This time it is line clearance duties for Ross
044 - Ian Semain (2) waits to snuff out a Woodford attack
045 - Paul Bradley (6) brings down an attacker with the help of Lee Moughton (3) and John Davies (10)
047 - A talented subs bench awaits the call
052 - Ian breaks right
053 -
057 - JD spreads the ball wide
058 - to Matt P
059 - and on to Charlie wilkinson (12)
061 - Matt P passes to Sam Cook
062 - who moves the ball wide to Mark Jackson
063 - who drives on before
064 -
065 - towards the line
066 - then passes to Ross
067 - who is tackled into touch a yard short
071- Ian makes a bold attempt to charge down a clearance by Duffy, the woodford No. 10
072 - Great catch Mr Cook
074 - JD brings the back row into play
084 - Sam Cook probes the right hand touch line supported by Matt Catchpole (5)
085 - Its a lonely job at the top Steve. But at least the sun is shining and Park are winning
086 - Woodford continue to dominate the scrum
090 - Ross chips the winger
091 - Races after the ball
092 - it is a close run thing
093 - but then the ball bounces Woodfords's way.
096 - JD following up makes the tackle
102 - Ben Williams (14) in full flight
103 - Ouch
104 - But Ben drives on and is brought down with the posts beckoning.
105 - Louis Stevens (9) picks up from the drive and heads for the line
106 - to be brought down a couple of yards short
109 - JD sets up another ball for the backs
112 - Woodford's out half moves the ball left
113 - Ben rushes to cover
115 - Woodford centre Mogg heads for the corner
116 - supported by the winger
117 - Ben closes in
118 - And makes a desperate tackle.
119 - Ross and Charlie rush to the defence
120 - Ross makes the tackle
121 - And holds up the attacker
122 - The ball apears to be off the ground and out of Woodford hands with no touchdown
123 - But the ref wards a penalty try for a high tackle by Ross who is yellow carded. Surely not Ref.
124 - The conversion sails over the posts 7-7
125 - JD sends the ball high
126 - Matt P lines up a penalty
127 -
128 - applies the boot
129 - but it slides past the post
135 - Pete O'Brien (4) heads for a touchdown
136 - Was that a whistle I hear
137 - No glory Pete.
141 - Pete takes a fine lineout catch
144 - Nice knee action No. 8
145 - now for the pick up
146 - Park's 102 year old touch judge is on form
147 - Matt P lines up a penalty
148 - sends it on its way
149 -
151 - it looks good
152 - 3 points says the touch judge. The score is 10-7
153 - Half time team talk
154 - Whilst Sam Cook discusses the finer points of the line out with the Ref. De Mendoca
155 - The same discussion is had in the crowd.
157 - A cigar, a pint and watching Park win. What could be better?
158 - What do you think of the first half John? Grim!
159 - The spectre of Woody looms in the clubhouse doorway
160 -
162 - The second half is underway
164 - JD brings the centres into play
165 - Charlie heads straight up the miiddle
166 - CW avoids the tackle
167 - Heads for the line
169 - and toches down under the posts for a TRY
171 - Matt P has an easy one
173 - sends it straight as an arrow
174 - for the conversion - 17-7
178 - Matt P probes the centre
179 - Paul Sam, Sam, Lee and Ross attack on the left
180 - Is Paul tackled?
182 - Not yet
183 - but finally a few yards further on
185 - A new move as Sam Cook feeds hooker Ian
186 - Straight through the middle of the defence. Geat line.
187 - How did he manage that says the Woodford No.8
188 - Now to get a sprint on
192 - Cross the line
194 - Round under the posts
195 - and Ian's hallmark dive
196 - For Park's third TRY
198 - Matt P sends the conversion on its way for 2 more points. The score is 24-7
204 -
205 - Park's spectators can enjoy their beer
206 - Disaster. Park's hooker, Ian, has to leave the field with an injury.
207 - But we have Club Captain Mick James(16) to take his place. Pretty good.
208 - Matt Catchpole takes another clean catch
209 - The Park shirts are strong and stretchy
212 - A distant figure says I was an outside half once.
214 - Nice pass from Charle
215 - Feeds Matt P
219 - Sam Coomber kicks up dust
220 - but is tackled
221 - but manages to slip the ball to Ross
222 - Who heads for the line
223 - With support from Matt P
232 - and crosses the line as Matt shows his approval
233 -
234
235 - Round towards the posts and ready for the touchdown
236 - TRY number 4
239 - The successful conversion is on its way - 31-7
240 - Great take Pete
242 - Charlie is through the middle again
244 -
245 - Crosses the line
247 - TRY. That is Park's 5th and Charlie's 2nd of the match.
248 - The conversion is confirmed 38-7
252 - A wealth of rugby knowledge in these old gladiatorrs
254 - Pete is at it again with another clean take
257 - Now it is Sam Cook's turn in the line out
258 - Paul is on the rampage again
263 - Bill, your halo looks a bit second hand.
282 - Mark contiues to get top grip[s with Woodfords canny No.8
291 - The line out just keeps on giving as Matt Catchpole rises high to take clean ball
294 - Cheeky No. 2
305 - Micky is relishing the challenge
317 - Substitute Dave Gilmour (18) gets into the action
321 - Matt P continues to tackle hard
324
327 - and dislodges the ball from the Woodford No. 10
340 - The final score is 38-7. a great second half for Park. If only they could do it from the start of the match.
342 - Glyn looks very worried.
343 - Now you know why
345 - Two of Park's venerable old gentlemen with a combined age of 166
349 - Warm Down
350 - with lots of happy faces
351 - Is that the new style of shirt Matt? Needle and cotton required

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