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Subject: Online Shopping


Author:
Webmaster
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Date Posted: 11:28:14 08/29/02 Thu
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With so many fans asking for online shopping for Pontypool RFC merchandise I would like to hear from anyone who would be interested in sponsoring this project.

I would be prepared to speak with anyone who could raise funds to make this possible. A very basic cost would start from £500.

As a gesture of good will I would provide you with a 40% discount voucher for a website built by myself, also providing a free link to the website.

Please mail me if you are interested in speaking about this further at webmaster@pontypoolrfc.co.uk

Look forward to logging on and collecting my next lot of emails
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Subject: The New Pontypool RFC Book


Author:
Ray Ruddick
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Date Posted: 09:09:55 08/29/02 Thu
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Just to remind you that my book on the photographic history of Pontypool RFC will be on sale (£10.99) at Pontypool indoor market from 9.30am this coming Saturday and behind the stand (in the club shop if it is raining) before and after the Bonymaen game. I will be at both venues to sign the books if required. Happy reading!!
Subject: Shirts


Author:
John
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Date Posted: 03:40:05 08/29/02 Thu
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When I went to the Pontypool v Newport friendly I was amazed to see the number of black and amber shirts worn by the Newport fans. Very few Pontypool shirts were on show. I have been trying to get hold of a shirt now since June and still I'm being told that they are taking orders. There must be lots of people like me who wants a shirt and can't get one! The club shop when I went consisted of a few caps and a t-shirt. The merchandise has got to be sorted out!
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Subject: Question Bob


Author:
Dave
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Date Posted: 14:06:05 08/28/02 Wed
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Thank you for your very honest assessment and all that you are doing for this great Club of ours.

Bit of constructive feedback:

You can't expect the people of Torfaen to turn up in their thousands to watch Div 1 games. What you have at present is a hardcore loyal base of fans, like me, of around 1,000 who turn every home game.

We have proven that when we play the so-called big guns, the mass support is there. It will happen again once we achieve Premier league status. Don't fear !!

What many people forget is that we have been out of the big time for 7 seasons, it's a long time.

On another note. What is the Club doing to kick the Council into action. I may be biased, but I have frequently questioned the rationale behind them spending £5 million on a stadium used by a mediocre football team that attracts 150 people a week and the occasional athletics event. It's about time that our rugby Club is brought to the top of their agenda.

Thanks again
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Subject: List now live!


Author:
David Nelmes
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Date Posted: 11:34:43 08/28/02 Wed
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The Pooler list is now live.

To subscribe to the list send an email to
pooler-subscribe@topica.com

Then to send a mail you-
Send mail to 'pooler@topica.com'

One person sends a mail to the list then everyone on the list receives it.

Pob lwc!!
Subject: Is there a mailing list for Pooler?


Author:
David Nelmes
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Date Posted: 11:05:36 08/28/02 Wed
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I'm a Ponty boy whos has always followed Newport County fervently and Ponty whenever I can.

Newport County supporters have a mailing list which brings all fans from around the world together. The list is now generating £30k a year from ''pooling'' it's talents and will shortly build a clubhouse in Spytty Stadium.

We have a website which was spawned from the mailing list about The Amber Army as it is called which generates the £30k.

Just a thought for those who cant individually make a difference to PRFC but can collectively!

Indeed I'll setup such a list for Pooler right now.

p.s. I know a mailing list is similar to a message board but it does seem more effective, in fact £30k a year and a clubhouse says so!!
Subject: Couple of questions Rob. Sorry if some of you know the answers, but I can't make training


Author:
David
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Date Posted: 13:09:15 08/26/02 Mon
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1. Why is n't Lyndon Mustoe back for a few months?
2. Is Cae injured?
3. How bad is Devereux's knee injury?
4. Are we signing Canterbury prop?
5. Are we signing the other Bath prop?
6. How long is Landry out for?

Thanks
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Subject: Bob Judes' report


Author:
Dai Z
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Date Posted: 10:13:38 08/27/02 Tue
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Dear Mr Mr Jude, I have just read your forthright and honest report on this means and it left me gasping. At last a man who doesnt pussyfoot around and tells it like it is, thank you Mr Jude.
At the risk of being obsesive about the Argus have you read Robin (I make Newports excuses for them ) Davey tonight, what a PRAT.
I have been to all the pre-season friendlies and am now labouring under a heavey burden of optimism, roll on Saturday, good luck lads, have a great injury free winning season that we can all share with you.
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Subject: Pooler Fantasy !


Author:
Dai.H
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Date Posted: 09:13:44 08/27/02 Tue
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I have spent the last couple of weeks mulling over my teams for this seasons Western Mail fantasy rugby competition.After finishing them I thought it would be good fun to see if I could assemble a team of former Pooler players (some may have only been on Poolers books as juniors/youth ? )
15.Matt James
14.Nick Walne
13.Mark Taylor
12.Sione Tuipoluto
11.Gareth Betts
10.Jason Strange
9.Ryan Powell
1.Iestyn Thomas
2.Garin Jenkins
3.Martyn Madden
4.Mike Powell
5.Chay Billen
6.Gareth Green
7.Richard Parks
8.Darren Davies
I know there`s a couple out of position ,but still a pretty handy side.If anyone spotted anymore players then let me know.
If anyone fancies keeping an eye out for my teams they are called - Poolers Saint, Pooler 4 the Prem and St.Davids RFC.
With a bit of luck they`ll do quite well ,I was 12 points off winning last seasons celtic league competition (and £5000 !!!)bugger!!! So hopefully I can improve on that this season .
Subject: NEATH V PONTYPOOL


Author:
Neath fan
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Date Posted: 01:43:58 08/22/02 Thu
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Looking forward to the match on Friday. Put you in the premier and dump caerphilly to division 1 i think but also put aberavon in division 6 west cause that is where they should be lol. Visit the Unofficial Neath website at www.neathrugby.tk for more details and chat on the match on Friday. Good luck.
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Subject: YOUTH


Author:
CONCERNED POOLER YOUTH FAN
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Date Posted: 12:59:01 08/21/02 Wed
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THERE IS MORE COMMENT REGARDING THE APPALLING DEMISE OF THE YOUTH TEAM IN THE LETTERS SECTION OF THIS WEEKS FREE PRESS. STILL CANNOT BELIEVE WHAT IS HAPPENING - HOW CAN THE POWERS THAT BE ALLOW THIS! IT IS SHAMEFUL!
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Subject: Squad Profiles


Author:
pooler fan
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Date Posted: 08:42:37 08/26/02 Mon
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Gareth Taylor born on the BACK ROW what of, the cinema
Subject: Squad Profiles


Author:
pooler fan
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Date Posted: 08:25:16 08/26/02 Mon
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Just looked at the squad profiles and noticed that Lenny's a big boy for six!!!(D.O.B. 02/04/1996)
Subject: New Season


Author:
DaveW
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Date Posted: 04:04:26 08/26/02 Mon
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Well....been a long time since I posted a message on here....but I have been popping in regularly to see whats happening.
I still won't be able to see many games this season as I am still living in Northampton...but I am making a special effort to be at the game this Saturday....and am looking forward to it big time!! Can't wait. Things looking good for the new season.....by all accounts.
So good luck lads. We are all behind you. This is probably the biggest season in our history. We HAVE to make it this time.
Go For It!!
See you all Saturday.
Subject: Match report from IC Wales


Author:
Glyn
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Date Posted: 14:03:09 08/24/02 Sat
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Llewellyn celebrates as Neath tune up Aug 24 2002




Neath 21 Pontypool 7


NEATH flattered to deceive in this their final warm-up game before next Friday's Celtic League opener against Caerphilly but still helped Gareth Llewerllyn celebrate his testimonial with a comfortable victory.

With every intention of making it a night of all-round celebration for Llewellyn, Neath showed great endeavour and plenty of enterprise in the opening exchanges with Shane Williams a catalyst in this, his long-awaited return from injury.

But Pontypool have invested well this summer and with Neath old boy Mark Jones leading by example and Kuli Faletau, John Devereux and Kevin Ellis among those adding some vital experience, they were hardly the pushover some might have thought.

Still, with the pace and power of a front five that included the hugely promising loosehead prop Paul James, Neath gained the ascendancy and went ahead in seven minutes when right wing Kevin James brushed off Joel Griffin to score after some cute passing from Shaun Connor and James Storey.

Connor converted and then improved a second try two minutes later when Adrian Durston emerged from a melee of players to sidestep full-back David Smith and score a try on this his home debut.

Apart from a three-year stint with Harlequins, the former Welsh lock has been a Neath stalwart. In fact next Friday against Caerphilly, Llewellyn will make his 281st start in this his seventh year as captain at The Gnoll.

Defensively Neath were sound and particularly well organised, but in attack they were often too hasty and over elaborate. For coach Lyn Jones it must have been a touch frustrating considering that the real business kicks off in less than a week's time.

Neath were unable to add to their tally in the 31 minutes leading up to half-time and, despite wholesale changes at the interval, they struggled to find a smooth rhythm after it too.

Instead it was a night that saw Pontypool gain the plaudits. They might have lost Devereux to a knee ligament injury, but they were combative, fearless and, as the game wore on, increasingly competitive.

It took a piece of magic from centre David Tiueti to galvanise the home side - a typically robust surge through some heavy traffic on the hour committed the Pooler defence and replacement Allan Bateman arrived on his shoulder to take the scoring pass.

That ended the contest as far as the result was concerned and it also gave Neath a chance to ring the changes and try out another set of combinations in the pack.

Llewellyn got his deserved rest at that juncture, but he took to the field on the final whistle to applaude a set of fans who have certainly had their money's worth from this true Welsh All Black.

By that time Pontypool had helped themselves to a deserved try from Jonathan Williams, which James Rowles converted, but it didn't take any shine off Llewellyn's night.
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Subject: Neath vs Pontypool


Author:
Neath Player
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Date Posted: 01:53:39 08/26/02 Mon
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You gave us a good game on Friday you were good but not great i thought your fowards were good but your backs poor. At the start of the season i was training for Aberavon although their our main rivals i must admit they look good i wish you luck but i think the result will be the same as last year
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Subject: Good game last Friday


Author:
SteveG
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Date Posted: 14:16:13 08/25/02 Sun
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Enjoyed the match last Friday. Pooler gave us a few frights that night.
I think you were hard done by last season as I think Dunvant let Aberavon get the tries they needed. If Pooler had been in the play offs I think you would have beaten the cheesers.

Good luck for the coming season and hope to see you in the Premier div next season.
Subject: Neath v Ponty


Author:
Kevin
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Date Posted: 16:39:48 08/24/02 Sat
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Thanks to all supporters and comittee and especially MARK JONES and the TEAM COME ON POOLER Get back where you belong WITH US - NO GANG of 6 GOOD LUCK FOR THIS SEASON The VIP @ GWENT are always WELCOLME. Hopefully 2003-2004 League Games will be home and away like they used to be not so long ago! Genuine PEOPLE at PONTY Just like us at NEATH I'd like you to believe!!! POOLER POOLER POOLER POOLER COME ON!!!!!
Subject: Neath


Author:
Yan 2
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Date Posted: 05:34:00 08/24/02 Sat
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Great game like days before. A few silly mistakes in the back,also the forwards going in the rucks and mauls with all the forwards going in with few players in defence. Neath didn,t do this.Good jumping in the lineouts.Pays to train.
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Subject: Argus Report


Author:
Dai Z
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Date Posted: 05:52:22 08/24/02 Sat
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Very disappointed with the match report in the Newport friendly Argus, It must have been written by a disillusioned 'Port' fan.
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Subject: Neath


Author:
Stu.
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Date Posted: 01:23:55 08/24/02 Sat
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Got to thwe game about 10 minutes in due to a couple of hold ups on the M4. The score then was 14 - 0 to Neath but after that we held our own. The forwards probably edged it up front. Defence was superb. Considering we didn't have our usual play makers at 10 I thought we did well. Well done to all the team. Great to see a good number of Pooler fans down there. Can't wait for Bonymaen next week.
Subject: tonights game


Author:
jamie
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Date Posted: 16:13:02 08/23/02 Fri
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great game,not a bad result,but can i say that i cant beleive all the team didnt have the same kit on!!!! we looked like a sunday league side with owain price wearing one kit ,joel wearing another when he came back on !!!!!!! come on guys,sort it out!!!!!!!!!!!!
Subject: Result


Author:
Pooler Boy
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Date Posted: 13:04:12 08/23/02 Fri
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NEATH 21 - 7 PONTYPOOL

EXCELENT RESULT CONSIDERING THAT WE WERE AT AN AWAY FIXTURE AND WE DID NOT HAVE BYRON AND STEWART

BEAT US BY 14 POINTS NOT BAD!!!
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Subject: thanks


Author:
daz in the shed
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Date Posted: 15:12:25 08/23/02 Fri
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thanks for a great night of rugby you are most welcome at the so called top table of welsh rugby.hope alan is fit soon. great night for both clubs ! div2 champions elect have a great run in the cup hope to see you all at the gnol next season in the league daz.
Subject: Neath game


Author:
Taff
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Date Posted: 14:55:58 08/23/02 Fri
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Great game it was a good performance i got to pick Richard Hunt out for praise he won his own ball plus a few steals...on a sad note i heard John Devereux is going to be out injured for a few weeks with a ligament tear
Subject: Team V Neath


Author:
Webmaster
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Date Posted: 16:45:27 08/22/02 Thu
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D Smith
L Woodard
J Devereux
J Hawker
J Griffin
J Rowles
K Ellis
A Phillips
J Thomas
AN Other
K Faletau
R Hunt
R Field
M Jones (Capt)
L McPherson
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Subject: this website


Author:
Black Betty
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Date Posted: 13:14:22 08/22/02 Thu
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Blindng site - who de webmaster?..Betty waste no time getting to looking at dis BRILLIANT site. Betty seeing u all at d Gnoll Fryingtonight wid sunglasses ...Betyybyebye
Subject: Winnie


Author:
The Burgular
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Date Posted: 05:13:12 08/22/02 Thu
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What is Winnie Moa doing at Ebbw Vale?. Any ideas??
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Subject: New Book


Author:
DSH
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Date Posted: 07:29:34 08/20/02 Tue
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Can't wait for new book, looks good, it says that it's the 3rd book about Pontypool RFC, I already have Pontypool's Pride, which was sold after the 87/88 season, but what is the 3rd? anybody, webmaster perhaps? Is it still available?
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Subject: Neath v Pooler


Author:
Black Betty
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Date Posted: 15:19:08 08/21/02 Wed
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Black Betty waiting to see all u Poolers at d Gnoll cos Betty joying swiwmmingPoolers n Ibiza (paaradise mmm!!!) so Black Betty want see more fun wid d Poolers, specially big Marky Jones coming back wid Betty at d Gnoll...Black Betty got bad feeling dat game gonna bust up cos Poolers wanting making Marks with Jones n J Devereaux making more Marks so haard in dat centre....Black Betty waiting to weclome Poolers at d Gnoll..Betty reach out wid hand of friendship and shake your members when u coming at Gnoll...Betty byebye
Subject: Neath


Author:
Rob
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Date Posted: 07:23:54 08/21/02 Wed
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Are many people traveling to Neath? should be a good game I wounder how we will do away at a top flight club? we seem to be ok at home.
Subject: squad for neath game


Author:
barney
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Date Posted: 04:50:17 08/18/02 Sun
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rob is it true that we might not have a team to take down neath with us?
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Subject: Neath Game


Author:
Taff
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Date Posted: 23:39:06 08/20/02 Tue
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Does anyone remember the way to the Gnoll i have forgotten ..i appreciate any help thanks
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Subject: Dale Burn


Author:
Supporter
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Date Posted: 07:19:37 08/19/02 Mon
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Webmaster, Could you confirm a rumour that i have heard that Dale Burns is signing for Pontypool. I heard this from Paul Young (Newport RFC).
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Subject: A new suggestion


Author:
Rob M
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Date Posted: 08:31:37 08/20/02 Tue
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Just a suggestion for a new addition to an already excellent site. "Referee Watch" This could be the performance of a referee is assessed (rationally and objectively of course) and some questions asked on any key decisions which he/she made during a game. What do you think Webby? You cvould then plot the evaluations on each ref etc
Subject: Dale Burns


Author:
fan
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Date Posted: 03:40:58 08/20/02 Tue
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Webmaster, how true is the rumour that Dale Burns is joining Pooler?
Subject: Youth Players


Author:
No 1 Pooler Fan
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Date Posted: 01:02:03 08/20/02 Tue
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With all the fuss made about the demise of the youth, I feel the need to write and comment on the release of two of our most promising and former youth players Gareth Jenkins and Rhodri Jones. Both these young scrum halves could have been valuable additions to our squad and players that we would not have had to shell out vast amounts of money to keep, but instead we kept with our same tatic of releasing our home grown players and signing a player with only a year or two left in him.

Continung in the same vein I see that a few people on the site are suggesting that we should have kept Rhodri as our number 2 but on this occassion I have to disagree. In my opinion it it Jenkins who we should have kept, he looked a very promising player and was an able understudy to Nicky even getting the nod over him in a few games in the middle of the season. This is nothing against Rhodri but he has had very little experience in senior rugby and a few seasons in this at a lower level could develop him a great deal. Jenkins had 3 seasons at the Garn before playing for us and in my opinion this helped him develop and enabled him to handle life in Division 1 much better.
Subject: the youth plot thickens


Author:
wondering whos telling the truth
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Date Posted: 06:00:14 08/14/02 Wed
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PONTYPOOL have come under fire from neighbours Pontypool United after blaming the Welsh Rugby Union for the demise of their youth team, writes Andy Howell.

Welsh League First Division outfit Pooler had claimed in a statement that the policies of the WRU and its rugby director Terry Cobner had forced them to curtail youth activities.

Cobner denied Pontypool's claims and last night received backing from Pontypool United, who were, until recently, administering and running the under-19 side on behalf of their neighbours.

"Pontypool United administered and ran the side so successfully that after only two seasons the side were promoted to the Premier Division of the Dragons' Trust League for the forthcoming season," said a United spokesperson. "Is Pontypool RFC being totally honest in blaming the WRU and Torfaen borough council for the demise of this side?

"Clubs below the Premier Division do get financial help. The Youth get travelling allowances for their league games and Welsh Youth Cup games, plus a small supplement, so finance cannot be that great when the likes of Talywain, Garndiffaith, Blaenavon and Cwmbran all run youth sides.

"They do not get £80,000 a year from the WRU like Pontypool. Therefore, the financial argument does not hold much water.

"The reason the Youth do not now have facilities is because Pontypool's (benefactor) Bob Jude decided to have the team renamed as Pontypool Youth, dropping the name of United without even informing Pontypool United that they had done this.

"Also the team was now to be based at Pontypool Park.

"This decision effectively took the team away from the facilities they had."
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Subject: squad


Author:
jono
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Date Posted: 11:30:58 08/17/02 Sat
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hello webby can you tell us if sven cronk has signed as stated in the argus and also rhodei jones name has been taken off the squad list has he gone to aber cheers keep up the good work
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Subject: Coming season


Author:
Bob Jude (Pontypool RFC)
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Date Posted: 12:12:09 08/19/02 Mon
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It's not often i come on hear if at all but i would just like to say thanks to all those who help out at the club.
In the last three months ive learnt a lot not just at pontypool but about other clubs. Take Aberavon our number one rivals for this coming season.Although theres a lot of rival between us on the field, off the field they support us in anything we do to get back to the top flight. And that is what makes a great club. Whatever the outcome the end of the season cheer on our friends at Aberavon becouse they 've been behind us when the going got tough a lot more than you think.
Bob Jude (PONTYPOOLRFC)
Subject: Chris Landry Injured


Author:
Chris' biggest fan!
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Date Posted: 04:45:25 08/15/02 Thu
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I hear Chris Landry got injured on Tuesday. What is the latest news?
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Subject: Hereford


Author:
Andy
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Date Posted: 05:36:40 08/16/02 Fri
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When is the game. Tomorrow or Tuesday
Subject: Lastnights Game


Author:
Dean
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Date Posted: 08:12:52 08/14/02 Wed
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Does anyone know the true result as i worked it at 88-7 and here says 76-7 and argus 81-7 Please help
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Subject: Jamie Sulway has joined Cross Keys according to the Argus


Author:
Stu
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Date Posted: 12:08:47 08/14/02 Wed
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Subject: Hereford match


Author:
Nathan
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Date Posted: 05:21:44 08/14/02 Wed
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Is the Hereford match on Tuesday or this Saturday. Website says Tuesday at 7.15, ceefax on bbc1 says Saturday at 2.30?
Can anyone clarify this??
Subject: Just a matter of interest, Worcester 19 Ebbw Vale 16


Author:
Captain Morgan
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Date Posted: 14:53:31 08/09/02 Fri
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Arthur Howarth sin binned for killing the ball at rucks. Same old story. Ha!
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Subject: tonights score,pontypool 88-7 away team...


Author:
pooler fan
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Date Posted: 14:33:26 08/13/02 Tue
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Subject: Players


Author:
Dean
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Date Posted: 01:46:48 08/10/02 Sat
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Good to see that we have signed the flanker who scored 2 tries last week he looked a good asset we now seem to have a good team and strength in depth. and we signed Sven Cronk thats good cover for front row..I hope this is the team to get us to the premiere
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Subject: Thanks Rob for the answers. Do we have call on Rhondri, my own view is we really should have three scrum halfs


Author:
Dave
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Date Posted: 13:22:31 08/13/02 Tue
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Subject: kick off


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barney
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Date Posted: 05:16:34 08/13/02 Tue
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what time is kick off tonight?
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Subject: Webmaster - please would you comment. If it's true, it beggars belief.


Author:
Dave
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Date Posted: 01:36:24 08/12/02 Mon
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Have we let Rhodri Jones go? He is absolute class. If so, why, he has played for Wales Youth and is the future of this club.He should be second choice behind Nicky, with Kev in Ellis in reserve, you need 3 scrum halfs.

What are we doing to nurture young talent? Should we not be doing a deal with Pontypool United. Players with potential:

1. Richard Jenkins
2. Gareth John Jenkins
3. Rhodri Jones
4. Mike Rosser.
5. Chris Lloyd (winger)

I don't wish to appear negative, but we all must agree that we should be keeping these players, whether they play this year or not.

On another note, where is Lyndon Mustoe?
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  • Answers -- Webmaster, 13:54:23 08/12/02 Mon
Subject: Scrum Half


Author:
Dave M
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Date Posted: 10:11:36 08/11/02 Sun
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Unfortunately because of the early kick-off I was not able to make the match against Nuneaton on Saturday. According to the reports in the Press I missed a good match. However I noted with interest that because of the absence on holiday of Nicky Lloyd and Kevin Ellis that Byron played at scrum-half and according to the report made an excellent job of it. But this does pose the question, What has happened to our young scrum-half Rhodri Jones, an excellent prospect, why wasn't he playing, he has not appeared in either friendly match to date. I hope we haven't let him go, it's excellent young players like Rhodri who we should be hanging on to if we are going to have a future. Can anyone tell me what has happened to him?

Also how did Uni Moa play against us, hope he had a good game?
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Subject: Argus report from Saturday


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Glyn
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Date Posted: 08:24:07 08/12/02 Mon
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Rugby: Super Smith looks certain at full-back
A practice match threw up one big question for Pontypool head coach Steve Jones ñ just who will wear the number ten jersey this season?

It is the type of question Jones wonít relish answering because he has two of the divisionís best outside halves to choose from.

And that was clearly evident on Saturday as Pooler eased to victory against their old English opponents Nuneaton.

With scrum-halves Nicky Lloyd and Kevin Ellis both on holiday, last seasonís top points scorer, Byron Hayward, was handed the number nine duties for the day, while the impressive Stuart Lawrence stepped into his favoured outside-half role.

And Lawrence shone, orchestrating a great team display with some mouth-watering runs and great kicks to touch.

ìItís certainly going to be a battle for the number ten spot,î admitted team manager Tony Clarke.

ìStuart had a great game and did really well. Itís the type of competition we need, though. Itís good for the players and the fans because they will have to push hard every week to keep their place. There will be no rest for anyone.î

Clarke was just as pleased with his sideís overall performance in a match that saw Pooler touchdown with nine tries bringing a welcomed pre-season spark on a summer day.

ìIt was a good open game with few scrums and lineouts. It was always going to be a low-key game after Newport last week but we did most things right and thatís a very big positive,î said Clarke.

Plenty of players impressed on the day. Dai Smith looks a certainty for the full-back spot when Pooler kick-off against Bonymaen on August 31.

Smith looked solid at the back when tested with a rare high ball and, just as importantly, was powerful in defence, as Pooler reigned supreme, letting in just the one consolation try.

He was deservedly the top try scorer on the day too, bagging a brace of touchdowns, the best coming from a confident team move from deep that saw him power over unmarked.

New signing Richard Hunt looks like he could be the man to provide some stability in the line-out. Pooler looked comfortable, dominating play in the set piece with Hunt showing some good turns of strength and speed as he made regular ground with his pulsating drives.

Joel Griffin too looks like he has come on leaps and bounds in the close season by grabbing a great try when he roared up field unmarked.

Scorers. Pontypool: Tries: D Smith (2), J Devereux, J Hawker, J Williams, S Lawrence, J Griffin, B Jefferies, M Tuíipulotu. Cons: S Lawrence (3), M Tuíipulotu, B Hayward. Nuneaton: Try: C Dutton. Con: W Masser
Subject: NEATH V PONTYPOOL


Author:
NEATH FAN
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Date Posted: 15:09:39 08/11/02 Sun
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HI PONTYPOOL FANS I CANT WAIT FOR THE NEATH V PONTYPOOL MATCH DOWN THE GNOLL ON FRIDAY 23RD AUGUST. I WELCOME YOU DOWN THE GNOLL. YOU ARE A GOOD TEAM NOW BETTER THAN ABERAVON BY MILES (ONE OF OUR RIVALS) AND HOPEFULLY YOU WILL STUFF THEM TWICE. IF YOU WANT TO TALK TO NEATH FANS ABOUT THE MATCH COMING UP VISIT: WWW.NEATHRUGBY.TK

BYE POOLER FANS. POOLERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR.
Subject: Aberavon


Author:
phil
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Date Posted: 03:10:15 08/11/02 Sun
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Aberavon 108 Chepstow 0
Aberavon looked very impressive with only their second string. Aberavon are signing Canada's outsidehalf. Although weve ade some signing's ourself i still think Aberavon are the best side in the league. They've got a lot of spirit in their camp. What weve got A BUNCH OF OLD FARTS LOOKING FOR THE MOST MONEY THEY CAN HAVE.
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Subject: Pontypool 55 Nuneaton 7


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Captain Morgan
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Date Posted: 06:01:19 08/10/02 Sat
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Subject: Webmaster - Please can we have some comment on the demise of the Youth team


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John
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Date Posted: 13:43:07 08/08/02 Thu
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This story has so may ambiguities it's untrue. I have read tonight's Argus and am totally confused.

We can't hold the Council or WRU responsible for not supporting our youth set up. It's not a question of finances and it surely can't be a lack of players. I believe that last year's team reached the Welsh Youth Cup semi-final and won promotion to the Premier League? So why exactly are we pulling out? Does it include the Colts set up?

I was assured at the end of last season that we will invest in youth, we must, to sustain a future business. Although the premier clubs cherry pick talent throughout Gwent, they are n't allowed to run youth teams this season. Moreover, after reading tonight's Argus, the next page mentions that Newbridge are bringing back their youth team!

All I would like is some straight answers. What is happening, the truth please? If there is a logical explanation then fine, but the Team Manager's statement makes no sense at all.


Surely, we MUST all agree that developing our own talent is a must, so what do we intend doing about it? We can't send local kids packing to other teams, can we?

(Am aware of the schools initiative)
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Subject: Tomorrows game


Author:
Webmaster
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Date Posted: 15:51:39 08/09/02 Fri
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It's now a 12:00 kick off, see you there.
Subject: Speculation


Author:
R.P.
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Date Posted: 13:27:15 08/09/02 Fri
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All this speculation, but has anyone on here actually spoken to Mr. Jude? If so can they fully doccument what he said.
Subject: Friendlies and Youth


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Pooler boy (and proud of it, like SPANER and PARKY!)
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Date Posted: 12:38:04 08/09/02 Fri
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What time is the Ynysddu match on Tuesday night?Will POOLER be sending coaches down to THE GNOLL?And please sort out this fiasco involving the youth and and colts. We don't want to lose our famous youth team. We'll have no platform. Let these boys play for their local team with pride! I'm with you boys, and well done to SPANER for keeping us updated, he is proud to play for POOLER, don't take that away!! COME ON POOLER!!!!!
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Subject: Friendlies


Author:
Pooler Boy (and proud of it like Spaner and Parky!)
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Date Posted: 12:33:21 08/09/02 Fri
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I just wanted to know what time the Ynysddu match kicks off on Tuesday, and will there be coaches down to The Gnoll for the Neath match?Come on Pooler!!!!!
Subject: Tomorrows friendly


Author:
Dean
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Date Posted: 06:12:30 08/09/02 Fri
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can anyone clarify if the kick-off is 12 or 12.30
as argus says 12 midday here says 12.30
thanks
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Subject: Backstabbing and Revovution!


Author:
Parky
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Date Posted: 13:55:45 08/06/02 Tue
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What the hell's going on!? Is it true that Bob Jude said he wants nothing to do with the Youth and Colts sides! Apparently we don't even have a team to play for any more!!!
Can someone tell me if it's true that we've been kicked out of the club! Somthing's not right here!!!
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Subject: Friendly


Author:
Taff
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Date Posted: 10:06:56 08/08/02 Thu
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What is the price for Saturdays Game ? Anyone Know
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Subject: Are we playing Neath on Friday 23rd Aug 2002, kick off 7.15. Taken from the Neath site


Author:
Captain Morgan
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Date Posted: 09:27:38 08/07/02 Wed
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NEWS - updated on 7th August 2002

Pre-season Friendly Fixtures for Neath RFC
Neath RFC are pleased to confirm the following pre-season friendlies: -

Pontypridd on Saturday 10th August 2002, kick off 2.30pm, at The Dairy Field, Llanharan

Pontypool on Friday 23rd August 2002, kick off 7.15pm, at The Gnoll

It is intended that the entire playing squad will participate at some time during both games and hence no match day squad will be announced Entry to the games will be charged at £5 for adults and £2 for children Under 14

The matches will be played as part of Gareth Llewellyn's testimonial year
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Subject: Division One betting


Author:
BIGfan
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Date Posted: 13:51:23 08/01/02 Thu
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Popped into my local bookies on Saturday morning, they had prices on Division One - Pontypool 2/5 Aberavon 3/1 Carmarthen Quins 7/1 with Newbridge at 10/1. Hopefully they've got it right!!!! Thou i think Aberavon are big at 3/1. If anyone is interested the bookie is David Lucas in Bargoed. I know he has a shops in Pontypridd Cardiff and Merthyr aswell GOOD LUCK if you are having a crack.
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