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Subject: Pontypool 31 Newport 19


Author:
Gareth
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Date Posted: 10:30:49 08/03/02 Sat
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Great spirit in the Pooler camp.

Big thanks to the Newport supporters that made the trip up to the Park.

Very entertaining rugby.

Good luck to both sides for the season.
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Subject: Newbridge RFC


Author:
Matthew Godridge
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Date Posted: 10:32:42 08/06/02 Tue
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With our new signing:

Jason lewis (Pontypridd)
David Venter (Natal U21)
Craig Fitzpatrick (Caerphilly)
Gareth Lane (Oakdale)
Mike Peard (Rumney)
Matthew Penny (Cross Keys) ( Don't ask me why we've got him back)

along with the exact squad as last season, do u see us as challengers this season ?

Whatever you think best of luck for what is going to be a brilliant season and may the best team win
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Subject: The new Pontypool Rugby book


Author:
Ray Ruddick
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Date Posted: 13:30:01 08/05/02 Mon
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I am producing a photographic history of Pontypool Rugby Football Club. Only the third book ever published on the history of the club, it covers all the club's achievements and features the club's British Lions and Internationals. It is currently at the printers and will be available from the first home league game against Bonymaen on 31 August. I will be at the rugby stall in the market that morning to sign copies. The cost is £10.99 (plus £1.40 postage and packing) and it will also be on sale underneath the grandstand at every home game throughout the season, at the clubhouse, at the stall in the market and directly from me. If you wish to place orders via the website then please contact me in the first instance. My e-mail address is ray.ruddick@talk21.com.

I am looking forward to what promises to be a very exciting season. Great start with a good performance against Newport on Saturday and let us hope that we can go one better this season and put this great club back where it belongs.
Subject: poola v port (FRIENDLY)


Author:
yan 2
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Date Posted: 13:01:48 08/05/02 Mon
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What,s all the fuss about winning a game with Newport it was a friendly after all? Just to give them and us a run out and try a few moves? We knew friday that Newport would bring the youth and 21,s up to the park? I will agree with the report in the Argus about the result and that it was one sided? (experienced men against young men).
Subject: Pontypool and United Youth


Author:
Valley Girl
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Date Posted: 10:12:18 08/05/02 Mon
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Can anyone tell me if Pontypool are running a Youth side this season, as I have heard that they have taken it on themselves without the help of Pontypool United. If so who is their coach. It would be a shame if the youth did collapse as these are our stars of the future.
Subject: Pontypool Youth


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Valley Girl
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Date Posted: 10:07:14 08/05/02 Mon
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Subject: POOLER


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bob
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Date Posted: 08:37:26 08/05/02 Mon
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who let the dogs out POO POO POOLER! well done ponty
Subject: pooler v newport


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lauren
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Date Posted: 10:05:57 08/04/02 Sun
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the match on saturday 3rd august was brilliant!
we thrashed newport. all the players played exelently, we should see more matches like this one well done guys!
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Subject: Pooler


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Mr Pooler
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Date Posted: 01:04:17 08/05/02 Mon
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COOLER POOLER ! Love it
Subject: lee mcpherson


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ian
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Subject: Report from IC Wales


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Pontypool supporter
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Date Posted: 03:37:33 08/04/02 Sun
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Cooler Pooler topple rivals Aug 4 2002




Rob Cole, Wales on Sunday


PONTYPOOL 31-19 NEWPORT

IF IT is ever going to happen for Pontypool again, then this will have to be the season.

The crowds turned out for the visit of their deadliest rivals, the players responded and coaches Steve Jones and Nigel Callard fine-tuned the game plan.

The result was a resounding victory against an understated, and often outplayed, Newport side.

What a start to the season for once mighty Pooler - Aberavon take note!

But before anyone gets carried away with the thought of 10,000 fans turning out every week to watch one of Wales's greatest clubs returning to the top, just remember that this was a friendly.

There is still a huge gulf between the Heineken Cup clubs and those in the First Division, as much in terms of facilities and resources as in fitness and skill.

For Newport's new coaching double act of Leigh Jones and Richard Hill, this will have been an interesting if not very informative afternoon's work. What they can say is that their Under 21 team should be strong this season.

As for Pooler, they look to have enough strength in depth, allied to huge experience, to launch a major push for the top flight. They also have some highly promising players to back up their old guard.

With a direct route opened up into the Welsh Premiership at the end of next season for the side that wins the First Division, now is the time to make the grade.

"It really is now or never for us. You never know when the goal-posts are going to be moved by the WRU or the Premiership clubs on promotion, so we've got to make our move next season," said Pooler coach Steve Jones.

"With the squad we've got, I think we can take the title if we play to our potential. I just hope the players realise it has got to be a team effort.

"Everyone is saying that we have got a crop of old heads, but there are as many youngsters to go along with the likes of Mark Jones, Kuli Faletau, Kevin Ellis, Byron Hayward and John Devereux."

The home players certainly showed more composure and co-hesion than their illustrious rivals, although Newport paraded most of their Under-21 side during the four 20-minute quarters.

New Newport coaches Leigh Jones and Richard Hill sat alongside most of their leading players and could only watch as Mark Jones's pumped-up home side raced into a 12-0 lead in the opening quarter.

Tries by back row man Lee McPherson and outside half Stuart Lawrence, the latter converted by the No 10, sent the First Division side into a deserved lead and it took Newport's youngsters a full 20 minutes to reach the home 22.

Pooler's Jones made seven changes at the end of the first quarter, but Newport stuck to their young guns.

The visitors at least settled down in the second period, but at half-time the score remained 12-0 to the official underdogs.

New recruits John Devereux and Kevin Ellis got their first chance in a Pontypool jersey in the third quarter, but eight changes in the Newport ranks gave them a much needed injection of experience and urgency.

They quickly levelled the scores with a try by South African prop Adrian Garvey and a penalty try, converted by Jason Strange, but they gifted a second score to McPherson and Byron Hayward's conversion put the home team ahead once more.

Newport levelled again when wing David Warwick raced through, Strange converting, but two late tries from wing Jonathan Williams and the old war horse Mark Jones, gave Pooler a great start to their season.

Scorers: Pontypool: Tries: L McPherson 2, S Lawrence, J Williams, M Jones; Cons: B Hayward 2, S Lawrence.
Newport: Tries: A Garvey, D Warwick, penalty try; Cons: J Strange 2

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Subject: New Merchandise


Author:
A Realist
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Date Posted: 07:43:38 08/01/02 Thu
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Amongst the juvenile taunts "WIZARD ARMY" made, he actually made a more important point than most of us have overlooked.

Our merchandise is going to be supplied by PSM (based in Cwmbran). Now I am all for helping local businesses but the real question is how many people who:

a) Don't live within 10-15miles of Pontypool

or

b) Don't support Pontypool

are going to buy our merchandise if is made by PSM. The likely answer is very few.

What we should have done is had decent merchandise made by a top sports brand like Canterbury, Nike or Adidas! I can 100% guarantee that it would out sell our PSM merchandise.

How many times have you seen kids in another part of the country wearing a PSM jersey? Likely answer 0.

How many times have you seen kids in Wales wearing an Australian/New Zealand or even Hong Kong 7's jersey made by Canterbury? Likely answer 10 times more than you have seen a PSM kit.

Let me ask you one more question. Didn't Ebbw Vale have all their kit supplied by PSM over the last couple of seasons?

I bet they could sure do with some extra revenue from merchandise sales right now!

Its about time we started thinking like a sports business (like most soccer clubs) and not like a small Valley rugby club. The potential for Pontypool after the success of our illustrious history is enormous!
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Subject: Pooler v Port


Author:
Jacko
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Date Posted: 12:40:40 08/03/02 Sat
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Just like to say congrats to Pooler for their win over the Port today. I know we were not at full strength but we had 5 or 6 first team players. It was a great game and a good atmosphere.Good luck next season, we want you back up in the Prem for more derbies like that.You'll definetly beat Aberavon to the crown this time.
Subject: Todays teams?


Author:
David Nelmes
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Date Posted: 11:51:53 08/03/02 Sat
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What were todays teams?
Subject: From tonite's Argus


Author:
Glyn
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Date Posted: 13:07:23 08/02/02 Fri
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PONTYPOOL'S former British Lion John Devereux, pictured, has got his duster ready for Saturday's friendly against arch-rivals Newport.

Devereux, who joined the First Division club from Bridgend this summer, told the Argus Pooler's first game of the pre-season was the perfect way to "dust off the cobwebs" ahead of the new campaign.

"This is a great way to get the season under way. We can use this match to test how far we have come in training and see just where our fitness levels are. I'm really looking forward to it, but hoping its not scorching hot," he said.

Devereux donned the Bridgend shirt for the final time against Newport last season and is likely to make his debut against the Black and Ambers at Pontypool Park this weekend.

"I'm looking forward to the game. It does feel like it was only yesterday though that it was the end of last season. It would have been nice to have had a bit longer off, but that's rugby," the former Wales international said.

Never one to mull over the sport for too long Devereux said training at the club was going "particularly well" and that last season's Division One runner-ups had a game plan in place.

"We've been working hard in training. We will need to be fully committed to win on Saturday. I don't think Newport will be bringing too many top names."
Subject: 2morrows game


Author:
barney
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Date Posted: 06:17:13 08/02/02 Fri
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will tomorrows game be a whole game cause i think everyone will wanna 80 minutes of great rugby.
Subject: A Supporter


Author:
Pooler Supporter
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Date Posted: 00:57:13 08/01/02 Thu
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Can anyone out there tell me whats happening to our home grown youngsters? With the signing of players like John Devereux, Johnathan Williams and Kevin Ellis who will obvisouly play every week (barring injury) will they ever get on the pitch? Ben Jefferies in the centre showed his strength, Joel Griffin was good cover for Dai Smith at full back and Gareth Jenkins never let us down when he played srum half. Thinking about it will last seasons favorite Nicky Lloyd sit on the bench all season with Dai Smith and Stuart Lawrence for company????
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Subject: Dogs


Author:
MarkS
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Date Posted: 01:42:33 08/02/02 Fri
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Anyone know if dogs (of the 4 legged variety!!) are allowed in the clubhouse?? Coming up for the game tomorrow and fancy a pint before the game but wanted to bring the dog up too if it's a nice day...
Subject: pointless publicity seeking friendly


Author:
wizard army
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Date Posted: 01:08:33 08/01/02 Thu
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I SEE YOU HAVE ARRANGED A FRIENDLY AGAINST A NEWPORT YOUTH AND SECONDS SIDE JUST SO YOU CAN SAY YOU BEAT A PREMIER SIDE,DREAM ON,BETTER COMPETITION IN THE SECOND DIVISION WHO WAS YOUR MERCHANDISE SUPPLIER AFTER ADDIDAS,KOOGA,CANTEBURY,NO PSM WHO??????????????????????????????????????????
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Subject: Season Tickets


Author:
Andrew
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Date Posted: 13:15:14 08/01/02 Thu
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Will season tickets be on sale at the Newport game.
Subject: Game


Author:
Spaner
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Date Posted: 04:06:22 08/01/02 Thu
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Newport hit by injuries

NEWPORT are without a staggering 15 players for their opening pre-season friendly match against Pontypool at Pontypool Park on Saturday.
A number of them are doubtful for the start of the season, which is a major concern for new coaches Leigh Jones and Richard Hill.

Newport are forced to field eight under-21 players in their squad for Pontypool. Ruled out because of injuries are Matt Mostyn (Achilles' tendon), Jonathan Pritchard (broken leg after-effects), Hal Luscombe (Achilles' tendon), Jason Jones-Hughes (knee), new signing Alex Cadwallader (shoulder), Ofisa Tonu'u (knee) and Ian Gough (back). Shane Howarth has had wisdom teeth removed in hospital, Paul Young is best man at a wedding, Chris Anthony is on holiday, Rod Snow is still playing World Cup qualifiers for Canada and Jason Forster and Gareth Gravell are playing for Wales in the Commonwealth Games sevens.

Skipper Simon Raiwalui and Andy Marinos were not considered after the amount of rugby they have played this summer.
Mostyn, Pritchard, Luscombe, Jones-Hughes and Cadwallader are all likely to miss the start of the full season, the opener being against Bridgend on August 30. Gough is definitely out for the start, and fitness reports are waited on Tonu'u next week after more knee trouble.
Because of all their problems Newport include under-21 players Richard Payne, David Warwick, Michael Hook, Matthew Thomas, Dave Tovey, Rhys Jones, Marc Popham and Luke Charteris at Pontypool. Mark Anthony, cousin of Chris, and Matthew Roberts of Treorchy are other unfamiliar names.
In the absence of Raiwalui Newport will be captained by full back Matt Pini. "We are in a worrying situation with all the injuries, but we've been impressed with the input of the youngsters and this will be an opportunity for them to show us what they can do against a quality Pontypool team," said Jones.

Squad: M Pini (captain), B Breeze, D Warwick, M Roberts, N Brew, R Payne, S Williams, M Hook, J Strange, L Lane, M Thomas, C Jones, D Pattison, J Richards, M Anthony, A Garvey, M Veater, M Voyle, L Charteris, A Popham, M Popham, A Powell, R Jones, D Tovey. Kick off 2.30pm.
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Subject: Webmaster - Open question to management and supporters re future promotion.


Author:
David
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Date Posted: 13:01:00 07/30/02 Tue
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What worries me following the very unfortunate problems at Ebbw Vale, and to a lesser extent Caerphilly, who have lost Terry Holmes, Gordon Pritchard and closed their website due to lack of support,is future promotion prospects.

I have already noted the growing feeling that the G6 is back on the agenda. The ammunition is being provided to them. Just when it seems our Club is finally embracing professionalism (thank you Mr Jude), will our progress be taken away from us? Of course, priority is winning the league, and I for one am not naive to think that that is a foregone conclusion. However, should the G6 and WRU have their way it, will happen. Some EV supporters have already resigned themselves to that eventuality.

What really stinks is that EV have been very upfront about their problems. Do I mention Neath, LLanelli (how much are they behind with their rental payments?)

I firmly believe that Welsh rugby will never be a force unless the likes of us, EV and maybe Newbridge, are competing on a level playing field. There has to be a strong playing base in Gwent, afterall, that's where most of the clubs are. How we achive that is a potential minefield with the financial problems at the WRU, lack of sponsors and favouritism.None of the G6 have a devine right to close the door. That, for sure, will be the death of rugby in Wales.

Sorry to ramble on, but the question has to be asked. Any thoughts?
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Subject: Newport far from full strength for Sat


Author:
Glyn
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Date Posted: 11:52:59 07/31/02 Wed
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From tonite's Argus

http://www.thisisgwent.co.uk/gwent/sport/SPORT8.html
Subject: Saturdays Match


Author:
Simon H
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Date Posted: 05:10:30 07/31/02 Wed
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What format will the match on Saturday be, is it a full match or will it be a trial type 4 quarters?

I have been getting excited about this, just hope its a full match. I hope we can use another fixture for this type of exercise, this will really start the season off with a bang.
Subject: Webmaster - Open question to management and supporters re future promotion.


Author:
David
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Date Posted: 13:00:59 07/30/02 Tue
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What worries me following the very unfortunate problems at Ebbw Vale, and to a lesser extent Caerphilly, who have lost Terry Holmes, Gordon Pritchard and closed their website due to lack of support,is future promotion prospects.

I have already noted the growing feeling that the G6 is back on the agenda. The ammunition is being provided to them. Just when it seems our Club is finally embracing profeÿ
Subject: Gareth John Jenkins


Author:
Rob
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Date Posted: 02:47:39 07/07/02 Sun
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Are we re-signing Gareth John Jenkins, he looked a very promising player. We have three scrum halves now, I feel it would be sad to let a talent like him go.I can`t see why we have signed Landry, he aint done anything as far as I can see.
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Subject: Match Time Chant


Author:
Pooler fan
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Date Posted: 04:30:03 07/30/02 Tue
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I think the chant during the game should be:

Rockhill Road take me home
To the place I belong
Pontypool home of legends
Take me home to Pontypool
Take me home to Pontypool
Take me home to Pontypool

Nah, nah, nah - Pooler!
Nah, nah, nah - Pooler!
Nah, nah, nah - Pooler!
Nah, nah, nahhhhhhhhhhhh.

Pontypool..........home of legends
Take me home to Pontypool!
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Subject: NEW KIT


Author:
Michael Knight
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Date Posted: 04:27:28 07/30/02 Tue
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Are we having a new kit again this season? or is this just speculation. I'm in favour and would buy it, but I agree with the other comments about it not being made properly available. Can you still get the kit we wore last season, I wanted to buy those, but because I live and work in Cardiff I was unable to get up to the shop on a Friday morning. I also tried using the ordering method, but they lost my details and never got back to me. My vote for a Kit would be adidas, traditional hoops etc, but lets keep it for a least two seasons, get our monies worth, we had 3 home shirts last season, are we the Man U of Gwent rugby?
Subject: New Kit - Vote Here


Author:
Mr I want a decent kit
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Date Posted: 05:31:17 07/26/02 Fri
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All those people who want a new kit, that incorporates the traditional Red, White and Black hoops with a stylish new design, and is made by a major sport brand (Adidas, Nike, Canterbury, Kooga, Reebok) please reply below!

Personally I want an Adidas kit that is similar to the Super 12's kits.

Please add your thoughts below!
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Subject: "student discount season tickets"


Author:
A Student
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Date Posted: 13:50:55 07/29/02 Mon
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Firstly I believe this is a cracking idea, but it may be very hard to implement as most students do not start college until mid september and therefore will not have a NUS card to show to purchase the season ticket. I am a mature student and as you can imagine it is very hard financially so any assistance is appreciated.
Subject: Build up to the new season


Author:
S.J.
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Date Posted: 14:13:31 07/28/02 Sun
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Less than a week to go now to the big 'Friendly' with our Gwent neighbours. Probably be the most vocal Newport support for some time at the Park but the Great Pooler army will be ready to play their part in what should be a great August afternoon.

I'm a little concerned that we have a three week gap after the two friendly games. Are we arranging anything for then ???

Aberavon have just been on a weekend training camp at Atlantic College. Seems like a good idea for building the team spirit etc.

Anyway, I'll be on the Bank next Saturday getting the old Pooler chant going.

Good Luck Boys !!!!!!!
Subject: v.i.p. boxs


Author:
yan 2
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Date Posted: 10:03:49 07/28/02 Sun
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any more news on the v.i.p. boxs on top of the grandstand?
Subject: Question For Webmaster re Hooker


Author:
Peter C
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Date Posted: 14:12:18 07/22/02 Mon
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As far as you know Webmaster have we now finished recruitment or will we be looking for another hooker. We seem to have strength in depth in every position now except hooker although I haven't seen some of our signings before so it is difficult to know how good they are.
I don't think that two hookers are enough, if Chris is injured not only are we down to one hooker but we've lost Leighton as a prop. I can remember last season what happened when we didn't have quality cover for Byron, lost three matches which I'm sure we would have won had Stuart been available but he wasn't and we suffered. Would hate to think that the same sort of thing could happen again. Also have to bear in mind that Leighton is not the most placid player and if he was sent off we would be in a desperate situation. No point having the best backs in the division if we cann't win a scrum!!!
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Subject: poola v newport


Author:
yan 2
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Date Posted: 11:36:34 07/25/02 Thu
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has dale burn who used to play for newport signed for pontypool?
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Subject: Merchandise


Author:
Spaner
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Date Posted: 11:12:09 07/26/02 Fri
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Mr Webmaster, please can you give us all details on merchandise that we are having this season, i.e new things etc as there is not much on the merchandise link, i would be very thankfull thanks
Subject: Keep up the good work


Author:
drstonk
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Date Posted: 14:09:36 07/25/02 Thu
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As an exile, albeit only as far as somerset
this site is required reading so keep up the good work
it's nice to see the news sections updated more frequently this year.
Go Poola

ps has the Argus forgotten poola exist, everytime i look on their site its Newport only
Subject: Richard Hunt


Author:
Dean
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Date Posted: 15:21:20 07/24/02 Wed
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Just read on ceefax that he has signed a pro contract with Bristol. Can you clarify Rob?
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Subject: Pritchard leaves the cheesemen


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Simon H
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Date Posted: 09:09:31 07/25/02 Thu
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I see Gordon Pritchard has quit the cheesemen,I understand we may well have finnished signing new players, but what about the Director of Rugby on the Officials section under construction.

I think he would be great to have, his knowledge of the Premiership is now in place,I think he is the type of guy who could command the ship,through good and bad times as he has done at the Cheesemen.

Anyone any thoughts?
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Subject: Ticket Prices


Author:
Andj
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Date Posted: 04:16:33 07/19/02 Fri
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Ive seen the price of the season tickets, but how much will the club be charging for each game this season? What about the friendly vs Newp??
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Subject: New Merchandise


Author:
Mr I want a Canterbury Kit
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Date Posted: 01:41:48 07/24/02 Wed
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Webmaster,

Do yo have any details on the new merchandise?

Are we having a new kit? We seem to use 3-4 different kits a season. What is our exact strategy on this? Soccer teams change their kits every two years. But we seem to do it every 6 months!

To be honest we haven't had a decent kit since the Red, White and Black hooped, Canetrbury kit with the Air New Zealand sponsor!
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Subject: Is This The Last Chance Saloon For Pooler


Author:
Rumney Boy
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Date Posted: 06:27:54 07/10/02 Wed
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I was just wondering how all of you supporters would feel if you failed to make promotion this season. Would Bob Jude stay another season and plough even more money into the club? Last season must be judged as a failure even allowing for some of the brilliant rugby played by Pontypool simply because for all of his outlay Jude received no reward. I was personally glad that Aberavon won the league last season because they did so with nowhere near the financial riches that you were blessed with and also because they won the league the season before and in my eyes without doubt deserved their place in the top-flight. That they didnt achieve this was as much the fault of the WRU as it was their own but I do have to say that Pooler would have had a much better chance of overcoming Caerphilly in the ridiculously unfair play-off. This is not a message to knock Pontypool I think that you are a fantastic club and a credit to Welsh rugby. I hope that you do gain promotion this year because a full Pontypool Park is a great stage to play on and one of the few grounds left with a genuine electric atmosphere. Pooler away although it is a tough game is always the one away game I look forward to most each season. I made my debut at Pontypool Park in 1999 when Bish was at the helm. We lost through a last minute penalty from Matthew Silva (who was later to join us) but I fell in love with the place that day. My only worry is that if Aberavon deny you again as they could because they are a fabulous side will Mr Jude stay? Best of luck for the rest of the season, except when Rumney visit the Park!
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Subject: is it true?


Author:
guest
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Date Posted: 09:15:22 07/22/02 Mon
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I am just wondering if it is true what i have read on here that feao has also joined coventry?I thought from a message on the board that he was settled in griff with his family.
why are so many players now going over to england.
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Subject: Aberavon Supporter


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Dai
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Date Posted: 01:00:12 07/24/02 Wed
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Just a big thank,s for staying by us through this promotion issue see you in the park next season
Subject: Taken from the Aberavon site


Author:
Captain Morgan
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Date Posted: 10:21:27 07/22/02 Mon
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Author:
Chris O'Callaghan

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Date Posted: 14:52:56 07/22/02 Mon

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It's not often(if at all),that I post messages to our site.I prefer to read the real supporter's own opinions.However,I must go on record and register my deep appreciation for the true support of Pontypool R.F.C. in our fight against the WRU.The cynics could argue that in doing so,they were only furthering their own ambitions.This may be so but in my opinion,people like Tony Clarke(Team Manager)and players like Mark Jones and Byron Hayward,are the type of people that make good sides great.Pontypool are a great club and very worthy opponents.I would ask you all to applaud their efforts and wish them good luck(if not success) next season.

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Subject: To all Pooler Fans


Author:
Kevin
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Date Posted: 09:49:30 07/22/02 Mon
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Well boys... we have made loads of signings, some big names too and with the rest of our squad there is sod all gonna stop us. We have a great clubhouse now and things are really looking up. I am sure that the Hooker situation is well under control too but we dont want to buy just anybody do we? they must be right. Trust Bob and the gang to do the right thing by us all.

Bob... a message for you. you have my total support (4 what it is in real terms compared to your input) and I for one am so glad you are with us not some other club because i know...yes Know... it is your influence and respect that have pulled Byron, Mark and all these others here for us. This club will be a Premier club next year and the support you have given the town and club will come home to you tenfold.

And well done to the likes of Colin too who help out in such an important way. You are all a credit and an example for us all to follow.

up the POOL!!!!!!!!!

ps (Colin....your tape is in the car and paid for and the passes will be sorted soon)

Kev
Subject: big ben


Author:
pole crew
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Date Posted: 13:38:36 07/16/02 Tue
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why oh why is ben jeff still with pooler, he is useless. he has never been fit for the last four years, no wonder we are in division one with players like that. no sane person can argue he has any use. sorry i know this is harsh but it needed to be said.
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Subject: THEY ARE BACK


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Spaner
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Date Posted: 14:34:21 07/05/02 Fri
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LYNDON MUSTOE AND ALUN PHILLIPS STAYING!!!!!!!!!!!


GOOD SCRUMMAGE FOR POOLER
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Subject: newport


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jones
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Date Posted: 04:53:55 07/22/02 Mon
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when newport come to play i think that there will be people who just come down to watch the derby but when we play the first game of the season there will not be as half as many people
Subject: Pontypool Colts Website


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Parky
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Date Posted: 02:08:43 06/08/02 Sat
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Hi, recently a friend of mine (Who happens to be a huge Pooler fan as well) began construction of an un-offical Pontypool Colts Under 15s Website. Both of us being players and great fans we hoped it could be possible to make it official. Could you contact us if this is possible
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Subject: new signings


Author:
Captain Morgan
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Date Posted: 04:44:38 07/20/02 Sat
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Where I applaud the new signings and to thank the Bob Jude for wonderful support, there must be one area of concern in the the new sqaud, that is of hooker, if Chris unfortunately was injured or sent of, I feel that old wounds that showed up last season might appear again, I think it in imperative that we find a new hooker to strengthen a superb squad.
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Subject: Have n't watched Mr Price jnr train, he really needs to get himself fit. What a player he could be then !


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Dave
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Date Posted: 05:15:06 07/20/02 Sat
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Subject: Aberavon Promotion/Legal Challenge?


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In Exile
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Date Posted: 04:56:27 07/18/02 Thu
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As I rely on the Pooler site for most of the info I get over here, is there any news on Aberavon and the implications for us?

PS Coming over for the Newport match - does anyone know if the new jersey will be available at the game? Ta.
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Subject: Friendlies....


Author:
Glyn
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Date Posted: 11:54:44 07/17/02 Wed
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What's the crack with the friendlies? Is there a charge to get into see them. I think we should get some dosh from the "moneybag" Newput supporters...lol.
If there is a charge, can we allow free entry for season ticket holders for the up coming year. That'll maybe give an incentive to get them earlier this year and help the club's finances along.

Cheers....Glyn
Subject: Other Division One Clubs


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BIGfan
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Date Posted: 10:25:20 07/16/02 Tue
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Can anyone shed some light on the other clubs in our division? I hear that Camarthen Quins have signed a few young players from Llanelli & Aberavon have some excellent new players. What about the other clubs? Newbridge, Cross Keys & Narberth etc?
Subject: Player Representative


Author:
Rhydian Thomas
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Date Posted: 14:39:32 07/15/02 Mon
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Just a quick note to all you young, aspiring players who are talented enough to make a career of professional rugby, and would like to combine this with an academic career.

As background, I have been a lecturer in Leisure, tourism and business for 7 years, and was also the Commercial Manager of Treorchy Rhondda RFC (Division 1 Wales) in 2000/2001 and the Marketing Executive of Bridgend Rugby ( Welsh Premier )in season 2001/2002. I am currently working in Adult Education.

Having left Bridgend in April this year, I immediately set-up as a player representative (agent) and I currently represent 22 young players from the ages of 19 upwards, who are either looking to or are already playing rugby for a professional club. You may have heard of Rhys Morgan Williams, the young Welsh, hooker whom I last week managed to place at Leicester Tigers.

In 3 months I have managed to arrange the following:

* A professional contract at Leicester Tigers
* A Degree course for a Bath Academy Player
* 2 players have joined Bridgend Under 21's
* 2 professional contracts at Caerphilly
* Various training sessions and trial matches

I am currently recruiting young players from the age of 16 upwards. If you are good enough, or you think you are good enough, and wish to combine an education with a professional rugby career, please send me your rugby CV to the following e:mail address:

rhyd@treorchy.fsbusiness.co.uk and please feel free to visit my website at www.completerugby.com (click on the 'Players CV' button to see who has already signed up)

Kind Regards

Rhydian K Thomas
Complete Rugby Management
Subject: Now that it has been made official that we have parted company with Uni Moa I would also like to wish him well in the future. I am disappointed that we could not retain him in the squad.I for one will miss watching him play for Pontypool. If it is true as, Captain Morgan insists, that Uni couldn't scrummage, although I personally do not subscribe to this viewpoint, at least he always played the game with an obvious great enjoyment that was infectious.


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Dave M
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Date Posted: 12:03:50 07/15/02 Mon
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Subject: Now that it has been made official that we have parted company with Uni Moa I would also like to wish him well in the future. I am disappointed that we could not retain him in the squad.I for one will miss watching him play for Pontypool. If it is true as, Captain Morgan insists.


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Dave M
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Date Posted: 12:00:46 07/15/02 Mon
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Subject: Rhodri


Author:
barney
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Date Posted: 16:04:32 07/14/02 Sun
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is it true that Rhodri Jones has joined Abertillery?
Subject: Question Webmaster - WINNI?


Author:
Huw
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Date Posted: 08:12:42 07/11/02 Thu
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Webmaster - Winni.
Is he with us?
Has he gone?
Is he in negotiation with us, pending injury status or money or something else?
Any other explanation?

Straight answer please?
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Subject: Next Seasons team


Author:
Rob
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Date Posted: 07:02:45 06/24/02 Mon
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15. Dai Smith
14. Lenny Woodard
13. John Devereux +
12. Jonathon Hawker
11. Stephen John
10. Byron Hayward +
9. Kevin Ellis +
1. Allan Phillips
2. Chris Thomas
3. Nau Tau +
4. Gareth Taylor
5. Dell Cross
6. Manu Tuipolutu
7. Cae Treharne
8. Mark Jones +

16. N Lloyd
17. L Jones
18. G.Gunter
19. S.Lawrence
20. J.Williams
21. S.Waldron
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Subject: Hooker


Author:
Simon H
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Date Posted: 05:29:39 07/08/02 Mon
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It says that Leighton is down as a Prop in the squad section, I think this is a great move I feel he is a far better Prop. The question now is what about a back up hooker for Chris Thomas, maybe an idea for an old head, it would make sense to keep the balance, anyone any thoughts?
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Subject: Richard Field & Dark Horse for next year


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Techo Phobic
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Date Posted: 10:02:50 07/12/02 Fri
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Just got back from hols and I've been pointed in the direction of the website (being a bit of a techno phobe, I've been a bit slow on the uptake).

Great news, signing Richard Field back...he used to be number 8 when he played for us before, but in the interview it says he plays 6, 7 or 8. Webmaster, can you tell us what position has he been recruited to play for us now back at Pontypool?

Also Webmaster you asked who I think the darkhorse for next year will be...well I think that perhaps it may be Cross Keys, they were lacking confidence last year after being demoted from the Premier, but I think they might be hungry again for a bit of action. What does everyone else think.

And finally, many thanks to Bob Jude for making the recent class signings that he has. Pooler all the way to the top this year!!

I look forward to us being in the Premier!!
Subject: Searching Thomas Cole


Author:
Philip
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Date Posted: 06:46:54 07/12/02 Fri
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HI
i am looking for my father. His name is Thomas Cole. He must be around 43- 45 years old. He is blond. living in Pontypool when he was young . He met my mother in Germany /berlin in Sept. 1980. 9 month later i was born. His parents having or had a "house building" office -- i heard that but i am not shure.
I dont know much about him, but if someone reads that and know something please email me!!!! my email adress philip@philipcole.com

thank you very much
Subject: Any Gossip from training?


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Simon H
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Date Posted: 05:44:39 07/12/02 Fri
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With the Mrs working evenings cant make any training sessions, anyone who goes can they give us the gossip, it will make the next couple of weeks to the Big Match seem quicker.

Thanks
Subject: My reply is too long for the subject column please click on to read....


Author:
Rumney Boy
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Date Posted: 16:27:01 07/10/02 Wed
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What a strange response from 'Dave' who obviously doesn't think much of Rumney! Point taken about Aberavon's financial backer 'Dave' although I am just wondering quite where in my posting you feel I was critical towards Pooler. Of course Aberavon have a strong financial base otherwise they would not be able to sustain such a powerful squad but the point I was making was that it was team spirit and collective performances that won them the title and I felt and do feel that they have more than earned the right to perform in the premier league. I also feel that Pontypool would be an excellent acquisition to the premier league as I stated in my message, which you either did not read properly or did not understand. Your message smacks of the arrogance that many people rightly or wrongly associate with Pontypool RFC. I was thrilled by last year's title race and was a regular visitor to both this site and the site of Aberavon RFC. I was surprised and impressed by the sportsmanship and mutual respect between the majority of Pooler and Aberavon supporters. This to me showed what a class act Pontypool RFC is. I am sorry to say that to me you seem to belong to the mindless idiots brigade among Welsh rugby supporters who feel that their club is the only one in the world that matters. Agreed, Rumney never have been nor will be a club anything like as rich or successful as Pontypool. We are a small suburbanite club who have achieved a degree of success. Poor crowds and lack of funding are problems that we have. The main reason for these problems is our unfortunate location in the heart of a bustling city where there are many other things to do than watch a local team play rugby on a Saturday afternoon. We will never have the sense of identity and community spirit that Pontypool enjoy but can only try to achieve to the best of our ability. However the point remains that our side, which costs probably one tenth of yours, still managed to win at Pontypool Park last year. For all the money spent by Bob Jude, Pooler were not good enough on that day. Many apologies to you ‘Dave’ for ‘waxing lyrical’ I shall now return to my ‘cabbage patch’ and never, ever dare to return your world where only Pontypool RFC exists. To the true Pontypool fans best wishes for the season and I hope that you gain promotion to the top echelon of Welsh rugby where your excellent club truly belongs
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Subject: Beddau


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will
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Date Posted: 05:36:08 07/09/02 Tue
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heared today that bedbau have dale macintosh and brett davey on duals, good signings
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Subject: Stuff


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Spaner
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Date Posted: 13:03:45 07/08/02 Mon
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Hey Mr Webmaster, well done i know this site is brill bcos of you but do you think it would be possible to have the following:

Player pics and profiles for all players

pics of the team

Im DEFINATELY not putting this site down, its excellent, but do you think we could have these
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  • Re: Stuff -- Webmaster, 02:53:24 07/10/02 Wed
  • Cheers -- Spaner, 05:45:34 07/10/02 Wed
  • Cheers -- Spaner, 05:45:49 07/10/02 Wed
Subject: News


Author:
Webmaster
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Date Posted: 02:02:50 07/10/02 Wed
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Guy’s I’ve been away since Friday 5th and have only just returned home. This is the reason for the lack of updates since that date. I should be home around 20:00 tonight when the first call I make will be to Tony Clarke. I hope he has news for me to post.

Good to see the message board being used with positive talk.
Subject: Bath


Author:
Norm
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Date Posted: 13:24:25 07/09/02 Tue
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Been on Bath's site and it says they r playin Bridgend the day they're playin us. It doesn't even mention us!Can anyone give me any info on wether its going ahead?R we havin any more friendlies????
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Subject: Neil McKim


Author:
Taff
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Date Posted: 12:02:30 07/07/02 Sun
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Is it true he could be joining us does anyone know??
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Subject: GOOD LUCK POOLER


Author:
BALD PAUL
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Date Posted: 11:21:21 07/06/02 Sat
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I'm looking forward to a great season at the park this year the new signings are fantastic well done Bob and Tony (more to come as well)What the team need now is the town to support them we had good loud crowds last season but we can have bigger louder crowds this year get your mates to come along and lets all cheer the team all the way to the top flight
One thing I must say is can we go a bit easier on the refs this year slagging them off and chanting cheat doesn't help it just turns them against us
We once again have the best team in the division lets go and win it no mercey
POOLER POOLER POOLER
Subject: Players from Bath.


Author:
Dai.H
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Date Posted: 07:10:15 07/06/02 Sat
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Let`s hope if this prop from Bath signs for us he is as good a signing as Alex Brown,Will James and Richard Siveter were when they came from there a few years back.
By the way whatever did happen to Siveter,I know he followed Brown to Bristol but I think he left there the season after.He seemed a very good prospect,if a little bit raw while with us.He was certainly a good prospect for the future,it`s a pity we could`nt hang on to him.
Subject: pooler scum


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anounymous
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Date Posted: 01:29:49 07/04/02 Thu
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sometimes i look at the division 1 league and i see that we ( aberavon ) always come out on top please will one of your so called fans please tell me why this always happens to YOU Ha Ha Ha ha
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Subject: The squad


Author:
Glyn
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Date Posted: 14:55:59 07/02/02 Tue
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I see some of the names appearing in the message slagging off Ben and a few others but I'll not be happy until I see some of the key players signed up to the squad for this year.
The prime names that spring to mind are.....
Joel Griffin, Manu Tuipoluto, Cae Traharne, Nicky Lloyd, Stuart Lawrence, Alun Phillips and Gareth Gunter
I also included Stephen John and Lyndon Mustoe, but I guess they've moved on.
Without these guys I feel that we don't have the strength in depth that we'll need to win the league.

Here's to hoping we get these guys.

Cheers....Glyn
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Subject: Merchandise?


Author:
Dai.H
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Date Posted: 08:10:22 07/05/02 Fri
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It states on the news section that the club is looking for suppliers for merchandise for the coming season.
Does this mean a new kit for the season,maybe with a big name company Kooga, Cotton traders ,etc as suppliers ??
Kooga make fantastic quality shirts,very hard wearing-the Llanelli one is great and reasonably cheap.
I don`t know about the rest of you but I find these polyester 3/4 length sleave shirts a pain in the arse !!
We have them at our local club aswell ,everyone just rolls the sleaves up or cuts them off.
So please mr Jude ,long sleaves or short !!! NO 3/4 length !!!
Is there any official news on Lyndon Mustoe yet, I really hope the rumours of him retireing are false . The differance he made when he played last season was there for everyone to see.He certainly didn`t play like a man who was ready to call it a day !
Has anyone got any info on who the Bath players we are interested in could be ? They have a few Welsh players on the fringes of their squad-Gareth Delve and Andy Lloyd in the back row and former llanelli prop Simon Emms.
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Subject: Advertising Banner on Message Forum


Author:
Darren
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Date Posted: 05:59:33 07/05/02 Fri
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Has anyone noticed the ad? Perhaps it's our secret weapon for the coming season.

Anybody else have ideas?
Subject: Webmaster re Argus (This Is Gwent) Web Site


Author:
Darren
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Date Posted: 05:49:49 07/05/02 Fri
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I noticed that the above site has a link on the homepage to Newport RFC. Any possibility of having Pooler on it too? Be nice to get one up on them before the "friendly".

PS - The player interviews and updates on the News section are excellent.
Subject: messages from supporters of other clubs


Author:
Dave Parfitt
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Date Posted: 13:35:13 07/04/02 Thu
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We should in the main view it as a compliment that supporters from other clubs come onto our website to make various comments. Occasionally we have controversial and derogatory comments made(which invites similar replies) but this can easily be dealt with by simply ignoring them. With reagard to Aberavon I'm sure that their players and officials hold Pooler in great respect and like us are embarressed and annoyed by the occasional so called supporter who behaves in an anti-social manner.
Subject: Bath game


Author:
S.J.
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Date Posted: 13:35:08 07/02/02 Tue
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According to Scrum.com in an article about Mike Catt and Bath Rugby, it states that Bath are playing a friendly against Bridgend away on the same day that they are supposed to be at the Park. Can anyone shed any light on this ??
Subject: Lewis Howells & Stephen John


Author:
Chris Adams
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Date Posted: 01:26:59 07/01/02 Mon
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Just like to say that Lewis Howells is an excellent wing, and i wouldn't be suprised if he breaks into the first team. Stephen John was great for us-GOOD LUCK STEPHEN!His loss is a massive blow but now we have DEVEREUX. Hope to see you at the Park in a few years Stephen.#
POOLER
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Subject: old wood


Author:
truth-teller
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Date Posted: 11:04:11 06/30/02 Sun
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I was taking a sneaky look at the fitness testing on saturday, and let me say what a poor sight it was. PROPS BEATING CENTRES!!!!! OLDER PLAYERS BEATING THE YOUNGER ONES BY MILES!!! When you see things like this it makes you wonder why on earth are we still persisting with these players. Are there favourites at the club!I mean for a start: Ben J - totally unfit and extremely overweight, will never be able to last a game god help us if Hawker gets injured. Jefferies was beaten in the fitness testing by Gunter - has this boy no shame..... C Landrey - Looks to be making an effort but still well behind the other backs (Ben not included) G Gunter - not last in the testing but not far from it ...
I'm all for development of the local young lads but come on we are flogging a dead horse here. Joel,Cai and Stuart have proved their potential and their work ethic, they are good solid members of the squad. With out stating the obvious why are the named offenders still in the squad! FAVOURITES!! The back room in the club need to take note that this has been noticed by quite a few and if there is a simple answer please say.
Well done to the older fellas: D Smith, J Hawker, L Woodard, M Jones Best results in the fitness testing.(Byron away) On watching I also noted that some of the scores of the boys named above were better than what was shouted out. Any reason why these boys scores were taken down by so many meters maybe not to make the poor ones look not so bad.
(IN ONE CASE A SCORE WAS ALTERED FROM 148M TO 143M)
Special mentions to Joel, Stuart and Cai did really well!!

Come on no one in their right mind can think Ben, Gunter and Landrey can get away with being so unfit and overweight when there boys in the youth who can do better!
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Subject: Replica Jerseys


Author:
Leighton
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Date Posted: 11:11:12 06/28/02 Fri
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I was wondering if any one who reads this message board could supply me some information???
I am looking to buy a Ponty replica rugby jersey but as I am unable to visit Pontypool (atleast in the near future) I have to rely on buying on-line or by telephone. The Ponty website do not have these items on sale as yet. After hours and hours of web searching I am still unable to find any shops, catalogues etc that sell these.
It would be much appreciated if someone could send me details by e-mail
Many thanks
Exiled Ponty supporter
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Subject: winning


Author:
jones
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Date Posted: 02:44:02 07/02/02 Tue
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do you pooler fans really think you have a chance of winning the league well i laugh at you in disgust love the wizards
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Subject: Webmaster - The proposed off the field new roles, what exactly will the individuals concerned be doing?? Job description?


Author:
Dave
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Date Posted: 03:56:46 06/30/02 Sun
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Subject: Mr Arthur Crane MBE


Author:
Golden 50
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Date Posted: 07:01:43 07/01/02 Mon
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Sorry ! it should have said "well Done" Mr Arthur Crane MBE
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Subject: Congratulations


Author:
Golden 50
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Date Posted: 06:58:35 07/01/02 Mon
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Well done webmaster, this web site is now having true value bringing the important news to the supporters first, also well Mr Arthur Crane MBE.
Subject: Stephen John


Author:
Nick
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Date Posted: 00:08:25 07/01/02 Mon
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A BIG thanks to Stephen for his work at Pontypool - his pace and finishing ability will be sorely missed and I wish him all the best with his new job at Leicester. Lets ensure we DO keep in touch with him if and when he moves back as the news section states we will do.
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Subject: leaving


Author:
supporter
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Date Posted: 14:28:23 06/25/02 Tue
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winnie gone to coventry ben leaving garin jenkins and richard field signing
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Subject: Only One Prop


Author:
Dave M
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Date Posted: 10:49:48 06/30/02 Sun
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Just a bit concerned that acording to our current squad list for 2002/03 we only have one prop on our books, without a good front row we are not going to win anything.
Subject: Season tickets


Author:
Dave
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Date Posted: 13:59:38 06/17/02 Mon
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A PLEA TO ALL.

Let's go out and buy one. It's good value and, more importantly,it helps the Club by providing much needed finance at the start of the season. An appreciative thanks to Mr Jude.

Rob - don't know how many we sold last year, but can't the Club create an incentive/competition for fans to buy one etc?

Give prizes, such as merchandise, to 500th, 750th, 1000th purchaser, for example?

Are the Club having a new strip this year?
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Subject: Youth players to remain at clubs of towns/villages where they were born


Author:
Dave
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Date Posted: 04:07:15 06/30/02 Sun
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Check out Mostyn Richards's response to Newport's refusal to agree to the WRU proposals. Sorry I have great respect for what Tony Brown is doing, but Mostyn is absolutely correct.

Visit Argus sports page at thisisgwent.co.uk
Subject: Aberavon's web site


Author:
Glyn Baker
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Date Posted: 04:32:18 06/29/02 Sat
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Here's an excerpt from Aberavon's message board....

I am one of Aberavon's biggest supporter. But im a bit concerned and excited at the the time.Im concerned about Ponntypool's signings theve got a lot of experience in the squad now and some ex internationals. This could work in two way's first the experience of those players will tell its toll at the end of next season or the age of those players will tell its toll when we welcome those players to the first division and injury upon injury will be the end of those money spent player's.Also there's a lot of excitement of what chris trying to achieve with the combination of three well known clubs.
Aberavon have made some interesting signing's but with Pontypool thinking they've already got the title in their hands what would you prefer a couple of well known players at the end of their career when injuries effect them most or a group of young fast players desperate to put on the Blood and Blacks jersey and prove themselves.
Pontypools new signings WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF HURT AND THE FIRST DIVISION MAY IT HAUNT YOU FOR THE REST OF YOUR PLAYING DAYS

They sound worried...and when you look at it on paper we have the beating of them. However we must go into the season with the right attitude, similar to that of the end of last season. If we are two scores up then score some more, don't sit back and relax. Let's try a rule of no unnecessary substitution until we are 5 scores clear rather than the 2-3 scores that we seemed to adopt last year.
C'Mon Pooler let's show everyone we are the best!!

Cheers...Glyn
P.S. I am still concerned about our lack of props at the moment. I hope the last 2-3 signings strengthen that area.
Subject: signings


Author:
pooler fan
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Date Posted: 03:57:32 06/29/02 Sat
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Great news on the new signings. Being the eternal pessimist however my main concern is the front row. Who will be our props? A stong front row is essential but I think this is our weakness for the new season. We also need some strengh in depth, 3 or 4 props who can step in for injuries etc
Subject: Programmes to sell


Author:
Glyn
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Date Posted: 03:56:46 06/29/02 Sat
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I have some old Pooler programmes to sell at reasonable prices to anyone interested as follows...
Pooler Vs Pontypridd Sept 1992
Pooler Vs Maesteg Dec 1995
Pooler Vs Bonymaen Dec 1998
Pooler Vs Newbridge Mar 1999
Pooler Vs Dunvant May 1999
Pooler Vs Abertillery Sept 1999
Pooler Vs Abercynon Oct 1999

Any of the above 50p each.

and

Pooler Vs Cardiff - SWALEC Cup Q Final Mar 1999 - £1


Any of the 98/99 progs is worth having just for the pic of the Bish in our historic game against UWIC and the Sept/Oct 99 prog has the picture of the Park as shown on the front of the web site.

Anyone interested e-mail me on gbpoola66@aol.com or text me on 07703431635

Cheers....Glyn
Subject: bob jude


Author:
barney
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Date Posted: 02:27:16 06/29/02 Sat
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i would like to say a great big thank you to bob jude and rob for bringing money into pontypool and bringing inall these great signings which i'm sure will win the league with and a thank you to rob for all the latest signings and information he's given us on the web site
Subject: new signing


Author:
barney
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Date Posted: 15:21:21 06/28/02 Fri
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any news then about the new signing? i got a feeling it's going to be richard field as well we got the league in our hands next year lets make see some more great trys like we did at the end of the season POOLER POOLER!!!
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Subject: Richard Field


Author:
Sam
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Date Posted: 14:25:28 06/28/02 Fri
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I have it on a very strong source that Richard Field Will sign 4 us! Can any1 give me any info?I also think the Bath & Newport games wil be a great challenge 4 us!POOLER RULE!!!!!!!!
Subject: Transfers? Are Richard Field and Glen Remnant joing us? Is Winni gone? Haven't heard anything about Stuart Lawrence - is he staying?


Author:
Huw
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Date Posted: 00:34:00 06/28/02 Fri
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Subject: Prop Forwards


Author:
Ian Roberts
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Date Posted: 15:44:00 06/26/02 Wed
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GREAT TO SEE THE NEW SIGNINGS AND MOST OF LAST YEARS SQUAD AT THE TRAINING ON TUES. I THINK THAT'S THE MOST IMPORTANT THING HANGING ON TO PLAYERS FROM ONE SEASON TO THE NEXT. THE ONLY CONCERNE I HAVE IS THE SHORTAGE OF PROP FORWARDS. IF WINNIE AND TAU HAVE GONE WE ARE LEFT WITH ONLY 3. ALUN PHILLIPS, GUNTER AND OWAIN PRICE. I AM SURE THESE BOYS WILL DO THE JOB BUT WITH SUCH AN IMPRESSIVE BACK LINE IT WOULD BE A SHAME IF WE DIDN'T WIN ENOUGH BALL FOR THEM TO DO THE DAMAGE.
ARE THERE ANY PROPS IN THE PIPE LINE?
C'MON POOLER START HOW YOU FINISHED LAST SEASON 100MPH
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Subject: rumours from the Western mail website


Author:
Nick
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Date Posted: 11:51:39 06/27/02 Thu
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Caerphilly lock mark Workman linked with a move to Pontypool
Subject: Signings


Author:
Herman
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Date Posted: 01:17:46 06/27/02 Thu
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Do we need any of these new signings we were strong enough last season and the only thing that stoped us from winning the league and getting promoted was some of our silly mistakes
Subject: Bath,Manu & Richard Field


Author:
Norm
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Date Posted: 02:31:08 06/26/02 Wed
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R Bath coming up the Park for a friendly in August??? Is Manu staying???And can anyone tell me if we r gettin Richard Field??? Cheers! Come on the POOLER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Subject: Back's Coach


Author:
jammy
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Date Posted: 12:51:19 06/26/02 Wed
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With training under way who is or going to be back's coach?
Subject: Squad


Author:
Jeff
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Date Posted: 10:18:40 06/26/02 Wed
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I see a nice squad forming together now, it’s good to see players extending their contracts with us, and they must have confidence in the team to do that. I attended the two-hour training session last night; a good turn out and players looking fit enough to.
Subject: Thanks Bob.


Author:
A supporter
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Date Posted: 15:13:46 06/25/02 Tue
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Thank you for what you are doing for the club and town.
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Subject: My Team


Author:
LoL
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Date Posted: 06:40:46 06/26/02 Wed
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D Smith/J Williams – can’t decide as yet
L Woodard
J Hawker
J Devereux
S John
B Hayward
K Ellis/N Lloyds – can’t decide as yet
A Phillips
C Thomas
L Mustoe
G Taylor
D Cross/L Andrews – can’t decide as yet
Manu Tupilotu
M Jones (Capt)
C Treharn
Subject: Yesterday's Training


Author:
Glyn
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Date Posted: 01:57:23 06/23/02 Sun
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Any news from the training session yesterday?
Anyone there unexpectedly?
Anyone NOT there that should have been??

Cheers....Glyn
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Subject: Player assessments on Wizards site


Author:
Nick
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Date Posted: 01:19:56 06/25/02 Tue
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I've been lurking on some other clubs sites, and was really impressed with the way aberavon intorduced their new signings - each player was given a paragraph of assessment by the coach, looking at their strengths and where they would fit into the team

This would be a goof thing to have here - it might bring the coaching staff closer to this website, which should be the number 1 source of pooler information. It's still a bit of a one man show from the webmaster who does a great job, with the occasional comment from Mr Jude. Mr Clark appears to prefer the argus( or nayhwree he can get his name in print, as his main communciation route rather then here!

I'd love to see the coaches review of each match next season as a a new section

Just some ideas, but you're doing a great job already Rob!
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Subject: Website


Author:
Mark S
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Date Posted: 16:14:28 06/24/02 Mon
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Great news Gareth Taylor signing on for another year...keep up the excellent news coverage on the site Webmaster!! The idea of announcing new signings etc.. on the Website 1st is fantastic news, and a very upto date idea for a Welsh rugby club!!!!
Subject: Aberavon signings


Author:
John
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Date Posted: 01:06:03 06/24/02 Mon
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I note that the Wizards hve signed six players, including another Hawkins, this one from Caerphilly. It is also rumoured that Allan Bateman will be on dual contract.

They have also very interestingly announced an agreement with two junior teams, together with the introduction of a development side this seasson.

Good ideas. Are they something we should be looking to revert to? I read in the Argus that ten of last years Youth team are too old to play for them this season. What is happening to them?

Any thoughts Mr Webmaster??
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Subject: Transfer comparison


Author:
Rob
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Date Posted: 10:17:45 06/24/02 Mon
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Aberavon:

David Hawkins Centre from Caerphilly RFC
James Jones Hooker from Bonymaen RFC
Chris Owen Wing/Centre/Full-Back from Merthyr RFC
Chris Perry Wing from Merthyr RFC
Phil Sparrow Outside-Half/Full-Back from Dunvant RFC Matthew Tatchell Centre from Tondu RFC

Pontypool:

John Williams - Fullback/Wing - Aberavon
John Devereux - Center - Bridgend
Kevin Ellis - Scrum Half - Ebbw Vale
Chris Thomas - Hooker - Newport
Dell Cross - Second Row - Newport
Luke Andrews - Second Row
Sam Waldron - Back Row - Newport

Plus four youth players.

Who has made the better signings???

Over to you guy's
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Subject: Allan Bateman


Author:
dai
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Date Posted: 04:30:14 06/24/02 Mon
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A strong source at Aberavon has said Allan Bateman will sign by the end of the week weve got to watch they are signing some very interesting players
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