DAVID PENBERTHY WEEKLY COMMENTS Tuesday July 31st
A few days have lapsed since my last notes and a fair bit has happened in
that time! The point that has no doubt caused most interest is our pursuit
of extra players to compliment our squad. The response to our request for
sponsorship has been encouraging and I would like to sincerely thank those
people who have come forward and pledged their support. I am hopeful that I
can repay that support with some positive feedback over the next few
days…so in short, the pursuit continues and I’ll keep you informed
accordingly.
PJ Gidlow arrives back in the UK on Thursday along with his brother
Matthew…Matthew is a hooker/back row and will join the Reds and start
training on Thursday evening.
I note that EDF Energy are the new sponsors of the Anglo Welsh Cup for next
season. Their name will also be associated with the other RFU Cup
Competitions so we will be competing in the EDF Trophy.
Training is now entering its most crucial stage as the players get ready for
the pre season games which start on Saturday 12th August with a game against
Exeter Chiefs. The following week we travel to St Ives. Both games are
scheduled to kick off at 3:00pm.
Next Thursday (10th August) it’s Members Night at the club. There will also
be a Players Reunion. This all kicks off at 7:30pm.
As a complete aside, I take my hat off to a couple of guys who play cricket
for St Newlyn East. I was watching their game, with Redruth 3rd’s, at the
weekend and on 2 occasions batsmen “walked” when the umpires were undecided
about their downfall. All too often these days we see acts of bad
sportsmanship…they should all take a leaf of this club’s books!
I’m intrigued to find out who Lanson’s latest signing is…..a 10/12 who
will be there biggest ever signing!…..many guesses going on who it is but
we have to wait until next week to find out….before anyone says about me
having “sour grapes”, it’s not, I am genuinely interested to see who it
is…..any hints anyone??
That’s about it this week…….hopefully I will have some news soon for you
all on the player front…
David Penberthy
Rugby Manager