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by AthleticoSpizz » 13 Oct 2021 20:12
by morganb » 14 Oct 2021 08:21
by Snowflake Royal » 14 Oct 2021 08:24
SCIAG The fandom was very happy with Gomes at the end of that season. If he had resigned at that point, he would almost certainly be held up as "one who got away".
by Hendo » 14 Oct 2021 08:58
Snowflake RoyalSCIAG The fandom was very happy with Gomes at the end of that season. If he had resigned at that point, he would almost certainly be held up as "one who got away".
Like all recent RFC managers, finished the season disappointingly iirc.
by paultheroyal » 14 Oct 2021 09:19
morganb https://mobile.twitter.com/10Joshbarrett/status/1448383502374903810
Josh Barrett now at King's Lynn
by Sutekh » 14 Oct 2021 13:23
paultheroyalmorganb https://mobile.twitter.com/10Joshbarrett/status/1448383502374903810
Josh Barrett now at King's Lynn
Thats some fall....
by Sutekh » 14 Oct 2021 13:31
HendoSnowflake RoyalSCIAG The fandom was very happy with Gomes at the end of that season. If he had resigned at that point, he would almost certainly be held up as "one who got away".
Like all recent RFC managers, finished the season disappointingly iirc.
Last 10 were - W2, D5, L3 so not too great, but probably on par for how we were doing that season - actually slightly better than we did overall that season. That record in the last 10 games puts us on for a 51 point season as opposed to the 47 points we actually got.
Included a draws at eventual champions Norwich, 4th placed WBA and 8th placed Bristol City and wins against PNE (who I think had won their last 10 away games in a row or something stupid at the time) and Brentford.
by Mid Sussex Royal » 14 Oct 2021 14:09
by Half Time Pizza » 14 Oct 2021 14:40
by paultheroyal » 14 Oct 2021 14:41
Sutekhpaultheroyalmorganb https://mobile.twitter.com/10Joshbarrett/status/1448383502374903810
Josh Barrett now at King's Lynn
Thats some fall....
Yes, a whole division.
by paultheroyal » 14 Oct 2021 14:41
Half Time Pizza Josh Barrett has signed for Kings Lynn
by tidus_mi2 » 14 Oct 2021 17:13
paultheroyalHalf Time Pizza Josh Barrett has signed for Kings Lynn
its only a division down apparently, dont worry about it.
by Mid Sussex Royal » 15 Oct 2021 18:47
by bcubed » 15 Oct 2021 18:49
Mid Sussex Royal Simon Cox has retired...
by Sutekh » 16 Oct 2021 11:58
bcubedMid Sussex Royal Simon Cox has retired...
Just 34
Injured?
by AthleticoSpizz » 16 Oct 2021 16:03
by Zammo » 21 Oct 2021 10:58
Racing Media FORMER IRELAND SQUAD player Jay Tabb will experience another kind of sporting thrill when he takes to the saddle for the Fitzdares Racing Welfare Charity Flat Race at Wincanton on Sunday.
The 37-year-old enjoyed a 16-year career as a midfielder, working his way through Crystal Palace’s youth academy before undertaking spells at Brentford, Coventry, Reading and Ipswich alongside gaining ten caps for Ireland’s under-21 side. He also made the senior squad a number of times under Steve Staunton without getting capped.
Upon retirement Tabb, who was introduced to racing and racehorse ownership by a teammate, learned to ride at the Northern Racing College in Doncaster (now the National Horseracing College) and began working for leading National Hunt trainer Philip Hobbs in 2019.
“I got into racing through one of my old teammates who used to, whenever we travelled away for matches, watch racing on TV so I used to watch it with him,” he said.
“Then we got involved in a couple of syndicates and we managed to get our own colours and own our own horse.
“Whenever we’d go to the yards to watch them train on the gallops I always thought ‘it’d be amazing to try that’.
“When the football finished I thought I’d give it a go and go up to the Northern Racing College but before that I’d never had any experience riding horses.”
Though both sports require a high level of fitness and discipline, Tabb quickly became aware of how football and riding place different physical demands on the body.
“In all sports you can be fit in that discipline but when you go to another sport you find it to be totally different, that’s what I found with riding horses,” he said.
“The jockeys on TV make it look easy but it definitely isn’t when you’re on a horse, at first it was hard getting used to being in that position for a while.
“At the moment the fitness side of it seems to be going well, I’ve been doing a lot of work on the equicizer and I’d like to think I’m as ready as I can be.”
Hobbs has two horses earmarked for Tabb to ride in the race, with veteran chaser Rolling Dylan a possible mount alongside seven-year-old gelding Umndeni.
“I think it’s between Rolling Dylan and Umndeni, they’ve both got entries as well this weekend and next week so I think whichever one doesn’t take up his entry I will probably ride at Wincanton,” Tabb said.
“I’ve been sitting on them this week and getting to know them, they’re both really nice horses and nice rides so whichever one I’m on I’m sure I’ll enjoy it.
“I’m really good friends with all of the jockeys down there so as soon as I know exactly what I’m riding for definite I’ll see who’s been riding him and have a chat with them on the phone and see what the best way to go about it is.”
Tabb intends to ride out in his racing saddle and breeches in preparation for a competitive run in the race, but his priority is to enjoy the experience and contribute as much as possible to Racing Welfare.
“First and foremost I just want to make sure we get down to the start and jump off and then anything from then is a bonus,” he said.
“Both of the horses I’m possibly riding are good horses and have had good careers so I’d like to think I have a chance of having a nice race, but I think the most important thing is raising money for the charity and enjoying the day and enjoying the experience.
“All the riders are raising money for the same charity and it’s a great charity, hopefully we can raise as much as possible.”
Tabb is not the first sportsperson to take up riding after a successful career in another discipline, with Wincanton also the scene of one of Olympic cyclist Victoria Pendleton’s early rides before her fifth-placed finish aboard Pacha Du Polder in the Foxhunter Chase at the Cheltenham Festival.
Daniel Cooper, Wincanton’s clerk of the course, said: “We are excited to have yet another sporting professional take on the popular Somerset racetrack on Sunday, having seen Victoria Pendleton riding here previously, plus not forgetting our close association with cricket pros Jamie and Craig Overton as ambassadors for the course.
“We understand that preparations are going well for Jay, but the pressure is now on during these final few days to stay fit, healthy and watch his diet!
“Most importantly, the money already being raised for the Racing Welfare charity is exceeding expectations and donations, and together with a large auction on the day could well result in a record-breaking amount of money raised on a single raceday here at Wincanton.”
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