We'd have settled for that - 10/04/2004

Egg chasing tonight!!

Links:  Players:    Titus Bramble

A 1-1 away draw against PSV was a very good result - we'd have settled for that before kick-off. During the first half we had a few wobbles but overall payed well. It wasn't so good in the second half although we still managed to have a few pots at their goal. I was a little surprised that PSV didn't have more of a go at us in the second period. We played deep and they didn't seem to want to risk conceding a second goal. Perhaps they fancy their chances of getting a goal or two at St.James?

I spoke to Titus today and he said that there was no news from UEFA regarding the incident with the PSV defender. These things happen all the time in the Premiership, but last year's Champions League run proved that UEFA are very quick to view video evidence and take action against players. Titus will argue that he was just trying to free himself from the defender - who was all over him - and it seems UEFA must agree. It's a relief for the gaffer and a relief for Titus.

Tonight see's a benefit match at Kingston Park between Newcastle Falcons and Sumlock Global Chiefs. It's to raise money for the family of Soa Otuvaka who tragically died of a brain tumour recently. Please go along if you can, I've attached details of the game below. I was asked to play in the half-time touch rugby game, but unfortunately I'm not allowed to risk injury and therefore had to turn the offer down. Gazza, Peter Beardsley and John Barnes are turning out and fans of both rugby and football should have a good time...

From www.newcastle-falcons.co.uk

Newcastle Falcons Director of Rugby ROB ANDREW today announced his squad to face the Sumlock Global Chiefs on Saturday 10th April 2004: -

Rob said; 'We're delighted that ticket sales are going really well for this match, we're close on 6,000 and we will have tickets available to buy on the day. We see this as a fantastic opportunity to show support for Soa's family during this awful time in their lives.'

John Gray, Director also commented; 'We have had a fantastic response from local companies who have either supported us by providing their services free of charge on the day (St John's Ambulance, Protector Security, North East Ambulance Service, Northumbria Police) and also the main sponsor Sumlock Electronics who have also gone that extra mile with added advertising etc.'

Newcastle Falcons

Forwards
Ian Peel
Micky Ward
Marius Hurter
Jonny Williams
Nick Makin
Matt Thompson
James Isaacson
Will Kay
Stuart Grimes
Mark Andrews
Garath Archer
Craig Hamilton
Andy Buist
Shaun Tomes
Jon Dunbar
Phil Dowson
Geoff Parling
Hugh Vyvyan
Warren Britz
Ed Williamson
Jason Smithson
Backs
Hall Charlton
James Grindal
Dave Walder
Phil Godman
Mark Mayerhofler
Mark Wilkinson
Jamie Noon
Martin Shaw
Tom May
Michael Stephenson
Joe ShawBen Gollings
Toby Flood
Epi Taione
Stephen Jones
Daryl Lilley

EPI TAIONE today announced the Global Chiefs squad as follows: -
Sumlock Global Chiefs

Forwards
Alani Maka Begles Bordeaux
Jonny Marster Saracens
Ephram Taukafa Barcelona*
Fe'ao Vinnipola Pontypool
Simon Raiwalui Saracens
Opeta Palepoi Orrell
Doddie Weir Borders
Richard Arnold Darlington Mowden Park
Ross Beattie Gwent Dragons
Martin Johnson Leicester Tigers
Zinzan Brook
Carl Hogg Leeds
Apollo Perelini St Helens
Aaron Persico Leeds
Paul Gustard London Irish

Backs
Stephen Soialo Orrell
Jacob Rauluni Rotherham
Nicky Little Saracens
Elvis Saveali Ospreys
Tevita Tineti Ospreys
Fereti Tuilagi Leicester Tigers
Liam Botham Leeds Tykes
Afi Leuila Oldham
Sione Tuipulotu Gwent Dragons
Mike Umaga Rotherham
Kevin Brennan London Irish
James Lowes Bradford Bulls
Steve McNamara Bradford Bulls
Tony Underwood
John Bentley

Tag Rugby (Half-Time)
Rob Andrew
Andrew Blades
John Fletcher
Peter Walton
Paul Gascoigne
John Bentley
Frank Bunce
Alex Anderson
Bill Newton
Brian Noble
Phil Clark
Jimmy Lowes
Mike Stephenson
Eddie Cummings
Roger Thames
Peter Beardsley
John Barnes
Gary Armstrong
Matthew Ve'a
Matt Baker (Blue Peter)

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