Saturday 23rd October (League Match)

 

Thornbury           v                 Yatton

 

         12                                           0

 

 

‘A slip too far for Yatton ’

 

Wet conditions and a strong crosswind spoilt any chance of constructive rugby for both sides.

 

Yatton kicked off with the slope in their favour and had territorial advantage throughout the first half

 

Both sides traded missed penalties in the opening minutes

 

Despite their superior pressure Yatton could not break Thornbury within their 22 as the opposition applied ‘old heads’ tactics and the only kickable penalty awarded flew wide. Thornbury’s habit of testing the offside limits was eventually penalised by having a player binned minutes before half-time

 

But seconds before that Simon Weavers speculative drop-goal during a rare excursion into Yattons half had broken the stalemate.

 

As pitch conditions deteriorated and Thornbury’s edge in the lineout continued, Weaver converted a penalty in the 55th minute. 5 minutes later another penalty from Weavers sure boot gave his side a measure of clear water in the scoreline

 

With 10 minutes to go battling Yattons chances were lost in the oppositions 22 as players began to make poor imitations of unskilled ice skaters.  Within 5 minutes a player from each side was yellow carded and Weaver rounded of the slippery afternoon with another penalty, which maintained Thornbury’s unbeaten record for this season in the League.

 

 

 

 

Information re Local Rugby Derby and events for Two Charities

 on Saturday 30th 2004

 

 

 

 

This Saturday the top three senior sides from Yatton are all matched against local neighbours Nailsea Backwell.

 

 

The 1st XVs have their first League encounter since Nailsea Backwell gained promotion last season and together with the 3rd XV are at The Park, Yatton.

2nd XV have a Merit Table clash at Nailsea Backwell

 

 

Matches at Yatton are preceded by a Vice Presidents’ sit down luncheon and presentation of a cheque to Research into Motor Neurone Disease. Monies having been raised by a Beer Festival Weekend last Season and Jonathan Crew’s sponsored trek to Venezuela’s Angel falls in memory of Phil Such. Phil was a Yatton Player and well respected Reporter for the Daily Mail.

 

 

The usual half-time collection, which normally goes to boost the Club’s funds will on that day, be donated to The Babe Appeal, for The Children’s Hospice.

 

 

Supporters are asked to arrive early and give consideration to local residents when parking.