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Index - 30/11/08
News & Updates - 30/11/08
Calendar - 30/11/08
Captain's Blog - 27/11/08
Scottish Police - 24/11/08
Halloween Pics - 19/11/08
Match Reports - 13/11/08
Match Pics -13/11/08
Awards - 10/11/08
Team Profiles - 15/09/08
Club History - 10/07/08
Training Pics - 09/08/08
Ladies Pics - 09/08/08
Competition - 01/08/08
Fan Profiles - 25/07/08
04/11/08  Last Week's News
It was gorgeous, slightly chilly and (to our utter astonishment) midge infested over at Lochinch for
Saturday's matches.  In a match that had 20 minutes of brilliance followed by some hit or miss rugby the
1XV took a 34-14 victory over Oban Lorne - allowing us to hold steady in third place in the league.  Match
pictures are on line and a match report will no doubt follow at some point.  

Over on the 'far side' at Lochinch the 2s were also doing us proud with a strong victory against Paisley,
winning by 17 points to five - holding fast to 4th position.  Match pictures and a Match report are on line.

Awards wise there were a few given out.  Mark Walker took the MOM honours for the Paisley game.  
Amazingly there were no official Dicks of the Day (DOD) though there were some mutterings from
various quarters - if you want it given out we have to get to specifics though!.  We did also have one
Miscellaneous Award - the Jack Russell Terrier Award Given to Ross McNiven for his mobility round the
park and tackle count, his best match in a black shirt so far according to the 2XV Captain and he should
know.

Finally Thighs of the Week which went to Tay and Colin G respectively for their display of pins at the
matches - as always congratulations and / or commiserations to our 'winners'

Our day was finished off with the Halloween bash at Lochinch with a good turn out of Rugby personnel
along with loads of others - we'll bring you a full update and pictures from the evening soon!
04/11/08  This Coming Week
This week training continues indoors in Govan Police Station at Helen Street on Thursday only  Meet in
the car park at 18:15 on Tuesday and Thursday.  Speak to Craig, Alan W or Chris for more information.  

This coming Saturday the 1XV are at home in the first round of the competition against Wigtownshire,
who will once more be making the long trip up the coast that they completed only a few weeks ago.  Kick
off is at 1.30pm in line with cup rules to allow for extra time.

The 2XV have a 'floating' match against Allan Glen's to play sometime in the next few weeks.  The date
for this will be announced as soon as it is confirmed.

Following the match at Lochinch we will be showing the Scotland v New Zealand Autumn Test from
Murrayfield on the big screen.  This kicks off at 5pm and all friends, family, hingers oan and supporters
are most cordially invited along to join in the fun and watch the match in the club house!

Dates for your diary for up and coming events include the PSUK match against Lothian and Borders on
12th November and a recently announced fixture for the Scottish Police team who will be playing the
Scottish Navy at Helensbugh on the 10th December.  If you are interested in the PSUK game then speak
to Craig.  If you are interested in the Scottish Team game then speak to John Shaw.  Facilities will be
available for both matches!
10/11/08  Last Week's News
Mixed conditions made for a stuffy game of rugby as we took on Wigtownshire for the second time in
less than a month.  This time it was the first of the regional rounds of the cup and after slogging through
the mud we emerged victorious by 21 - 18 (more by good fortune than great play it has to be said.  Match
pictures are on line and a match report will no doubt follow at some point.    This win means that we will
be playing Paisley at home on the 22nd November in the second round and our scheduled
re-scheduled game against Clydebank will be moved yet again - we'll update you when we get firm
news on more dates!

Awards wise our resident 'boy band' hero - Alan 'Westy' Henderson took both the MOM honours and the
Thighs of the Week.  The Dick of the Day (DOD) was summarily awarded to Keeno for his beautiful
virtually into the hands of the opposition who then had pretty much a clear run to the try line - speshul!
As always congratulations and / or commiserations to our 'winners'

Our day was finished off with a few drinks and the Scotland match - not much to cheer about on the
screen but the off screen banter and company was, as always, excellent!
10/11/08  This Coming Week
This week training continues indoors in Govan Police Station at Helen Street.  Meet in the car park at
18:15 on Tuesday and Thursday.  Speak to Craig, Alan W or Chris for more information.  

This coming Wednesday the 1XV travel over to the 'other side' to take on the Lothian and Borders police
in the PSUK cup.  The match is being played at Fettes HQ in Edinburgh at 2pm and all support would be
very welcome as the team try to get through to the first round proper for the first year in quite a while!  
Players should be at Lochinch for 11am to be transported - speak to Craig to confirm attendance!

The 2XV have a 'floating' match against Allan Glen's to play sometime in the next few weeks.  The date
for this is still to be announced but is likely to be the 22nd - it's an away match.

This SUNDAY we will be playing our delayed match against Loch Lomond at home.  The Sunday game
is due to internationals being played on the Saturday.   It's a 2pm kick off and as always all friends
family, hingers oan and random folks are cordially invited to come along and enjoy the match - given the
current league placings this is a critical one for us!
13/11/08  PSUK Cup
Despite a gutsy second half performance the SPRFC failed to go through to the next round of the PSUK
Cup when they lost against Lothian and Borders Police on Wednesday 12th November.  The game was
played in lovely conditions over at Fettes in Edinburgh but a few 'no show's meant that there were only
15 Men in Black (well light blue in this case) available at the start of the match.  Thankfully we were able
to get the services of one of our players who happened to be in edinburgh and another player showed
up later on - which allowed for minimal substitutions at least.

In the first half L&B really strutted their stuff picking up most of their final score of 48 points.  As the MIB
settled over the second half there was some inspired play and some missed opportunities - however
the team still put 19 points on the scoreboard.  Match Pictures are on line.

Many thanks to L&B for a great game and a truly stupendous feed afterwards - never has the like been
seen and pie and beans will certainly look like poor cousins for a while.
13/11/08  Last "Chancers" on 6th December - SOLD OUT
Our very own Mr Geddes is involved in the resurrection of the 'Chancers' for a Charity Band Night in aid of
the David Azhar Appeal and Cystic Fibrosis.

We promise you a night of music, dancing and Pie ‘n’ beans at Lochinch on Saturday 6th December
7.30pm till late.  It's a double header of home games with both the 1XV and 2XV at Lochinch - so no
doubt post match celebrations can just run on into the night!

PLEASE NOTE THIS GIG IS NOW SOLD OUT AND NO MORE TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AS AT 20/11/08
THANKS FOR THE RESPONSE FOLKS!
13/11/08  Scottish Police Game & Other Dates
The Scottish Police Team will be taking on the Scottish Navy U23 team on Wednesday 10th December
in Helensburgh with a 'return visit' hopefully sometime in January when they will come to Lochinch.

Further details will follow but for selection and facilities enquiries then speak to John Shaw in the first
instance.

As we are now playing Paisley in the 2nd round of the Cup on 22/11/08 the rescheduled match against
Clydebank is now to be played on the 10th January though this is still to be finally confirmed.

The 3rd round of the Cup and the 1st round of the Plate are being played on 20th December and either
way we will have a match in one of these competitions so add the date to your diary!

Match reports for both the Oban and the Wigtownshire cup game are also now on line for your
information.
19/11/08 Halloween, Competition and Blog
Well they are finally on line - the Halloween pics are now up to entertain and entrance you - speshul is
the only way to describe some of the costumes!

At last we've got round to judging the last competition - well done to our winner Liam - as always the
best of the rest are also up for your entertainment.  We have a new competition so get your brain cells
ticking over and give us the funniest caption!

As if all of that wasn't enough there is also a new Captain's blog on line for the players to enjoy!

And finally a reminder that this weeks matches start at 12.15pm to take into account the Scotland v
Canada international.  We'll be showing the match in the club house at 2.30pm and as always all
friends, family, players (ours and the opposition) and hingers oan are welcome!
21/11/08 Sell Outs and Cancellations
Those of you whose hearts were aflutter at the thought of seeing the Chancers perform on the 6th
December at Lochinch are out of luck I'm afraid, unless you have already secured a ticket!  Our very own
'foghorn legohorn' in the form of Sandy G is a sell out (in the ticket sense!).  

Sad to say this weeks match against Alan Glens for the 2XV has also come a cropper!  The odd starting
time is creating havoc with availability of those working shifts!  Don't dispair though - we'd love to see you
down at Lochinch if you're free to watch the team take on Paisley in the cup and then join us for the
Scotland V Canada match on the big screen!  Everyone, as always, will be more than welcome!
23/11/08  Last Week's News
It was bitterly cold but thankfull free of rain, snow and wind for our match against Paisley in the second
round of the cup on Saturday.  Despite the quagmire in one corner of the pitch there were some
extended periods of open play and the men in black.  It's unfair to highlight just one person (she says
about to do just that) but there was a lovely try from Captain Chris that was a pleasure for those
spectating to watch.  The 28 - 5 points victory puts us through to the next round of the cup which will be
played on 20th December.  We don't know yet whether it's a home or away fixture nor against whom.   
Match pictures are on line and a match report will no doubt follow at some point.    

Awards wise Grant Gibson took MOM honours and the Thighs of the Week went to Danny Bruce.  The
Dick of the Day (DOD) was very publicly won by Robert 'Cooheid' McAteer with his spectacular failure to
catch the ball just feet away from the try line.....never mind!  As always congratulations and / or
commiserations to our 'winners'!

Our day was finished off with a few drinks and the Scotland match - plenty to cheer about on the screen
and the off screen banter and company was, as always, excellent!
23/11/08  This Coming Week
This week training continues indoors in Govan Police Station at Helen Street.  Meet in the car park at
18:15 on Tuesday and Thursday.  Speak to Craig, Alan W or Chris for more information.  

On Saturday the 1XV travel down the road to Cumnock hoping for a repeat of our home encounter in
September when we took 50 points off them.  Kick off is at 2pm and information on the team bus and
travel arrangements will be circulated as usual.

The 2XV don't have a match currently.  If this changes then we'll update you through the usual channels
as well as on here!

Finally the Christmas 'night' at Lochinch which was planned for the 13th December is cancelled -
primarily due to lack of interest.  This doesn't mean that there won't be some drinking and maybe some
clubbing - but it won't be an 'organised' night.
27/11/08  Captain's Blog and Next Cup Game
This week's Captain's Blog has been scratched on parchment by our 1XV Captain Chris.  All those with
access to the players only area can read it here and those who should have access but either haven't
bothered they're backsides or else have forgotten their passwords can reapply for access here.

We've also heard about the next round of the cup.  We've drawn Kilmarnock away so it will feel a bit like a
pseudo home game.  The match is scheduled for the 20th December....possibly one of the finest
excuses for dodging the last minute Christmas shopping that there is!
27/11/08  2XV Game
The great news is that we've managed to secure a friendly for the 2XV this weekend which will at least
give the team a run out onto the park.  Having missed matches due to the weather and other team
availability it will be great to see everyone getting a game.  This is an away match against Kilmarnock
3XV and will kick off at 2pm.  If you are an SPRFC player of any shape, form or position then get your
availability to Craig ASAP even if it's in the negative as this helps save time chasing after folks who are
definitely not available and allows the Captains to make sensible selection choices!
30/11/08  Next Week
Two home games this coming Saturday so here's hoping that the clubhouse is jumping with players
and spectators alike!  The 1XV take on Strathendrick - who will be looking to salvage their pride after our
encouter in the first game of the season.  The 2XV are playing Cumnock 2XV.  All games are of course
subject to the weather and pitch conditions!

In the evening those with tickets are to be treated to The Chancers gig!  Please note this is sold out so if
you don't already have tickets you're out of luck I'm afraid!   There will be no further updates on the
website till after the matches next week as the webmistress is going to be away from her normal PC.  
Changes to game times or other news will be found in the forum in the interim so if you aren't already
registered make sure you go over and get your name down!