National League, Community Club of the Year 2007
It would be easy to start bleating about
the ‘Magic’ of the Millennium weekend, in what is becoming a very controversial
topic in some quarters. It would be interesting to know what percentage of the
63,000 were the same people entering the ground twice and thus being counted
twice in this figure? How does this figure compare with the normal collective
attendance of a weekend of fixtures, is it expanding the game? There is then
the matter of ‘Local Derby’ fixtures being used to try and enhance
the crowd, surely the event is about encouraging the welsh population to join
in with the sport, wouldn’t they have preferred a more competitive set of
fixtures, I’m sure the Wigan and Castleford supporters would have! The
level of interest shown by the stadium owners to promote the weekend, only four
weeks in advance, tells another story…..and so it goes on.
Far more important issues are much closer
to home! Thursday is the fourth game of the season for our U21’s who are
looking to continue their unbeaten start to the season. In a month with only
one home fixture for the first team, a shared gate at that, the fixture comes
as a welcome occasion to watch some good rugby and raise the coffers. Keighley
will be our opposition on Thursday night, 7.30pm kick-off. Keighley have two
wins and just one defeat in their campaign so promise to make a tough contest
of things. What better way to spend a summer evening. The club shop will be
open from 6.30pm and of course the bar will be open for refreshments! There is
some real quality in the reserve side with a number of lads making strong cases
for extended contracts and a call up to the first team. Please give them your
support.
If you are unable to make this fixture, why
not make a point of watching the BARLA Final taking place this Saturday at 2.00pm.
The finalists are
Your What’s on Guide
Saturday
10th May
THE
SPICEY GIRLS, Saturday 17th May, these girls are out of this world.
A family evening with kids being allowed entry with parents. At just £10 for
adults and £5 for kids under 15 this will be a night to remember. Fancy dress
optional, with prizes on offer for the most convincing Adult (Male or Female!)
and Child.
”Spicey Girls are the worlds first, best and
original tribute to the Spice Girls have taken the world by storm appearing on
TV and National Press.
With live vocals, attractive looks, choreographed dance
routines, these girls are oozing with personality and charisma.
Coming in June – The 1st June will be a
6.00pm fixture with
- 1.00pm, Lunch with the stars of
’83.
- 2.30pm, 1st Half of the
’83 Final on all screens.
- 3.15pm, presentations, memories and
comment from the stars of ’83.
- 4.00pm, 2nd Half of the
’83 Final on all screens.
- 5.00pm, Junior Curtain Raiser.
(Hopefully Featherstone Lions v
- 6.00pm, ROVERS v
The vast
majority of the ‘83 winning side have confirmed their attendance, an
autograph hunter’s paradise! Book now for any of the above! Some
fantastic memorabilia will be auctioned during the day including a Ricky Hatton
signed Featherstone Rovers 2008 shirt with photo of Ricky wearing our colours,
opening bids are being taken!
June 28th
– The Eton Rifles, a fantastic tribute to ‘The Jam’ at just
£5 per head. Tickets available now.
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