Newcastle Falcons - We're back!! Championship winners

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Manager: Dean Richards
Head Coach: Peter Russell

Current Squad:

Forwards
Props:
Grant Shiels
Oliver Tomasczyk
Keiron Brookes
Scott Wilson

Hookers:
Matt Thompson
Rob Vickers
Scott Lawson

Second Rows:
Carlo Del Fava
Scott MacLeod
Sean Tomes
Frasier McKensie

Back Row
Ally Hogg
Will Welch
Richard Mayhew
Andy Saul
Mark Wilson
Chris York

Backs
SH's
Rory Lawson
Chris Pilgrim
Warren Fury
Mike Blair

Fh's
Joel Hodgson
Waisea Luveniyali
Rory Clegg
Phil Godman

Centres
Jamie Helleur
James Fitzpatrick
Tane Tu'ipulotu
Andrew Higgins
Alex Crocket
Michael Tait
Adam Powell
Danny Barnes - In from Munster

Wing:
Ryan Shortland
Andy Higgins
Suka Hufanga
Noah Cato

FB's:
Tom Catterick
Alex Tait

That would be an unreal signing, Guildford on his day is one of the worlds best wingers.

He was pretty handy at FB too I seem to remember. Back 3 of:

11. Guildford
15. Gopperth
14. Fielden/Kirbridge

Nice

Guildford....with Newcastles nightlife...pah...asking for trouble!

Hasn't he give it up though? Sure he did after the RWC?

Deano and Richards would keep him right though.


Next Izzy Dagg!

Well apparently he walked in to a bar starkers the other day out of his head...

Well there seems a bond between him and Russell...could be worth a look...what a signing that would be if we could keep him dry...

Risky, but what a statement of intent if it happened. Still, as said above, Newcastle and a player with a drink problem??

Well theres lots to do here aside from drink...Carl Hayman absolutely loved it here..cos he had his surfing...the northumberland countryside on the doorstep...nice developing city...etc etc

If Guildford had hobbies like that...he would enjoy this area...and with his old mentor might be happy. But its risky...

Have you seen the debate on the Falcons' rugbynetwork site about changing the strip? Any thoughts on that?

http://www.rugbynetwork.net/boards/read/s95.htm?97,13785322,showresults=1

Black and Green seems the clear favourite but seems to be a bit of a nod to the Gosforth days. I wouldn't mind a change as we currently look a little like a Saracens tribute act. If it had to have green in it, I wouldn't mind something like:

http://www.orionteamwear.com/kit-designer/rugby/13837/

Wouldn't mind going Green and White again tbh , reconnect with the local community and what not.

I hate the current strip...its horrible.

I guess due to United and the football...Newcastle is associated with Black and White..so i would prefer to keep that....however i like the idea of a bit of green in there aswell...so black white and a hint of green.
That black with green hoops is canny aswell mind...

But we MUST change the current strip...its hideous.

I do like these mind...

http://www.orionteamwear.com/kit-designer/rugby/13633/

http://www.orionteamwear.com/kit-designer/rugby/13660/

But we must not get confused with London Irish...

I like the hooped, agree the current version(esp the grey) is nasty

Aye, we need to be careful or we'll go from looking like Sarries to looking like

London Irish: http://www.londonirishshop.co.uk/CarouselProductView.ink?Row_ID=18008&pcode=7LI1LJS1K&pcategory=168;168;170&manufacturer=&subcategory=

or

Leeds: http://hamlife.blogspot.co.uk/2012/02/new-shirts.html

I think Black is the colour that most people have come to associate us with, so I think it has got to be on the shirt to keep the club's identity.

I think the all black with the white and green on the shulders...would be just right.

Aye, it could work for me.

Need better entrance music as well ,

Bit of local hero wouldn't hurt!!!

But its Wolfmother...awesome rock band!

And we dont want to get TOO associated with the footbal team

I see Michael Mayhew has joined London Irish on a loan spell...

Seems we've signed Ollie Steadman. I remember him from the England U20's a couple of years ago. He seemed a decent player and I wondered where he'd gotten to.

http://www.newcastlefalcons.co.uk/news/story/falcons-bolster-pack

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QddFRON-HF4

Very interesting...pace and looks to have a good offload aswell.

So could he be battling York for that spot if Ally Hogg is moved aside?

See Darren Fearn is on the bench for Saracens , when did that happen?

Sarries have a really strong relationship with with Bedford (Fearn's club), they are probably using the LV as a chance to have a look at him.

GeordieFalcon wrote:I see Michael Mayhew has joined London Irish on a loan spell...

Played very well today. Looks a good ball carrier.

He has the Falcons curse of a crooked through Ozzy, I wouldn't fancy him against top AP opposition.

Is this true about Hudson off to Gloucester?

Also anyone going to the Saxons game on Friday?

Where did you see that GF? Didn't they go for him last season?

I'm trying to get a lift through for it.

Hong Kong Cherry has just said on the rumour thread that he has signed for them...but i cant find anything.

Do you think anyone would notice if we kidknapped a few players from tonights game... we could do with a few players...

Get Graham Kitchener, Jonny May and Elliott Daly please! That would do very nicely indeed!

Joe Gray, Matt Mullen and George Robson would be nice too.

Done...

What about Gray at Hooker? Not my favorite but better than we have...and can throw.

Kruis could be useful aswell...

Ha...good minds Sarge...

I really like Gray, great basics.

You boys at the game? I booked late so I'm up in the clouds in the west stand

Would love to, but no unfortunately. I can't make it up north as much as I'd like these days.

Do you think there will be a decent crowd in?

Hopefully Cumbrian, there wasn't too many available when I booked. Be a shame to have a poor crowd for a Saxons game.

Yup...West stand also mate. Pitch level. Looking forward to it.

Yea me too, dying to see Johnny May tear it up.

Actually Sgt theres a number of really interesdting players out who "potentially could" be not far off making an senior shirt their own...

Daly
Kitchener
Kruis
Fraser
etc etc

And it will interesting to finally have a look at young Ford. Is he as good as our Hodgson...

I've not been overly impressed with Ford this season, I'd rather have young Joel if I'm honest.

Daley is a tough one, I can't see him getting in the full set up at 15 but 13 could be an option. Is he better than JJ though?

I agree...i think Joel has looked good potential. I wouldnt swop at the moment thats for sure.

Daly i think could be a crackin centre. I dont think hes a FB ...yet reports are that will be his long term spot.

On a totally seperate note...whats this about the new strips being posted on Facebook? An all white with Gold collars..etc and the Bridge and the angel on it..
Reports are they were hiddeous....surely not worse than the current black and red monstrosity...

I havent seen anything? You guys seen any of them?

Just musing really, but I can't imagine what would happen if Newcastle were to finish the regular season as undisputed league leaders (almost certain), but then lost the chance of promotion by having a howler in the play-offs...

I'v seen the new strips on Facebook GF , they don't look fantastic. The bird who models them looks good though!

My seat for tonights game is my bed lol

GeordieFalcon wrote:I agree...i think Joel has looked good potential. I wouldnt swop at the moment thats for sure.

Daly i think could be a crackin centre. I dont think hes a FB ...yet reports are that will be his long term spot.

On a totally seperate note...whats this about the new strips being posted on Facebook? An all white with Gold collars..etc and the Bridge and the angel on it..
Reports are they were hiddeous....surely not worse than the current black and red monstrosity...

I havent seen anything? You guys seen any of them?

Outside centre surely is a bigger priority for England. I would rather see Daly developed as 13.

Yeah i think he should focus on either of the centre spots...rather than FB.

Do you have any pictures of the strips Driver?

They've took them off FB , You don't want to see them though.

No really i do..ha ha

What was the point in asking for the fans advice if they're just going to put out their own rubbish designs...and who is designing these shirts? They'll be getting paid a fortune for it aswell...

From what I heard the strips are not the final article and somebody 'leaked' their favourites, so it's not 100% certain that those displayed will appear.

I've heard that quite a few tickets have been shifted, so best get your share of the real ale before it runs out!!!

It was very busy. the rucking mole was lovely

Biggest cheer of the night...when the falcons result was announced.

Not the best of games mind...Saxons not great at all...but Scotland deserved their win.

Saxons were really poor.

Most of it stemmed from Fords poor kicking and decision making. Hodgson looks a class above tbh

I totally agree...Hodgson looks a much better player...

I notice the new number 8 from Tynedale Ollie Stedman scored on Friday night...Deano seems hugely impressed with him.
What does that mean for Chris York?

And once again Catterick started at FB...anyone else prefer him there to Alex Tait...i know i do.

Think York still might have a niggly injury and Deano won't want to rush him back into it.

Will Stedman even be up to AP standard if we go back up? Hogg's played a lot lately so might just be resting him.


I think Tui'fua could be the surprise casualty in the next year or 2.