Newcastle Falcons - 2019 to 2020 Championship - Closed

by Geordie Thu Jul 06, 2017 8:33 am

First topic message reminder :

Manager: Dean Richards
Head Coach: Dave Walder
Forwards Coach: Micky Ward
Defence Coach: Nick Easter
Attack Coach: Dave Walder
Lineout Coach: Scott Macleod
Skills Coach: Mark Laycock

Current Squad:
Forwards
Props:
LH - Sam Lockwood, Adam Brocklebank, Trevor Davison,
Conrad Cade (Senior Academy), Phil Brantingham (Senior Academy)
TH - Rodney Ah You, Logo Mulipola, Mark Tampin, Mike Daniels,
Oscar Caudle TH(Senior Academy & Tynedale)

Hookers: Kyle Cooper, George McGuigan, Jamie Blamire, Charlie Maddison

Second Rows: Sean Robinson, Darren Barry, Toby Salmon, Greg Peterson,
Will Montgomery (Senior Academy), Freddie Lockwood (Senior Academy), Bailey Ransom (Senior Academy)

Back Row:
6&7's: Mark Wilson, Will Welch, Gary Graham, Jon Hardie,
Guy Graham (Senior Academy), Rob Farrar (Senior Academy), Josh Basham (Senior Academy), Harry Hill (Senior Academy),
8: Philip van der Walt, Nemani Negusa, Calum Chick,
Tom Marshall (Senior Academy), Charlie Richards (Senior Academy & Tynedale)

Backs
SH's: Micky Young, Sam Stuart
Callum Pascoe (Senior Academy & Tynedale), Cameron Nordi Kelemeti (Senior Academy), James Elliott (Senior Academy)

Fh's: Joel Hodgson, Toby Flood, Brett Connon, Tim Swiel, Joel Matavesi
Will Haydon Wood (Senior Academy & Tynedale)

Centres: Matias Orlandi, Gareth Owen, Ben Stevenson, George Wacokecoke,
Charlie Wilson (Senior Academy - At Durham UNi)), Chidera Obonna (Senior Academy)

Wing: Sinoti Sinoti , Adam Radwan, Cooper Vuna
Morgan Passman (Senior Academy),

FB's: Alex Tait, Tom Arscott,

Players unconfirmed:
Seb De Chaves - Only has a one year deal
Jon Welsh - Injuries mean he hasnt played for nearly 2 years.
Connor Collett - has he signed permanently for Doncaster

by nathan Sun Oct 29, 2017 2:36 pm

Good luck all for this afternoons match, hoping for a great game

by Sgt_Pooly Sun Oct 29, 2017 2:39 pm

You too Nathan, I hope it's a cracker.

by Cumbrian Sun Oct 29, 2017 2:53 pm

Really looking forward to it, good luck all!

by Sgt_Pooly Tue Nov 07, 2017 8:30 am

Just seen Radwan's tries from the weekend....outstanding, especially the 2nd.

by Driver Wed Nov 08, 2017 4:33 pm

Good player Adam Radwan, Lads over at Billingham think he'll be there first England player.

by Geordie Thu Nov 09, 2017 9:38 am

Yeah he looks a prospect. But so did Kibirige...

by Geordie Sat Nov 11, 2017 7:40 pm

Falcons beat Cardiff 57-0

Typical the game I can't get to is a cricket score. I guess Cardiff had the kids out.

by **LondonTiger** Sat Nov 11, 2017 11:35 pm

Surprised Deano selected such a strong team.

by Sgt_Pooly Sun Nov 12, 2017 4:01 am

Me too a little LT. I suspect it was in reaction to the poor showing against your lot and that we're fancying a crack at one of the cups this season.

by TJ Sun Nov 12, 2017 6:34 am

How has Jon Welsh been playing? Looks like we need him back in the scotland camp

by Sgt_Pooly Sun Nov 12, 2017 6:39 am

Not so great in the scrum TJ. He's played TH pretty much the whole time at Falcons and we've struggled for well over a year now, regularly battered. I think this could be more that our LH is sub standard rather than Welsh, but it's not been nice to watch.

by TJ Sun Nov 12, 2017 7:02 am

Its a TH we need! the cupboard is bare Nel having broken his arm.

Walsh at least has international experience

by Geordie Mon Nov 13, 2017 10:02 pm

Yeah i dont think our poor scrum is down to Welsh.

by Geordie Tue Nov 21, 2017 1:51 pm

So the game v Saints in March will be played at St James Park!

by Driver Tue Nov 21, 2017 2:33 pm

Silly really, surely a Friday night would be the best option considering the majority of Falcons supporters play or coach on a Sat/Sunday.

by Geordie Tue Nov 21, 2017 3:53 pm

Do you think we'll even make the 20,000 they're hoping for when we cant even fill 10,000 at KP!!

by Sgt_Pooly Tue Nov 21, 2017 4:01 pm

I guess they're hoping for the football crowd.

I think Friday would have been great, never get this at St James in the pram.

20k would be fantastic, I think 12 may be more realistic.

by **Ozzy3213** Tue Nov 21, 2017 4:43 pm

How many does St James Park hold?

by Sgt_Pooly Tue Nov 21, 2017 7:11 pm

Erm....50k annoying, delusional Geordies??

by **Ozzy3213** Tue Nov 21, 2017 7:15 pm

Are you likely to get anywhere near that figure?

by Forward Pass Tue Nov 21, 2017 9:43 pm

Well at least you picked a game your almost certain to win

by Sgt_Pooly Wed Nov 22, 2017 5:56 am

Ozzy3213 wrote:Are you likely to get anywhere near that figure?

As GF says, I've heard 20k being rumoured. Anything above half that is not bad I suppose, depends what the break even mark is.

I'm not sure FP, we've not been playing too well either.

by Geordie Mon Nov 27, 2017 9:27 pm

I see the A team just smashed Wasps 62-12
Pretty pointless game...although Lockwood, Fonua and Penny all got back on the pitch after long term outs.

by Sgt_Pooly Tue Nov 28, 2017 3:52 am

Lockwood and Fonua are really needed right now. We're having a serious dip, some go forward and a solid scrum would really help.

by Geordie Tue Nov 28, 2017 9:16 am

The thing that's puzzling me sarge is Burrows. A huge lump of a man...a heavy duty carrier and captain...

Why on earth is he not playing??

Sometimes Dean selections really puzzle me.

Agree though Fonua and Lockwood are needed

by Sgt_Pooly Sat Dec 09, 2017 4:09 pm

What a magnificent half of rugby! 6 tries....the last was just amazing, we are playing some outstanding rugby.

by Geordie Sun Dec 10, 2017 2:08 am

Why are we so inconsistent in games?

Why is Burrows not even playing in the prem games?

So many questions....

by Sgt_Pooly Sun Dec 10, 2017 3:55 am

We took our foot off the pedal in the 2nd, it's only natural.

Scrum took a battering as normal, but the speed they got it out was impressive. Scotty Wilson is well off the pace but Lockwood seemed solid and carried like a beast!

I thought all the pack went well tbh. Radwan again, possibly the pick of the backs with Willis.

How good was Sowery!

by Geordie Wed Dec 13, 2017 11:06 am

Yeah Sowery was very good.

Radwan looks a world beater already! If We can Kibirige back up to speed...that'll give us

Radwan, Kibirige and DTH as fliers and Goneva and Sinoti as bruisers. Top quality.

Scotty Wilson has been out so long he's bound to look rusty. It will take him a while to get remotely up to speed. But Dean will just keep giving him gametime...lets hope he stays fit!

by Geordie Wed Dec 13, 2017 11:12 am

Rumours Opeti Fonua is off to France.

by **LondonTiger** Wed Dec 13, 2017 12:02 pm

GeordieFalcon wrote:Rumours Opeti Fonua is off to France.

The style of league rugby in France will probably suit him more than the AP. For the 5 minutes every 4th game when he can actually be arsed (and is fit) he looks awesome - but for the rest of the time a complete waste of space. Someone who maybe was hired by Tigers and Falcons based on highlights reels and hope rather than any genuine critical appraisal.

by Geordie Wed Dec 13, 2017 12:16 pm

Yeah very true...

My concern though LT is that Fonua has barely been used this season despite being slimed down trimmer version...but also big Ryan Burrows who has looked outstanding at 8, is only playing in Anglo Welsh and Development games.

He should be starting for the 1st team at a time when we are missing some dump truck style forward carrying. Its little things like that, which does make me confused about Dean Richards....

by **LondonTiger** Wed Dec 13, 2017 12:41 pm

I do sometimes wonder if us fans are over seduced by players carrying ability. Most coaches seem to prefer work rate over explosive carrying. For every Billy V who seemed to have harnessed both workrate and carrying, we have any number of players like Fonua who coaches seem to view as a luxury.

by Geordie Wed Dec 13, 2017 12:55 pm

True...but if you look at our pack its predominantly work rate orientated (Vickers is poor LH but Is an absolute workhorse...as is Welch, Wilson, Robinson , Calum Green, etc etc)...we don't have a great carrying pack. Latu did a lot of work in that area and when Fonua hasn't done the job required...Burrows was brought in to do the job. Yet he seemingly hasn't played much at all for the 1sts...I just cant work it out. But he has been outstanding...and is tough.

by Cyril Thu Dec 14, 2017 1:16 am

GeordieFalcon wrote:
Cyril wrote:Hello Falcons fans

I'm planning on going to the Bath game on 17th Feb with my girlfriend (we're in Newcastle for the weekend for my birthday).

Can we just buy tickets from the Falcons website? Any tips on which standing/sitting tickets to get? It's our first trip to Kingston Park.

Recommendations on travel to the stadium, pubs etc? We'll be staying in Newcastle centre.

Thanks!

Hello mate,

Nice to hear your coming up. Hopefully you'll enjoy the experience.

As to your questions....
1.
Yes you can buy tickets for the game on the falcons Website.

2.
Which ticket depends on what you want.
The South Stand is the crazy vocal all falcons fans one.
The North stand (where I stand) is where the real men stand! It has no roof, is permanently blowing a hooley, several degrees below...etc
The West stand is the best one...brand new all seater undercover and where most of the away fans tend to go. You'll pay near £40 per ticket. Id probably recommend that one as its a good viewing stand for the game.

3.
The stadium has two main bars. The tap and tackle, in the East Stand, which is a nice big bar, lots of screens and has a good vibe. Its always busy long before the game and is good crack.
The other main bar is in the West Stand. Big standard stadium stand bar going the whole length of the stand. It has screens, often entertainment and It is always busy as well.
Either bar you'll pay around £4.50 a pint and I don't think theres any cash points so bring lots with you.

4.
From the city centre, you need to be going to Kingston Park (Gosforth). A taxi will probably cost you £10-20 each way. Or you can get the metro as most fans do (about £4.00 for an all day pass). Go to Monument Metro station ..right in the very centre of town. You will need to get the Airport metro which is the one Kingston Park lies on. Getting to the stadium from the metro is a little tricky...but normally I just say follow the mass of fans

After the game...get yourself oot in the toon and have a fab night!

Hi Geordie

Sorry for not replying before (and thanks for your help with this) Smile

We're going to be in Newcastle on Saturday 24th March for the Saints game. I've been on the Falcons site and its a bit confusing in terms of booking tickets. I've tried to find a plan for the ground that corresponds with the numbers/letters given on the Falcons ticket ordering. We want to be pretty central (West or East Stand?) and don't mind paying the premium, but it's tricky to work out where we'll be based on what the site says.

by Geordie Thu Dec 14, 2017 12:19 pm

hello Mate

The Saints game in March is being held at St James park (Newcastle Uniteds Ground). Probably best just to ring up and speak to the ticket office.

by Cyril Tue Dec 19, 2017 1:12 am

GeordieFalcon wrote:hello Mate

The Saints game in March is being held at St James park (Newcastle Uniteds Ground). Probably best just to ring up and speak to the ticket office.

Ah, that explains it! Thanks. That's brilliant, as our hotel is next to St James Park. Will phone them and sort out tickets. Cheers!

by Geordie Tue Dec 19, 2017 7:02 pm

Fonua back to Agen with immediate effect.

by Geordie Fri Dec 29, 2017 12:55 pm

Team for London Irish

1 Vickers
2 Cooper
3 Welsh
4 Green
5 Robinson
6 Wilson (C)
7 Graham
8 Latu

9 Takulua
10 Flood
11 Goneva
12 Socino
13 Harris
14 Tait
15 Hammersley

by **BigGee** Fri Dec 29, 2017 1:27 pm

I have just seen that Gary Graham has been called into the England training squad.

He has really made some impression this season then, having been playing for Jersey then semi pro in Scotland prior to that.

Is he really good enough to be an international and have Scotland missed the boat?

by Geordie Fri Dec 29, 2017 2:46 pm

Scotland definately missed the boat mate. He has been outstanding this season...really physical and tough.

I'm actually shocked he's not going for Scotland as he's Scottish as his dad was.(another great for the falcons)

by Geordie Thu Jan 11, 2018 8:58 pm

Well electric young winger Adam Radwan and bull dozing young flanker Simon Uzokwe have signed new contracts.
Great stuff, as they are big prospects and these are the type that are now staying instead of the mass exodus.

Two young lads have been promoted to the senior academy aswell...a flanker from Mark Wilsons club in cumbria , the other is a young winger who is described as a big physical style of player. That's very interesting as we seem to struggle producing big backs.

by Geordie Fri Jan 12, 2018 5:59 pm

Newcastle Falcons team to face Enisei-STM (Sunday, 3pm, Kingston Park Stadium)
I like the team a lot!

15 Simon Hammersley
14 Zach Kibirige
13 Tom Penny
12 Toby Flood
11 Adam Radwan
10 Joel Hodgson
9 Michael Young

1 Sam Lockwood
2 Ben Sowrey
3 Scott Wilson
4 Calum Green
5 Glen Young
6 Mark Wilson (captain)
7 Simon Uzokwe
8 Ryan Burrows

Replacements
16 Jamie Blamire
17 Trevor Davison
18 Jack Payne
19 Rob Vickers
20 Will Witty
21 Sam Stuart
22 Charlie Wilson
23 Craig Willis

by Sgt_Pooly Fri Jan 12, 2018 6:37 pm

Looks good, 4 front rowers?

Hope I can find a feed.

by Geordie Fri Jan 12, 2018 7:14 pm

We need to sort the front row out Sgt so he must be giving them all a good run out.
Payne covers lock aswell I believe as he's about 6'5

PLus Lawson played flanker v Exeter on Sunday so we'll be alright ha ha

by Sgt_Pooly Fri Jan 12, 2018 9:25 pm

A 6'5" prop! Jeez

by Geordie Mon Jan 15, 2018 12:55 pm

He looks a tough unit Sgt. Very physical. He could be one worth putting some effort with.

by TrailApe Mon Jan 15, 2018 8:36 pm

Highlights up.

http://www.epcrugby.com/matchdaytv?play=media&id=26632

by Sgt_Pooly Tue Jan 16, 2018 4:18 am

TrailApe wrote:Highlights up.

http://www.epcrugby.com/matchdaytv?play=media&id=26632

Ah cool! Good work TA thumbsup

by Geordie Tue Jan 16, 2018 8:27 pm

Harris, Welsh and Lawson in the Scotland 6n training squad.

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