Darlington Game

[Joe]

What's everyones thoughts on this? Tough one to call really as they're all but down which means they'll either a) go all-out to win or b) say "sod it" and just enjoy it.

Personally I'm hoping for a 'B' scenario

[JimL]

A couple of points.

Hopefully there will be a coach going to Darlington and we need to fill the 25 spare seats.

Anyone interested let us know.

The second point.
I have had a contribution to the Orrell fund with no attached letter.

It is from C. A. Wilson in the Taunton/Bath area.

If you are reading these messages, thanks very much. It is appreciated.

Regards

[Seedub]

Hi Joe,

I am that C Wilson - from BRIS. Wasn't going to waste the donation on paypal fees.

As you already know we have a mini bus coming up from Bristol tomorrow to support your cause.

It wasn't all that long ago that we played you in Div 1. We at Briss all remember it so well as it was the day we achieved promotion back to the premiership, and I believe also the day that you were relegated.

Your team and supporters were friendly and gracious, despite us taking over the bar which you were still using then.

When we were relegated to Div1, we thought we had lost everything, our players, our ground, our team, the heart of our club was in serious danger. Talks of a merger with the mortal enemy B**ff, and of a move to Oxford abounded.

But we rebuilt and now believe that we have a club that matters, to the players and coaching team, the supporters and the community. We may not have the star players and massive playing squad of other "top" teams but believe it, our guys play with grit and determination for the shirt.

I know that situation is on a very different level from yours, but all I am trying to say is that in this great rugby community of ours, we care about Orrell and other teams who through no fault of their own are having dark days and difficult times.

We are looking forward to joining you all, having a good day out with many memories, and helping to support your club.

See y'all tomorrow.

CW