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In a match ruined by the strong wind, Rovers scored the game’s only try with Park having to rely on the boot of the impressive Marcus Rutter.
It was Rutter who gave Park an early lead and for the next half hour his side hammered away at Rovers but could not cross the try line and Rovers rocked the visitors when Andrew Foreman forced his way over under the posts from Rovers’ first attack of note, Chris Sainty converting.
Rutter reduced the deficit with a brilliant kick just on half time and he was on target again three minutes after the break for Park to regain the lead 9-7. The Whites took the lead once again with a Sainty penalty on 66 minutes when Brett Sylph knocked the ball away after Stuart Palmer was halted a couple of metres out and kept the slender lead to the final whistle.
This was easily Rovers’ most difficult game of the season to date and they visit Gosforth this coming Saturday looking to keep their 100% record intact.
Rovers: B Foreman, Sainty, P Hall, Lilley, M Barnfield, G Foreman, A Foreman, Tucker, J Cushlow, Wise, Power (c), D Smith, Grazier (Kirton 67), S Palmer, Taylor. Subs (not used): Langston, Jukes
Percy Park: Rutter, Blair, Greetham (Walton 58), Morse, Blackburn, Turnbull, Scott (Dixon 76), Purdy, Pollock (Andrew Dunn 70), Reekie, Fidler, Langlands, Anthony Dunn, Ponton, Sylph (c)(sin bin 66)
Referee: Ken Hudson (Durham Society)
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Author: Robok
Date: 26-10-08 17:00
tough game not just cos of the conditions, didn't think we played that well at times but a win is a win and well done.
Just a thought , what about Philly Hall at 12 and Lilley at 13?
Hartlepool Rovers 3rds
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Author: pikey
Date: 27-10-08 14:35
you cant say that robok! internet police wont be happy with you having an opinion or commenting on players and selections
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Author: Saggy in Ecosse
Date: 27-10-08 16:14
Is Lill still the first name on your team sheet Robok?
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Author: Robok
Date: 27-10-08 16:25
Of course he is ! :-D
If the inside centre is seeing alot of contact then maybe that would suite Phil's game more than Andrew's. I just wanted to start a discussion Pikey !
Hartlepool Rovers 3rds
Post Edited (27-10-08 16:26)
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Author: Robok
Date: 27-10-08 19:06
Yeah was at the game, I know ppl read his reports, it would be nice to know ppls opinions etc :oP
Yip thats my what im a thinkin FKFB :-)
Hartlepool Rovers 3rds
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