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After a players meeting on Wednesday evening, a decision was taken that due
to a shortage of players TECH would reluctantly have to withdraw from the league
this year. Although all of the squad wanted to continue playing in
Durham/Northumberland 2 they realised that if any more games had to be postponed
there were not enough free week ends left in the season to fit them in again.
Another important factor recognised by everyone at the club was that being
forced to postpone games late on Saturdays was causing difficulties for other
clubs and meaning players were left kicking their heels. Whilst this was never
intentionally done, everyone was conscious of how frustrating this is for
players, clubs and supporters alike, not least for those at TECH.
Having made the decision to withdraw from Durham/N'Land 2 everyone at TECH
agreed that they still wanted to continue to play rugby at the club this year
with the intention of regrouping and applying to rejoin the league system as
soon as possible. Hopefully the fact that they are playing non-league rugby and
are therefore not bound by some of the constraints it brings, i.e. number of
front row players, replacements etc. will make it easier for them to turn out on
a regular basis. It is hoped also that the fact that players do not have to be
registered to play will attract some of the many around the town not getting a
game at their own club or even not playing at all for whatever reason to turn
out at Grayfields.
This is a difficult time for TECH and for rugby in general as, despite some
optimism there are far less adult players turning out locally &
nationally than in the past. Nevertheless it is important that rugby
continues to be played and players make use of the excellent facilities
they have at Grayfields. Having been in existence since 1953 those at the club
have no intention of seeing the playing of rugby stop, changes in structure etc
may have to be considered but in one form or another rugby will continue to be
played.
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Author: Smuddger
Date: 31-10-08 14:51
As a Rovers man through and through I hate all things west, and therefore hate Tech a bit as well however that is reserved for the 80min on the pitch.
I do not think any real rugby supporter in the town is happy to see your club in this position and I hope you can resolve the situation, survive as a club and pick things up in the future.
With regard to friendly matches we have one or two blanks in our 2nd team fixtures and would be happy to give you a game.
Smuddger
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Author: disco8
Date: 31-10-08 17:03
good luck for the future not nice hearing a town team has gone under stick at it you'll be back
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Author: david heppell
Date: 01-11-08 18:40
Hi all tech
Hope you can recover from this set back and return to league rugby as soon as possible.
Dave Heppell Wallsend RFC
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Author: stag1012
Date: 04-11-08 17:57
Very very sad to hear, always a great bunch of lads and a cracking atomsphere in the club after a game.
Hope you back next season.
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Author: minimoneyman
Date: 06-11-08 16:07
I have just been informed that TECH have dropped out of the league.
As a former member who used to use the Nursery Inn and get changed in the pavillion i can feel the hurt that all at Tech must be feeling, and know that they still have the spirit and determination to rise again
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