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Subject: Moseley Oak Author: John Richards [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: "Tue, Mar 22 2011, 15:37:06 GMT" In reply to: Dissapointed 's message, "Can you get Blaydon on that satnav?" on "Mon, Mar 21 2011, 13:01:25 GMT" I am not a regular contibutor to this forum although I often read people's comments. Today I am moved to respond to the remarks made regarding Moseley Oak and their standard of play.The person who made the comment implies that the standard is low.In this the individual is incorrect and while stating"no disrespect intended" it is of course profoundly disrespectful. Moseley Oak came into being 3 years ago and ,as a Former Moseley player and as a shareholder,I was asked to become Chairman with a remit to offer high quality aspirational league rugby to former Colts or those who wished to play at a demanding level but not as a professional or semi -professional.The remit was further to secure promotions (2 in 6 seasons) for the 1st XV and to offer good rugby at non 1st XV level. Three years on we stand top of our division and have a good chance of promotion.The 1st XV that scored 11 tries against a decent Wednesbury team last Saturday contained 11 ex Moseley Colts and 12 players who have represented their County at various levels. Seven of the squad have represented Moseley Development XV this season and the team have an outstanding and demanding coach in John White who simply does not accept low standards. In short,the standard is good,occasionally very good as the 86 tries scored season to date would suggest. It is not helpful to be used as an example of low standards and if the individual concerned would care to contact Head Coach-John White or myself we would be delighted to invite them to watch us play. John Richards Chairman-Moseley Oak R.F.C [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: No disrespect intended Author: As previously stated... [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: "Tue, Mar 22 2011, 18:12:18 GMT" It wasn't intended as a pop at the Oak, who are doing great things as the league table shows. The point being that they aren't a Championship side, with an edf, player cup, and numerous lions internationals in their history. And for a side that do boast this, I find the lack of concern as to what level they play at rather disconcerting. Offence was obviously taken for which I sincerely apologise, but I stand by the point I was making. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: Still wrong Author: pedant [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: "Wed, Mar 23 2011, 9:54:55 GMT" But Moseley Oak IS part of the club you mention. It is the club's amateur arm and is a much a part of the club as any of the club's other sides. In fact being coached by John White who was main stay of Moseley Rugby club as captain, coach, committee man for many years, it reflects the ethos of the era refected by the International players you mention. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: What? Author: Neil2468 [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: "Wed, Mar 23 2011, 10:19:17 GMT" What? People pay a lot of hard earned money to watch Championship rugby (whether it be semi-pro or pro) and do not expect performances below that level. Moseley Oak are part of our club and yes we do support and follow them when possible but they are an amateur team several leagues below the first XV. No disrespect is meant to Oak by anyone here, and I think it's more than amazing to see parts of the Moseley family doing well, Oak and Colts especially. Comments are being totally taken out of context here and perhaps just getting behind the club as a whole would be better thinking? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: " I said what I said, and it was wrong, or taken as wrong. And now it's all this..." Author: John Lennon [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: "Wed, Mar 23 2011, 14:26:53 GMT" I fully understand the history of Moseley Oak and where they fit into the club's structure. I'' reiterate that they're clearly doing very good things, which is great to see. My point was never "If you want to watch a low standard or rugby, go watch the Oak" it was more "If you're unconcerned about the level of rugby you're watching you may aswell save yourself £150 a year on a season ticket and go to watch an amateur side". I've clearly not voiced my opinions very well and again would like to apologise for any offence caused. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: Sorry John Author: Satnav [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: "Wed, Mar 23 2011, 18:23:24 GMT" Sorry John, from one innocent remark made by me you seem to be receiving a lot of unnecessary flack, i do apologise mate and hope you enjoy the game Friday night i certainly will. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: S'alright Macca Author: John Lennon [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: "Wed, Mar 23 2011, 20:18:17 GMT" Think I brought this one on myself for having the audacity to think we should expect more from a Championship side than their Midlands 3 offshoot. Have a good'un on Friday night, hopefully celebrating a much needed win! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: Is this Paul Curry Author: Vincent [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: "Thu, Mar 24 2011, 23:03:31 GMT" Is this Mr Curry using the name John Lennon. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: swap names for a game Author: bryan b jnr [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: "Wed, Mar 23 2011, 10:15:55 GMT" moseley oak seem to be doing very well, moseley colts yet again seem to be doing very very well!! swap teams for a game? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]