View from the terrace 23/10/03

Couldnt be handled
By Chilly Mick
October 23 2003

We couldn't go two weeks in a row without a match report and Chilly Mick has come to the rescue and sent in his view of the game and the day

On a fine afternoon in N/Yorks and after a good journey t'north we looked for more improvement from one of, if not the youngest senior side ever to represent Bristol Rugby. This was the first opportunity for the side to measure itself against previous opponents. After a couple of initial rolling mauls that we had difficulty dealing with, as when we last played Otley, the side got to grips and began to deal more effectively with them. As the half progressed
they grew more and more in confidence and went in at half time with a narrow advantage 10pts - 5pts.

The second half was a revelation as they visibly grew in confidence and completely outplayed the opposition. Stability up front and good decision making in the backs made for the best all round performance so far this season. I don't think it's fair to single out anyone in what was essentially a great team performance So my M o t M was every one of the 22 squad plus coaches and away supporters, who once again out cheered the home fans. It's patently obvious how much this young and fast developing team appreciate our support, so lets get even more to the away games, "You know it makes sense"

Mike West.

ps, Look out Ryland and Olly!!