Ins and outs part two
By Frank Stormont
August 2 2008
The Ins and outs of this summer. Started a new article to bring the story back onto the front page. Check out how the squad will look for the new season. With Players still expected in this page will be updatted on a regular basis. keep coming back for the latest news.
The Summer movements
of
Plymouth Albion
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KeyGreen - Confirmed staying (21) |
The PARFC board are in full support of their Director of Rugby, Graham Dawe, and are confident that he will deliver, with their support, a team that will be competitive in NL1 next season. Announcements will be made over the next week or so of new signings.
Forwards |
Prop |
 | Gareth | Now plays most of his games as a prop but can also play at number 2. A flexible player that has been seen in training at Brickfields. |
 | Martin | After a long layoff was back match fit part way through this season, but a knee injury at Doncaster left him out of the mix. He is just about fit now and has agreed terms to stay at Albion. |
 | Ryan | Returns to Albion from Nottingham and took a place in the Devon side this season. |
 | James | James comes from Stourbridge, where he started every match this season. Stourbridge finished 3rd so did not come up but James has! |
| Jane | Jane, took part in all Namibia's World cup appearances for 2007. He will need a work permit before he can be signed by Albion. |
 | Steve | Has moved to the southern hemisphere due to family reasons. |
 | George | George did not feature too much after his move from Exeter but has now taken up residence in Birmingham playing for Moseley. Some report he has been seen at Brickfields training with the boys. |
 | Tom | Last season played most Warriors matches and made his debut for Albion against Newbury. He starts Uni this season at Loughborough will be at Plymouth for preseason training but will not be available for Plymouth |
 | Tim | Played well this season with a step up in performance from the previous. Could not agree terms and has taken up the offer from Mounts Bay with the hope of commanding a starting position. |
 | Scott | With Nic moving to Exeter will this Frenchman look at moving on. Indy reports he has moved on but I don't where to. |
Hooker |
 | James | James took the starting position at number 2 along with his fitness coach role. He is now in the press stating he will be returning to Brickfields! |
 | Sam | Sam was the regular hooker for the Warriors and still being at Marjons is likely to feature again next season. In the Herald in the three hookers picture. |
 | Jamie | Now confirmed a move from Mounts Bay to Plymouth, |
 | Richard | Oxo spent a lot of time on the bench in the first half of the season. Decided to move on although it is unclear where he will play his rugby next season. |
Lock |
 | Ed | A full part of the Devon squad and Warriors this term. Ed is back in training and looking to fight for a first team place. |
 | Mike | A player that seemed to have more than his fair share of injuries was hoping to return to fitness for the County final but was not ready in time. Expected to continue with Albion. |
 | Colin | Big Colin has accepted another season at Albion and will continue to bring continuity, strength and size to the second row, injuries permitting. |
 | Jamie | Jamie is studding at Marjons and was sponsored by this website last season. He played more matches for WW than anyone else with 20 appearances and I would expect to see him attempting to make the step up next season. Sponsored by alllbion.co.uk |
| Arthur | The Herald have confirmed that he has signed but PARFC re still to release his! |
| Brian | Did not play for Warriors last season but is back on the books. |
| Ed | Ed has been playing for the Warriors this season, but will he back next?? |
 | Ben | Suffering from injuries again this season and has now signed to local rivals Pirates |
 | Tom | Tommy finished the season as captain. He played virtually all his rugby in his non preferred position in the second row and has now made the move to Sandy Park |
 | Craig | Has moved back north to further his career |
Back row |
 | Jake | Seen training at Brickfields in waiting to make his break into the first team. |
 | Mike | Mike has made his mark in the Albion side, England Students and England Counties. He will be playing on the Brickfields grass next season. |
 | Kyle | Kyle made a mark in the Albion squad towards the end of the season. He captained Devon to Twickenham and has agreed terms with Albion |
| Wayne | Wayne confirms his place in the Albion setup during the County Championships. He moves from our near neighbours who will be playing in a different league next season. |
| Liam | According to the Herald Liam training with the Devon Squad. So the club have had a chance to look at him |
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Sean-Michael | A Canadian International that has been linked with Albion. Are we just waiting for a sponsor?? |
 | Jannie | Agreed terms with Cornish Pirates but then had a problem with his work permit and will play his next season's rugby on mainland Europe. |
 | Adam | Fell out of favor and played most of the last half of the season on the bench but has now moved on. |
 | Chris | Turns his priorities to his future and signs up to the Army |
 | Brett | Has played some great games for Albion in the past but had limited match time at the end of this season. Has now been reported that he will join Tim Matthias at Mounts Bay |
Backs |
Scrum Half |
 | Matt | Continues to play good rugby for Warriors and Devon, but will he be given the opportunity to play NL1 rugby this season? Matt has been seen at training and will be part of the Albion setup next season |
| Greg | Has been seen in training at Brickfields but has yet to officially put pen to paper. He put in 24 appearances last season for London Welsh with 2 tries |
| David | Thought by this is Plymouth to be on his way to Brickfields. This would bring the total to 3 specalist number 9s! |
| Gareth | Gareth has made 9 appearances for the Warriors mainly at scrum half but has played in other positions. |
 | Nigel | Has been at the club a long time now, making his debut in Sept 2000. Reported in the Herald that he will not be returning as a player |
 | Ed | Despite picking up supporter's player of the year moves back to Exeter |
Fly Half |
 | Ross | Starting and finishing the season well, plays a good game when he uses all his options. He has confirmed his place in the Albion squad for next season. |
| Kieran | Young Irish player who has been seen in training at the club and now signed up! |
 | Brad | Playing out of position for most of the season he shined when he was given good ball at fly half. He will playing for Bedford next season. |
 | Daniel | Dan has made the number 10 slot his own for the Warriors but has only played a couple of matches for Albion. Dan has given Uni a miss this year to concentrate on rugby but has yet to agree terms. He has declaired a move to Mounts Bay |
Centre |
 | Ross | Played a great role as captain for Westcountry Warriors but finished the season with an injury that ruled him out of the Devon side. Reported in the press as being with Albion next season. |
 | Arran | Reported in Herald that they belive that Arran has agreed terms. |
 | Keni | Keni retook his place in the 3/4s this season and has agreed terms to play next but will he have stronger competition for his place? |
 | Steve | Playing at Warriors level he had a few months out due to illness, is at Uni in Plymouth and back in training. |
 | Mark | Mark has been part of both the U20 and full Devon sides this season and has been linked strongly with a move to Albion. He has played in three Warriors matches this season and is now sponsored by alllbion.co.uk |
Wing |
| Ross | Ross has speed on the wing and has made 16 starts for Warriors this season picking up 8 tries. |
 | Liam | Was out for the last part of the season but has re-signed |
 | Darren | Has been seen in training at Brickfields this week so looks like he is here to stay! |
| Geoff | Reported as signing for Plymouth from Titans, This 21 year old played 15 NL1 matches for RT last season picking up 7 tries and one conversion |
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Justin | Canadian 2mtr tall who could have played basketball. Linked with the club and scored Canada's only try against Scotland in the Churchill Cup. The Canadian Rugby site names him to play against Argentina and puts club as Plymouth Albion!!!!! |
| Jamie | A young Warrior that has got some speed under his belt. |
 | Nic | After picking up most tries in the league in 06/07 he only made 6 this season. Has moved up the A38 to Sandy Park. |
Full Back |
 | Nat | It is thought that Nat was not going to play this season but was called into the squad with injuries in the rest of the squad. Thought that his main role next season will be as a coach. |
| Tom | A full back/wing spent this season just missing out on promotion at Stourbridge after making the move from Lydney last summer. Signed sealed and here |
 | Wihan | Suffered with fitness last season and played very few games. As reported on the messageboard on this website Wihan is waiting for a game before attempting to agree terms with Albion. Whilst Mounts Bay are after him he wants to stay at Brickfields |
 | Emyr | It has now been reported in the press that Emyr has completed a move up the road to Sandy Park |
Backroom |
Coach |
 | Graham | Despite not producing the best of seasons Graham has the full support of the board and will be in post for next season. This season he put himself on the bench 3 times but never came on. |
| Gareth (Chuggs) | Chuggs will continue to work with the Westcountry Warriors in the coming term. |
 | Danny | After a year away from the club Danny has played 120 minutes for Devon this season. He is linked in a forwards coach role at Albion. And sponsored by alllbion.co.uk |
KeyGreen - Confirmed staying (21) |
Ins and outs part two
Posted by: Unofficial Plymouth Albion (IP Logged)
Date: 02/08/2008 13:29
Ins and outs part two
Re: Ins and outs part two
Posted by: propirate (IP Logged)
Date: 03/08/2008 08:26
heard a rumour that neethling on his way to mounts bay -not completely trusting of the source mind.
Re: Ins and outs part two
Posted by: BALION PREDATOR (IP Logged)
Date: 03/08/2008 09:21
propirate , probably 50/50 call on him as he has been hit with injury the last two seasons .He has been given the chance to prove his fitness etc by G.D.so if he does not come to the table then the table gets turned.If he is off to bay, then a very good acquisition barring injury and fitness.
Plymouth Bred,Plymouth Born.
C'mon Albiiioooonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn.
Plymouth Bred,Plymouth Born.
C'mon Albiiioooonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn.
Re: Ins and outs part two
Posted by: noibla (IP Logged)
Date: 03/08/2008 10:05
Didn't see him at the meet the players evening, did anyone else ?
Semper Sersum.
Semper Sersum.
Re: Ins and outs part two
Posted by: Igwok Dominus (IP Logged)
Date: 03/08/2008 20:56
Saw him about a week ago - said he wants to stay at Albion but needs to get a proper game ubder his belt before either side would be ready to commit.
My body is a temple - I desecrate it every day
My body is a temple - I desecrate it every day