View from the Stand, Albion V Esher 22 dec
By Cider Drinker
December 22 2018
Well I wish I could give you one, unfortunately I was unwell so unable to attend the game. It’s not often I miss a game, but the cold got the better of me and didn’t want it to get worse over Christmas Fortunately I had asked someone to text me, in return for my hipflask of rum. They forgot, possibly due to said rum, so relied on Twitter for the match updates. What a close game it seemed from my comfy seat with cough linctus and Rum on hand for medicinal purposes. The twitter updates also had ‘live action’ videos, so I could see the conditions. What a close game, 19-16 a win for Albion.
Shame that I missed it, but happy Christmas to all, and see you all in the new year x
please feel free to comment below about the game
View from the Stand, Albion V Esher 22 dec
Posted by: Unofficial Plymouth Albion (IP Logged)
Date: 22/12/2018 17:29
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Re: View from the Stand, Albion V Esher 22 dec
Posted by: Igwok Dominus (IP Logged)
Date: 22/12/2018 20:58
It seemed quite disjointed today, far too many penalties and lottle possession in decent field position from Albion in the first half. That said, the rare occasions where we made it into the the opposition's half led to tries.
The second half was just as edgy, with the 'white line fever' striking yet again at it's start. Relief came, bizarrely after a converted penalty by Esher, when Frank Kelly collected a tap-back from Esher to run in for a try. This proved to be the winning score although Albion must rue the lost opportunites to secure the bonus point towards the end of the game,
My body is a temple - I desecrate it every day
The second half was just as edgy, with the 'white line fever' striking yet again at it's start. Relief came, bizarrely after a converted penalty by Esher, when Frank Kelly collected a tap-back from Esher to run in for a try. This proved to be the winning score although Albion must rue the lost opportunites to secure the bonus point towards the end of the game,
My body is a temple - I desecrate it every day
Re: View from the Stand, Albion V Esher 22 dec
Posted by: Dewnansek (IP Logged)
Date: 23/12/2018 02:18
A win is a win - especially as it was close.
CD - in my experience any "rum incentives" should be given AFTER delivery, not before.
I also followed on twitter and enjoyed the video clips!
CD - in my experience any "rum incentives" should be given AFTER delivery, not before.
I also followed on twitter and enjoyed the video clips!
Re: View from the Stand, Albion V Esher 22 dec
Posted by: baatalbion (IP Logged)
Date: 23/12/2018 08:22
You can't fault the commitment or the passion shown by the players and the win was the very important outcome. At times the defence was excellent. I thought the forwards played well, away from the set piece. I'm not sure why the backs lack the penetration and creativity that we have seen in the past but maybe it's the constant changes in personnel and the lack of time playing together. Three wins in a row will provide confidence to improve. Not perfect by a long way but going in the right direction!
Re: View from the Stand, Albion V Esher 22 dec
Posted by: lobina (IP Logged)
Date: 24/12/2018 13:43
Another four points in the bag, not long now until we are in the top four.
Well it is Christmas.
A merry Christmas and a happy New Year to all at the club and all the supporters old and new.
Well it is Christmas.
A merry Christmas and a happy New Year to all at the club and all the supporters old and new.
Re: View from the Stand, Albion V Esher 22 dec
Posted by: noibla (IP Logged)
Date: 24/12/2018 15:53
Thanks lobina, the same to you and all.