League Leaders Next
By Blues Ed
September 12 2016
We can expect a colourful occasion when league leaders London Irish visit on Saturday - mainly because they will be fancying their chances.
Two defeats make the Blues look vulnerable - but by all accounts we could have won at Jersey to kick start our season.
The last few minutes saw the Blues pack camped on the home line and looking likely to get the score which would overturn the 14-9 home lead. But it wasn't to be.
A five metre lineout saw the Blues drive over and touchdown only for the referee to award a scrum to the Reds.
Then a Blues maul was heading for the score when it was pulled down. Penalty try!! No, just a penalty.
Still it was a much better show from the guys and they've got to take that into the game against a side desperate to return to the Premiership.
League Leaders Next
Posted by: Blues Brothers (IP Logged)
Date: 12/09/2016 15:20
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Posted by: Jon_r43 (IP Logged)
Date: 13/09/2016 08:53
Looking forwatd to the trip, will be interesting to see what away support we bring....
Is Miles Dorian still with you guys and what are the chances of him being involved?
Is Miles Dorian still with you guys and what are the chances of him being involved?
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Posted by: Garlic sausage (IP Logged)
Date: 14/09/2016 09:55
Started last week so prob on the bench this week.
Rotation policy.
Rotation policy.
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Posted by: Jonathan Wilcox (IP Logged)
Date: 14/09/2016 12:23
On loan to the A's with any luck
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Posted by: the hooded man (IP Logged)
Date: 14/09/2016 13:00
Irish will be coming as favourites. It will test the character of Blues who, as underdogs last week, stepped up against Jersey.
Slow starts are not an option and Blues need to get on the front foot from the start.
There needs to be an improvement in penetration to get over the gain line and then hold on to the ball. Lines of running and offloads (where safe) in the tackle will be pivotal to putting pressure on Irish to make them make mistakes.
Very much hope that the whole squad turns up, unlike a fortnight ago.
Slow starts are not an option and Blues need to get on the front foot from the start.
There needs to be an improvement in penetration to get over the gain line and then hold on to the ball. Lines of running and offloads (where safe) in the tackle will be pivotal to putting pressure on Irish to make them make mistakes.
Very much hope that the whole squad turns up, unlike a fortnight ago.
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Posted by: Exilesqueen (IP Logged)
Date: 15/09/2016 16:38
Exiles fan in peace
Many thanks for using a picture of me in your write up, will have to come to Bedford in disguise now, lol.
Looking forward to coming up on Saturday for hopefully a great game by both teams, meeting new fans and maybe catching up with one or two old friends.
Many thanks for using a picture of me in your write up, will have to come to Bedford in disguise now, lol.
Looking forward to coming up on Saturday for hopefully a great game by both teams, meeting new fans and maybe catching up with one or two old friends.
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Posted by: Jon_r43 (IP Logged)
Date: 16/09/2016 19:01
But Viv you get everywhere since the mad monk emigrated!!
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Posted by: SirBurger (IP Logged)
Date: 17/09/2016 11:52
Long shot, but is there any local radio coverage of the game?
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Posted by: Garlic sausage (IP Logged)
Date: 17/09/2016 12:52
Don't be silly, we have some third rate football coverage on 3 counties radio. (Spits)
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Posted by: red eagle (IP Logged)
Date: 17/09/2016 15:50
Anybody else remember Ojo playing for Bedford at Hertford in an evening game when Jacko was in charge?
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Posted by: Amser rygbi (IP Logged)
Date: 17/09/2016 18:25
Quote:red eagle
Anybody else remember Ojo playing for Bedford at Hertford in an evening game when Jacko was in charge?
Can't remember Topsy Ojo playing for Bedford? I do remember watching Andy (Obo) Orogboh play against Hertford - he was big Johns favourite player
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Posted by: the hooded man (IP Logged)
Date: 17/09/2016 19:27
Well, that performance was a significant improvement on a fortnight ago. We need to take that attitude into every remaining game for the remainder of the season.
After the first scrum there was a little concern but problems were in the main fixed and Blues did well. For those of us who are old timers it was nice to see proper hooking.
The understanding between players and between forwards and backs was markedly improved. It was a superb first half effort marred only by a silly yellow that cost the lead. The Irish try was controversial I understand. Irish were put under pressure from the off and forced into errors and those errors were capitalised on.
There are areas for improvement, some first up tackles were missed and maintaining that first half intensity, for example. But, the pride and the passion is back in the Blues game and whilst intensity might have reduced marginally in the second half players conditioning is evidently very high.
Continue in this vein and Bedford will begin to climb back up the Division, who knows even as far as the play-offs.
In general the Officials did well and alongside the players made for an entertaining game.
After the first scrum there was a little concern but problems were in the main fixed and Blues did well. For those of us who are old timers it was nice to see proper hooking.
The understanding between players and between forwards and backs was markedly improved. It was a superb first half effort marred only by a silly yellow that cost the lead. The Irish try was controversial I understand. Irish were put under pressure from the off and forced into errors and those errors were capitalised on.
There are areas for improvement, some first up tackles were missed and maintaining that first half intensity, for example. But, the pride and the passion is back in the Blues game and whilst intensity might have reduced marginally in the second half players conditioning is evidently very high.
Continue in this vein and Bedford will begin to climb back up the Division, who knows even as far as the play-offs.
In general the Officials did well and alongside the players made for an entertaining game.
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