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[Shaw Lad]

Sorry if its been put on the web before, but what time is the K,O. on Boxing Day. Thanks in advance.

[Blind side johnny]

Sorry if its been put on the web before, but what time is the K,O. on Boxing Day. Thanks in advance.

http://batleybulldog...i...&Itemid=186

12.00 noon at Mount Pleasant.

[Piggy's mate]

http://batleybulldog...i...&Itemid=186

12.00 noon at Mount Pleasant.

"12.00 Noon - rhymes with DOOM........yours that is


I can't see anything but a big score against your guys on boxing day - sorry (not)

[9' oller]

"12.00 Noon - rhymes with DOOM........yours that is


I can't see anything but a big score against your guys on boxing day - sorry (not)

i wouldnt go that far t'old lad.

The seasonal derbys used to be a niggly affair but recently the teams prefer the 'win', compared with boasts of who decked who.

New blood will have a chance to pull on their jerseys for the coach's viewing and players will get an opportunity to get stuck in after a few weeks of training.

A day of indulgence of rich food and ale followed by a hit up against their nearest and dearest in arctic climes- its tradition!

[grumpyoldram]

i wouldnt go that far t'old lad.

The seasonal derbys used to be a niggly affair but recently the teams prefer the 'win', compared with boasts of who decked who.

New blood will have a chance to pull on their jerseys for the coach's viewing and players will get an opportunity to get stuck in after a few weeks of training.

A day of indulgence of rich food and ale followed by a hit up against their nearest and dearest in arctic climes- its tradition!

I'd agree with that 9oller - the boxing day friendly used to be a vehicle for settling old scores, with the rugby being more gladiatorial than entertaining. It was always a bit scrappy too (in all senses of the word) because both coaches tried to field their entire squads in the match, often with a different team for each half. Recently though, the matches have felt much more like the real deal, and long may it continue. Roll on BD.

[Blind side johnny]

Ey up GOR, you surely remember when Boxing Day wasn't a friendly at all but a proper league match with no quarter given nor taken. Before my time (honest) I believe that the teams used to play on both Christmas Day and Boxing Day with the latter being a true blood and thunder affair.


I trust that the encounter this year will be a proper contest albeit with nothing more than pride at stake and that it serves as an enjoyable appetiser for the season ahead for both clubs. As alway I must send my apologies as, following tradition, I shall be in warmer climes studying yet more of my avian quarry.

[Sir Jekyll Stocking]

Ey up GOR, you surely remember when Boxing Day wasn't a friendly at all but a proper league match with no quarter given nor taken. Before my time (honest) I believe that the teams used to play on both Christmas Day and Boxing Day with the latter being a true blood and thunder affair.


I trust that the encounter this year will be a proper contest albeit with nothing more than pride at stake and that it serves as an enjoyable appetiser for the season ahead for both clubs. As alway I must send my apologies as, following tradition, I shall be in warmer climes studying yet more of my avian quarry.

Should you really be chasing birds at your age, BSJ?

[Blind side johnny]

Should you really be chasing birds at your age, BSJ?

You're never too old to start SJS - there's time for you yet.

[Rambo]

i wouldnt go that far t'old lad.

The seasonal derbys used to be a niggly affair but recently the teams prefer the 'win', compared with boasts of who decked who.

I think a certain A. Bretherton will be v keen to prove a point against his old team mates and coach. That may rev things up a smidge.

I quite miss the old slugfests on boxing day with the likes of "piggy" parkinson going toe to toe with Shayne Williams/Gary Cocks and the like.

The ideal would be to have a good open game, mix in a couple of 26 man all in brawls in either half and then Dewsbury winning in the last min with a drop goal!

[S.T.R]

I think a certain A. Bretherton will be v keen to prove a point against his old team mates and coach. That may rev things up a smidge.

I quite miss the old slugfests on boxing day with the likes of "piggy" parkinson going toe to toe with Shayne Williams/Gary Cocks and the like.

The ideal would be to have a good open game, mix in a couple of 26 man all in brawls in either half and then Dewsbury winning in the last min with a drop goal!

I personally have been bored with the past few boxing day games
They seldom live up to the hype
If nothing else it`s good for the coffers

[9' oller]

I think a certain A. Bretherton will be v keen to prove a point against his old team mates and coach. That may rev things up a smidge.

yeah will the rams welcome former players bretherton and robinson with open arms i wonder?!

it was hard to see stencbomb in newly embraced rams colours last year at tetleys stadium (he did knock on 3 times though)

[RPH]

Ey up GOR, you surely remember when Boxing Day wasn't a friendly at all but a proper league match with no quarter given nor taken. Before my time (honest) I believe that the teams used to play on both Christmas Day and Boxing Day with the latter being a true blood and thunder affair.


I trust that the encounter this year will be a proper contest albeit with nothing more than pride at stake and that it serves as an enjoyable appetiser for the season ahead for both clubs. As alway I must send my apologies as, following tradition, I shall be in warmer climes studying yet more of my avian quarry.

you cant be serious BSJ .....Christmas day and Boxing Day ?
I can understand Boxing Day and New years day
what era do you think they played two games in two days ?.

[muddyfunster]

you cant be serious BSJ .....Christmas day and Boxing Day ?
I can understand Boxing Day and New years day
what era do you think they played two games in two days ?.

Personally I remember the Boxing day and New Years day league fixtures very well, but BSJ is not the 1st person to mention the Christmas & Boxing day fixtures.

[guest from down under]

Personally I remember the Boxing day and New Years day league fixtures very well, but BSJ is not the 1st person to mention the Christmas & Boxing day fixtures.

I remember as a kid us playing huddersfield on christmas day and boxing day

[STEVE P]

you cant be serious BSJ .....Christmas day and Boxing Day ?
I can understand Boxing Day and New years day
what era do you think they played two games in two days ?.

It definitely happened the way BSJ says. I can remember it in the 1960s.

[Blind side johnny]

you cant be serious BSJ .....Christmas day and Boxing Day ?
I can understand Boxing Day and New years day
what era do you think they played two games in two days ?.

I know it sounds horendous nowadays but the holidays were very different in the 60's, 50's and before.

Most people finished work on Christmas eve; milk was delivered on Christmas day as was post; everyone was back to work the day after boxing day.

The first match was played on Christmas afternoon and the second on boxing day at lunchtime. It was said that for the second game they simply kicked th ball over the stand and got on with the game. I believe that it tended to be rough. In the crowd you could get drunk from the fumes emanating from those around you, whisky flasks were prominent and Wills Whiffs were the order of the day.

[NickD]

I know it sounds horendous nowadays but the holidays were very different in the 60's, 50's and before.

Most people finished work on Christmas eve; milk was delivered on Christmas day as was post; everyone was back to work the day after boxing day.

The first match was played on Christmas afternoon and the second on boxing day at lunchtime. It was said that for the second game they simply kicked th ball over the stand and got on with the game. I believe that it tended to be rough. In the crowd you could get drunk from the fumes emanating from those around you, whisky flasks were prominent and Wills Whiffs were the order of the day.

Looking at the long range forecast I think we need to temper our enthusiasm!

[grumpyoldram]

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I know it sounds horendous nowadays but the holidays were very different in the 60's, 50's and before.

Most people finished work on Christmas eve; milk was delivered on Christmas day as was post; everyone was back to work the day after boxing day.

The first match was played on Christmas afternoon and the second on boxing day at lunchtime. It was said that for the second game they simply kicked th ball over the stand and got on with the game. I believe that it tended to be rough. In the crowd you could get drunk from the fumes emanating from those around you, whisky flasks were prominent and Wills Whiffs were the order of the day.

ahhh! winter rugby (eyes glaze over with nostalgia). I was lucky, I stood with a couple of lads, who's dads were more than happy to pass their hip flasks round - and they took them to every game. Mind they should have known better than to offer alcohol to twelve year olds.

[funkmaster flex]

I know it sounds horendous nowadays but the holidays were very different in the 60's, 50's and before.

Most people finished work on Christmas eve; milk was delivered on Christmas day as was post; everyone was back to work the day after boxing day.

The first match was played on Christmas afternoon and the second on boxing day at lunchtime. It was said that for the second game they simply kicked th ball over the stand and got on with the game. I believe that it tended to be rough. In the crowd you could get drunk from the fumes emanating from those around you, whisky flasks were prominent and Wills Whiffs were the order of the day.

...And you had to walk 10 miles to school and back, uphill both ways and there was always 10ft of snow...

[STEVE P]

...And you had to walk 10 miles to school and back, uphill both ways and there was always 10ft of snow...

Yep, you're right. But not all of us had it so easy.