glemiln Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 Rangi Chase signs for 2022… and let’s hope he has better fortune than last season and help pass on his expertise to our younger players along with Matt Calland. Well done to all involved. https://t.co/vab0WCAnqZ Trust it was a successful meeting tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anita Bath Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 Any news on the meeting for those of us unable to attend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glemiln Posted October 7, 2021 Author Share Posted October 7, 2021 More should unfold with the announcement that Matt Calland has decided to continue as coach for 2022. hornetsrugbyleague.co.uk/article/953/matt-calland-signs-new-deal-for-2022… #ThisisRochdale We have lost Josh Jordan-Roberts to Alan Kilshaw’s Hunslet, who appear to placing emphasis on ‘local’ talent too. Yet, the info. https://www.hornetsrugbyleague.co.uk/our-club/vacancies augurs well for Hornets. The next few months will be crucial given the large revenue reduction by the RFL to League 1 clubs for 2022 season. For which future rugby league structure they will be playing is another matter! Currently, 2x10 SL1 and SL2 leagues seems possible, but it’s the other 16 (for now). At least next season we can renew battle with our ‘neighbours’ Oldham and Swinton. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glemiln Posted October 23, 2021 Author Share Posted October 23, 2021 (edited) 2022 players to-date Gregg McNally - full back - 30 - ex-Whitehaven Cian Tyrer - wing/full back - 20 - ex-Newcastle Rangi Chase - half back - 35 - re-signed Rhys Davies - 2nd row - 25 - ex-Dewsbury Paul Brearley - forward - 29 - re-signed Luke Fowden - prop forward - 24 - re-signed Zac Baker - loose forward - 23 - re-signed Ben Forster - forward - 20 - re-signed Dan Nixon - utility back - 19 - re-signed Connor Aspey - hooker - 19 - season on-loan from Salford. Lewis Sheridan - half back - 27 - re-signed Rob Fairclough - scrum half - 22 - re-signed Gavin Bennion - prop forward - 27 - re-signed Jimmy Connaughton - forward - 23 -re-signed Ben Calland - centre - 23 - re-signed Tom Whur - forward - 20 - season on-loan from Hull K.R. Louis Singleton - forward - 30 - ex-London Skolars Cobi Green - half back - 22 - ex-Swinton. Joe Taira - forward - 32 - re-signed Joe Howe - centre/2nd row - 19/20? - Huddersfield Ben Killan - prop forward - 19/20? - Huddersfield Tom Ashton - centre 29 - re-signed Looking very good 26/11 Edited November 26, 2021 by glemiln Additions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excolt 1 Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 I would really like Callum Marriot and Gavin Bennion signed on along with a good half dozen of last season’s side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLNew Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 (edited) . Edited October 26, 2021 by RLNew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 Signings seem thin on the ground compared to some of our rivals. Are any of last year's squad on a two year contract? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glemiln Posted November 6, 2021 Author Share Posted November 6, 2021 The club is also getting some positive vibes for the future on the main forum: “Clubs on the up”. Onwards and upwards Hornets - continue the building blocks and the good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ornit4ever Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 There appears to be a slow response regarding the squad that has been signed for next season which is a bit strange considering that the club is already selling season tickets and are looking for player sponsorship etc. I feel that once the supporters know the the full squad they will respond much quicker with buying tickets and sponsorship etc. RUGBY LEAGUE WITHOUT ROCHDALE HORNETS IS LIKE AN UNSHARPENED PENCIL, THERES NO POINT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glemiln Posted November 9, 2021 Author Share Posted November 9, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, ornit4ever said: There appears to be a slow response regarding the squad that has been signed for next season which is a bit strange considering that the club is already selling season tickets and are looking for player sponsorship etc. I feel that once the supporters know the the full squad they will respond much quicker with buying tickets and sponsorship etc. The list above which I first posted 23/10 was updated 7/11 to 13 players! Plus: Anyone who buys a season ticket will be able to add an annual Premier Sports subscription for only £80 for the "Monday night Rugby League Package". This offer is only available on Sky and the Premier Player. https://www.rugby-league.com/article/36249/premier-sports-subscription-offer-for-championship-and-league-1-season-ticket-holders- Edited November 9, 2021 by glemiln Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glemiln Posted November 14, 2021 Author Share Posted November 14, 2021 Good Friday v Oldham at Hornets 3pm 15 April 22 Return on Kitten Day ! 10 July 3pm somewhere? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excolt 1 Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 Dean Loneghan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anita Bath Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 And that trip to Cornwall is on May 1 avoiding the height of summer traffic, but not avoiding bank holiday traffic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glemiln Posted November 14, 2021 Author Share Posted November 14, 2021 6 hours ago, Excolt 1 said: Dean Loneghan Any details please Excolt? Can only find one player, but with the surname spelled differently and about 56yrs - surely not!? Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 (edited) I think Excolt is referring to New Zealander Dean Lonergan who played for Hornets in 1989. He played a massive part in the 1989 Boxing Day match against Oldham which Hornets won 24-12 in front of 8150 spectators. Not a bad crowd for a second division match but both clubs were pushing for promotion. I remember being there. The Hornets team included some great players. According to a report I found the teams were HORNETS: Chris Myler; John Higgins, Mark Lord, Mark Nixon, Karl Marriott; John Woods, Andy Sullivan; Paul Gamble, Martin Hall, Neil Cowie, Dean Lonergan, Tony Humphries, Paul McDermott. Subs: Steve Turner, Bob Marsden. OLDHAM: Gary Hyde; Charlie McAlister, Des Foy, Richard Irving, Paul Lord; Brett Clark, Mike Ford; John Fairbank, Richard Russell, John Fieldhouse, Keith Newton, Trevor Croston, John Cogger. Subs: Kevin Meadows, Keith Atkinson Lonergan, Woods, Gamble and McDermott scored tries for Hornets with Turner landing three goals and Woods one. Wingers Lord and McAlister crossed for Oldham while McAlister also kicked two goals. Edited November 15, 2021 by Pedro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moorside roughyed Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 18 hours ago, Pedro said: I think Excolt is referring to New Zealander Dean Lonergan who played for Hornets in 1989. He played a massive part in the 1989 Boxing Day match against Oldham which Hornets won 24-12 in front of 8150 spectators. Not a bad crowd for a second division match but both clubs were pushing for promotion. I remember being there. The Hornets team included some great players. According to a report I found the teams were HORNETS: Chris Myler; John Higgins, Mark Lord, Mark Nixon, Karl Marriott; John Woods, Andy Sullivan; Paul Gamble, Martin Hall, Neil Cowie, Dean Lonergan, Tony Humphries, Paul McDermott. Subs: Steve Turner, Bob Marsden. OLDHAM: Gary Hyde; Charlie McAlister, Des Foy, Richard Irving, Paul Lord; Brett Clark, Mike Ford; John Fairbank, Richard Russell, John Fieldhouse, Keith Newton, Trevor Croston, John Cogger. Subs: Kevin Meadows, Keith Atkinson Lonergan, Woods, Gamble and McDermott scored tries for Hornets with Turner landing three goals and Woods one. Wingers Lord and McAlister crossed for Oldham while McAlister also kicked two goals. Shame the crowds aren't like that now. Them were the days. We can only dream of them numbers now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildog Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 No Yates, Galbraith or Big Joe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveButt Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 On 14/11/2021 at 19:53, Anita Bath said: And that trip to Cornwall is on May 1 avoiding the height of summer traffic, but not avoiding bank holiday traffic Look forward to seeing all you Hornets friends, not seen you for about 5 years. It's a nice journey down here that will take about 7 hours by car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anita Bath Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 4 hours ago, DaveButt said: Look forward to seeing all you Hornets friends, not seen you for about 5 years. It's a nice journey down here that will take about 7 hours by car. the same time it took to fly to Toronto! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ornit4ever Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 We seem to draw the short straw for bank holiday away fixtures………..NW Crusaders at August bank holiday this year and Cornwall on May Day bank holiday next year……and a seven hour journey perhaps RUGBY LEAGUE WITHOUT ROCHDALE HORNETS IS LIKE AN UNSHARPENED PENCIL, THERES NO POINT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excolt 1 Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 On 14/11/2021 at 22:33, glemiln said: Any details please Excolt? Can only find one player, but with the surname spelled differently and about 56yrs - surely not!? Cheers. No it’s the player from then . I’m sure it was on a Good Friday when he dummied the Oldham fullback and scored to give Hornets a great win in front of over 8,000 at Spotland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moorside roughyed Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 (edited) On 16/11/2021 at 16:23, Excolt 1 said: No it’s the player from then . I’m sure it was on a Good Friday when he dummied the Oldham fullback and scored to give Hornets a great win in front of over 8,000 at Spotland 8000, we're lucky to get 800 now.. See you next year. We could all do with a bit of friendly banter. Edited November 21, 2021 by moorside roughyed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe 90 Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 On 15/11/2021 at 22:44, phildog said: No Yates, Galbraith or Big Joe? Squad announced so far: 21/11/21 Fairclough, Bennion, Chase, Baker, Brearley, Tyrer, Fowden, Davies, McNally, Nixon, Forster, Aspey, Sheridan, Connaughton, Calland, Whur, Singleton, Green, Taira. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excolt 1 Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 I would like to see Penky do one more season but the biggest miss is Callum Marriot . I hope they can convince him to sign and he’s not to busted. Fui probably to expensive Galbraith I think has retired. The other Rochdale lads seem to have career finishing injuries. Surprisingly Oldham are 7-2 favourites to win league, we are fourth favourites at 5-1 . I thought Swinton would be our biggest rivals but what do I know I backed us to win it last season and we didn’t even make the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy DoNut Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 On 23/11/2021 at 10:05, Excolt 1 said: I would like to see Penky do one more season but the biggest miss is Callum Marriot . I hope they can convince him to sign and he’s not to busted. Fui probably to expensive Galbraith I think has retired. The other Rochdale lads seem to have career finishing injuries. Surprisingly Oldham are 7-2 favourites to win league, we are fourth favourites at 5-1 . I thought Swinton would be our biggest rivals but what do I know I backed us to win it last season and we didn’t even make the playoffs. As an Oldham fan I expect Swinton to finish top with Keighley close behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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