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SEASON UPDATE S FROM AFCB
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EXCLUSIVE DAVID JAME S INTERVIEW
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LATE ST NEW S FROM BOURNEMOUTH RFC
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Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained within this publication was correct at the time of going to print. We cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies in advertisements, features or editorials or for any consequences arising from these. The Game Ltd is not to be held responsible for any loss, damage or errors to copy in printing. The Game Ltd does not officially endorse any advertising material or editorial included within this publication. Viewpoints and opinions given in the magazine are purely from The Game Ltd perspective unless specified. It is strongly recommended to seek advice from your doctor or healthcare professional for dietary advice and physical activity. It is the advertiser’s responsibility to ensure conformity with laws and/or acts relating to Trade Descriptions, Sex Discrimination, Consumer Credit, Copyright etc. No part of this publication may be reproduced or used without the prior permission of The Game Ltd. The use of this publication for canvassing, direct marketing or any other activity is strictly prohibited.
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DARREN KENNY OBE EXCLUS IVE
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RUSSELL FARRINGTON TALKS K ITE SURF ING
Welcome to our January 2013 issue of The Game and Happy New Year! 2012 was a massive year for sport in our country and we’re looking forward to keeping up the momentum and continuing to celebrate the fantastic sports and activities in our local area. January is when we make resolutions to get fitter, eat healthier and give up bad habits. For all those starting their New Year health kicks, we wish you the best of luck and have a few pointers to help in this month’s issue. The winter sports season is in full swing with fantastic snow conditions across Europe whilst back at home we’re at mid point of the football and rugby season so wrap up warm as there’s a whole lot to play for!
THE GAME SQUADTHE GAFFADIRECTOR
THE REPORTEREDITOR
THE PLAYMAKERDESIGNER
PAPARRAZIPHOTOGRAPHY
THE MASCOTRESEARCHER
THE WEBMASTERDIGITAL
STEVE CRAWFORD
JO WHITTAKER
JULIE BLACKETT
SCOTT CHALMERS
GEMMA FILIK
ALEX DIBBEN
Position: Scrum half
Age: 31
Height: 5’9”
Weight: 78kg
Time at Bournemouth RFC: played in under 11’s so 20 years
Previous Clubs: Havant, Malvern.
Tries scored last year: 24
Previous achievements: Top try scorer at all levels in the country - 2005/6.
Best moment: Promotion to National League 2 and playing at Twickenham THE LANDLORD’S REVIEW
We’ve given our well experienced beer taster, Paul, another quality beer from Marston’s to taste, compare and review. Marston’s Pedigree is still brewed in oak casks which is apparently something of a rarity nowadays. This is reported to make the brewing process a whole lot more laborious but with a much better outcome. However, what do I know?! I know it has a ABV of 4.5%, it has a sweet yet slightly bitter taste and helps to smash back a pie and mash! Overall, it’s not been my favourite so far, but certainly not the worst I’ve even had! Looking forward to the next one…
PROFILESam Hardcastle
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DOWNOn track as we approach half time
Another busy month has just come to an end at Chapel Gate, the home of The Bournemouth Lions Rugby Club.
Our league position is now looking much healthier as we approach the half-way point in the league programme. We are delighted to remain broadly on course to achieve our targets for the season although the manner in which we have achieved our points has been less predictable! If victory over Southend at home could be described as relatively comfortable, our first away win at Clifton was a tense nail biting affair. We worked hard to put ourselves in a winning position against Taunton but their comeback was another real lesson to us all that these games are played for the full 80 minutes and teams attack from anywhere on the pitch. They nearly caught up and spoiled our party. We were bitterly disappointed to lose to Cornish All Blacks who overcame our slender lead in the last moments of the game. That said, the lead changed hands no less than five times during the game which was very exciting for our neutral followers. In addition, several of their players had played in the Championship and their experience at this level showed.
We enjoyed a mini break from our League programme at the end of November. The players enjoyed some different activities including Gym sessions at the Junction Gym and Boxing classes too. Our medical team have worked hard to repair the injured players and I got a shock when I actually saw one of the back row boys without a black eye for the first time in six weeks!
So with two games to play against the bottom two teams, we are optimistic of holding down a mid table league position at the half way point. The second half is always more difficult as everyone has seen us once, but at least there won’t be any surprises for us and we may be able to cause some upsets ourselves.
David is sponsored by Bonsai Lounge.
January 2013 Bournemouth RFC Fixtures
SAT 5TH 14:30 AWAY CHINNOR LEAGUE
SAT 12TH 14.30 HOME REDRUTH LEAGUE
SAT 19TH 14:30 AWAY HARTPURY COLLEGE LEAGUE
SAT 26TH 14.30 HOME DINGS CRUSADERS LEAGUE
Coach’s Scope DAVID DUNN / DIRECTOR OF RUGBY
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January 2013 Bournemouth RFC Fixtures
SAT 5TH 14:30 AWAY CHINNOR LEAGUE
SAT 12TH 14.30 HOME REDRUTH LEAGUE
SAT 19TH 14:30 AWAY HARTPURY COLLEGE LEAGUE
SAT 26TH 14.30 HOME DINGS CRUSADERS LEAGUE
Coach’s Scope DAVID DUNN / DIRECTOR OF RUGBY
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Lee Chin-Yong of South Korea achieved a world record 612 consecutive chin-ups in 2 hr 40 min.
The longest endurance race is the Sri Chinmoy 1300-Miler, participants have 51 days to finish.
The youngest winner of the Tour de France was Henri Cornet at just 19.
Floyd Mayweather ‘Money Mayweather’ was the highest paid sports star in the world.
The fastest tennis serve ever recorded was struck by Samuel Groth at 163.4 MPH.
Brazil is the only country to have played in every football World Cup.
Kite flying is a professional sport in Thailand and kings and commoners have taken part for years.
There are 336 dimples on a regulation golf ball.Without dimples, they wouldn’t travel very far.
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January’s interesting, sporting facts will arm you with some great knowledge to share with your mates down the pub.
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Nutrition factsKidney beans are a great source of cholesterol-lowering fibre.
Brown rice contains vitamin B6, great for boosting metabolism.
Garlic’s many health benefits include protecting blood vessels from oxidative stress and reducing cholesterol.
Ingredients500g lean beef mince2 crushed garlic cloves1 diced onion2tbsp tomato puree2tbsp olive oil1 can chopped tomatoes1 glass of red wine1tsp cumin2-3tsp of chilli powder or flakes (dependant on taste)1 beef stock cube1 can kidney beans75g brown riceHandful of fresh coriander and a spoon of Greek yoghurt to finishIf you really like it hot, try adding a few red birds eye chillies
Serves two people
Method• Heat the oil in a large pan and cook the onion and garlic until soft• Add the mince and cook until browned, add the wine and cook on high for 2 minutes• Add the tomato puree, chopped tomatoes, chilli, stock cube and cumin and simmer on a gentle heat, lid on for 45 minutes making sure you stir occasionally• Add the beans and half the coriander and cook for a further 10 minute while you cook the rice• Serve the rice, chilli, the rest of the chopped coriander and a teaspoon of Greek yoghurt• Enjoy!
Opinions and information are purely from The Game’s viewpoint. It is strongly recommended to seek professional advice from a nutritionist for dietary improvements.
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EATThe New Year is here and the health kick has started. It’s important to eat enough of the right foods to help with training. Endurance and stamina start with the fuel you feed your body and in these cold winter months, we’re picking out some good home cooked warmers packed with muscle building nutrients.
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Cool Runnings 1993 LEON, DOUG E DOUG, JOHN CANDY
Who would have thought the Jamaicans would form a bobsleigh team and get into the 1988 winter olympics? Loosely based on the true story this is a gem of a film. It is hilariously funny, heart warming and inspirational. Following the insane motivation of Leon (Derice Bannock), a failed 100m runner and Doug E Doug (Sanka Coffie) a champion pushcart racer with a lucky egg. Both set out to convince American bobsleigh gold medallist Irv (John Candy) who, after being disqualified for cheating, is forced to retire to Jamaica. They both beg Irv to coach them in competing for the 1988 winter Olympics. The film unfolds with hilarious vigour as they need to recruit the rest of the team, earn money to get to the Olympics and create new methods to train for a winter sport in the hot sunny settings of Jamaica.
What we thought
Brilliant fun for all the family. The fact this is based loosely on a true story makes it a classic in sport film history.
Touching The Void2003 NICHOLAS AARON, BRENDAN MACKEY
Winner of the 2004 BAFTA Awards, Touching The Void is based on the real life events of May 1985. Joe Simpson (Brendan Mackey) and Simon Yates (Nicholas Aaron) scale the west face of Silva Grande, a previously unclimbled and treacherous peak in the Peruvian Andes. An accident forces both climbers to make life threatening decisions for their survival. An extraordinary story of human survival against all odds. This is an inspiring film, combining cinematic reconstruction and documentary interviews with jaw dropping honesty and tension.
What we thought
Fantastically shot, gripping and inspirational. The meaning of cold really hits home as they deal with the agony of frostbite and the unforgiving challenge of climbing down the mountain with no food or water.Wrap up with a spicy mulled wine and check out this brilliant film.
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We’ve picked two sports related films for our local film expert to view and critique. Dan has worked as a visual effects artist on blockbusters including Star Wars and The Dark Knight, to name a couple so we hooked out a vintage comedy, an inspiring drama and set him up to review over a beer and a hotdog. The two sports themed flicks are based on true stories and in terms of genres, are complete opposites. If you’ve not seen them, give them a go.
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One of my new years resolutions, I’m sure the same goes for most people, isdefinitely to get into shape. I’ve put together my top 3 tunes to get youmoving in the gym for January 2013.
Loneliness 2K13 (Tujamo Remix) TomcraftI loved this classic track when it was first released in 2003 and reached number 1. Tomcraft has brought back ‘Loneliness’ celebrating 10 years since it’s release. Tujamo has been a big producer for me this year and hits the nail on the head with this remix. Big drops, great for getting you pumped in the gym!
Truffle Pig Tommy TrashTommy Trash is one producer that has joined the new age rank of the ‘Rockstar DJ.’ He shows why with this huge track. A great rolling bass line and big build ups to keep you going!
Thinking About You Calvin HarrisAnother top track from the producer with the midas touch. I think this track has number 1 potential. Catchy vocals and uplifting melodies, instantly puts you in a good mood. It has a summer feel about the track which should take you back to some warmer memories!
Until next time, Happy New Year!
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Over 570 premier league appearances, a winner of both FA and League Cups, 53 England caps including Euro and World Cups, record holder for the most clean sheets in the premier league and to top it off, an MBE for his services to football and charity, this footballing giant of the beautiful game has been co-ordinating teams from the back for over 20 years. As goalkeepers go, not many have more experience than this one between the posts. The Game talks exclusively to David James - goalkeeping legend.
What made you decide to sign for the Cherries?The opportunity came around having spoken to Richard Hughes a month or so beforehand, when he signed. He basically told me how good the club was so I considered it. Had I not have had the heads up from him, I possibly wouldn’t have come down here because I wasn’t playing at the time and was looking at maybe doing some TV work. As much as I wanted to play, don’t get me wrong, it was important the club was right and having a good friend in Richard Hughes, gave me a strong recommendation. To be fair, when I spoke to him the month before, it wasn’t with a view to coming here. It was just to see how he was getting on at his new football club which in fact made my decision clearer and rightly so. It is a wonderfully successful club and well set up.
Is there good banter in the dressing room?Absolutely. It’s a good laugh. We were just saying today that when the hospitality rooms are busy at the club, we tend to eat lunch in the changing room. I said to one of the lads that it’s better eating in there because everybody gets involved in whatever’s going on rather than sitting on different tables. It’s a really lovely feel here.
Who is the biggest joker?The biggest ‘joke’ is ‘H’ Harry Arter – he is a joke. Ex-never international.
Obviously you’re well known for playing for Pompey, do you find you get any stick for that on the South Coast?!Not at all. My relationship with Portsmouth is as strong as ever. I’m on twitter at the moment and frequently talking to Portsmouth fans with no abuse. In fact, in saying that between Portsmouth and Bournemouth there’s not really a problem, it’s more between Southampton and Portsmouth. I bump into the odd Saints fan here and there and I just have to give them a little bit back about the FA Cup. That’s all I have to mention!
You’ve had a long and successful career, but what is the best game you have ever played in and why?My debut, without a doubt. A career doesn’t start without a debut and despite the fact we lost to Millwall 2 – 1 when I was at Watford, I have to be thankful for that day.
How did your football story begin?I was about 10 years old, playing at school. I didn’t know anything about football and didn’t understand how to play it. I went in goal because I wasn’t getting the ball and saved a couple of shots and thought ‘this is alright’ and that was it.
You received 53 caps for England, which was the stand out one for you?I could say the debut for that too but England is very different because I played once in ‘97 and then didn’t play again until 2000, so I think it was playing in the World Cup Finals. It was the first game against Algeria. In your career, you want to achieve certain things. Once you’ve played in international football you want to play in tournaments and qualifiers. I’d never played a World Cup before and that was it. Playing that game was a big one for me and a clean sheet as well so happy days!
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Who is the best player you have ever played against?I’ve been fortunate to have played against some superstars. The likes of Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldo at international and club level, generally ones who score against me! I think it has to be Zidane. Of all the careers in football, he is definitely up there. But, I did in fact play against Peter Shilton as well…goalkeeping legend.
And the best you’ve played with?I would say Wayne Rooney, I’m a big fan. Plus, Steve McManaman, Robbie Fowler, Michael Owen. The England team has many, many great players, David Beckham too. There is something about Wayne Rooney which as a player and person is top draw.
Who did you support growing up?Who did I? Luton Town and I still do. I’ve never played against them.
Who has been your biggest role model in football?I think, Bruce Grobbelaar. Again as a Luton town fan, I had the pleasure going to watch Luton vs Liverpool. They were at one point in the top league. Also as a Watford apprentice and being in division 1 at the time, Liverpool would come down and Bruce was amazing. His physicality, his agility and showmanship was just awesome.
What is the best save you have ever made?Fortunately, I’ve been around long enough to have made a few. One against Frank Lampard pleased me at Stamford Bridge when I was at Man City, we were 0-0. It was in the last minute. One against Everton for Liverpool at the Kop End 2 -1, again last minute. And one for England against Turkey at the Stadium of Light, we were 1-0 at the time. There have probably been others but these stand out, especially the Everton one.
What would you be if you weren’t a footballer?If I had gone down a different path, initially, I think I would have gone into athletics. I did a bit of high jump and javelin. Had that not have worked out I think I would have ended up in the armed forces one way or another.
What will you try your hand at when you retire?Management. I’m doing my coaching badges at the moment. I have to say though, since signing for AFC Bournemouth, I’ve actually stopped looking at doing the coaching. I’m not going to stop completely; it’s something that needs to be done. For the last year and a half, I’ve spent a lot of time eyeing management up but now I’m so content and enjoying my playing, it’s something else to do after rather than moving into it now.
You must’ve made a few mates in the game over your career, who are your best mates in football?Richard Hughes, Robbie Fowler, Michael Owen, Steve McManaman. The Liverpool days were the closest.
You have been known for some interesting haircuts over your career, what one was your favourite?!The Superman, it won the ‘Nuts worst haircut of the year’ I think. I was actually quite proud of that. Josh (McQuoid) wants me to do another silly one I don’t know why, you know, I’m 42 years old. I’m past all that…he says!
Thank you to David James for talking to us and we wish you great success with your time at AFCB.
I’m thoroughly enjoying life at AFCB, very much so. The club is wonderfully set up, there are some very decent people involved across the board which is always nice and Bournemouth is a lovely town.
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Russell grew up in Bognor Regis but moved to Poole in 1999. Married with two children, he works as a contractor which gives him the freedom to get down the beach at short notice to pursue his sport, Kitesurfing. He is a sponsored rider for King of Watersports and Neil Pryde/Cabrinha.
Thanks for talking to us, Russell...what got you into kitesurfing and how long have you been doing it? Back in 2001, the first kitesurfers were just starting out in Poole Harbour. I took a lesson and joined the dozen or so who had already started. Back then the equipment was quite basic and often we’d modify things to make them work properly. The most dangerous of which was to attach ourselves to the kite bar with metal shackles to make sure we didn’t get separated. A really terrible idea if you get into trouble and have to ditch the kite!
What do you love about it the best? To start with, it was just the thrill of getting up and moving. As you get better you forget the kite is there and just enjoy the freedom of blasting along or floating through the air as if you’ve got super powers. The ultimate thrill is riding big waves with your mates.
Tell us a bit about your kitesurfing historyFor a few years I was really into jumping high and moves such as taking the board off whilst in the air. After that I enjoyed wake style tricks like passing the bar behind your back whilst in the air. In the last couple of years I’ve been riding a surf board without straps. It’s tricky and technical but very rewarding when you land a trick. This type of riding is a cross between surfing, skateboarding and kitesurfing.
Have you competed in any comps? I won the Poole Windfest in 2007 which is also the only event I’ve ever entered. Competition riding is a young man’s game. The moves are often high risk and involve big crashes my aging body is too slow to recover from these days!
What’s your best or favourite trick?My best trick is a back mobe, which is a backloop where you also pass the bar round your back during the trick. My favourite trick right now is spinning the surfboard round in the air and then riding away on it backwards.
What’s your favourite kitesurfing hot spot in the surrounding area? Highcliffe, on the border of Dorset and Hampshire, can be incredible for waves if the swell conditions are right. My regular spot is mid way between Boscombe and Bournemouth piers.
The Game talks to Russell Farrington, local kitesurfer, about the surf scene on the south coast.
Name RUSSELL FARRINGTON Sport KITESURFING
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Have you ever been in an accident?My first accident was a broken big toe in my second week of kiting. I lost control of the kite standing on the beach and was thrown into some railings. Worst accident was 8 years ago when I pulled the wrong end of the bar whilst 20 foot up and got disorientated. The kite crashed into the sea dragging me down backwards and landing hard on my neck. I’ve still got two squashed vertebra to remind me of that session. The local riders look out for each other, especially on the more extreme days. A few years ago my bar snapped half a mile out off Bournemouth pier and I watched my kite quickly blow away downwind. Instead of a long difficult swim back, I was quickly picked up and towed in by another kitesurfer.
Do you take part in any other watersports?In the past I was big into windsurfing and offshore yachting. For the last couple of years I’ve been getting into SUP boards (Stand Up Paddle boards) both for surfing and cruising. Paddling on the river Stour or round Brownsea Island is a great way to relax and exercise when the wind’s not blowing.
Are there any places you would love to kitesurf in around the world?Maui, Mauritius and Brazil.
What do you think of the conditions locally in Bournemouth and along the coast? Generally it’s pretty good so long as you go to the right beach for the right conditions and you’ve got a full quiver of kites to cover any wind from 10 to 40 kts. We get a good number of windy days and although the waves are generally small there is usually something to play with.
What surf report to you use to check out conditions locally? Windfinder for wind, Magic Seaweed for surf and the BBC Met office to see if it’s going to rain.
Where is a good place for people who may be thinking about giving it a go?You won’t go wrong with the Academy at the Sandbanks hotel. Dave and his team will sort you out.
And your favourite hangout place?When I’m off the water and not at work I’m hanging out with my kids.
Finally, what’s the best place you’ve ever kitesurfed? The beach at Blouberg overlooking Table Mountain in Cape Town. Huge waves, warm wind and no sharks (well none that I noticed).
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Thank you very much for talking to us, Darren. Please tell us about your story and your cycling career to date…Going back to the very beginning I started racing in 1981 when I was 11 years old. My grandparents took me to watch the Milk Race tour of Britain, which inspired me to cycle. Before that, Daley Thompson was my hero, so he inspired me first of all to get into sport.
The first race I took part in was cross country and from then on I raced until I was 18. I was taking part in the Junior Tour of Ireland when I overshot a big bend and did the first amount of damage. I broke my neck in two places and fractured my skull. I did try to race again, the following year, with some success. I made more or less a full recovery but then had I had two more head injuries. The second one meant I spent a long time in rehabilitation learning to do everything again. I got most things back to normal and then the third accident happened and I didn’t get back to normal. The way I’m classified for sport is under cerebral palsy or brain injury. It’s the acute accumulation of bangs on the head that has done the majority of the damage.
Did you always want to become a cyclist?I did a lot of running and training in my youth. I was probably better at running than I was at riding a bike but it was mainly cycling that I wanted to do.
You’ve had some incredible achievements in your sport, what stands out as one of the best in your mind?Winning the road race in the Beijing 2008 Paralympics. It was the last of the five events and you kind of bottle up your emotions whilst you’re going through each one. I got on the podium after the first event but couldn’t really let the occasion take over because I had more ahead. The road race is the one that everyone wants to win and means the most. I’d been beaten the day before too. It’s more exciting than riding around the track and seeing who has the fastest time.
Do you prefer road to track?I much prefer the road. I only do the track because I have to. It’s a nice add on and I do it from that point of view but it doesn’t excite me in the same way as road racing.
The accident you had in Ireland was obviously more severe than you thought. When did you realise the subsequent accidents had done the serious damage?I was with the Physio and was doing some exercise for my arm. I asked how long it would be before my arm would be back to normal and she looked at me and said that this was as good as it was going to get.
What made you get back to your cycling following the accidents?My boy was coming up to 2 and I suddenly realised I wasn’t providing a very good example. I was sat there
just doing nothing. It affected me a lot that I wasn’t going to get any better. I went on a real downer for a while and didn’t do anything at all. I put on a considerable amount of weight, which made it worse, was less mobile and when you are having trouble moving anyway, the extra weight didn’t help. I just needed to get fitter; riding a bike was the only thing I knew. I wasn’t sure at first how it would go. I knew I would be able to get back to it but didn’t know then how much.
Tell us about your training regime when you’re going for gold?It varies so much and is dependent on what you’re working on at that time. It’s also down to how far away you are from the event. The closer you get, the fewer hours you spend training but the intensity goes up and up. I spent most of this year injured so I didn’t start preparing for the 2012 Paralympics until the beginning of July and had nine weeks. I spent a couple of weeks getting used to the bike. We went out to Norway and rode a stage race out there, which was one week long, 6 hours a day and in the mountains. The severe conditions made it a real struggle. I then went back and did some work on the track. That was much shorter stuff, which actually felt worse than Norway as I wasn’t used to it at that point and it was getting back to those intense sessions. My event on the track is the shortest lasting only 20 seconds, so it’s trying to get
Darren Kenny OBE is a multiple World and Paralympic Champion and World Record
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everything you’ve trained for out in those 20 seconds. After that I went out to Italy and trained at altitude with one of my team mates and my coach, which was really good. We focused on doing climbs and at altitude, made it quite a lot harder.
How many miles would you normally cover each day?In the old days, you just went out and got the miles up, but now you have a device that is built in to the chain set of the bike which measures everything. It measures the amount of power you’re producing in watts and is the most effective way to train. Linked to the testing in the lab at Brighton University, you can work out what you generally need to ride at to achieve what you want in a training session. An average week is anywhere between 18 – 30 hours on the bike and core work through the winter. I like to use the cross trainer a lot as it gives an all over workout and helps with balance with which I have a lot of trouble.
Who is your sporting role model?Daley Thompson, first of all. I also really like Biathlon. I follow Ole Einar Bjorndalen because he’s a legend in the sport and I also follow Darya Domracheva who has a fantastic and effortless skiing style.
Congratulations on being awarded an OBE in 2009. How was it meeting royalty?It was Prince Charles who presented me with the OBE and I’ve met the Queen at receptions at the Palace before. In the receptions, you have time to speak to them. Prince Edward is the Patron of the British Paralympics so I see him quite often.
During the OBE ceremony you only have about 15 seconds so its a few words said and then onto the next one! There are quite a few people to get through so it’s a bit like a conveyer belt system. You wait your turn and you get instructed on what you are supposed to do and the protocol of what to say. You’re so busy thinking about it so you don’t get it wrong and there’s not much time for anything else!
How do you think the country has reacted to the Olympic and Paralympics Games this year and do you think it has inspired people to get involved with sport?Judging by the atmosphere up around the Olympic Park when we were there, I would be really surprised if it hasn’t. It was by far and away the most amazing atmosphere. The feedback you get from people is very positive. There are people getting back to sports and getting involved. In reality you
have to wait about 18 months or so to see if it holds out. The facilities and ways they got people involved was impressive. In Beijing, from an atmosphere point of view, it wasn’t the same. In the team sprint final in Beijing we were up against the Chinese team. I remember being in the starting gate on the track, holding the handlebars. The roar that went up when they announced the Chinese team vibrated up through the track. In London, when you’re racing, they clap and cheer as you go by but you’re moving faster than they react so you have this sound coming behind you all the way round and it was incredibly loud. It felt like it was following you and it was chasing you. They have the guys on the mikes that do loads to get the crowd involved. They didn’t have that in Beijing or Athens, it’s moved on so much. I had a day in the stands this summer when I wasn’t racing and the atmosphere was really good.
The Team GB medal haul was incredible. Just how much do you think the home advantage helped the Team GB athletes perform?There are positives and negatives. You have a lot more crowd support which is really good but also more pressure as well so there are two sides. When I go into an event, I don’t think about where it is, you think about that afterwards. I just think that I need to produce this much power in this amount of time and anything outside of that I don’t need to know about. But people prepare in different ways. The most important thing is to get more people in the country involved and more people doing sport, regardless of what sport it is. It certainly went way past people’s expectations and I think you get carried away.The more success the team have, the easier it is to be successful and we kind of got on a roll.
It must have been momentous to be a part of, let alone win medals; can you describe it in 3 words?!Beyond my expectations…
Will you be competing in the Rio 2016 Games?Big question! I’ve no idea what events there will be yet, or how they will stage them. Hopefully, I’ll be there but it’s all about getting the team and sponsors in place. It would be nice; it’s always been the plan.
Thank you to Darren Kenny for speaking to us and we wish you continued success in your future cycling pursuits.
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Keep up to date with the main events each month from the sporting and leisure calendar. We’ve picked the highlights from what’s going on in January.
This Month Winter X Games 2013A S P E N C O LO R A D O 2 4 T H – 2 7 T H J A N U A R Y
The premier action sports event featuring 200 of the world’s best snow sports athletes, will take place from 24 – 27 January. This is the twelfth year that the X Games have been held in Aspen. X Games Aspen will be covered live on ESPN’s family of networks as well as on XGames.com and X Games social media platforms.
Athletes from across the globe compete for medals and prize money in many adrenalin fuelled disciplines including: Ski Big Air, Ski Slopestyle, Ski SuperPipe, Snowboard Big Air, Snowboard Slopestyle, Snowboard SuperPipe, Snowboard Street, and five disciplines of snowmobiling including Adaptive, Best Trick, Freestyle, SnoCross, and Speed & Style.
Find out more at www.xgames.com
FIS Speed SkiingVA R S F R A N C E 1 9 T H – 2 6 T H J A N U A R Y
Speed skiing is summed up by its name. It’s basically skiing as quickly as possible, downhill, in a straight line. It is one of the fastest unaided sports in the world with the current world record hitting a rapid156 mph. Speed skiers regularly exceed 125 mph and wear dense foam fairings on their lower legs and aerodynamic helmets to increase streamlining. The mandatory back protector gives some protection in the case of a crash.
Speed skiing is raced on specially designed courses one kilometer long. The first 300 or 400 metres of the course (the launching area) is used to gain speed, the top speed is measured in the next 100 metres (the timing zone) and the last 500 metres (the run-out area) is used for slowing down and coming to a stop.
Find out more at www.fis-ski.com
Skeleton Racing - World Championships Bob and SkeletonS T. M O R I T Z / S W I T Z E R L A N D 2 1 S T J A N U A R Y – 3 R D F E B R U A R Y
Extreme, exciting and fast, the Olympic sport of Skeleton racing, involves the athlete descending the bobsleigh track, head first with their chin and toes only millimetres from the ice. They have to balance perfectly on an aerodynamic, rectangular steel and fibreglass sled whilst reaching top speeds of up to 80mph. Skeleton has been an international sport for over 100 years and was re-introduced into the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. It hadn’t been a recognised Olympic discipline for 52 years but has since proved to be one of the most thrilling to watch.
Find out more at www.olympia-bobrun.ch
African Cup of Nations S O U T H A F R I C A 1 9 T H J A N U A R Y – 1 0 T H F E B R U A R Y
This is one huge competition in the world of football and features some of the world’s top football stars. Yaya and Kolo Toure, Demba Ba and Gervinho are just some of the Premiership footballers who will be playing amongst the likes of Michael Essien from Real Madrid. South Africa is hosting the tournament and the kick it off against Cape Verde starts on 19th January. Didier Drogba’s Ivory Coast are the favourites but lost in the finals of the last tournament to surprise winners, Zambia.
Find out more at www.bbc.co.uk/sport
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Age: 28From: Bournemouth (half English, half Persian)What she does: Owner of a coffee house called ‘Eats & Treats’ located at Castlepoint Vital Statistics: 34, 29, 36
What’s your favourite sport to take part in? Boxing.
…and to watch? I love all sports but if I had to choose, it would have to be baseball!
Who do you support? No one in particular but I love an underdog.
Who is your favourite sporting star? Usain Bolt - he makes me smile.
Where’s your favourite place to work out? The Village or Beasty Boot Camp!
Do you have a nickname? Well the obvious nickname used for good and bad reasons is Princess Jasmine but some of my close friends also like to call me ‘Jammin’.
Where’s your favourite destination/resort?It’s got to be Australia.
Where’s your favourite hangout places to…Play – If we are talking clubs, again, it’s the variety I love in Bournemouth and it depends what mood I am in. Cocktails in Smoking Aces. Fun and wild nights in Alika or Bonsai. Priva throws the best after parties. And a great place to hang with the girls has to be Aruba. Chill – At home with the girls - junk food and junk TV. Eat – Of course, ‘Eats & Treats’.
Skiers or boarders? Boarders are more fun to watch.
Trainers or heels? Heels Finally, rugby boys or football boys? Easy, rugby boys!
The Game’s verdict….Stunning Princess Jasmine!
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The New Year is a time to leave the past behind us and look forward to the future. Setting New Year’s resolutions is a great way to plan for better and more fruitful days ahead. The Game provides you with our top 5 ideas to make 2013 a positive and successful year.
1. Visit a new destination
Our No. 1 resolution for 2013 is about taking yourself outside your comfort zone, broadening your horizons and checking out a new corner of the world. The quickest way to cure listlessness or boredom is to put yourself in the crosshairs of an adventure. Whether you have a dream destination in mind or you simply throw a dart at a map of the world, going somewhere new can be really rewarding. Even if you hate travelling, you can still do this. Visiting somewhere new can even include the restaurant you walk past every day, the local museum or the next town over. 2. Conquer a fear
We never promised that these would all be a walk in the park (unless you are afraid of parks). Everyone has fears of one kind or another and overcoming them can be both a real battle and a great sense of achievement. The cheapest and most effective way to overcome your fear is to expose yourself to what you’re scared of until you get over it. If your fear is having a negative impact on your quality of life, 2013 is the year to make this resolution.
Resolutions
20133. Open a savings account
The last 12 months have been a salutary lesson in the importance of sound financial management. While that was on a global scale, we can all do better with our personal finances. As one small step, we recommend opening a savings account if you don’t have one already. Put a percentage of your salary in each month (or whatever you can spare) and don’t touch it. Pretty soon you won’t miss the money you have put away, and it will gradually grow into the beginnings of something of value. 4. Hit the Gym
If you, like most, have been hitting the Christmas dinner hard and your clothes are a little tighter than they once were, it may be time to up your exercise and improve your fitness. January is the perfect time and we are lucky to have an abundance of gyms on our doorstep which offer fantastic New Years deals on membership. Getting fitter will give you more energy and leave you feeling a lot more positive about the year ahead. 5. Give up Smoking
It’s never too late to make a change in your life, so if you want to give up smoking, the beginning of the year could be the best time to do it. Looking at the evidence of smoking and the effect on health, the benefits of quitting are huge and there are lots of ways to help you stop. Speak to your healthcare professional for advice and add years to your life by kicking the habit.
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FitnessThis month’s edition is all about fitness and getting into condition to be able to compete on the field. These drills can also be used to help you lose weight after the Christmas ‘mass gain’ period. I’m going to base my recommendations around interval training. They have been proven to be a time efficient way of getting fitter, are applicable to intermittent sports like Rugby, Football or Basketball and are great for losing weight. They also save us from pounding the streets for three 90 minute runs each week, so I think that’s a popular decision.
A few facts: One study by Tabata et. al. (1996) showed that 4 minutes of exercise comprising of 20 seconds of maximal cycling followed by 10 seconds rest improves your fitness more than 60 minutes of moderate cycling if both are performed 5 times each week. So you get better fitness results from 20 minutes of hard exercise per week compared with 5 hours of moderate exercise each week, yes that’s 4 hours and 40 minutes less every week! Not only are you fitter; you also burn more fat: A study on inactive but healthy women aged 18-30 yrs old found that the group performing interval training for 20 minutes per session three times per week lost on average 2.5kg to 4kg of fat (10-15% of their body fat) over 15 weeks, whereas the group who moderately exercised for 40 minutes per session GAINED 0.5kg of fat over the same period (Trapp, Chisholm, & Boutcher, 2008).
Intervals are meant to be very challenging so you need to be able to get work done without too many complications to slow you down. You could use a bike, swim, treadmill or lift weights, but a personal favourite of mine are hill sprints. Go outside, find a steep hill and run up it. If you haven’t done much of this style of training before then start with short work periods and longer rest, try 5 seconds running and 25 seconds rest. As you improve you can add 5 seconds to the work and take 5 seconds off the rest or add more intervals to the session. An example session might look like: 10 minute jog and sprint warm up, then 10 sets of 10 second hill sprints with 20 seconds walk back down the hill as an active rest. Finish with 10 minutes of a jog/walk and stretch cool down. The session only takes 25 minutes and you’ll feel incredible, once your heart rate settles back down.
If you’re sprinting, make sure you’re stretching your hamstrings, as short hamstrings are more likely to get injured. Almost everyone seems to have tight hamstrings so do the stretch below everyday for at least 30 seconds each leg to keep them loose. Make sure you keep the leg and hips flat to the ground, move your hips closer to the doorway as you improve until your leg is vertical. At that point your hamstrings are a pretty good length.
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We speak to local MMA pro fighter,
Andy Kerr to find out if he rates high
in The Game ‘Hard as Nails’
ndy has been fighting pro MMA
since 2009. He got into it by
accident from being asked by
his coach, whilst he was doing a bit of
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at his local club, if
anyone fancied doing an MMA fight. He
decided to give it a go and trained hard
for a few weeks in the lead up to the
fight. When he turned up to the event,
he realised it was a full professional
ruling fight and he was competing
against a guy on the British National
team who was also a black belt in Judo.
In his words, he got ‘demolished for
three rounds’ and knocked out cold. He
recovered and decided to keep going,
started training with Jeff Lawson at
Ippon and the rest is history…
Thanks for being our first ‘Hard as
Nails’ contender for 2013!
What is your preferred fighting style?
BJJ (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu) - I like to throw
people on their head and then try and
break something off their body. Or
choke them unconscious. Whichever
comes first…
How long have you been fighting?
Pro for 3 years and competing in
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for 3 years. Before that
a little bit of Thai boxing to stay fit and
for cardio work. I used to lift weights a
lot as I was a doorman for seven and a
half years before that.
What’s the worst injury you have had?
In my first fight, I got a broken nose,
fractured tibia, fractured hand and a 2
inch cut under my eye. All from the first
fight. Apart from that, I get poked in the
eye on a regular occurrence which isn’t
the best.
What’s your favourite (music) track to
train to?
There is a band called ‘Skin Dread’
which is a cross between thrash metal
and reggae. Strange mix but great for
training.
What is the best fight you’ve ever had?
My first fight, I got beaten up bad
but I found out that I was able to walk
through a lot of damage and keep
going. It was three rounds with someone
who was at such a higher level than me
but I dealt with it and kept going.
Have you ever been arrested?
Yes, too many times to comment on
them all. I was a doorman for many years
and being arrested on a monthly basis
was pretty normal.
How many knock outs have you made?
In MMA, I haven’t knocked anyone out
cold but all of my wins have come from
chokes. So basically, I beat them up until
they’ve given me something I want or
throw them on their head.
Is there anything you are scared of?
Not being able to continue. I’m a little
bit older now so getting to a point where
my body starts to say ‘no you can’t do
this anymore’. That’s the only thing. Just
slowing down. Luckily, I don’t seem to
be doing that at the moment.
If you were an animal what would you
be and why?
I would be a mouse. The reason why is
that I would be able to get anywhere
and no one would notice me.
Do you have any scary scars?
On the bridge of my nose, I’ve got a nice
big cut. My ears are an absolute mess.
All from fighting and training. One of
them particularly. It completely closed
off and I had to have it drained every day
for 2 weeks.
What’s the hardest training session
you’ve ever had?
Some of the Jiu-Jitsu sessions. All the
top guys together, it’s horrific. You end
up getting choked out cold twice in a
night. It’s horrible!
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In MMA, I haven’t knocked anyone out
cold but all of my wins have come from
chokes. So basically, I beat them up until
they’ve given me something I want or
throw them on their head.
Is there anything you are scared of?
Not being able to continue. I’m a little
bit older now so getting to a point where
my body starts to say ‘no you can’t do
this anymore’. That’s the only thing. Just
slowing down. Luckily, I don’t seem to
be doing that at the moment.
If you were an animal what would you
be and why?
I would be a mouse. The reason why is
that I would be able to get anywhere
and no one would notice me.
Do you have any scary scars?
On the bridge of my nose, I’ve got a nice
big cut. My ears are an absolute mess.
All from fighting and training. One of
them particularly. It completely closed
off and I had to have it drained every day
for 2 weeks.
What’s the hardest training session
you’ve ever had?
Some of the Jiu-Jitsu sessions. All the
top guys together, it’s horrific. You end
up getting choked out cold twice in a
night. It’s horrible!
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We’ve had a look at some of the local windsurfing
schools and have handpicked some of the best to
find out more…
Poole Windsurfing - Providing over 15 years teaching experience, Poole Windsurfing offer quality training for all levels.
Find out more at www.poolewindsurfing.co.uk
H2o - With taster sessions to three hour courses for beginners, H2o provide group and private lessons with expert tuition.
Find out more at www.h2o-sports.co.uk
The Watersports AcademyLocated right on the harbour edge, The Watersports Academy caters for first-time windsurfers through to experienced riders.
Find out more at www.thewatersportsacademy.com
Sandbanks SurfingTop level tuition for beginners and advanced using the latest equipment and techniques to master windsurfing.
Find out more at www.sandbankssurfing.co.uk
S A N D B A N K S
s the local Mecca for watersports, Poole Harbour, the world’s second largest natural harbour, is the perfect location for windsurfing.
In the safe and shallow waters of the harbour, the many different wind directions create conditions to suit all levels and can be used during all tides. When the tide is too low to windsurf in nearby Christchurch Harbour, Poole Harbour provides a great alternative surrounded by the scenic natural beauty of one of the most popular coastlines in the south.
One of the favourable benefits of learning to windsurf in the harbour is the depth of water. It gradually shelves from knee high to over head depth so you can surf in an area that suits your abilities, knowing each time you fall in, you can get back up on the board again easily and safely. There is also a designated watersports section so you can enjoy your sport without the worry of hitting any other crafts nearby!
Once you have mastered the basics and are at a suitable ability, the added bonus of having a stunning 7 mile stretch of sea front on the other side of the peninsula means you can venture into one of the many windsurfing hotspots along this part of the Dorset coastline. The diversity of waves and wind can help to test and improve your skills further.
Surrounded by expert schools and professional tuition for beginner and advanced levels, having a go at this exhilarating sport really doesn’t get much better than what the water of Poole Harbour has to offer. We’ve had a look at some of the local windsurfing schools and have handpicked some of the best to find out more…
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Last year made history for Great Britain marking our country firmly on the map as outstanding Olympic hosts. The fallout from this significant year continues with the promise to advocate sports to the nation across all ages and abilities. As part of the campaign to get British people into sport, we’re continuing to highlight two sports each month, re-capping on the achievements gained by Team GB and looking at where you can get involved locally.
CYCLINGROAD: TRACK:
With a wealth of wins, Team GB’s cycling squad’s performance at the 2012 Games was one of the most successful categories on the table in terms of medal collection. Bradley Wiggins, having scooped the accolade of the first Brit to win the 2012 Tour de France, claimed his fourth Olympic gold in the Men’s Individual Time Trial. The clock stopped at an incredible 50 minutes and 39 seconds to complete the 44km track course. With seven Olympics medals under his belt, he is aiming for a fifth gold in Rio 2016.
On the track, Victoria Pendleton had an incredible end to her cycling career winning gold in the Women’s Keirin. The Women’s Omnium saw double gold medallist, Laura Trott claim her second gold at just 20 years of age. The first gold she won a few days before, in the Women’s Team Pursuit.
GET INVOLVEDCycling is ‘up there’ for one of Britain’s favourite sports with approximately two million of us cycling at least once a week. There are thousands of cycling clubs across the country, some offering equipment hire but if you’re looking to try it out, a decent track bike will cost around £300. Safety equipment is essential. Track racing is a fast paced, physical sport burning approximately 780 calories per hour. It increases the heart rate, improves endurance and lowers blood pressure. Being gentler on the joints than some other sports, it improves lower-body strength with the muscles in the legs in constant motion.
Find out more locally at: www.bournemouth-arrow.co.uk
BOXING
Super-heavyweight star, Anthony Joshua won the third gold in Team GB’s boxing pursuit in a dramatic win over his Italian counterpart. After trailing by three points, he fought back against the defending champion, Roberto Cammarelle. The judges finally scored the match at 18-18 with Joshua winning on countback. He commented, ‘That medal represents my journey and the support from my team. It is much more than a gold medal, it is a life experience.’
Great Britain claimed two more gold medals with Nicola Adams winning the women’s flyweight and Luke Campbell winning the men’s bantamweight.
GET INVOLVEDBeing a contact sport, boxing should be taught by a qualified coach to ensure safety. This physically demanding sport involves strength, balance, endurance and discipline. As a cardiovascular intense activity, it improves the strength of your heart whilst reducing risks of other diseases such as stroke, diabetes and osteoporosis.
Find out more locally at: www.stevebendall.co.uk
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THE GAME ‘HAVE A GO HERO’ – January SNOWTRAX
HAVE A GO
Last month, Josh courageously took on the heights and ropes of Altitude. It proved to be quite a test for our height hating hero but he managed to complete the course and get back down to earth safely. As we’re in the winter sports season, we decided to set Josh a timely challenge at Snowtrax for his first ever skiing lesson. Will he be a natural on the slopes, or will he prove he is far better at the ‘apres ski’ activities!
MISSION 003 SKIING AT SNOWTRAXBEFORE…Hi Josh, tell us how you felt after last month’s challenge?I didn’t really enjoy the challenge last month because of my fear of heights but the course was pretty amazing. I was glad it was over, but I’ve been really excited about the ski challenge because I haven’t skied since I was 8 years old, on a family holiday, sporting a nice retro one-piece. It’s kind of like starting anew because I can’t remember a thing from the last time seeing as it was 20 years ago! I’m really looking forward to this one today.
Did you feel you conquered your fear of heights?I think I went some way to conquering them but I think when you have a fear of heights, it doesn’t really go away.
How are you feeling about this task?I’ve actually been to Snowtrax before but I’ve never tried skiing here. One of my little boys was at a party here not so long back and I looked at the slope up there and thought, ‘will I, won’t I ever have a go’?. So, to get up there on the slope at last, and have a lesson with the instructor, is going to be great.
AFTERHow did you get on?Really well, I picked it up quite quickly. The instructor was great and a really nice guy. He showed me all the basics and I just copied what he did really. It was really good fun and I managed not to wipe out.
What was your favourite part of the lesson?When we started getting up a little higher and coming down a little bit faster. The speed was really good and helps you with the turns. More importantly, I learnt how to stop properly without falling over, which was a bonus.
We’ve recruited local nightclub owner, JOSH SIMONS to work through our list of challenges to try out some of the area’s best activities and to be our ‘Have a go hero’.
…and the hardest part?The worst part of it was going up on the drag lift. I was thinking on the way up, ‘if I fall off this thing I’m going to look a bit stupid in front of all the kids and people watching!’. So, yeah, the hardest part was negotiating the lift.
Do you think you’ll now be hitting the slopes for a winter holiday?I’ve been invited on skiing trips loads of times and never gone, purely because all my friends who have asked me are all average skiers. I hate being a novice at something and the only one on the training slopes when they’re off on the black runs. But, I think if I came up here and did some lessons, I could pick it up really quickly. Skiing holidays are incredible anyway. The ski resorts are amazing, the night life is amazing, it’s healthy, it’s good for your fitness and it’s a great sport to be involved with. So, I need to get up to a level where I can go on holiday and enjoy it.
How hard was it from 1 – 5 (one being easy five extremely difficult)Um, because I’ve got a bit of experience water skiing I’ve kind of done something similar before so for me, I would put this one at a 2. But, for some of the people out there, it was probably a 5 seeing what they were getting up to!
Would you do it again?Yep, 100%. I don’t think I could face the high ropes again but I would definitely do this one again.
Well done, Josh for completing your third mission.
Look out for next month’s ‘Have a go hero’ challenge where we will be sending Josh off to learn boxing.
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Fordingbridge RFC Est: 1983MANAGER : IAN BROWN
The Fordingbridge Rugby club, nestling in the North West corner of the New Forest, was formed in the autumn of 1983. HQ is the Rec, the local recreation ground where the club has a sparkling new pitch thanks to some generous fundraising by members and assistance from the RFU (Rugby Football Union). The club has two regular senior teams playing on a Saturday in Snows Hampshire One and Dorset & Wilts 2 South. There is also a thriving mini, junior and colts section which meets every Sunday – all age groups from six to 18, as well as a budding ladies’ section.
In their 25th Anniversary year Fordingbridge won the Hampshire League and last season finished as runners-up. Fordingbridge was also named ‘Club of the Year’ by the New Forest Sports Council, and accorded Accredited Club by the RFU. In addition the members have raised thousands of pounds for charitable causesThis season the 1st XV is again challenging for honours in Hampshire Division One, playing an entertaining and attacking brand of Rugby that has made them one of the highest points scoring teams in the League. Fordingbridge RFC enjoy their Rugby and this is reflected in the answers to the following questions posed by THE GAME.
Questions answered by Tim ‘Donkey’ Donell, Club Secretary, current 1st team player and ex 1st team captain.
The Clown – who keeps team spirits high? We have our resident stand-up comic Sean Gorman, who is worth winding up and then stepping back. He is funny. However it is fair to say we laugh with James “Badger” Greenwood and at reluctant scrum half, Ed Douglas. Ed is our best No7, but we need him at scrum half.
The Brains – who is the most intelligent?In a rugby sense then it would be fly-half, Steve ‘Sauce’ Brown, but we have teachers, project managers, accountants, farmers and many more! I can safely say it is not winger space cadet Mike ‘Grimsy’ Grimes… probably Mark Hammond, training to be a civil engineer.
The Brawn – who is the player that makes the biggest hits? Badger without a doubt. Captain Mat Norton ‘Norts’ likes to think he does though. He does wear XS shorts. You also don’t want to be caught at the bottom of a ruck with Chris Spain… there are some dark places in there, and he is the Master of the Dark Arts often emerging with a smile on his face.
Mr Vain – who absolutely rates themselves? Really, do you have to ask? Mr Norton. Though in reality, despite having the body of a 40 year old, our resident Welshman Rob ‘Haysie’ Hay has a wicked way with the ladies.
Initiation – what is the best team initiation you’ve seen?Flaming Sambuca to the buttocks is the standard…if performed properly! Once went horribly wrong and Alex ‘Tat’ Tattersall got 3rd degree burns on his bum…never let a second row galoot perform this! We did once do a classic with David ‘Dee’ Stone and ‘Sauce’ …stepped off the drinking podium and walked straight in to the toilet to let it all out again…personally I thought this was cheating. We have a club initiation for debutants playing on the Isle of Wight for the first time which involves skipping off the ferry… stripped down to their pants.
TheLightweight – who’s first to let the side down? Tim Brittan… easy. Also whilst the opposite of lightweight 2nd team captain Jon Vass continually injures our players in training by standing on their toes – he has size 20 feet!
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Worst Dress Sense – who needs to update their threads? Used to be Timmy Godden…in fact still is, despite him being sidelined! Closely followed by Bobby Brown, he is young though so he’ll come round. Badger also has a fine pair of wellington boots which he wears rolled down on occasions.
Biggest Bottle Job – who always ducks out of a tackle? No-one shirks a tackle but I like a graceful dive for the ankles, which rarely works, Capt ‘Norts’ is also all about the smash which only works about 25% of the time, thankfully ‘Dee’/the back row tend to clear up for him afterwards.
The team social spot – where is your designated club house on a night out? There are many but any of the pubs in Fordingbridge really…The George, Crown and Butlers usually feature pretty heavily. On our excursions to Bournemouth and Christchurch, Aruba & Soho are favourites. There is something called the TNC after training which only a favoured few attend including our longest standing player Dave ‘Gogsy’ Gogin.
Who’s the longest in the shower? ‘Grimsy’… for lots of reasons, Dave Timms takes a lot of time as he is extremely hairy and Dan ‘Gadget’ Brown is very tall so takes a lot of time. ‘Grimsy’ and Dan are wingers though so don’t really get muddy!
PHOTOGRAPHY: CLARE WALSH
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January 2013 AFC Bournemouth Fixtures
TUES 1ST BRENTFORD AWAY 15.00
SAT 5TH WIGAN AWAY 15.00
SAT 12TH SWINDON HOME 15.00
SAT 19TH WALSALL AWAY 15.00
TUES 22ND HARTLEPOOL AWAY 19.45
SAT 26TH CREWE HOME 15.00
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Super Fletch UpdateAs I write this, we are currently 12 games unbeaten and about to enter a ferociously busy Christmas programme. When the magazine comes out, hopefully we will have cemented our position in the play-off places, and perhaps even progressed to the fourth round of the FA Cup with Budweiser.
The month ahead is an important one in any clubs’ football season as the Christmas period threatens to make or break a campaign. If a club comes out unscathed and in the top half of the table, they can continue to build through the winter months and mount a promotion push.
On the other hand, if a club starts the new year in the bottom four, they will be scrapping for their lives and have every chance of getting relegated.
There was a time this season when it looked like we could have been in the latter position, but after gathering 24 points from a possible 30 in the last 10 games we are well and truly in the mix.
The Game’s cover-star this month is David James, who has played at the top level for 20 years, making over 800 appearances for 8 different clubs, including Manchester City, Liverpool and Aston Villa. He has also won 53 caps for England, was England’s number one goalkeeper at the World Cup two years ago and has quite possibly been the country’s most consistent goalkeeper for the last decade.
After the match away at Scunthorpe, which we won 2-1 following a hard battle, David said something to the waiting press that stuck with me.
“I have played for many teams over many seasons and I genuinely can’t think of
a better changing room than we’ve got at the moment. The camaraderie and
the togetherness in the side is amazing, genuinely amazing.”
In those two sentences alone, I think he might have just summed up why this is such a special team. And why 2013, might just be the Cherries’ year.
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PLAYER PROFILE
FULL NAMEBIRTH DATE
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Marc Anthony Pugh2 April 19875ft 11inWinger7
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