Jersey Reds in Championship Cup Preview

Jamie Crawford
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Jersey Reds in Championship Cup Preview Nov 19, 2019 10:44:57 GMT

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We return to Cup action following a disappointing 9-24 defeat to a stronger, much dearer Ealing side that deserved their victory. Congratulations on the defensive effort Knights that kept the defeat acceptable.

Midway in the pool stage, after three games played, Pool 2 of the Championship Cup table reads:

Newcastle Falcons W3, 14 pts
Doncaster Knights W2, L1, 10 pts
Jersey Reds W1, L2, 7 pts
Hartpury W0, L3 0 pts

I don’t need to state (but I will) that the winner of our game will either remain or go to second in the table. Unless, of course, we beat Jersey with a try bonus point AND Newcastle lose to Hartpury without a losing bonus point!!
After three games both the Knights and the Reds qualify for the quarter-finals as runner up or one of two best third placed sides. Both sides will probably not qualify after Saturday, only the winner will but who knows… It could depend on how next-best Ampthill fare at Butts Park Arena against Coventry. Cov are just above Ampthill in Pool One.

The Knights beat the Reds 32–26 at Castle Park in the Cup on 5th October. Games between the sides have consistently been close results often with the loser at least receiving a losing bonus point. Jersey will want to assert the dominance in the league over us in the Cup and will only feel comfortable with a 4 or 5-0 win, i.e. no bonus point for us, never mind two like Jersey scored at Castle Park!

Jersey’s four tries against Doncaster were scored by Scrum Half Will Homer, Right Wing Leroy Van Dam (both in The Rugby Paper’s Championship Dream Team 2018/19), Lock/Back Row Kyle Hatherell and Hooker Antonio ‘TJ’Harris.

Don’t forget last season when Jersey Red Hooker Jack Macfarlane was last season’s top Cup try-scorer with eight tries from just five appearances.

The other fixture in Pool Two sees Hartpury travel to Newcastle to play the Falcons.

COYK

DONNY, DONNY, DONNY…

Last Edit: Nov 29, 2019 13:39:00 GMT by Mundiz

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Jersey Reds in Championship Cup Preview Nov 19, 2019 23:13:04 GMT

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Post by donnyknightsfan on Nov 19, 2019 23:13:04 GMT

i suspect that Donny will still be down to the bare bones for this one. from what I can gather the injury situation isn't likely to get much better for a few more weeks yet. I see these next 3 games in the cup as a chance for us to hopefully develop some cohesion and an attacking structure which will enable us to score more points. 1 try in our last 4 league and cup games is slightly worrying. I don't really care about the results in the cup games as long as we show improvements in our play. unusually for me in these next 3 games it is the performance rather than the result that counts. if we can build some confidence and form before the league returns at Leeds then I'd deem this cup block a success.

COYK!.

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johnlowe Global Moderator Posts: 1,496	Jersey Reds in Championship Cup Preview Nov 20, 2019 12:35:37 GMT via mobile John Bale likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by johnlowe on Nov 20, 2019 12:35:37 GMT Donnyknightsfan - are you the same person who has predicted possible relegation and demise for the Knights on the Rotherham Titans forum

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Jersey Reds in Championship Cup Preview Nov 20, 2019 16:16:49 GMT

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Post by donnyknightsfan on Nov 20, 2019 16:16:49 GMT

to answer an earlier point I did post on the Titans forum and talk about Donny and Leeds. I think I was maybe overly negative about Doncaster. although people can't dispute that we have struggled so far this season and that our league position has declined over the last 3 seasons. there has been certain circumstances behind this i.e injuries this season. maybe I'm being very harsh but I'm just giving an honest opinion as to what I'm seeing with Donny at present. no doubt the injuries have come at a poor time because i actually thought that we looked good in the cup games at home to Jersey and Hartpury. unfortunately with the squad we have at the moment I think it will be a battle to stay away from 10th/11th this season. If we had a full strength side out I think we'd be comfortably mid-table (6th or 7th). I've read my post back on the Titans forum and I do put a misleadingly negative spin on our current situation. don't think I say anything inaccurate about Leeds though. they are a complete shambles and will probably go down and go down winless.

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Jersey Reds in Championship Cup Preview Nov 20, 2019 16:25:29 GMT

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Post by upandover on Nov 20, 2019 16:25:29 GMT

Nov 20, 2019 15:08:02 GMT John Bale said:

It's all dooooom and gloooom according to some people.

Donnyknightsfan are you the undertaker from dad's army?

He could be but I certainly am and it's not how you describe it, it's called reality.The under performing has gone on for at least a couple of seasons now.The club both on and off the pitch has become stale and a change of direction is required sooner rather than later starting with the departure of Griffiths. It's ridiculous continually blaming poor results on injuries because the whole idea of a good squad is to cope with that.The trouble is Griffiths repeatedly brings players to the club who don't add to the mix and players have been retained who have passed their sell by date.Since the great days of 2016 it's been down hill ever since and the attendances show that.Anyway as I stated a couple of weeks ago, let's see how they deal with the possibility of relegation at the end of the season,that is of course unless the changes required take place.

isleonian Manager Posts: 989	Jersey Reds in Championship Cup Preview Nov 20, 2019 18:14:47 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by isleonian on Nov 20, 2019 18:14:47 GMT May I respectfully enquire as to what happened to Tom Smith?

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Jersey Reds in Championship Cup Preview Nov 20, 2019 19:16:44 GMT

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Post by upandover on Nov 20, 2019 19:16:44 GMT

Nov 20, 2019 18:27:13 GMT John Bale said:

Nov 20, 2019 18:14:47 GMT isleonian said:

May I respectfully enquire as to what happened to Tom Smith?

You may, and I refer you to the club statement regarding Tom Smith's departure.

By mutual consent tells us nothing and it's responses like this from the clique of the club that are slowly killing off the interest in the club.

Jamie Crawford Director of Rugby Posts: 1,859	Jersey Reds in Championship Cup Preview Nov 21, 2019 16:07:25 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Jamie Crawford on Nov 21, 2019 16:07:25 GMT Free Press: Doncaster Knights: Lloyd Hayes says week off gives team a chance to start afresh - link
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Mundiz Administrator Posts: 540	Jersey Reds in Championship Cup Preview Nov 27, 2019 13:39:29 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Mundiz on Nov 27, 2019 13:39:29 GMT Admin test
	A word to the wise isn't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice

martinc Director of Rugby Posts: 1,738	Jersey Reds in Championship Cup Preview Nov 30, 2019 20:22:18 GMT MartinW1969 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by martinc on Nov 30, 2019 20:22:18 GMT We lost a few errors cost us

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Jersey Reds in Championship Cup Preview Nov 30, 2019 21:37:53 GMT via mobile

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Post by MartinW1969 on Nov 30, 2019 21:37:53 GMT

Sounds to have been very much as our last few games have been with lots of effort but not quite being able to produce the result needed.
No news on any of the injured lads...be good if the club could at least give us some idea if we can expect to see some lads back soon....

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Jersey Reds in Championship Cup Preview Dec 1, 2019 9:52:14 GMT via mobile

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Post by johnlowe on Dec 1, 2019 9:52:14 GMT

Lady Luck still against us. Tom James and Tom Calladine forced to withdraw before team left Doncaster due to illness. Then our new DR from
Sale Sam Moore was stretchered off just after halftime with what looked like a serious injury when he was just starting to show us his worth. Fortunately he managed to hobble back to watch reminder of game with his knee heavily iced. I liked the look of our DR scrum half from Sale who played most of the game and looked very sharp. Two mistakes cost us dearly, although the second one looked to come after they appeared to have knocked on.

martinc Director of Rugby Posts: 1,738	Jersey Reds in Championship Cup Preview Dec 2, 2019 11:42:47 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by martinc on Dec 2, 2019 11:42:47 GMT Such a pity John - as it seemed as if we had possession and position for large chunks of the game. We will get there soon I feel.

corporalcarrot Ball Boy Posts: 68	Jersey Reds in Championship Cup Preview Dec 2, 2019 16:05:59 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by corporalcarrot on Dec 2, 2019 16:05:59 GMT youtu.be/DVJqvGqpl2w Jersey v Donny Highlights

thomasmachin: It would appear that if we are to replace the departing players we had better be quick or all the available players will be signed by Ealing ,Coventry and Cornish Pirates! Apr 20, 2018 8:14:16 GMT

donnyknightsfan: that was absolutely dire today almost from start to finish apart from a spell in the 2nd half when we looked OK. players don't look motivated enough to me. they need a kick up the backside. the next two games v Bedford and Irish look a tough ask now. Oct 6, 2018 21:04:32 GMT

rodders: A bit random this one but are any Knights fans travelling to the Jersey game on Friday 1st March flying from East Midlands on the 10.55 flight out. 2 of us are looking for a lift to East Midlands airport unexpectedly. Happy to share costs of travel Feb 17, 2019 19:52:21 GMT