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TEAM NEWS The injury crisis that impacted on the squad through December and January is beginning to ease. Kieron Dawson and Chris Sheasby return to the back row having recovered from a knee and eye injury respectively. Barry Everitt is in the squad for the first time in seven weeks having recovered from a hamstring injury. Unavailable for selection due to injury are: Kevin Burke (shoulder), Pierre Durant (neck), Rob Hardwick (knee), Nick Kennedy (knee) and Phil Murphy (hamstring). Commenting on the match, Head Coach, Gary Gold said: "While we were disappointed to be knocked out of Europe, we have benefited from the fortnight's break from competition by training and working hard on our game for the rest of the season. Our return to Zurich Premiership action could not be more demanding than an away visit to Leeds Tykes. Securing points at Headingly has proved difficult for us over the past two seasons and I have no doubt that Phil Davies and his team will be determined that this will not change on Friday night." ZURICH A DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE Congratulations to the team who won a closely fought
game against London Wasps at Sunbury last night, 31-28. Having been 28-5 down at half time, they coped with awful conditions to overcome the opposition. The next game in the Zurich A Development League against Saracens has been moved to Tuesday 17th February at Sunbury. MEGASTORE NEWS We are pleased to announce the first appearance this season of Beanie Bears! These green bears have an embroidered London Irish logo and need good homes! Buy
online today. IRISH DEALS London Irish has teamed up with the companies below to offer our fans some of the best deals in cyberspace! By purchasing from these companies, revenues will be generated which go towards the development of the Club. Just click on the
links and get shopping! The companies involved are: WH Smith; Curry's; Boots; John Lewis; Amazon; e-drive; Action Images; lastminute.com; and e-bay. DIGGER CLUB The Digger Club has now closed for the 2003/04 season - the new and improved Digger Club will be launched in Summer 2004! Watch this space for more details Digger lovers! GREATER THINGS TO COME Our next two Zurich Premiership games matches promise some fantastic entertainment as we take on Leicester Tigers on Saturday 21st February and Bath on Sunday 21st March – our St Patrick's Weekend celebration. Hospitality is already selling very quickly so please get in touch with us as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Leicester Tigers – Saturday 21st Feb Join us in our brand new formal dining 'Touchline Restaurant' for what promises to be a great match. Enjoy a four course lunch in the comfortable surrounds of a superb new facility overlooking the pitch then step outside to your padded seat.
Price per person: £75 inclusive of VAT There are also two hospitality boxes remaining and a few places in our exclusive Exiles club at this match, please contact us for details or reservations. Bath – Sunday 21st March – St Patrick's Weekend Celebration Once again we will be celebrating St. Patrick's Day in style, if a little belatedly. As always this match is proving very popular in the hospitality area and we have just our restaurant package remaining so please do book early.
Price per person: £90 inclusive of VAT
CAN YOU HELP LONDON IRISH? We are looking for supporters who can display posters at their school, rugby club, pub or place of work. The posters are A3 in size and are produced for each game.
We are always looking to increase our profile and brand name and have a very healthy list of helpers. We would be delighted if we could increase the list with your help and ask that you contact David Law on 01932 750 102 or e-mail david.law@london-irish.com with your address details.
This week we have interviewed Nick Kennedy, next week Kieran Roche will answer your questions. If you have any questions you would like us to put to Kieran please email them to info@london-irish.com
THE BLARNEY Over 9,300 people have currently subscribed to the Blarney; do you forward this to your mates? Or do you print it out and pass it around? Well, why not provide us with their e-mail address so that they can receive their own personal copy. That's all the news and views from the London Irish camp this week, until next time.... |
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