A VIEW FROM THE TOUCHLINE

I would like to wish you all a very warm welcome to The Limestone Construction Field, Monks Sports Club this afternoon for our game against Waterhead Warriors in the Impact Performance National Conference League Division Two.

We welcome the players, supporters and committee of Waterhead to Woolston and hope that they have had a safe journey and enjoy our hospitality today

Today’s game really does promise to be an absolute cracker between two in-form teams. Waterhead currently head the table with Dewsbury Moor Maroons in second place and Rovers third; all three sides have won seven games so far, although Rovers have played a game more than the other two.

Last weekend saw Rovers travel to Normanton Knights and they produced by far their best display of the season so far to rack up a half century of points and claim an excellent 50-16 win; a similar performance will be needed today if we are to keep our 100% home record intact.

Our NWML side returned to action last Saturday for the first time in a month and it showed as they suffered a heavy loss to a very good Newton Storm side; today they travel to Golborne Parkside hoping to bounce back to winning ways.

Today is a special day for the club as we host the Warrington Wolves Academy game against Newcastle Thunder; this game kicks off at 12.00pm with our game against Waterhead commencing an hour later than usual at 3.30pm and we thank Waterhead for agreeing to this change.

From a personal point of view this is perfect for me; as Team Manager of the Wolves Academy it is very special to have them playing here at Woolston and it also allows me to watch both of my teams!

Next Sunday (28th May) our Under 14s Greens entertain Shevington Sharks in the BARLA National Cup Semi Final; please come down to Monks’ and give the lads your full support as they aim to reach the National Cup Final. Kick off is 11.30am (see poster in today’s programme).

Our very first Beer Festival will take place on Friday 30th June and Saturday 1st July; please keep your eyes peeled to our social Media channels for further details over the next couple of weeks. There is also a poster regarding this in today’s programme.

Also in the programme you can find the fixtures for our Junior teams who play tomorrow. We have plenty of excellent players (and coaches) within our Junior ranks so if you have a spare hour or two in the morning please try and get along and show them your support.

Thanks for your attendance today and we hope to see you again very soon. Why not bring a friend along with you next time and introduce them to the Rovers!!!

Dave Whalley Public Relations Officer