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ONA — Old Novocastrians Association Magazine
News and Events A Stroke of Luck?
Anyone for Cricket?
ONA football team beat RGS XI on penalties Wednesday 24 March saw the return of the once annual ONA v RGS football match. The Old Novocastrians fielded a strong starting RGS XI but, due to a few late drop outs, were without any support in the form of substitutes – it was going to be a long afternoon. It took some time for the ONA team to settle down as despite the wealth of experience, most of the team hadn’t played together for years. Consequently, RGS dominated from the outset lead by a strong performance from Martin Bagnall and were only prevented from scoring by the athleticism of goalkeeper Ollie Currie (95-02). Eventually, one flowing move from the right wing left Adam Heardman free and he coolly capitalised. 1-0 to RGS. The ONA consolidated and finished the first half with only a couple of attempts on goal from Sam Moore (9702) and Jamie Hansell (95-02). After changing the team around at half time, the ONA came out guns blazing thanks to a Collins Triangle conquering
The RGS (in red) and ONA (in yellow) teams.
the midfield. It wasn’t long before the ONA were rewarded with a corner, which recently-concussed right wing Hugh Morgan (94-04) headed home from distance, almost immediately forgetting he had done so! The game finished 1-1 with notable performances from RGS Captain Jamie McKale and ONA’s Neil Reekie (95-02) and Michael Brett (95-00). Penalties! Iain Fraser (95-02) stepped up first only to punch the ball off the post. Pat and Christian Collins (93-01 and 97-07) both scored comfortably and Jamie Hansell (95-02) maintained his 100% record. Sam Moore (97-02) scored to make it 4-3 and an emphatic RGS penalty miss let the visitors away with victory! The game was played in great spirit from start to finish and the ONs wish RGS all the best in the remainder of The County Cup. See you next year! David Westwood (95-02)
Old Novos are playing against RGS 1st XI on Monday 21 June at 1pm at the county cricket ground, Osborne Avenue, Jesmond. If you would like to play, email Alex Brown (master i/c of cricket): a.brown@rgs.newcastle.sch.uk or pop along on the day to give the Old Novos a bit of support. The RGS Cricket fixture for 20010 is available on the school website: www.rgs.newcastle.sch.uk/ students-andparents/newsletter
ONA Membership – Standing Orders If you still have a standing order set up to pay the ONA a subscription fee, please cancel it as soon as possible. ONA membership is FREE to all Old Novos and former members of staff.
Old Novo Contacts Western Canada: Jim DeLaHunt (75-78) is our coordinator on the Western seaboard. He’d be delighted to hear from everyone who lives or works in that area. You can email him on: ona-bc@jdlh.com or via his mailing address and mobile number: 157-2906 West Broadway, Vancouver BC V6K 2G8, Canada. Mobile +1-604-376-8953 Detroit: get in touch with Colin Wilkinson (34-42) on: colinw349@comcast.net Coventry: Brian Rich (54-64) would be delighted if any ONs living in the area would get in touch. Email him on: brian@therichs.force9.co.uk
ONA Monthly Lunch Old Novos meet last Friday in the month in the Northern Counties Club in Newcastle, at 12.45 for 1.00pm to eat. If you want to come, ring 0191488 7459 and ask to be put on the mailing list for the Old Novocastrians’ Luncheon.
