There was reason to cheer on Saturday at MacPherson Park, Sale as Trafford MV secured only their second win of the season in what has proved to be a tough league. The team secured this crucial win in their battle to avoid relegation by scoring in the final seconds of the game to cheers and leaps of joy.
The game was and end to end game throughout with only a score separating the teams at any point in the game keeping both sets of supporters fully engaged. both teams swapped scores throughout the first half and it was Trafford's player coach Aaron Booth that was frequently in the right place at the right time proving to be the arrowhead keeping the TMV attack firing. The game reflected both teams positions as the bottom two sides in the league as both sets of defence proved weak at times. A further increase in performance is needed from TMV as with four games left to play each tackle will prove vital to securing league points.
With the score 21-24 at half time both teams had everything to play for and with tough forward exchanges and plentiful supply of ball both teams attacked at every opportunity. The sides exchanged the lead through the second half building up to an exciting finale. As the final whistle blew on a score of 38 - 36 Trafford MV breathed a sigh of relief. With Aaron Booth taking player of the match with 4 tries and Joe Walls adding another. Luke O'Shea added conversions along the way and TMV go again. This coming weekend a tough away game against 5th placed Aldwinian's is on the cards but spirits are high at Trafford MV.
The Club said farewell to powerful back row player Jimmy Craven who played his last game for the club before moving to East Anglia with work - the Club thanks him for his commitment and wishes him well for the future.
Photo - 4 try scorer Aaron Booth touching down for winning score.
Photo Credit - Ian Rogers
Our 2nd XV endured a tough afternoon against Blackburn Vikings losing out 47-0 - Thanks to all those players that stepped up and took the field for TMV.
On Sunday our Trafford MV Women's 1st XV took on a long away journey as they travelled to face Doncaster Demons XV and lost out 36 - 7 despite a spirited performance - once again thanks to all the players for their commitment.
Dates for the Diary
Friday April 3rd - GOOD FRIDAY - FISH AND CHIP SUPPER - Show your support for Club events.
Friday April 17th - BINGO NIGHT Fundraiser - Show your support for Club events.
Saturday April 25th - PRESIDENTS PRE-MATCH LUNCH. Open to ALL Club members and supporters of the Club. 2 course meal / Raffle / Last Home Game of the season / Smart Casual Dress £20 per person. Contact wilfdooley@virginmedia.com to reserve your place.
Monday - Social Touch Rugby 7.00pm - New Players Welcome speak to Squidge for info or message Wilf wilfdooley@virginmedia.com
Tuesday / Thursday - Senior Men's ( Contact Jamie Butler at mensrugby@tmvrfcc.co.uk) / Senior Women's Rugby Training
Tuesday / Thursday - Teenage Girls Rugby Training 6.30pm
Wednesday - Walking Rugby for Over 50's and newcomers to the game - 6.30pm - New Players welcome. Contact wilfdooley@virginmedia.com
Saturday - Social Touch Rugby 9.00am - New Players aged 12 years and above welcome Contact Wilf Dooley 07771 913994
