The programme starts off with an introduction to the game of American Football

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT NO.4 - MARK McCORMACK

For this weeks spotlight we have chosen one of the clubs unsung heroes. Mark isn't one of the clubs best players nor does he play in one of the glamour positions, infact, his biggest claim to fame is that he is the clubs oldest player. mark is however every bit as important as our star players, because he has the right attitude towards the club and the game. After last seasons game at fylde, when Mark was injured it was thought that he might not return to playing, but thankfully, that is all in the past and mark still gives 100 percent. We have mark to thank for the photo below and so we would like to pay tribute to a great sportsman.

Four Railroaders line up for a publicity photo session with the post office. L-R Mark McCormack, Glyn Taylor, Gavin Meredith and Alan Stansfield

There was then a page of officials signals and a brief history of the Cougars

The Railroaders formed in November 1984 and played their first season of football in UKAFA, where they became central division champions. Highlights of the year were performances by Phil Oakes at running back and receivers Gary Stanyer and Mark Edwards. For the defense captain Wayne Stanyer was outstanding.

For 1986 the Railroaders joined the BAFL and played in the Anglo conference northern division. Once again Phil Oakes was top running back and Wayne Stanyer lead the defense but the surprise discovery of the year was rookie wide receiver Steve Valentine who finished the season as best receiver in BAFL. All the more impressive was his achievement when you consider that he played 3 fewer games than Leeds star Sammy Pryce. Gavin Meredith emerged as a very capable quarterback, passing for over 1000 yards and defensive lineman Ian Hollinshead was picked to play for Great Britain, the only player chosen from a small club