Leeds Cougars
v
Oxford Bulldogs

Quarter Final Budweiser Premier Bowl

Bramley R.L.F.C. Ground

Sunday 16th August K.O. 2p.m.

CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGE

Hi

Welcome to sunny Bramley (who say's I'm a pessimist?) for our quarter final play off. Today's opponents are the Oxford Bulldogs who I'm sure you'll give a big "Cool Cats" welcome. The Bulldogs like us were quarter finalists in 1985 and they too had a rebuilding year in 1986. I'm sure they will be looking to prove something today. lets hope that we used up all of our fumbles last week, five in one is more than enough!

Today we welcome back Keith Kelly and Glenn Stevens hopefully fully recovered from injury. Tiggy Bell also returns this week after shooting scenes for Miami Vice with Don Johnson on location in Bradford (that's what I heard him telling this blonde last night)

This is the first opportunity I have had to apologise to you all for the many off-field upsets we have had this year. I can assure you that this has not been the responsibility of the management team, but has been caused by people who apparently care little for our game, or our supporters. Who said that the council works for the people?

To give you some idea just how much we care for our supporters the game against Wirral Wolves on the 26th July took 4 nights, 47 phone calls, 1nervous breakdown, and worse of all it necessitated me being nice to George Aguado, before finally at 11p.m. on Saturday night we had a game. That's how much we care!

Anyway "Cool Cats" just remember, if like me you want to be really cool you have to wear shades when its not sunny, a pink jumper when it rains, and really jazzy green and white shoes when it's muddy. Bad taste rules OK!

Stay Cool

Drew Harding

General Manager

Quarterback Chuck Brogdon releases another pass against Wirral

D.E. Steve Torcinsci makes the hit

Defensive tackle Mick Hardaker closes in

Steve Bertrand scores another sweep

PLAYER PROFILE

NAME :David Mountain
POSITION : Wide Receiver
HEIGHT : 5' 10"
WEIGHT : 171 lbs
AGE : 31
YEARS WITH CLUB : 2
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS : Catching a 36yd pass v Manchester Spartans 1986 - My first official catch and best to date.
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT OF 1987 SEASON : Seeing Tiggy Bell set British Single game rushing record
BIRTHPLACE : Dewsbury, England
SCHOOL/S : Batley boys grammar school
FAVOURITE SPORTS : Speedway/Athletics
OCCUPATION : Tyre depot manager
WIFE :Mandy
CHILDREN : None
CAR : Volkswagen Golf
FAVOURITE NFL TEAMS :San Diego Chargers/Seattle Seahawks
FAVOURITE NFL PLAYERS : Steve Largent - Seattle
LIKES : Money/Sunshine/Sleep
DISLIKES : Smoking
FAVOURITE FOOD :Chili Con Carne/Indian Curries
FAVOURITE DRINK : Black Beer and lemonade
AMBITION : ?
HOBBIES : Playing guitar/television/listening to music/my wife/NFL - not necessarily in that order!!

SUPPORTERS CLUB NOTES

When I first took on the job of looking after the supporters club I didn't know how it would grow. The season before last there were about 30/40 members and at this time the sale of souvenirs and coach bookings for away games were handled by the club. All I did was sell the goodies at home games and that was the end of it. Now!! 140 members and a fantastic following to away games. At the beginning of the season I stated that the coaches would be cancelled if we did not receive sufficient support and I hoped that I could fill at least 3/4 of a coach. You exceeded all expectations and every coach was full and some even overbooked. may I thank you all for your support which has helped reduce the losses suffered on the first two coaches

TEAM PHOTOGRAPHS

I understand that a team photo was taken before last Sundays game against Wirral Wolves. All members will receive a copy as soon as I can get them printed

PREMIER BOWL FINAL

Should we get to the final, a trip to Cardiff is being arranged. Departing Saturday pm returning Sunday. the cost inclusive of bed and breakfast will be somewhere in the region of £18 to £20. Anyone interested please give your name to me, David or Eddie.

I also understand that the team will again be going to Holland. I went on last years trip and it was a really good weekend. More details later.

MONTHLY MEETINGS

A number of people have enquired about meeting once a month during the close season. We are making arrangements with a pub close to the city centre where we can meet. More details when confirmation is received.

MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL

Not many people will wish to receive the same things year after year therefore I have decided the 3 pound subscription will be for the first year only. All renewals will be one pound 50. A new plastic credit card type membership card will be issued next year.

Because of the pressures of my job things tend to be left until the weekends when I have a couple of hours spare, and I do apologise to anyone who has been waiting for a reply to any letters they may have sent to me.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Eddie and Val Jackson, David and Ann Sutcliffe and the many other people who have so kindly helped me during the season.

Finally, next year we are going to form a proper committee to run the supporters club. it is obviously growing and becoming too much for one person. I have received several nominations and if anyone else wishes to put their name forward please contact me. There will be 5 members, consisting of Secretary/Treasurer, Chairperson, Social Secretary, and 2 others

Again, there will be a short meeting following today's game so I will see you all then.

Best Wishes
ERIC

COUGARS V SCUNTHORPE STEELERS

The Cougars finished the regular season 2 weeks ago with a 32-8 victory over the Scunthorpe Steelers

Taking first possession and moving the ball 67 yards on 6 plays the Cougars were 1st and goal on the 2 yard line and looked likely to score early in the game. Steve Bertrand was tackled for a 4 yard loss and Hector Hurley broke through to the 1 yard line but had the ball stripped from him and the ball advanced by Stowe. Chuck Brogdon was on hand to make a T.D. return stopping tackle.

During this period the Steelers were playing well and on 3 occasions had field goal attempts of 33, 37 and 39 yards all of which failed. The Cougars defence was playing well and sacked Huxford four times through Gordon Parker, Moss Green, Mick Hardaker and Paul Muscroft. The offence was not firing on all cylinders and fumbled the ball away twice when within yards of scoring

The second half saw the Cougars perform to their normal high standards and score on all their first 5 possessions.

Paul Pryce led the way breaking through the middle with Eddy Harry added 6 more points on a 15 yard sweep.

Steelers got in on the act with a 6 yard score by John Strachen and 2 points from Andy Squire. The Cougars hit back immediately when Tim Casey hauled in an eleven yard pass from QB Chuck Brogdon. The quarter finished with Paul Pryce dancing his way downfield on a 40 yard TD run. Hector Hurley added the 2 points making the 3rd quarter score 26-8

The 4th quarter gave Dave McIntosh the opportunity to show his speed when scoring from 9 yards out

This was the last score of the game though the Cougars had several more scoring opportunities but dropped passes left the Cougars having to punt.

Today's game see the return of Tiggy Bell following suspension, Keith Kelly, Zeph McIntosh, Adrian Kneeshaw and Pete Huckerby all returning to the defence after illness or injury

Roy Cheeseright