CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGE
Hello and welcome to Cougars first home of the 1987 season
Firstly I would like to thank the officials of Farsley Celtic
F.C. for helping us out of a difficult situation and I apologise
if you have been inconvenienced by our enforced ground switch
which was due to circumstances beyond our control
Next Sunday we will return to Elland Road for the remainder of
the season
I would like to extend a warm welcome to the Wrekin Giants and
their supporters. The Giants had an outstanding '86 season and I
feel they will be the team to watch in our division
Many things have happened during the winter months, too many to
relate in detail at this time
I believe the most important change to be the formation of one
league with everyone playing under the Budweiser banner.
Personally I'm a little disappointed with the administration of
the league to date, but I'm sure things will improve
Quite a few new faces on the team this year with players from
Mansfield and Bradford making the switch at the end of the'86
season plus some outstanding rookies who have joined us following
the trials. I am sure you will make them all welcome
We began our '87 campaign in fine style and I'm sure our
resounding victory at Derby served notice to the rest of the
conference that the Cougars are going to be a force to be
reckoned with this season.
Lastly it's coach Brogdons' first home game since taking over the
reins of the club. Don't worry about his shouting, but if strong
language offends you sit near the back of the stand. Chuck is the
most intense coach I have ever seen and his desire to win is only
matched by his desire to play clean attractive football. I feel
sure that under his guidance the Cougars will go all the way this
year
Now relax, sit back and enjoy the game.
Mick Hardaker - Chairman
LEEDS COUGARS SUPPORTERS CLUB
This season sees a change of club secretary. Eric Yates replacing
Jeremy Dove who will now concentrate on the playing side.
In next weeks programme an entire page will be devoted to the
activities and aims of the supporters club and you will see from
the brief details below that Eric is determined to make the club
both progressive and self sufficient
Away
Travel
A coach will be available for all away games. The cost will be no
more than 4 pounds for the furthest away game. The fare will be
slightly more for non-club members.
Departure will be from the Morrisons Supermarket car park which
is behind the Town Hall, Queen Street, Morley. Depending on
travel time the departure time will be between 10am and 11am
Fund
Raising
Cougars merchandise is available on match days and Eric also
intends to raise funds from the sale of raffle tickets. He asks
for everyone's support to enable the Supporters Club to expand and
progress.
Membership
In addition to travel concessions, members receive a free match
day programme and Eric is negotiating with local NFL shops in an
attempt to obtain a 10 percent discount on video hire.
Anyone wishing to join the club may do so by contacting Eric at
the Cougars sales point on game day or by sending a S.A.E. to
Eric Yates, 4 Monkswood Drive, Seacroft, Leeds, LS14 1DW
Members
Meeting
A meeting will be held on Sunday 17th May at 1:30 pm in the
players lounge, Elland Road. Please attend and put forward any
constructive ideas you may have.
Eric Yates - Secretary
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