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1ST ROUND OF THE BT CELLNET CUP
27TH JUNE 2001

The first round of the BT Cellnet Cup was drawn today and Annan were pitted against West Dyce RFC. I believe they are from the Aberdeen area but I can find little else about them. Game is to be played on Saturday 8th September 2001.

NEXT SEASON FIXTURES
FIRST XV - NATIONAL DIVISION 1

1st Sept 2001 - Glenrothes v Annan
15th Sept 2001 - Annan v Preston Lodge FP
23rd Sept 2001 - Kilmarnock Falcons v Annan
29th Sept 2001 - Annan v Dunfermline
6th Oct 2001 - Annan v Ross High
20th Oct 2001 - Gordonians v Annan
27th Oct 2001 - Annan v Corstorphine
11th Nov 2001 - Cambuslang v Annan
1st Dec 2001 - Annan v Trinity Academicals
15th Dec 2001 - Annan v Glenrothes
5th Jan 2002 - Preston Lodge FP v Annan
12th Jan 2002 - Annan v Kilmarnock Falcons
19th Jan 2002 - Dunfermline v Annan
26th Jan 2002 - Ross High v Annan
9th Feb 2002 - Annan v Gordonians
23rd Feb 2002 - Corstorphine v Annan
9th Mar 2002 - Annan v Cambuslang
16th MAr 2002 - Trinity Academicals v Annan

ANNAN RFC AGM
FRIDAY 11TH MAY 2001

Andy Render was confirmed as Club Captain for his second season at Annan RFC’s AGM on Friday night with Andy Renwick his 2nd in command. Club President Ronnie Anderson reported that after a fragmented season, occasioned by bad weather and the foot & mouth outbreak, the club had gone from relegation contenders to finish the season in their highest ever position and with the club’s youth sections beginning to bear fruit the future hopefully looked bright for the club. He thanked all those involved in the running of the club from the coaches to the ladies committee.
The Office Bearers of the Club were elected as:
Club President: Ronnie Anderson
Vice President (Admin & Finance): Scott Little
Vice President (Rugby): to be confirmed
Hon. Treasurer: Philip Bertram
Hon. Secretary: Ian Gilmour
Hon Fixture Secretary: Brian Peat
Hon Team Secretary: Jack Thomson
Ordinary Members: Don Barty, David Buckly, Ian Currie, Norrie Galbraith, Callum Heughan, Steve Lionnel, Tony O.Donnell, Andy Render, Alan Robertson.
2nd XV Captain: Alastair Carlyle
2nd XV Vice Captain: Callum Heughan
3rd XV Captain: Neil Chalmers

ANNAN 19 V LANGHOLM 10
WEDNESDAY 9TH MAY 2001

Annan finally overcome Langholm on the leagues, winning 19-10 at Violetbank. The Annan points coming from a Stuart Williamson try, and 14 points from the boot of Niall Smith. This game unfortunatly relegates Langholm to Division 2 next season. Annan though can now claim to be the Premier League in SW Scotland (although I've been saying that for years!!!!) - Well played Annan

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Latest National League Division 1 Table
Leading Points Scorers - Annan 1st XV

ANNAN 18 V TRINITY ACCIES 15
SATURDAY 5TH MAY 2001

Annan win this crucial game against Trinity Accies 18-15. This win keeps Annan up in division 1 for next year. Always going to be a tight affair, Annans points come from Kevin Jones (try) Graham Smith (try) and 8 points from the boot of Niall Smith (1 cons and 2 penalties).

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ROSS HIGH 20 V ANNAN 12
SATURDAY 21ST APRIL 2001

In Annans first game for almost 2 month, Annan are unluckly beaten by a well drilled Ross High Team. The 8 point losing margin also means than Annan did not gain a bonus point which would have been useful. Annan last 2 remaining games are at home to Trinity Accies and Langholm, dates still to be confirmed

Full Match Report (or read Ross Highs match report)

ROSS HIGH v ANNAN
SATURDAY APRIL 21ST 2001

Annan finally play again on Saturday when they take on Ross High in their 3rd last game of the season. A very important game as its getting tighter and tighter at the bottom of the League. Kick-off is at 3.00pm, game is at Ross High. Get yourselves along and support the boys.

GETTING TIGHT AT THE BOTTOM!!

After Glenrothes win over Hutchies on Saturday, 31 March 2001, things are now looking very tight at the bottom

God knows when the Annan and Langholm games are going to be played. Here are the remaining games in the league for the bottom 5 teams

ANNAN
Annan v Langholm
Annan v Trinity Academicals
Ross High v Annan

LANGHOLM
Annan v Langholm
Langholm v Trinity Academicals
Glenrothes v Langholm

GLENROTHES
Glenrothes v Langholm
Glenrothes v Haddington
Glenrothes v Trinity Academicals

LIVINGSTON
Livingston v Trinity Academicals

TRINITY ACCIES
Langholm v Trinity Academicals
Glenrothes v Trinity Academicals
Annan v Trinity Academicals
Livingston v Trinity Academicals

ALL ANNAN GAMES POSTPONDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
FOOT AND MOUTH OUTBREAK

All games involving Annan are postponded until further notice because of the foot and mouth outbreak that is sweeping the UK. For all you Annan fans wanting an Annan fix, the Rugby club has an extensive video collection of Annan games that can be borrowed!!!!

ANNAN 9 v LIVINGSTON 5
SATURDAY 24TH FEBRUARY 2001

Annan get a very important win that keeps them almost safe from relegation. Livingston score the only try but it was not enough as 3 penalty kicks from Annan secure the victory.

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KILMARNOCK 32 v ANNAN 7
SATURDAY 10TH FEBRUARY 2001

Annan are well beaten 32-7 by a well drilled Kilmarnock Falcons team who ran in 5 tries. Annans only try came from Stuart Clanahan but it was all too little too late. Its going to be an interesting end of season run in!!

Full Match Report (or read Kilmarnocks match report)

ANNAN 42 v DUMFRIES 3
SATURDAY 3RD FEBRUARY 2001

Annan beat local rivals Dumfries 42-3 in a friendly match at the Everholm. Lets hope the game was videoed so the boys can watch the 6 tries again and again on the new Ł3500 big screen TV the rugby club have just bought.....

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ANNAN 8 v GLENROTHES 6
SATURDAY 27TH JANUARY 2001

Annan win a nail-biting encounter against the bottom club Glenrothes 8-6. Annan score the only try but in the end it was enough and Annan gain a vital 4 points in their battle against relegation

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HADDINGTON 32 V ANNAN 10
SATURDAY 13TH JANUARY 2001

Annan are beaten 32-10 by Haddington RFC in their latest Division 1 game. Graham Smith scoring the only Annan try. Annan now slip closer to the relegation zone

Full Match Report (or read Haddingtons match report)

ANNAN 14 V HUTCHESONS/ALOYSIANS 16
SATURDAY 6TH JANUARY 2001

Annans are beaten at Violetbank again as Hutchies/Aloysians win 16-14. A great performance by Annan, who although defeated gain a bonus point.

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ANNAN 7 V DUNFERMLINE 17
SATURDAY 16TH DECEMBER 2000

Annan are knocked out the SRU shield by Dunfermline 17-7, the Murrayfield dream is over for another year......

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TRINITY ACCIES RESPONSE
WEDNESDAY 13TH DECEMBER 2000

Following the postpoponded match against Trinity Accies the Accies coach has responded to why the match was called off:

As Trinity Coach I was concerned by the rumours being published on your Web site, regarding why Saturdays match was cancelled.
A letter explaining the circumstances has been sent to your Club President and the SRU. I hope you will find time to update your Web site with the facts (contained in the letter) about why we were unable to travel.
We were badly let down by our bus company, and then made every effort to round-up enough cars to make the journey, but to no-avail. (The majority of our team do not own cars.)

Cheers
Fergus Henderson
Coach TARFC

The Annan RFC Webpage would like to apologise for any offence the reporting of the incident may have caused Trinity Accies.
Apologies, the Annan RFC Webpage.

ANNAN v TRINITY ACCIES - Match Postponded
SATURDAY 9TH DECEMBER 2000

Annan game against Edinburgh side Trinity Accies is called off after Accies phoned to say they couldn't get a bus Violetbank is still waterlogged so Annan moved the game to the Everholm to ensure the game against Accies was playable. This move would have cost Annan upto Ł300 in gate money but Annan wanted to play the game. I hear the Annan players and committee were not very happy!!!!
Annan take on Dunfermline on the 16th at Violetbank (hopefully) in the SRU bowl.

ANNAN DRAW IRVINE IN THE 2ND ROUND OF THE SRU SHIELD
TUESDAY 5TH DECEMBER 2000

Annan are drawn against high-flying Irvine in the 2nd round of the SRU Shield. This is of course assuming Annan can beat Dunfermline in the first round. If Annan manage to win this game, the game is to be played on the 16th December 2000 at Violetbank. (Although I don't think this will be possible!!)
Full Draw:
Annan or Dunfermline v Irvine
Madras College FP v Stewartry
Helensburgh or Hawick YM v Livingston
Aberdeenshire v Dalziel or St Andrews Uni
Duns or Linlithgow v Glenrothes
Edinburgh Academicals v Hamilton
Ross High v Garnock
Haddington v Clydebank

ANNAN v DUNFERMLINE - Match Postponded
SATURDAY 2ND DECEMBER 2000

Annans cup game against Dunfermline is postponded due to a waterlogged pitch. After Annan have just spent thousands on the new drainage system at Violetbank, you have to ask yourself if it was worth it after its fails its first real test. Annan return to league action next Saturday, taking on Trinity Accies at Violetbank, lets hope the waters drained off by then!!!

CORSTORPHINE 6 V ANNAN 12
SATURDAY 25TH NOVEMBER 2000

Annan beat Corstorphine 12-6 to gain their second away win of the season. Annan dominated the game and scored the only 2 tries. A great result for Annan that takes them away from the relegation battle. Annan take a break from league action on Saturday when they take on Dunfermline in the 1st round of the SRU Sheild. Game is at Violetbank.

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LANGHOLM 12 V ANNAN 7
SUNDAY 19TH NOVEMBER 2000

Annan are beaten again by Langholm. This is now the 5th time on the trot we have been beaten by the Milntown team. Annan score the only try but are beaten by 4 penalties.

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ANNAN DRAW DUNFERMLINE IN ROUND 1 OF SHIELD
MONDAY 6 NOVEMBER 2000

Annan draw Division 2 leaders Dunfermline in Round 1 of the BT Cellnet Shield in the first meeting between the clubs. The tie to be played at Violetbank on Saturday 2nd December 2000.

MUSSELBURGH 19 V ANNAN 3
SATURDAY 4TH NOVEMBER 2000

Annan lost to Premier 3 side Musselburgh 19-3 in the 3rd round of the SRU Cup. A great display by Annan but the Musselburgh backs proved the difference scoring 3 unanswered tries. Annans now go into the 1st round of the SRU Shield.

Full Match Report (or read Musselburghs match report)

ANNAN 3 v ROSS HIGH 3
SATURDAY 28TH OCTOBER 2000

Annan draw with Ross High 3-3 in a rain swept Violetbank. Both defences held up well and Stand-Off Gogs Carmichael was the Annan hero when he kicked a penalty in the last minute to secure the draw and Annan 2 points. Annan take a break from League action next week when they travel to Musselburgh in the 3rd round of the SRU Cup.

Full Match Report (or read Ross Highs match report)

LIVINGSTON 25 v ANNAN 10
SATURDAY 21ST OCTOBER 2000

Annan are beaten by Livingston 25-10 in their latest Division 1 game. A poor result for Annan that pushes them closer to the relegation places.

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DRAW: 3RD ROUND OF THE SRU CUP
WEDNESDAY 18TH OCTOBER 2000

Who would have believed it!! Annan are drawn away AGAIN in the 3rd round of the SRU Cup. This time its against Premier 3 team, Musselburgh. Game is to played on Saturday 4th November. It should be a good indication at how far Annan have come over the last few years. As Musselburgh are a class side although they are struggling this season in Premier 3.

HUTCHIES/ALOYSIANS DEDUCTED 4 POINTS BY THE SRU
TUESDAY 17TH OCTOBER 2000

The SRU announced today that Hutchies/Aloysians are to be deducted 4 points for fielding an ineligible player in their league matches against Ross High (on 23 September) and Haddington (30 September). This makes things even more interesting in the league!!!

ANNAN 20 v HILLFOOTS 5
SATURDAY 14TH OCTOBER 2000

Annan beat Division 4 Hillfoots RFC 20-5 in this 2nd round SRU cup tie at Violetbank. A large home support saw Annan score 4 quick tries in the first half and a cricket score looked likely, but Hillfoots dug in and scored the only other points of the game. Lets hope Annan get another home draw when the 3rd round is announced.

Full Match Report (or read Hillfoots match report)

ANNAN 28 v KILMARNOCK FALCONS 16
SATURDAY 7TH OCTOBER 2000

Annan produce one of their best displays of the season to beat league leaders Kilmarnock Falcons. A wet and windy game down at Annan only produced 2 tries, one for each team, but the steady boot of old timer Gogs Carmichael gave Annan a great win and a huge boost to the team who had suffered 3 defeats in a row.
Annan take a break from the league next week with a home cup tie against Hillfoots RFC

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GLENROTHES 21 v ANNAN 15
SATURDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER 2000

Annan suffer their third league defeat of the season, going down 21-15 to Glenrothes. At least Annan gained a bonus point for keeping the defeat within 7 points but Annan HAVE to get out of this rut if they want to make something of this season.

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ANNAN 16 v HADDINGTON 26
SATURDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER 2000

Annan suffer their second league defeat of the season, going down 16-26 to Haddington. Annan never looked like winning this game and with a number of the Annan players going off with injuries it wasn't the best day for Annan. Stuart Williamson got one of the Annan tries.

Full Match Report (or read Haddingtons match report)

HUTCHESONS/ALOYSIANS 48 v ANNAN 10
SATURDAY 16th SEPTEMBER 2000

Annan suffer their first league defeat of the season, going down 48-10 to championship favourites Hutchesons/Aloysians. Annan always knew they were going to have a tough time in Glasgow for this game and so it proved with Hutchesons/Aloysians running away with the game and the points!!. Annan will have to regroup and try and take full points against Haddington next week. Andrew Render was the Annan try scorer.

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SRU CUP 2nd ROUND DRAW
ANNAN V HILLFOOTS

Annan are drawn against Hillfoots of National Division 4 in the 2nd round of the SRU Cup. Annan finally get a home tie in the cup after so many away trips!!!. Lets hope we can get to the third round again and maybe avoid Glasgow Hawks this time!!. Game is to be played on Saturday 14 October 2000.

TRINITY ACCIES 18 v ANNAN 34
SATURDAY 9nd SEPTEMBER 2000

Annan continue on their winning ways with an impressive 34-18 victory over last years division 2 champions Trinity Accies. Annan dominated this game and never looked like losing. Annan also scored 4 tries in the process to pick up a valuable bonus point. Try scorers were: Stu Williamson (1), Bob Currie (2) and Niall 'Baz' Smith (1).

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ANNAN 20 v CORSTORPHINE 15
SATURDAY 2nd SEPTEMBER 2000

Annan defeat Corstorphine 20-15 in their first League game of the season. Annan scored 2 tries while Corstorphine points came from 5 penalties. Good to start off with a win which is Annans first winning start for 3 season!!!...it could be our year!!. The Annan tries were scored by Billy Henderson, making his return to the team after a layoff because of injury, and Euan Hay
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SATURDAY 26th AUGUST 2000

Annan 1sts take part in the annual Aspatria 15-a-side tournament. Annan play well and are unluck to lose against the hosts Aspatria in their first game. They are however soundly beaten by Workington and their tournament was over. Only 2 games were played after some teams failed to show.
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Annan 2nds are beaten by Dumfries 1st XV 42-13.
The Annan Colts look like the team to watch this season with another resounding victory. This time they beat Maryport Colts 43-16. Looking good for the future!!!

SATURDAY 19th AUGUST 2000

Annan complete their mini-tour of the borders with a 15-6 win over old border junior league rivals Hawick YM. This was Annans first ever win against a Hawick team in Hawick!!!.....if only Langholm were so easy!!!
Annan were beaten earlier in the week by Hawick themselves 33-19.
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SUNDAY 6th AUGUST 2000

Stuart 'Herman, Armstrong, aged 25, Annan RFC's 2nd XV Captain for Season 2000/2001 was knocked down on the Dumfries to Castle Douglas road in the early hours of Sunday morning. He died of his injuries in the Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary. I would just like to extend my sympathies to the family of Stuart who death is a tragic waste of a fine young man and a talented rugby player.

SATURDAY 22nd JULY 2000

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