
Unfortunately with their playing squad of just eight players depleted to seven for the final, with Craig Moffat having to retire with a shoulder injury in the semi final, Annan were unable contain their hosts who had a full sevens squad to choose from and lost 50 -12 in the final. Annan were presented with a £300 cheque as runners up
Top try scorer of the tournament was Michael Griffen with 11 tries.
Annan Squad: Keith Hogg, Kevin Jones, Niall Smith, Michael Griffen, Neil Moffat, Craig Moffat, Paul O’Donnell, John Nelson
Tournament Results
Group A: Hartlepool Rovers 47 West Stags 0; Acklam 0 Annan 59; Hartlepool Rovers 7 Annan 26; West Stags 17 Acklam 24; West Stags 0 Annan 54; Hartlepool Rovers 61 Acklam 10.
Group B: West Hartlepool 28 Horden 10; Horden 28 Heughers 19; Heughers 5 West Hartlepool 26.
Semi Finals: Hartlepool Rovers 19 West 12; Annan 32 Horden 12
Final: Hartlepool Rovers 50 Annan 12
ANNAN U17 0 v GREENOCK WANDERERS 6 - In their first game of this two way final Annan faced a much bigger and older side intent on playing a tight forwards game. Their tactic of rumbling up the pitch and slowing up any Annan possession thereby denied Annan’s ability to play their style of open rugby. That said Annan defended superbly but could not get going being starved of any quality ball.
ANNAN U17 12 v AYR 18 - Ayr beat Greenock Wanderers in the second game 6-0 to set up a winner takes all final match albeit that Annan had to win by 7 clear points. Annan started well putting Ayr under pressure. Alex Dunbar and Andrew White both scored tries with Andrew White converting one to give Annan a half time lead of 12-5. The second half belonged to Ayr with Annan unable to convert pressure into points.
Disappointed but encouraged by their performance against Ayr the boys knew they were able to not only compete against the best but also give them a real fright and with most of the boys giving away 2 years to the Ayr lads they know that with continued hard work their time will come.
Annan Seven’s squad: Billy Henderson, Michael Pattinson, Paul O’Donnell, Sam Roberts, Keith Hogg, Niall Smith, Michael Griffen, Kevin Jones, Joe Crowther, Euan Currie.
Ian Black who is head of Youth Rugby at Annan is particularly pleased at the return of Jim Gibb and Michael Tulley to the coaching team and commented that “ this ten week block gives us a chance to go back to basics and with no ‘game’ pressure lets the boys relax and work hard on their technique. Gibby and Dicey have a great knowledge of the game and will be working along side Ian Anderson and Kenny Hogg. All of the coaches and the lads will benefit greatly from the programme. In the ten years or so that I’ve coached youth rugby here at Annan we have never so many players at one time of what I would describe as ‘above average’ talent. It is exciting times and we are lucky, as a club, and must capitalise on this situation for the future. High standards will be set for next season”
Annan’s second game was against Newton Stewart who they dispatched 29 – 7 before taking on their hosts Stewartry who had beaten Newcastle Northern 19 – 10. The game was initially nip and tuck but it was the hosts who ran out eventual winners 24 – 7 with Annan unable to deal with the pace and guile of their standoff Wilson.
Annan’s final tie was against Wigtownshire whom they beat 47 – 7 in a one sided game. The tournament was won by the hosts Stewartry who went through the afternoon unbeaten.
Annan Sevens Squad: S Clanachan, W Henderson, K Hogg, N Smith, K Jones, M Griffen, M Pattinson, S Roberts, J Crowther, and P Carruthers.
Annan Squad: A Gunning, C Warrick, G Wylie, G Hogg, J Vaughan, P O’ Donnell, N Moffat, C Moffat, B Graham, B Hay, C Hay, E Currie, S. McCann, R Copland, C McCann Replacements: A Muir, N Bell, A Graham, I Thorburn, S Goodwin, J Nelson
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After a bad start, Annan seemed edgy with nothing going right, giving away penalties and possession. They soon found themselves 6-0 down after 15 minutes. This seemed to spurn them on as they started to get more of the ball and began to put phases of play together and it wasn’t long before Jonathon Crombie crossed the whitewash to score Annan’s first try. Conor Trant, had an excellent game at stand off added the extra 2 points and Annan never looked back. Alex Halliday and Dwayne Barnes (much to his mother’s delight) added tries before the break with Conor Trant converting one of the tries.
The second half saw another try by Gary Williamson (his first for the club) after some good back play and a great break by Andrew Jancey. Ross Gracie had another solid game at No3. Alex Dunbar was Dursley’s choice as Man of the Match and youngsters Euan Braid and Mark Clark continue to learn and grow in stature and confidence. All of the boys are looking forward to the Awards Night on Friday night and the remaining games of the season with the Glasgow U17 Cup Final day which will be a celebration regardless of the result.
Annan make a couple of changes from the team who beat Ross High last weekend with Andrew Gunning starting at prop and Scott McCann starting on the wing. Stuart Clanachan who failed a late fitness test last Saturday with a back problem returns at No 8.
Annan 1st XV: C Warrick, P Carruthers, A Gunning; J Nelson, W Henderson; J Vaughan, N Moffat, S Clanachan; K Hogg, N Smith; J Crowther, M Griffin, K Jones, S McCann; C McCann Replacements: P O’Donnell, M Newton, C Moffat
Annan 2nd XV: G Wylie, G Brown, D Irving, G Hogg, M Pattinson, S Murray, S Roberts, I Thorburn, B Graham, B Hay, R Copland, A Muir, C Hay, A Copland, E Currie Replacements: A Graham, N Bell, J Gilmour, K Watret
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This was obviously a disappointing result but a big lesson learned by all. The forwards worked very hard and the Annan try by Paul Anderson finished a fantastic passage of play by the boys. Andrew White added the extra 2 points.
All the boys and coaches wish Michael Scott and Andrew White all the very best as they embark on a very tough playing schedule for Glasgow. They will do well and Annan will be the richer on their return. Good Luck.
Annan Squad: C Warrick, P Carruthers, G Wylie; J Nelson, W Henderson; M Newton, N Moffat, S Clanachan; K Hogg, N Smith; J Crowther, M Griffin, K Jones, D Wyllie; C McCann Replacements: A Gunning, J Vaughan, S McCann
Annan Squad: A Graham, G Brown, P O’Donnell, G Hogg, K Nelson, S Murray, C Moffat, S Roberts, B Graham, B Hay, D McKay, C Hay, A Muir, R Copland, E Currie Replacements: D Irving, N Bell, J Gilmour
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It was a very nervous fifteen Annan lads that took the field last Sunday in this Glasgow U17 Cup Semi Final at Violetbank. Annan however made a great start to the game putting Irvine under pressure right from the whistle. Annan scored after 20 minutes when Jonathon Callaghan finished off an excellent passage of play. Connor Trant added the conversion. Irvine did get into the game after that score but Michael Scott added another try for Annan before half time to take the score to 12-5 at the break.
The second half produced a typical Cup tie with end to end action. Annan remained in control but mistakes kept Irvine in the game at the same time. The only scores of the second half were two penalties – one apiece- with Connor Trant converting Annan’s award. The lads did themselves, their parents and the club great credit last Sunday – very well done.
This Saturday Annan U17s host Nenagh Ormond from Munster as a curtain raiser to the 1st XV league game against Ross High at Violetbank with a 1.30pm K.O. It should be a cracker!
Annan 2nd XV squad: A. Graham, G Brown, A Gunning, G. Hogg, J. Vaughan, S Roberts, S. Murray, P O’Donnell, K Hogg, B Hay, D McKay, J Crowther, C Hay, R Copland, E Currie Replacements: S Clanachan, G Wylie, K Nelson, D Wyllie
Information needed for the meeting: Contact Numbers, Date of Birth, and any medical conditions the Club should be aware of.
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Hillfoots will be looking to reverse their defeat last October when Annan defeated them 28-6 at Violetbank. Annan will have to be wary of the well drilled Hillfoots forwards who have provided the base for several of their home wins during the season. In fact they have only lost two of their home games and those were against the top two teams in Division 1 Hamilton and Ellon so Annan will have their work cut out.
Annan who had hoped to see the return of centre Duncan Fisher after his stint with the Glasgow U19s but unfortunately Duncan suffered a broken jaw in the Glasgow game on Sunday and will be out for the rest of the season. Annan are however bolstered by the return to the team of full back Scott McCann which allows Kevin Jones to return to outside centre.
Annan Team: Colin Warrick, Paul Carruthers, Grant Wylie, John Nelson, Billy Henderson, Michael Newton, Neil Moffat, Stuart Clanachan, Keith Hogg (C), Niall Smith, Gavin Lynch, Michael Griffen, Kevin Jones, Craig McCann, Scott McCann. Replacements: Jason Vaughan, Andrew Gunning, Craig Moffat
Annan 2nd Team squad: Andy Graham, Stuart Wyllie, Paul O’Donnell, Graham Hogg, Neil Bell, Neil Halliday, Stuart Murray, Ian Thorburn, Barry Graham, Bruce Hay, Ally Muir, David Wyllie, Dougie McKay, Bob Copland, Euan Currie Replacements: Sam Roberts, Keith Nelson, Gordon Brown, Caird Hay, Ian Blair, James Gilmour
The Annan U15 team are also involved in the U15 Glasgow cup and have been drawn at home to Cambuslang. The team are to meet at Violetbank at 1.00pm for a 2.00pm kickoff.
The Annan U14 team continue to train on Wed evenings at 7-15pm to 8-30pm in preparation for their next match which will be at home to Irvine on Sunday 20th March.
Annan Team: Colin Warrick, Paul Carruthers, Grant Wylie, John Nelson, Billy Henderson, Stuart Clanachan, Neil Moffat, Michael Newton, Keith Hogg (C), Niall Smith, Craig McCann, Michael Griffen, A.N. Other, David Wyllie, Kevin Jones Replacements: Jason Vaughan, Darren Irving, Craig Moffat
Annan 2nd Team squad: Andy Graham, Stuart Wyllie, Andrew Gunning, Lindsay Vevers, Graham Hogg, Keith Nelson, Neil Halliday, Ian Thorburn, Barry Graham, Bruce Hay, Scott Goodwin, Gavin Lynch, Caird Hay, Dougie McKay, Euan Currie Replacements: Paul O’Donnell, Michael Pattinson, Neil Bell, Sam Roberts
Annan have been boosted by the return after a cheekbone injury of Stuart Clanachan who starts at wing forward. Centre Duncan Fisher, who has been selected for the Glasgow U18 team and is therefore unavailable, is replaced at centre by Joe Crowther with David Wyllie starting on the wing. Grant Wylie starts at prop with Darren Irving injured.
Annan Team: Colin Warrick, Paul Carruthers, Grant Wylie, John Nelson, Billy Henderson, Stuart Clanachan, Neil Moffat, Michael Newton, Keith Hogg (C), Niall Smith, Craig McCann, Michael Griffen, Joe Crowther, David Wyllie, Kevin Jones Replacements: Andrew Gunning, Graham Hogg, Gavin Lynch
Annan 2nd Team squad: Andy Graham, Stuart Wyllie, Keith Nelson, Lindsay Vevers, Neil Bell, Stuart Murray, Neil Halliday, Ian Thorburn, Andrew Jancey, Euan Currie, Bob Copland, Caird Hay, Scott Goodwin, Dougie McKay, Ally Muir Replacements: Keiron Watret, James Gilmour, Ross Johnstone, Ian Blair
The Annan U15 team are also at home on Sunday when they entertain Aspatria also with a 11.15am kick-off. Players to meet at Violetbank at 10.15am.
The Annan U14 team continue to train on Wednesday nights 7.15pm-8pm in preparation for their next match which is at home to Dumfries on Sunday 27th February.
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Annan are without full back Scott McCann who is injured and No 8 Mike Newton who is unavailable but welcome back lock John Nelson from injury. Kevin Jones moves from the wing spot to full back with Craig McCann taking over on the wing. The No 8 position is filled by veteran Paul Minto.
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Annan Team: Colin Warrick, Paul Carruthers, Darren Irving, John Nelson, Billy Henderson, Jason Vaughan, Craig Moffat, Paul Minto, Keith Hogg (C), Niall Smith, Craig McCann, Michael Griffen, Duncan Fisher, Joe Crowther, Kevin Jones Replacements: Grant Wylie, Neil Moffat, David Wyllie
Annan 2nd Team squad: Andy Graham, Andrew Gunning, Keith Nelson, Lindsay Vevers, Graham Hogg, Sam Roberts, Stuart Murray, Neil Halliday, Alan Rae, Barry Graham, Neil Bell, Euan Currie, Caird Hay, Bob Copeland, Dougie McKay. Replacements: Ian Thorburn, James Gilmour, Gordon Brown, Scott Goodwin, Richard Gracie
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Annan Team: Colin Warrick, Paul Carruthers, Darren Irving, Billy Henderson, Jason Vaughan, Neil Moffat, Craig Moffat, Michael Newton, Keith Hogg I, Niall Smith, Kevin Jones, Duncan Fisher, Michael Griffen, Joe Crowther, Scott McCann Replacements: Grant Wylie, Stuart Murray, Craig McCann
Annan 2nd Team squad: Andy Graham, Gordon Brown, Keith Nelson, Lindsay Vevers, Graham Hogg, Caird Hay, Michael Pattinson, Ian Thorburn, A Rae, Bruce Hay, Bob Copland, Ally Muir, Dougie McKay, David Wylie, Euan Currie Replacements: Sam Roberts, Neil Bell, James Gilmour, Neil Halliday
The Annan U14 and U17 teams have training sessions and possible games on Sunday. Meet at 1.00pm at Violetbank for a 2.00 pm kickoff.
Annan Team: Colin Warrick, Paul Carruthers, Darren Irving, Billy Henderson, Graham Hogg, Ian Thorburn, Craig Moffat, Michael Newton, Keith Hogg (C), Niall Smith, Kevin Jones, Duncan Fisher, Michael Griffen, Craig McCann, Scott McCann Replacements: Grant Wylie, Stuart Murray, Joe Crowther
Annan 2nd Team squad: Andy Graham, Gordon Brown, Keith Nelson, Lindsay Vevers, Neil Bell, Caird Hay, Michael Pattinson, Neil Halliday, A Rae, Bruce Hay, Bob Copland, Ally Muir, Dougie McKay, David Wylie, Barry Graham. Replacements: Sam Roberts, Euan Currie, James Gilmour, Keiron Watret
Annan 1st XV: Colin Warrick, Paul Carruthers (C), Darren Irving, Billy Henderson, Ian Thorburn, Jason Vaughan, Craig Moffat, Michael Newton, Barry Graham, Niall Smith, Kevin Jones, Duncan Fisher, Michael Griffen, Craig McCann, Scott McCann Replacements: Grant Wylie, Stuart Murray, Joe Crowther
Annan 2nd XV: Andy Graham, Gordon Brown, Andrew Gunning, Neil Bell, Lyndsey Vevers, Michael Pattinson, Sam Roberts, Neil Halliday, Alan Rae, Bruce Hay, Caird Hay, Euan Currie, Dougie McKay, R Copland, Kenny Hogg Replacements: Keith Nelson, Keiron Watret, Craig Aird, Graham Hogg, James Gilmour, Craig Johnstone, David Wylie
Annan will be looking to reverse their defeat earlier in the season at Bellsland where they put in a lacklustre performance against what has to be said was a disappointing Kilmarnock side losing 16-0.
Annan 1st XV: Colin Warrick, Paul Carruthers (C), Darren Irving, Billy Henderson, Ian Thorburn, Jason Vaughan, Craig Moffat, Michael Newton, Barry Graham, Niall Smith, Kevin Jones, Duncan Fisher, M Griffen, Craig McCann, Scott McCann Replacements: Andrew Gunning, Sam Roberts, Alan Rae.
Annan 2nd XV: Andy Graham, Gordon Brown, Grant Wylie, Keith Nelson, Lyndsey Vevers, Neil Bell, Michael Pattinson, Neil Halliday, Ross Johnstone, Bruce Hay, Caird Hay, Euan Currie, Dougie McKay, R Copland, Craig Johnstone Replacements: Keiron Watret, Graham Hogg, James Gilmour
The Annan u15 team will once again resume training on Wed nights in preparation for their next fixture which is on Sunday 30th January at home to Kilmarnock.
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Annan Team: Colin Warrick, Paul Carruthers, Darren Irving, John Nelson, Billy Henderson, Jason Vaughan, Craig Moffat, Michael Newton, Keith Hogg (C), Niall Smith, David Wylie, M Griffen, Andrew Eggleton, Kevin Jones, Craig McCann Replacements: Neil Moffat, Paul Minto, Jack Tinning, Andrew Gunning
Annan 2nd Team squad: Andy Graham, Gordon Brown, Grant Wylie, Graham Hogg, Lindsay Vevers, Michael Pattinson, Stuart Murray, Ian Thorburn, A Rae, Bruce Hay, Bob Copland, Ally Muir, Barry Graham, Dougie McKay, Euan Currie.
Replacements: Neil Halliday, Keiron Watret, Keith Nelson, Euan Currie, David Kerr, Ross Johnstone, Neil Bell, Caird Hay, James Gilmour, Steven Earl, Gavin Lynch, Chris Donabie
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Annan Team: Colin Warrick, Paul Carruthers, Darren Irving, John Nelson, Billy Henderson, Jason Vaughan, Neil Moffat, Michael Newton, Keith Hogg (C), Niall Smith, Craig McCann, M Griffen, Duncan Fisher, Kevin Jones, Scott McCann Replacements: Craig Moffat, Dougie Wyllie, Andrew Gunning
Annan 2nd Team squad: Andy Graham, Jack Tinning, Grant Wylie, Graham Hogg, Lindsay Vevers, Michael Pattinson, Stuart Murray, Ian Thorburn, A Rae, Bruce Hay, Bob Copland, Callum Muir, Ally Muir, Dougie McKay, Caird Hay Replacements: Neil Halliday, Keiron Watret, Keith Nelson, Euan Currie, David Kerr, Ross Johnstone, Neil Bell
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With No 8 Stuart Clanachan out for several weeks with an eye socket injury Michael Newton retains the the No 8 spot with Colin Warrick back at prop after injury.
Annan 1st XV Team: Colin Warrick, Paul Carruthers, Darren Irving, John Nelson, Billy Henderson, Jason Vaughan, Neil Moffat, Michael Newton, Keith Hogg (C), Niall Smith, David Wylie, M Griffen, K Jones, Craig McCann, Scott McCann Replacements: Jack Tinning, Craig Moffat, Ally Muir
Annan 2nd Team squad: Andy Graham, Gordon Brown, Grant Wylie, Graham Hogg, Lindsay Vevers, Stuart Murray, Michael Pattinson, Ian Thorburn, A Rae, Craig Johnstone, Dougie McKay, Callum Muir, Caird Hay, R Copland, Barry Graham Replacements: James Gilmour, Neil Halliday, Keiron Watret, Keith Nelson, E Currie.
The U14 squad will have a training session at Violetbank .Meet at 10:30am finish at 12 Noon.
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Try scorers for Annan were Jamie Harrison (3) and James Bigham. The conversions were added by James Bigham and Marcus Richardson. This young side still have a lot to learn but showed great determination to get themselves back into this game.
The U17's took on Carlisle and the Annan lads knew this was their last game until 2005 and were desperate not to finish 2004 on a losing note and undo the progress that has been made to date. This game was played in three 20 minute spells with Annan winning all three segments although not playing at all well in the first.
Hard work and a good attitude showed in a much improved performance in the 2nd & 3rd periods. This team works hard for each other with no one looking for praise but the players will have no complaint at Jason Gardiner and Ross Gracie being singled out as outstanding- when was the last time two props were Men of the Match. Hard work will continue over the next few weeks in training and practice while Andrew White and Michael Scott play for Glasgow and the team will be ready to go for the cup in the New Year. Tries this week were scored by Andrew Jacey, Michael Scott (2) and Ross Gracie with Andrew White adding 2 conversions and a penalty.
Annan 1st XV Team: Grant Wylie, Paul Carruthers, Darren Irving, John Nelson, Michael Newton, Jason Vaughan, Neil Moffat, Stuart Clanachan, Keith Hogg (C), Niall Smith, David Wylie, M Griffen, K Jones, Craig McCann, Scott McCann Replacements: Colin Warrick, Billy Henderson, Michael Pattinson
Annan 2nd Team squad: A Graham, G Brown, K Nelson, G Hogg, N Bell, C Hay, S Murray, I Thorburn, A Rae, B Hay, D McKay, C Muir, A Muir, R Copland, R Johnstone Replacements: N Halliday, K Watret, M Forbes, E Currie, I Blair
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The Annan selectors are not without their own problems this week with several players injured or unavailable this Sunday. Prop Grant Wylie starts at prop with Colin Warrick injured against Preston Lodge and the wing spot still to fill which will be dependant on fitness tests during the week. Annan’s Oz recruit Jason Vaughan gets his first start since arriving taking over the wing forward spot with Stuart Murray on the bench.
Annan 1st XV Team: Grant Wylie, Paul Carruthers, Darren Irving, John Nelson, Billy Henderson, Jason Vaughan, Neil Moffat, Stuart Clanachan, Keith Hogg (C), Niall Smith, AN Other, M Griffen, K Jones, Craig McCann, Scott McCann Replacements: Stuart Murray, Michael Newton, AN Other
Annan 2nd Team squad: Andy Graham, Jack Tinning, Keith Nelson, Lindsay Vevers, Keiron Watret, Craig Moffat, Michael Pattinson, Ian Thorburn, Alan Rae, Bruce Hay, Bob Copland, Craig Johnstone, Caird Hay, Dougie McKay, Barry Graham Replacements: Euan Currie, Ross Johnstone, Gordon Brown, Joe Crowther
Annan U15 were due to play Irvine in the league but Irvine have called off and so at time off writing there is no fixture.
Annan U14 will try once again to get to Moffat after last weeks match was called off due to frost. Depart the clubhouse at 10am for an 11-00Hrs kickoff.
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Annan Squad: Colin Warrick, Paul Carruthers, Darren Irving, John Nelson, Billy Henderson, Neil Moffat, Stuart Murray, Stuart Clanachan, Keith Hogg (C), Niall Smith, Joe Crowther, Duncan Fisher, M Griffen, K Jones, Scott McCann Replacements: Grant Wylie, Jason Vaughan, Craig McCann
Annan 2nd XV : Keith Nelson, Alastair Carlyle, Andy Graham, Lindsay Vevers, Graham Hogg, Ian Thorburn, Michael Pattinson, Michael Newton, Alan Rae, Bruce Hay, Bob Copland, David Wyllie, Callum Muir, Dougie McKay, Barry Graham Replacements: Neil Bell, Caird Hay, Craig Johnstone, Murray Forbes, Euan Currie, Ross Johnstone
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Annan 1st Team Squad: Colin Warrick, Paul Carruthers, Darren Irving, John Nelson, Billy Henderson, Neil Moffat, Stuart Murray, Stuart Clanachan, Keith Hogg (C), Niall Smith, Joe Crowther, Duncan Fisher, M Griffen, K Jones, Scott McCann Replacements: Grant Wylie, J Vaughan, Jack Tinning
Annan 2nd XV Squad: from Grant Wylie, Gordon Brown, Andrew Gunning, Lindsay Vevers, Graham Hogg, Ian Thorburn, Michael Pattinson, Michael Newton, Alan Rae, Bruce Hay, Bob Copland, David Wyllie, Callum Muir, Dougie McKay, Caird Hay, Keith Nelson, Andy Graham, Keiron Watret, Barry Graham
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With centre Andy Render out injured and No 8 Stuart Clanachan unavailable the Annan selectors have had to revamp their lineup with winger Kevin Jones moving into the centre and Michael reclaiming the wing spot. Paul Minto is drafted into the No 8 position.
Annan 1st Team Squad: Colin Warrick, Paul Carruthers, Darren Irving, John Nelson, Billy Henderson, Neil Moffat, Stuart Murray, Paul Minto, Keith Hogg (C), Niall Smith, Michael Griffen, Kevin Jones, Duncan Fisher, C McCann, Scott McCann Replacements: G Wylie, J Crowther, I Thorburn
Annan 2nd XV Squad: A Graham, G Brown, M Forbes, G Hogg, L Vevers, M Pattinson, D Wylie, K Nelson, B Graham, B Hay, B Copland, A Rae, C Hay, D McKay, E Currie Replacements: D Marr, A Gunning, A Copland, G Lynch, S Vivers
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The Annan tries were scored by Braid (2),Clark(1) Wilkinson (1) with Evan Black adding from the spot. This was a good team effort from a rapidly improving side.
Just to heighten the anticipation Shaun McGauchie, Paul Buckley and Paul Minto are all involved with coaching at Annan with the later also on the bench for Saturday’s game. The Annan Club are hoping for a large home support to see what will be an entertaining event with the visitors the highest placed league team to play at Violetbank.
The Annan selectors have made only one change to the team that beat Hillfoots with winger Kevin Jones returning to the team and Craig McCann on the bench.
Annan 1st Team Squad: Colin Warrick, Paul Carruthers, Darren Irving, John Nelson, Billy Henderson, Neil Moffat, Stuart Murray, Stuart Clanachan, Keith Hogg (C), Niall Smith, Michael Griffen, Andy Render, Duncan Fisher, K Jones, Scott McCann Replacements: C McCann, G Wylie, J Tinning, P Minto
Annan 2nd XV Squad: A Graham, S Wylie, G Brown, G Hogg, L Vevers, K Nelson, D Wylie, I Thorburn, B Graham, B Hay, B Copland, A Rae, J Crowther, D McKay, C Muir Replacements: C Hay, L Ogilvie, D Marr, N Bell, K Watret, E Currie, R Johnstone, M Forbes, A Copland
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Annan are bolstered by the return from injury of stand off Niall Smith with stand in stand off Scott McCann moving to full back with his brother Craig moving to the wing with Kevin Jones injured. Annan are also boosted with the return from injury of lock Michael Newton who is on the bench. Match Sponsors are Cochrans Boilers
Annan 1st Team Squad: Colin Warrick, Paul Carruthers, Darren Irving, John Nelson, Billy Henderson, Neil Moffat, Stuart Murray, Stuart Clanachan, Keith Hogg (C), Niall Smith, Michael Griffen, Andy Render, Duncan Fisher, C McCann, Scott McCannReplacements: Andrew Gunning, Michael Newton, Alan Rae
Annan 2nd XV Squad: G Wylie, S Wylie, A Graham, G Hogg, L Vevers, K Nelson, M Pattison, I Pattinson, B Graham, B Hay, B Copland, D Wylie, D McKay, C Hay, L Ogilvie, Replacements: G Brown, K Watret, N Bell, J Crowther, D Marr, R Johnstone, J Tinning.
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Annan’s first try was finished well by Scot Goodwin after good forward play and good handling. With no game this weekend the boys will train with a tough test at Ayr looming.
Improvement has been the buzz word before and after games and this was achieved again this week. The pick of the forwards were the dynamic Dwayne Barnes, Jason Gardiner and young Elliot Smith. In the backs Alex Dunbar is getting better and better each game with Andrew White showing great maturity and a cool head when being the victim of late tackling throughout the game.
The second half was a somewhat quite affair with only one try being scored by David Wilkinson following a penalty award taking the final score to Irvine U15 3 Annan Under 15 22.
Annan Team: S Woodhouse, C Bell, J Smith, D Wilkinson, D Broace, M Panczak, C Nicholson, E Baird, M Clark, C Henderson, S Dalrymple, R Thorburn, E McDougal, W Gray J Butler Replacements: J Pascoe, O Nicholson, S Nicholson, G Johnson, E Black and S Smith
Annan 1st Team Squad: Colin Warrick, Paul Carruthers, Darren Irving, John Nelson, Billy Henderson, Neil Moffat, Craig Moffat, Stuart Clanachan, Keith Hogg (C), Scott McCann, Kevin Jones, Andy Render, Duncan Fisher, Michael Griffen, Michael Rennie Replacements: Grant Wylie, Stuart Murray, Craig McCann
Annan 2nd XV Squad: A Graham, G Brown, A Gunning, K Watret, G Hogg, S Wylie, N Bell, K Nelson, L Ogilvie, C Johnstone, M Pattison, J Crowther, C Muir, B Copland, E Hay. Replacements: C Hay, D Wylie, M Forbes, D Marr, E Currie, M Forbes
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With Niall Smith injured the selectors have kept faith with Scott McCann at stand off. Hooker Paul Carruthers returns after injury with Jack Tinning on the bench
Annan 1st Team Squad: Colin Warrick, Paul Carruthers, Darren Irving, John Nelson, Billy Henderson, Neil Moffat, Craig Moffat, Stuart Clanachan, Keith Hogg (C), Scott McCann, Kevin Jones, Andy Render, Duncan Fisher, Michael Griffen, Michael Rennie Replacements: Jack Tinning, Craig McCann, Stuart Murray
Annan 2nd XV Squad: G Wylie, G Brown, A Gunning, K Watret, G Hogg, L Vevers, K Nelson, N Bell, B Graham, C Johnstone, M Pattison, A Rae, B Hay, B Copland, A Muir, Replacements: A Graham, J Crowther, D Wylie, L Ogilvie, M Forbes, C Hay
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This week Annan are at home to Greenock Wanderers in what will be their toughest fixture so far. Meet at Violetbank at 13-00Hrs for a 14-00Hrs kickoff
Annan 1st XV Squad: Colin Warrick, Paul Carruthers, Darren Irving, John Nelson, Billy Henderson, Stuart Murray, Neil Moffat, Stuart Clanachan, Keith Hogg (C), Niall Smith, Kevin Jones, Andy Render, Duncan Fisher, M Griffen, Scott McCann Replacements: Jack Tinning, Craig Moffat, Michael Rennie.
Annan 2nd XV Squad: G Wylie, G Brown, A Gunning, K Watret, L Vevers, C Hay, N Bell, K Nelson, A Rae, C Johnstone, A Muir, J Crowther, B Copeland, C Aird. Replacements: A Graham, S Wildey, D Marr, D Wylie, L Ogilvie, M Pattison, G Hogg
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Annan made hard work of the second half and the only scores were by Scott Goodwin and good solo effort by Neal Coupland. However it was Paisley who were the better team on the day.
Annan will be without Prop/flanker Paul O’Donnel (broken ankle) and lock/No 8 Mike Newton (shoulder injury) but Stuart Clanachan returns after injury at No 8.
Annan 1st XV Squad: Colin Warrick, Paul Carruthers, Darren Irving, John Nelson, Billy Henderson, Stuart Murray, Neil Moffat, Stuart Clanachan, Keith Hogg (C), Niall Smith, Kevin Jones, Andy Render, Duncan Fisher, Craig McCann, Scott McCann Replacements: Jack Tinning, Lindsay Vevers, Alan Rae.
Annan 2nd XV Squad: G Wylie, G Brown, A Gunning, K Watret, N Bell, S Livingstone, C Hay, C Muir, B Graham, E Currie, A Muir, B Hay, C Donnabie, J Crowther, C Aird. Replacements: A Graham, D McKay, B Copland, S Wildey, M Forbes
Full Match Report - 1st XV
Leading point scorers - 1st XV
Other Premier 3 Results:
Ross High 6 v Ardrossan Academicals 35
Dalziel 17 v Kilmarnock 10
Greenock Wanderers 9 v Hillfoots 8
Duns 12 v Hamilton 30
Annan 1st XV Squad. Colin Warrick, Paul Carruthers, Paul O’Donnell, John Nelson, Michael Newton, Billy Henderson, Neil Moffat, Stuart Clanachan, Keith Hogg (C), Niall Smith, Scott McCann, Andy Render, Duncan Fisher, Kevin Jones, Craig McCann Replacements: Andrew Gunning, Craig Moffat, Aly Muir.
Full Match Report - 1st XV
Leading point scorers - 1st XV
Other Premier 3 Results:
Ardrossan Academicals 32 v Duns 24
Hillfoots 64 v Ross High 3
Kilmarnock 24 v Ellon 33
Hamilton 31 v Dalziel 6
After the break Annan began to get the upper hand with tries through Jonathan Callaghan and another by Scott Goodwin again converted by A. White to give Annan their first victory in the U17 League.
Pick of the forwards this week Michael Scott, Gordon Keenan. Pick of the backs Scott Goodwin, Andrew White, Andrew Jancey and Jonathan Callaghan.
Next week the U17 team travel to Allan Glens depart the clubhouse at 10-45Hrs for a 14-00Hrs Kick-off.
Annan have had a somewhat poor pre-season build up with an indifferent display in the Violetbank Tournament and in last Saturday’s friendly against Carlisle at Warwick Road Annan were demolished by a slick home side who ran in seven tries without reply. In fairness the coaches were forced to make several changes from the side selected due to injury and unavailability but Annan’s inability to turn pressure into points will be a major concern for the Club’s coaches.
This week the coaches have a full pool of players to choose from and with several retirements from last year’s pool of players youth is given its chance both in the 1st and 2nd XVs squads.
Annan 1st XV squad: Colin Warrick, Paul Carruthers, Paul O’Donnell, John Nelson, Michael Newton, Billy Henderson, Neil Moffat, Stuart Clanachan, Keith Hogg (C), Niall Smith, Douglas Paul, Andy Render, Kevin Jones, Alan Rae, Craig McCann Replacements: Craig Moffat, Grant Wylie, Scott McCann
Annan 2nd XV squad: Andrew Gunning, Ally Carlyle, Darren Irving, Graham Hogg, Linsey Vevers, Stewart Wyllie, Stuart Murray, Neil Halliday, Barry Graham, Euan Hay, Darren Marr, Bruce Hay, Caird Hay, Bob Copland, Liam Ogilvie. Replacements: Jack Tinning, Andy Graham, Ally Muir, Murray Forbes, Kieron Watret, Euan Currie.
Annan’s U16's team fixture is in doubt at time of writing however players will be contacted prior to playing.
Annan's U15's team is also involved in a league match this Sunday when they are hosts to Cumnock again at Violetbank. Team to meet at 12.30pm for a 2.00pm kickoff.
Annan 1st Xv Squad: Colin Warrick, Paul Carruthers, Paul O’Donnell, John Nelson, Billy Henderson, Stuart Clanachan, Neil Moffat, Michael Newton, Keith Hogg (C), Niall Smith, Kevin Jones, Craig Johnstone, Alan Rae, Joe Crowther, Craig McCann. Replacements: Scott McCann, Craig Moffat, Grant Wyllie
Annan 2nd XV Squad: Andrew Gunning, Ali Carlyle, Darren Irving, Graham Hogg, Kieran Watret, Lindsay Vevers, Caird Hay, Stuart Murray, Liam Ogilvie, Barry Graham, Ali Muir, Bruce Hay, Michael Griffen, Bob Copland, Euan Hay, Replacements: Andy Graham, Murray Forbes, D Marr, C Muir
The defending champions Aspatria were first up against Stewartry whom they comprehensively defeated by 4 tries to 1 (Aspatria 27 Stewartry 7). Next tie saw Langholm give newcomers to the tournament Hartlepool Rovers a real tussle and were only defeated by two points succumbing by a try to a penalty (Hartlepool Rovers 5 Langholm 3). The hosts Annan were too strong for Stewartry in the next tie and ran out winners by two tries to nil with winger Joe Crowther and wing forward Bill Henderson crossing the whitewash and stand off Niall Smith adding the conversion and a penalty. (Stewartry 0 Annan 15).
Langholm again put in a strong performance against holders Aspatria losing by the odd try in three (Aspatria 15 Langholm 7) Stewartry were up against it in their tie against West Hartlepool who seemed to be getting stronger as the tournament went on with the Rovers running out winners by 3 tries to nil (Hartlepool Rovers 19 Stewartry 0). Annan put in an aggressive performance against Aspatria but were unable to break down the strong Cumbrian defence (Annan 0 Aspatria 12). National Division 2 teams Stewartry and Langholm were next up with Langholm showing that they are going to be a force to be reckoned with in that Division this season with a 3 try demolition of their rivals (Langholm 24 Stewartry 0)
Annan again put in a strong performance against Hartlepool Rovers but again were unable to make pressure count and went down by a single try (Hartlepool Rovers 8 Annan 0). In the penultimate game Langholm were too good for the hosts Annan who were rarely in their opponents half for most of the game with Langholm scoring the only try to win (Langholm 10 Annan 3).
The final game, by coincidence, between the two unbeaten teams Hartlepool Rovers and Aspatria was a winner take all tie with the winner taking the Violetbank Trophy and what a thriller it turned out to be. The tie was all square at half time with a converted try apiece but it was Rovers who powered their way to a fine win with two second half tries to take the trophy. (Hartlepool Rovers 19 Aspatria 7)
The Violetbank Tournament was sponsored by M & S Engineering Eastriggs and the Tournament medals sponsored by Murray Little & Knox and Annandale Architectural Services
The draw for the tournament will be made at 12 noon by representatives of the tournament sponsors M & S Engineering, Eastriggs with the first ties commencing at 1.00pm. The ties are played in 20 minute halves with normal 15 aside rugby rules applying. As well as providing a feast of rugby for the rugby supporter the format of the tournament is primarily geared to allow the various club coaches to try out their player combinations prior to the start of their relative league seasons.
The gates open at 12 noon with Fast Eddies beer tent and burgers available from the start. There will also be a bouncy castle for children (and others!!!). Admission is £3.
The tournament kick off at 12.45pm and admission is £3 at the gate.
Annan 1st Team Squad: C Warrick, P Carruthers, P O’Donnell, J Nelson, M Newton, N. Moffat, C Moffat, S Clanachan, K Hogg, A Render, J Crowther, M Griffen, C McCann, G Wylie, S Murray, W Henderson.
Annan 2nd Team Squad: A Gunning, J Tinning, J Gilmour, G Hogg, L Vivers, N Bell, S Wyllie, I Thorburn, B Graham, D Fisher, M Pattinson, A Rae, A Graham, S McCann, C Johnstone, K Watret, L Ogilvie, D Irving, A. Carlyle, B Copland, A Muir
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