6TH JAN - REGIONAL 2 NORTH WEST
14.00 KICK OFF
Just two points and two league places separate visitors Vale of Lune and hosts Douglas in Regional Two North West, and the incentive of a possible top six place for the winners is likely to bring out the best in both sides. With a question mark over the postponed 9th December Kirby Lonsdale fixture at Port-e-Chee, Douglas will want to cement a mid-table position and recent form suggests they have the chance to do so.
Vale drew at home with third-placed Crewe & Nantwich last time out, while Douglas were putting Liverpool St Helens to the sword at Moss Lane to wrap up 2023 in style. Centre Luca Simmons is away, but back-row Percy Hampton and hooker Jack Loughnane may return to the squad after injury to further strengthen coach Phil Cringle’s hand. Given soft going at the very best, there’s bound to be some rotation off the bench amongst the bigger men. Kick-off 2pm.
Squad from - Rob Todd, Sean Garland, Simon Hoddinott, Seth Waterworth, Liam Kirkpatrick, Conor Garland, John Dutnall, Blake Snell, Ralph Clarke, Percy Hampton, James Good, Kyle Martin, Luke Hyland, Sam McCord, Bradley Bowmar, Guy Barrons, Josh Duncan, Owen Carvin, Shay Waterworth, Jack Loughnane
Vale of Lune are arriving Friday and returning Sunday, echoing their epic trip of March 2020 when they travelled despite Flybe going bust and took an overnight boat to fulfil the fixture. And with junior teams to boot. Their President at the time Sarah Baines was the main energy behind the effort and is hoping to join us again this week-end.
