Roberts return is massive boost for Cov
By Brian Dick
January 5 2010
COVENTRY have been given a massive boost by the return to the squad of outstanding front rower Scott Roberts. The Welshman was back at training yesterday after missing the last four matches following the club’s financial troubles. He had not played since scoring twice in the British and Irish Cup match against Heriot’s FP in November but will go straight into the selection mix for Sunday’s
trip to Nottingham.
And that comes at the ideal time for Phil Maynard who, he claims, now has the ‘perfect balance’ in the front row.
The rugby director also maintains he had no hesitation accepting Roberts’ return.
“There is no issue at all, he had some family matters to attend to in Wales.
“I rate him highly as a player and has certainly been one of our better players this season.
“He had a mixed start but some of his performances have been outstanding.
“The fact he can play both tighthead and loosehead gives us two players in one – you can’t overstate the value in that. With four props and two hookers we now have the perfect balance in an important area of the side.”
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Date: 05/01/2010 20:37
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Re: Roberts return is massive boost for Cov
Posted by: covgirl1 (IP Logged)
Date: 05/01/2010 23:28
Things are looking up.... a little
Re: Roberts return is massive boost for Cov
Posted by: covmick1/Michael Carter (IP Logged)
Date: 06/01/2010 12:49
covgirl1
remember the other front row player of Irish nationality you used to like ? Are you going Welsh now.
covmick/Michael Carter
remember the other front row player of Irish nationality you used to like ? Are you going Welsh now.
covmick/Michael Carter
Re: Roberts return is massive boost for Cov
Posted by: Coventry Steve (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2010 19:42
Scott Roberts is a solid forward and great team player, great to see him back in our Coventry side.
The new investor now looking like it is in place hopefully means it is onward and upward for Coventry Rugby Club.
Great news after all the doom and gloom on here, no doubt some of the doom merchants will find something wrong with it lol
COME ON COV - HERES TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR OUR CLUB
COME ON COV!
The new investor now looking like it is in place hopefully means it is onward and upward for Coventry Rugby Club.
Great news after all the doom and gloom on here, no doubt some of the doom merchants will find something wrong with it lol
COME ON COV - HERES TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR OUR CLUB
COME ON COV!
Re: Roberts return is massive boost for Cov
Posted by: toby mcknight (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2010 19:46
Not at all Steve, great news if its true. Just hope new management treats fans a bit better, after all efforts made to help, I think they deserve better. A new confidence is needed in the management will in turn will bring in more fans, bigger crowds, more sponsors etc.
Re: Roberts return is massive boost for Cov
Posted by: Coventry Steve (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2010 22:14
Definitely Toby , i think the new management team could gain alot by keeping in touch with the fans.
Us fans at Coventry are a loyal bunch of supporters and have proved it more than once!
I wish the new investors all the best and thank them for investing in OUR club .
COME ON COV !
Us fans at Coventry are a loyal bunch of supporters and have proved it more than once!
I wish the new investors all the best and thank them for investing in OUR club .
COME ON COV !
Re: Roberts return is massive boost for Cov
Posted by: toby mcknight (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2010 22:37
Personally Steve, I think a lot of fans will give support, but will want to see a completely new set up from top to bottom. The loyalty of players and coaches needs taking into consideration, but apart from that a start with a clean sheet might be best for all. This isn't crtiscism of anyone, just maybe best for all with debacle of last few years. This willgive us supporters some heart to get behind the new owner, (when we know who he is)! Need complete fresh start. Supporters have long memories, and only when they can trust the new set up will they come back in numbers. Fingers crossed. Dissapointing Centurians get told before fans, perhaps it would have been fairer for club to announce to everyone together in Telegraph. Whatever, as long its onwards and upwards eh?
Re: Roberts return is massive boost for Cov
Posted by: Coventry Steve (IP Logged)
Date: 08/01/2010 10:46
I just hope that people give the new investor a chance, we should all remember if he didn't invest in the club yesterday, then we probably wouldn't still have a club today.
I still think Coventry Rugby Club can have a great future. I don't know what goes on in the background at the club so i have no right to comment, i am a fan who wants to see results on the field, that is what makes me turn up every game, as long as the players are getting results and playing well.
I think the last few games before we went into administration were some of our best games, what happened to the club couldn't have come at a worse time. We finally looked like a team that could take on any club in the league then the administration went into place and we lost players .
No one could blame players for leaving when the club went into administration as we all have bills to pay.
The coaching staff, groundsman, and players that did stay should be applauded as without them we would have to have cancelled games and we probably would have been kicked out the league, so i see it that the staff that were at the club at this time need to be thanked not sacked.
COME ON COV!
I still think Coventry Rugby Club can have a great future. I don't know what goes on in the background at the club so i have no right to comment, i am a fan who wants to see results on the field, that is what makes me turn up every game, as long as the players are getting results and playing well.
I think the last few games before we went into administration were some of our best games, what happened to the club couldn't have come at a worse time. We finally looked like a team that could take on any club in the league then the administration went into place and we lost players .
No one could blame players for leaving when the club went into administration as we all have bills to pay.
The coaching staff, groundsman, and players that did stay should be applauded as without them we would have to have cancelled games and we probably would have been kicked out the league, so i see it that the staff that were at the club at this time need to be thanked not sacked.
COME ON COV!
Re: Roberts return is massive boost for Cov
Posted by: hipflask (IP Logged)
Date: 08/01/2010 10:58
Quote:Coventry Steve
I just hope that people give the new investor a chance, we should all remember if he didn't invest in the club yesterday, then we probably wouldn't still have a club today.
I still think Coventry Rugby Club can have a great future. I don't know what goes on in the background at the club so i have no right to comment, i am a fan who wants to see results on the field, that is what makes me turn up every game, as long as the players are getting results and playing well.
I think the last few games before we went into administration were some of our best games, what happened to the club couldn't have come at a worse time. We finally looked like a team that could take on any club in the league then the administration went into place and we lost players .
No one could blame players for leaving when the club went into administration as we all have bills to pay.
The coaching staff, groundsman, and players that did stay should be applauded as without them we would have to have cancelled games and we probably would have been kicked out the league, so i see it that the staff that were at the club at this time need to be thanked not sacked.
COME ON COV!
totally agree Steve, you can't put a price on loyalty
woods, it's in the hipflask! (Steve Emms)
' COME ON COV '
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