PRESS & PR

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mT2O8HwXN48



We got a mention in Courier !



http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/Golden-Oldies-can-make-Munster.4442969.jp

http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/features/Gavin-Hastings-still-getting-a.4439591.jp

http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Rugby-players-from-across-the.4425641.jp

SELECTION FOR TUES

Backs

Jason L
Peter S
Ken The Cat
Simon G ?
Jason M
Smithy
Robin
(K)nobby
Iain
Bobby D

Forwards

Bobby Ander
Scott
Dougie H
Chris McRae
The Troll - DAVIE D aka McGoldie
Chris McG
Steve T
Abbin
Big John
Dennis
Devo
Brycie Boy
Jerry C
Gerry H
Knighty
BALFOUR

Anyone forgotten ?

Jerseys will be awarded in the Roseburn AND Grant will announce the starting line up @1.15pm

If keen you can also get game time for other teams

ENRFC Party

MATCH 1 STILLBILLIES

This is at 3pm on Tuesday @ Roseburn. Suggest those coming from NB get 12.20 train to RDV at Roseburn Bar 1pm not that I am encouraging pre-match drinking. You may want to go down earlier to see what is going on , buy your merchandise etc. Team list will follow here but put simply selection policy is that everyone who is available to play on Tues is selected.

Please make sure you have mobile number for me 07711 745719 and Grant 07753 628594 in case of difficulties

Davie Dalgleish has emerged from his border cave and declared himself available - fantastic news

Cheers !

OPENING PARADE

Meet at Deacon Brodies @ top of Mound from 6pm or earlier if you prefer to get in the mood - in appropriate attire. If coming from NB the 17.20 train gets in at 17.53. Plan will be to get 11.07 home

You'll need to pick your registration badge which I'll have available. Bryce will have polo shirt or team strip for you

Big Gav tells me M0nday will be a great craic so please make every effort to come along - if not coming please let me know as others might like to use your ticket for the Spiegel Tent where there will be food and drink. Additional tickets may be available for £44

Iain

NEED TO KNOW

1 PLAYER WAIVER FORM - need this signed from everyone playing - NO FORM = NO PLAY - e-mailed it to you all - please print and sign

2 OPENING CEREMONY - MONDAY

This commences @ 7pm assembling at Edinburgh Castle Esplanade with a Parade of Nations down the Royal Mile commencing at 7.30pm to the Welcome Party which kicks off 8pm in the Speigel Tent in George Square The bulk of the cost of your Registration Fee relates to this Party and I am told it will be a big rammy with free drink flowing so please be there .It finishes by 11pm so maybe we plan to get last train home @ 11.07. I'll attend the Registration Meeting beforehand to pick up Registration Badges so we will need a rendevous point which we will agree at Training on Wed and confirm later this week. Dress Code - kilts, red and black socks and the new pink polo shirts being sourced by Brycey Boy

3 GAMES DAYS

There will be a Festival Marquee at Murrayfield Car Park - 9.00am - 8.00PM - food and drink

4 Merchandise
4 MERCHANDISE

There will be official stuff available

5 TEAM MANGERS MEETING

I go to this on Mon @ 2.30 pm so will have more info to impart thereafter .... I also get to go to a fancy Team Managers Reception on the Friday @ Mansfield Traquair hosted by the big cheeses

6 ENRFC PARTY

This is on the Friday pm


7 MATCHES

We require to register 60 mins in advance of our kick off time each day .... . There are changing rooms / showers



The Manager

VENUE

Training on 27 Aug 7pm @ The High School - beer thereafter

Can someone provide a ball or two ??

TRAINING / AVAILABILITY etc

Training match - next wed 7pm - venue in NB tbc ATTENDANCE REQD a few beers after too. Grant will be refereeing / selecting

Availability - please all e-mail me on ir.mclean@yahoo.co.uk to confirm specific availability for each match - plan is to give everyone minimum two games - please do this to avoid endless phone calls

You should provide your own black shorts and black /red socks for matches - remember gumshield

Supporters are being coordinated by Andy Lamb with transport from North Berwick and hopefully posters around the pubs !!

Match catering is being sorted by Paul

Opposition

Some information on our opposition can be found by clicking their names;

Stillbillies


Niagra Old Boys (NOBS)


Chicago Frogs

Thursday Update

• Good to see more faces at training this week - 16 in total.

• Squad and pics have been updated

• The whole Puffin Gannet's squad wish Craig Cockburn a speedy recovery. Unfortunately Craig sustained a broken collar bone while playing for the club this past weekend.

FIXTURES etc

Here are our fixtures - looks like a good draw !

Tues 2 Sept 3pm @ Roseburn - Stillbillies from Australia

Thus 4 Sept 12.30pm @ Saughton - Niagara Old Boys from Canada

Sat 6 Sept 10.00 am @ Roseburn - Chicago Frogs from US of America

I have been asked to point out that games will be available each day for overseas teams which may be short - register on arrival at the ground

Training

Touch this week on Wed 7pm - attendance desirable

Wed 27 - training match in NB - pitch tbc - attendance obligatory

GRAND FINALE DINNER etc

This takes place at Ingliston on the Sunday evening - it is included in the package for visiting teams so it will be a massive affair. Local players have to buy a ticket at a cost £94 - yep £94 ! I am told by Scott H that is all inclusive - drink , wine and fantastic entertainment. I plan to go and it would be great to have good representation - please e-mail me ir.mclean@yahoo.co.uk text me 07711 745719 or leave a comment on the blog if interested - We need to know next week ( sorry for late intimation ). Other halves are allowed if you are flush with cash

I am assuming that there will be less interest in the Highland Day Out at Musselburgh Race Course - £44 on the Wednesday but let me know if interested. Kids welcome £17

On Games Days there will be a Festival Marquee at Murrayfield - food and drink 9.00am - 8.00pm - Festival ID will be required

Squad Photos !

1. Iain "The Manager" McLean












2. Sydney "Tiny Bubbles" Devine













3. Brycie Boy Stewart












4. Scotty Boy Marriot












5. Chris "The Builder" McGhie












6. Abbin Anderson











7. Jonny "The Doc" MacNair















8. Jonny "The Leak" Warnock













9. Jason "J-Lo" Logan













10. Nobby Clark














11. Bobby "The Pass" Dooner













12. Robin "Brains" Grant













13. Knighty Knight









14. Jason "The Babe" Martin













15. Jerry Clements












16. Dougie "Kiwi" Hart
















17. Davie Dalgleish














18. Macky MacIntyre

















19. Ian "Smithy" Smith












20. Steve "Thomo" Thomson












21. Stu "Rebus" Reid













22. Peter "Sandy" Sanderson















23. Dennis "Mad Dog" McCafferty













24. George "The Shirt" Bowden













25. Ken "Barbie" Macauley














26. Balfour "The Fermer" Stewart














27. Chris "Kip" Macrae











28. "Greyfriars" Bobby Anderson

















29. Simon "The Sprinter" Glynn














30. Gerry "The Founder" Hughes
















31. Ken "The Cat" Lauder













32. Michael "Huge" Hughes












33. Kai Burney














34. Grant "The Fat Controller" Denholm

Wednesday Training Squad

Training stepped up a gear yesterday with 13 bodies. Thankfully only a few minor injuries.
J-Lo and and The Doc left early for their hair and manicure appointments!

ENRFC Party Friday 5th Sept

Gentlemen of Northern are holding a Golden Oldies Party at East Fettes Avenue on Friday 5th Sept - 4PM -Midnight - 3 bars and a band - all welcome and they would be delighted if the Puffin Gannets turned up rather than going to the Edinburgh v Munster game at Murrayfield - or whatever else we might do on a wet Friday night.

Action required this week !

1 Payment - for the few who have not paid please do so ! Otherwise I'll set Grant onto you

2 Training - WED 7pm - please attend for photoshoot for brochure and to meet others in squad and to do more paperwork - GOOD ATTENDANCE WOULD BE VERY USEFUL

3 Brochure - please provide personal profile / anecdotes, pictures etc to vanilla@lumison.co.uk ( Chris McGhie ) - BY 15 AUGUST - Steve Thomson previously circulated a template

3 Sponsors - final call if anymore out there

4 Puffin Gannets history - Chris - please liaise with Gerry Hughes gerry_hughes@btinternet.com or 01620 890215

5 I'll post the team list on the blog later this evening

Please give us some comments on this blog - lets build some buzz !

Your Team Manager

Rugby Information

Coloured Shorts Rules

Any Puffin Gannet that chooses to wear Red shorts may be liable to a discretionary fine by team management.

Rules 1

Opening Ceremony & Welcome Party

Note the paragraph about unlimited drinks for 2 hours!

Festival Info

Golden Oldies Actions Checklist

• Payment - for Golden Oldies Package
• Player Profile - Form available from Iain Mclean or Steve Thomson
• Mugshot - Can be taken any Wednesday Evening at training!
• Rugby Club Subs - Only £40 and in addition to insurance, all members may apply to purchase tickets for all Scotland International matches.

Wednesday Training

A touch rugby session takes place at the club on Wednesdays from 7.00 - 8.00pm. All Puffin Gannets & Golden Oldies Welcome

Hearts & Balls

All the Puffin Gannets squad appreciate the support of family, friends, fellow players and sponsors and in conjunction with their participation in the Golden Oldies Festival hope that they will also choose to support their chosen charity, Hearts & Balls.

Hearts & Balls aims to ensure that those connected with rugby are supported by the wider rugby community in times of need.

Donations can be made quickly, easily and securely at JustGiving by following any of the links on this site.

Thank you for your support.