Tag: Tom Oliver
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Social League Stereotypes
Social League often contains some of the most bizarre and unorthodox footballers. Tom Oliver breaks down the typical players that you will come across on a Wednesday afternoon.
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Mr Beattie: Old Boy brings New Impetus
By Tom Oliver On 29 May 2004, Mr Andy Beattie walked out in front of 59,000 spectators onto the hallowed turf of Twickenham. His Bath side, the side he had started every league match for that season, were set to take on Wasps for the Premiership title. Perhaps it was fitting that the greatest occasion…
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Positives to take for U16Cs against senior Eton side
By Tom Oliver Despite some promising football, Hampton’s U16C side were ultimately held to a 1-1 draw away to Eton’s 7th XI through their own shortcomings in the finishing department. Significant improvements in organisation and build up play will no doubt have pleased coach Mr Trivedi, but suggestions were that a win would have been…
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U14B fall to Warwick despite defensive endeavour
By Tom Oliver Hampton’s U14B rugby side showed brilliant defensive skill to restrict the score away to Warwick School, but failed to take their attacking opportunities when they had the ball. In a fixture in which a year ago Hampton conceded over 50 points, the game started well for the visitors, as debutant fly-half Ted…
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U14C edged out in close Brighton College encounter
By Tom Oliver Hampton’s U14C team lost to Brighton College in their first match of the season despite a strong performance, beaten by a score line of 35-22. Brighton scored straight from the kick-off, and converted the try to take the lead, before a series of strong Hampton attacks eventually resulted in a try for…
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Powerful Trinity team teach Hampton a tough rugby lesson
By Tom Oliver Hampton’s U14B rugby team suffered a heavy defeat 5-33 at the hands of a strong Trinity School outfit, with plenty of lessons to absorb for the future. Hampton started the game the stronger of the two teams, and flanker Connor Croudace crossed the line early on to give the hosts a five…
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U14B draw with Wellington College in nail-biting clash
By Tom Oliver Hampton’s U14B rugby side played well and were unlucky not to come away with a win, as they drew 12-12 with Wellington College, writes Tom Oliver. Nick Lewis scored early on for Hampton, who were able to sustain the lead until early in the second half, when Wellington struck back. Navik Mendis…
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Mr Slater: Reflections on a golden age
By Tom Oliver It’s a Wednesday afternoon in late September, and a light drizzle is coming down outside as I sit in the Economics Department office. The evenings are growing darker and the days shorter in the UK, while in Japan the weather is still warm, and a festival of Rugby is just beginning. The…
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U14A take part in St. John’s double-header
By Tom Oliver Hampton’s U14A rugby team played two games over the weekend at St. John’s Leatherhead, drawing 15-15 with Tonbridge before losing heavily to the hosts. Tonbridge scored early and took a two-try lead before Frank Hall’s run gave Hampton their first points of the game. Tonbridge then scored again before Hampton struck back…