In memory of NEIL THALLON

All at the club would like to express our sincere condolences to the family, his son Andrew, friends and all who knew neil following his recent sad passing.

A true member who worked for the club seeking no rewards. Another of many passing guardians who have ensured the Club survived and prospered since its founding in 1861. A staunch supporter of the club who gave his time willingly as did his father before him who was President 1977 / 1979

Over the years Neil held the position of president (04-08), secretary (00-04), chairman of THE 200 CLUB FROM 1984, He was on the house committee, was Chair of past players association (99-13) supporters travel organiser (90-00), kept playing details of all 1^st team players from 2001 as well as playing full back for the 2^nd team (& indeed a few matches for the 1^st)

Neil will be remembered fondly.

Richard Trickey

Sale FC lose to Richmond in apocalyptic conditions

Sale FCRichmond 14th October 2023 15 - 24 Full Time

• Match Report
• Summary
• Team Sheet
• Hospitality/Sponsorship
• Venue

Sale FC lose to Richmond in apocalyptic conditions

The blue and whites entered the Heywood Road turf looking to bounce back to winning ways against Richmond.

It took only 3 minutes for “The Dogs” to get their noses in front, going through several phases near the whitewash before centre, Connor Doherty, blasted through the defensive line to score; James Robins added the conversion. 7-0

The weather took an immediate turn for the worse and the visitors bounced back in the monsoon-like conditions with a try from prop, Conor Maguire, converted by Ed Landray. 7-7

Both sides then traded penalties from James Robins and Landray respectively, before the away side went into the break in the lead as scrum half, Luc Jones, spotted a gap and scrambled over. HT 10-17

Richmond extended their lead just two minutes into the second half, winning a 5m lineout and mauling to the line for Mark Bright to plunge over; Landray again on target with the extras. 10-24

The rain continued to pour down making handling extremely difficult and neither side could hold on to the ball long enough to create pressure.

Sale finally managed to pull the score back in the 78th minute when the catch and drive worked seamlessly for replacement hooker, Rob Makin, to dive over but the visitors deservedly took the spoils. FT 15-24

 

Summary

Team	Tries	Con	DG	Pen	Points	Outcome
Sale FC	0	0	0	0	15	Loss
Richmond	0	0	0	0	24	Win

Sale FC

1	Tumy Onasanya 17
2	Nathan Langdon 16
3	Asher Opuku-Fordjour 18
4	Ben Bamber
5	Alex Groves
6	Nick Gray
7	Tristan Woodman 19
8	Andrew Hughes
9	Matthew Bradley 20
10	James Robins
11	Tom Walsh
12	Connor Doherty
13	Fergus Mulchrone
14	Nev Edwards
15	Tom Brady
16	Rob Makin 2
17	Dan Birchall 1
18	Rikki Stout 3
19	Jake Barron 7
20	Sean Street 9

Richmond

1	Conor Maguire 20
2	Alexander Post
3	Luke Spring 17
4	Jake Monson
5	Mark Bright
6	Henry Wills
7	Xavier Hastings 18
8	Ethan Benson
9	Luc Jones 19
10	Alexander Burrage
11	Jake Caddy
12	Edward Landray
13	Richard Cheeseman
14	Hamish Graham
15	Alexander O’meara
16	Vaughan Bentley
17	Ntinga Mpiko 3
18	George Nugent 7
19	Matthew Marsh 9
20	Joshua Bellamy 1

Hospitality/Sponsorship

Date	Time	League	Season	Full Time
14th October 2023	15:00	National One	2023-2024	0'

Venue

Sale FC
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Heywood Road, Brooklands, Sale, Trafford, Greater Manchester, North West England, England, M33 3WB, United Kingdom

The blue and whites entered the Heywood Road turf looking to bounce back to winning ways against Richmond.

It took only 3 minutes for “The Dogs” to get their noses in front, going through several phases near the whitewash before centre, Connor Doherty, blasted through the defensive line to score; James Robins added the conversion. 7-0

The weather took an immediate turn for the worse and the visitors bounced back in the monsoon-like conditions with a try from prop, Conor Maguire, converted by Ed Landray. 7-7

Both sides then traded penalties from James Robins and Landray respectively, before the away side went into the break in the lead as scrum half, Luc Jones, spotted a gap and scrambled over. HT 10-17

Richmond extended their lead just two minutes into the second half, winning a 5m lineout and mauling to the line for Mark Bright to plunge over; Landray again on target with the extras. 10-24

The rain continued to pour down making handling extremely difficult and neither side could hold on to the ball long enough to create pressure.

Sale finally managed to pull the score back in the 78th minute when the catch and drive worked seamlessly for replacement hooker, Rob Makin, to dive over but the visitors deservedly took the spoils. FT 15-24

Keepy’s Corner

This week’s edition of Keepy’s Corner dives into the Plymouth Albion game, the mood in the camp, returning players, injuries and the Richmond Game. All down at a busy Carrington on Thursday night.

Sale FC 1861 make it 3 wins from 3

Sale FC 1861 ran out at Carrington for the first time this season to take on Kenilworth in Women’s Championship North 1.

On a warm and sunny afternoon, the visitors started with plenty of territory, but the blue and whites took the lead in the 18th minute when captain, Kirsty Reid, ghosted through a gap in midfield and strode away to score. 5-0

Kenilworth responded ten minutes later, going through phase after phase before they forced their way over the try line and added the conversion. 5-7

1861 went back in front in the 33rd minute when India Perris-Redding made a half-break and offloaded perfectly for Zena Francis to power in; Becky Church added a fine conversion. HT 12-7

Sale started the second half in fine fashion with Kirsty Reid carrying well into opposition territory before the ball was recycled for Niamh Hughes to break through and score; Grace White kicked the extras. 19-7

The lead was extended further in the 57th minute, Charlie Blakeborough emerging from the back of the maul to score the bonus point try. 24-7

Kenilworth then had their best spell of the game, a period in which 1861 lost Zena Francis to a yellow card, but Sale’s defence continued to be formidable.

1861 put the game match out of reach in the 76th minute as Gabi Ashby blasted away from the defence to score under the posts; Kim Seddon added the extras on this occasion. 31-7

There was still time for India Perris-Redding to put the icing on the cake, scampering down the right wing and crossing the whitewash. FT 36-7

Another fine win with the defence superb again and some vibrant attacking play.