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Dragons promote rugby at Newbridge RFC
NEWPORT Gwent Dragons are promoting rugby in the region as they support Newbridge RFC in an open day this Easter Monday at 11am.
Dragons assistant coaches Leigh Jones and Dai Rees will lead a training session at the Newbridge ground on Monday ahead of their home clash with Glasgow Warriors a week on Sunday on March 30 (kick-off 4.10pm) at Rodney Parade.
Forwards and defence coach Leigh Jones said: "As a region we always enjoy our work within the community and it's particularly great to get out into the valleys next week.
"All three Dragons coaches are 'Valley Boys', with Dai and Paul coming from illustrious Newbridge RFC backgrounds.
"The team training session will emulate a normal session to show our supporters exactly how we go about preparing for our Magners fixture on the weekend.
"We appreciate the support we get throughout the region and are happy to support Newbridge for what should be a successful day of rugby and fun for all the family."
Newbridge RFC commercial manager Matthew Jones added: "We are delighted that the Newport Gwent Dragons have accepted our invitation to attend our inaugural open day.
"We are opening our door to all rugby supporters in the region for what should be a fantastic day.
"It will be a unique opportunity to see the Dragons on the road and they should be applauded for their continuing good work embracing the valleys."
The open day includes the opportunity to get pictures and autographs of all your Dragons heroes, alongside the famous Newbridge tug of war challenge, Byron Hayward's kicking competition and interactive skills sessions with the Newbridge 1st XV.
12:22pm Wednesday 19th March 2008
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CommentPosted by: Dugstar, Newbridge on 12:48pm Wed 19 Mar 08
What a fantastic idea getting the Regional Team out on the road and into the community supporting what should be an excellent day. It looks like it will be a great opportunity for the young and old to get to the Welfare Ground and meet some of the players. I for one will be digging out my camera and getting down there with the family. Lets get everyone down there to make it a great day.
What a fantastic idea getting the Regional Team out on the road and into the community supporting what should be an excellent day. It looks like it will be a great opportunity for the young and old to get to the Welfare Ground and meet some of the players. I for one will be digging out my camera and getting down there with the family. Lets get everyone down there to make it a great day.
Posted by: x files, newbridge on 3:00pm Wed 19 Mar 08
I agree Dugstar, a very good idea - problem is its 5 years too late! This should have been done at Newbridge and other valley clubs from day one like the Blues have done; their 'community' programme is vibrant and is reaping the rewards.
I agree Dugstar, a very good idea - problem is its 5 years too late! This should have been done at Newbridge and other valley clubs from day one like the Blues have done; their 'community' programme is vibrant and is reaping the rewards.
Posted by: richard, newport on 3:16pm Wed 19 Mar 08
Great move by the dragons , getting out to the whole region and showing people it's a minority of supporters who insist on the whole newport thing.I've supported Newport rfc all my life and i'm 34 now and i hoping the dragons board will see sense and drop Newport and Gwent from it's name and just call us DRAGONS.Thats what the real supporters want not the minority of people who can't see past their noses.Take a leaf from the Ospreys guys and make the right move.Its great to go and watch the Dragons and see so many people starting to turn up with their pontypool , newbridge ,and crosskeys jerseys on and coming to support their region . were not newport anymore no matter what some people say.
Great move by the dragons , getting out to the whole region and showing people it's a minority of supporters who insist on the whole newport thing.I've supported Newport rfc all my life and i'm 34 now and i hoping the dragons board will see sense and drop Newport and Gwent from it's name and just call us DRAGONS.Thats what the real supporters want not the minority of people who can't see past their noses.Take a leaf from the Ospreys guys and make the right move.Its great to go and watch the Dragons and see so many people starting to turn up with their pontypool , newbridge ,and crosskeys jerseys on and coming to support their region . were not newport anymore no matter what some people say.
Posted by: Dugstar, Newbridge on 5:12pm Wed 19 Mar 08
I agree with Richard, it would help if the "Newport and Gwent" bits were dropped. Newport have their team in the Premiership. I think it's the old Valley mentality that they wouldn't support a team with the work Newport in the title. All the past history between the likes of Pooler, X Keys, Newbridge, Abertillery, Ebbw Vale still exsists. It's worked for the other Regions and who knows what we'll see one day.
I agree with Richard, it would help if the "Newport and Gwent" bits were dropped. Newport have their team in the Premiership. I think it's the old Valley mentality that they wouldn't support a team with the work Newport in the title. All the past history between the likes of Pooler, X Keys, Newbridge, Abertillery, Ebbw Vale still exsists. It's worked for the other Regions and who knows what we'll see one day.
Posted by: Sian, Pontypool on 9:17pm Wed 19 Mar 08
I too think it's too little to late - if only this was done earlier methinks the dragons would have a better following from valleys clubs
I too think it's too little to late - if only this was done earlier methinks the dragons would have a better following from valleys clubs
Posted by: gwentman, newport on 9:26pm Wed 19 Mar 08
What a joke. It reminds me of Prince William's condescending visit to the game on Saturday. Better show willing hadn't we? Physically present, heart and mind elsewhere.
What a joke. It reminds me of Prince William's condescending visit to the game on Saturday. Better show willing hadn't we? Physically present, heart and mind elsewhere.
Posted by: Exiled In Dorset, Poole Dorset on 9:44pm Wed 19 Mar 08
[quote][bold]gwentman[/bold] wrote:
What a joke. It reminds me of Prince William's condescending visit to the game on Saturday. Better show willing hadn't we? Physically present, heart and mind elsewhere. [/quote] Might have known Mr Negative would stick his oar-in. This is exactly what multitudes have been crying out for, and now its happening its not good enough. Grow-up, stop criticising and be thankful that the wheels are in motion to motion to try and unite the region. Yes, drop the Newport from the team name(and I have been a past player/follower and supporter for nearly 40yrs) and lets get THE DRAGONS roaring!!!!
gwentman wrote:
What a joke. It reminds me of Prince William's condescending visit to the game on Saturday. Better show willing hadn't we? Physically present, heart and mind elsewhere.
Might have known Mr Negative would stick his oar-in. This is exactly what multitudes have been crying out for, and now its happening its not good enough. Grow-up, stop criticising and be thankful that the wheels are in motion to motion to try and unite the region. Yes, drop the Newport from the team name(and I have been a past player/follower and supporter for nearly 40yrs) and lets get THE DRAGONS roaring!!!!
Posted by: gwentman, newport on 11:57pm Wed 19 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Exiled In Dorset[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]gwentman[/bold] wrote: What a joke. It reminds me of Prince William's condescending visit to the game on Saturday. Better show willing hadn't we? Physically present, heart and mind elsewhere. [/quote] Might have known Mr Negative would stick his oar-in. This is exactly what multitudes have been crying out for, and now its happening its not good enough. Grow-up, stop criticising and be thankful that the wheels are in motion to motion to try and unite the region. Yes, drop the Newport from the team name(and I have been a past player/follower and supporter for nearly 40yrs) and lets get THE DRAGONS roaring!!!![/quote] You sound nearly as patronising as this cooked-up scheme. What the county of Gwent needs isn't half-baked gimmicks like this but the [bold]Dragons[/bold] playing at a neutral venue representing Gwent not Newport. What's good enough for the O's, the Scarlets and the Blues should be good enough for Gwent. Get out of Rodney Parade. Embrace Gwent. Drop Newport from your name. Then people might just start to believe in the conmen. But this isn't Gwent is it? It is Newport RFC in sheep's clothing.
Exiled In Dorset wrote:
gwentman wrote: What a joke. It reminds me of Prince William's condescending visit to the game on Saturday. Better show willing hadn't we? Physically present, heart and mind elsewhere.
Might have known Mr Negative would stick his oar-in. This is exactly what multitudes have been crying out for, and now its happening its not good enough. Grow-up, stop criticising and be thankful that the wheels are in motion to motion to try and unite the region. Yes, drop the Newport from the team name(and I have been a past player/follower and supporter for nearly 40yrs) and lets get THE DRAGONS roaring!!!!
You sound nearly as patronising as this cooked-up scheme. What the county of Gwent needs isn't half-baked gimmicks like this but the
Dragons playing at a neutral venue representing Gwent not Newport. What's good enough for the O's, the Scarlets and the Blues should be good enough for Gwent. Get out of Rodney Parade. Embrace Gwent. Drop Newport from your name. Then people might just start to believe in the conmen. But this isn't Gwent is it? It is Newport RFC in sheep's clothing.
Posted by: Flyingwedge, Newbridge on 12:13am Thu 20 Mar 08
Nevermind Gwentman, extremeists are everywhere and need wacking with a mallet whenever they pop up! Scarlets, Blues, Ospreys and Dragons. How differcult is that to accept? It has taken us years to get to this point and still the minority, mainly Newport, supporters object! The other, sucessful regions have embraced the all for one and one for all mindset.
We are the dinosaurs and deserve our lowly place because we can't get over our old rivalries. Good luck with the training sessions at the 'bridge I will turn up to watch and I hope Gwent players will turn up to participate just for solidarity. We have to come together and present a united front. Do we really want the rest of Wales lauding it over us? Afterall we are the main provider of rugby talent to the Welsh squad, historically,. Forget Gwent, forget Newport just Dragons. Take the squad around the region connect with the supporters and build the Dragons brand. Afterall, we know we are the best, we have our history behind us to prove it, the only thing holding us back is the name! As the Newport Gwent Dragons we are going nowhere, the Dragons could take Gwent forward. Men of Gwent we are Men of Newport we arn't. We all know that together we are better than the rest of Wales but we are too tribal to put aside our differences to prove it! So in essence we are stuffed by our own parochialism
Nevermind Gwentman, extremeists are everywhere and need wacking with a mallet whenever they pop up! Scarlets, Blues, Ospreys and Dragons. How differcult is that to accept? It has taken us years to get to this point and still the minority, mainly Newport, supporters object! The other, sucessful regions have embraced the all for one and one for all mindset.
We are the dinosaurs and deserve our lowly place because we can't get over our old rivalries. Good luck with the training sessions at the 'bridge I will turn up to watch and I hope Gwent players will turn up to participate just for solidarity. We have to come together and present a united front. Do we really want the rest of Wales lauding it over us? Afterall we are the main provider of rugby talent to the Welsh squad, historically,. Forget Gwent, forget Newport just Dragons. Take the squad around the region connect with the supporters and build the Dragons brand. Afterall, we know we are the best, we have our history behind us to prove it, the only thing holding us back is the name! As the Newport Gwent Dragons we are going nowhere, the Dragons could take Gwent forward. Men of Gwent we are Men of Newport we arn't. We all know that together we are better than the rest of Wales but we are too tribal to put aside our differences to prove it! So in essence we are stuffed by our own parochialism
Posted by: richard, newport on 7:37am Thu 20 Mar 08
[quote][bold]gwentman[/bold] wrote:
What a joke. It reminds me of Prince William's condescending visit to the game on Saturday. Better show willing hadn't we? Physically present, heart and mind elsewhere. [/quote] As i said a minority, can't see past their noses. I rest my case.
gwentman wrote:
What a joke. It reminds me of Prince William's condescending visit to the game on Saturday. Better show willing hadn't we? Physically present, heart and mind elsewhere.
As i said a minority, can't see past their noses. I rest my case.
Posted by: JK, NPT on 10:54am Thu 20 Mar 08
I almost feel sorry for you valleys boys, talk about being bitter and twisted !!
How your tiny minds can possibly think the "Blues" and the Scarlets have embraced regional rugby is a sad joke. You seem to have forgotten that CARDIFF play at CARDIFF in CARDIFF colours and the crowd chant CARDIFF to support them, is is exactly the same at the other region (LOL)Scarlets who by some incredible coincidence play at LLanelli in Llanelli RFC colours. What you numptys have to accept (sad as it is) the day rugby went professional was the day the likes of Newbridge and Pontypool could compete with the big boys were well and truly over. The only way the region will ever be a success is to ignore the valley whingers, most of who never actually watch rugby, scrap the "Gwent" and the "Dragons" and support a team called solely Newport playing in black and amber. We can then get back to Rodney Parade being sold our regularly watching a team that can compete with anyone.
I almost feel sorry for you valleys boys, talk about being bitter and twisted !!
How your tiny minds can possibly think the "Blues" and the Scarlets have embraced regional rugby is a sad joke. You seem to have forgotten that CARDIFF play at CARDIFF in CARDIFF colours and the crowd chant CARDIFF to support them, is is exactly the same at the other region (LOL)Scarlets who by some incredible coincidence play at LLanelli in Llanelli RFC colours. What you numptys have to accept (sad as it is) the day rugby went professional was the day the likes of Newbridge and Pontypool could compete with the big boys were well and truly over. The only way the region will ever be a success is to ignore the valley whingers, most of who never actually watch rugby, scrap the "Gwent" and the "Dragons" and support a team called solely Newport playing in black and amber. We can then get back to Rodney Parade being sold our regularly watching a team that can compete with anyone.
Posted by: tap, Cwmbran on 2:34pm Thu 20 Mar 08
[quote][bold]JK[/bold] wrote:
I almost feel sorry for you valleys boys, talk about being bitter and twisted !! How your tiny minds can possibly think the "Blues" and the Scarlets have embraced regional rugby is a sad joke. You seem to have forgotten that CARDIFF play at CARDIFF in CARDIFF colours and the crowd chant CARDIFF to support them, is is exactly the same at the other region (LOL)Scarlets who by some incredible coincidence play at LLanelli in Llanelli RFC colours. What you numptys have to accept (sad as it is) the day rugby went professional was the day the likes of Newbridge and Pontypool could compete with the big boys were well and truly over. The only way the region will ever be a success is to ignore the valley whingers, most of who never actually watch rugby, scrap the "Gwent" and the "Dragons" and support a team called solely Newport playing in black and amber. We can then get back to Rodney Parade being sold our regularly watching a team that can compete with anyone.[/quote] Here Here!
JK wrote:
I almost feel sorry for you valleys boys, talk about being bitter and twisted !! How your tiny minds can possibly think the "Blues" and the Scarlets have embraced regional rugby is a sad joke. You seem to have forgotten that CARDIFF play at CARDIFF in CARDIFF colours and the crowd chant CARDIFF to support them, is is exactly the same at the other region (LOL)Scarlets who by some incredible coincidence play at LLanelli in Llanelli RFC colours. What you numptys have to accept (sad as it is) the day rugby went professional was the day the likes of Newbridge and Pontypool could compete with the big boys were well and truly over. The only way the region will ever be a success is to ignore the valley whingers, most of who never actually watch rugby, scrap the "Gwent" and the "Dragons" and support a team called solely Newport playing in black and amber. We can then get back to Rodney Parade being sold our regularly watching a team that can compete with anyone.
Here Here!
Posted by: Dugstar, Newbridge on 4:49pm Thu 20 Mar 08
The main reason The Dragons are training in Newbridge is because they are having a Community Day at the Club which will hopefully get more people interested in local rugby and help raise some money on behalf of the NSPCC for Byron Hayward who is running in this years London Marathon. The Dragons and The Celtic Crusaders will both be present on the day and this will hopefully draw the crowds in and help Byron reach the target of money he needs to run. It’s all being done for a good coarse so stop you bickering and petty mindedness and come along. They don’t care if your Newport, Crosskeys, Pontypool, Bargoed, Blackwood, Caerphilly, Blues, Scarlets, Opsreys or Golden ruddy Eagles fans. It’s better than sitting on your sofa or behind you computer on what hopefully should be a great day out.
The main reason The Dragons are training in Newbridge is because they are having a Community Day at the Club which will hopefully get more people interested in local rugby and help raise some money on behalf of the NSPCC for Byron Hayward who is running in this years London Marathon. The Dragons and The Celtic Crusaders will both be present on the day and this will hopefully draw the crowds in and help Byron reach the target of money he needs to run. It’s all being done for a good coarse so stop you bickering and petty mindedness and come along. They don’t care if your Newport, Crosskeys, Pontypool, Bargoed, Blackwood, Caerphilly, Blues, Scarlets, Opsreys or Golden ruddy Eagles fans. It’s better than sitting on your sofa or behind you computer on what hopefully should be a great day out.
Posted by: Dugstar, Newbridge on 5:27pm Thu 20 Mar 08
[quote][bold]JK[/bold] wrote:
I almost feel sorry for you valleys boys, talk about being bitter and twisted !! How your tiny minds can possibly think the "Blues" and the Scarlets have embraced regional rugby is a sad joke. You seem to have forgotten that CARDIFF play at CARDIFF in CARDIFF colours and the crowd chant CARDIFF to support them, is is exactly the same at the other region (LOL)Scarlets who by some incredible coincidence play at LLanelli in Llanelli RFC colours. What you numptys have to accept (sad as it is) the day rugby went professional was the day the likes of Newbridge and Pontypool could compete with the big boys were well and truly over. The only way the region will ever be a success is to ignore the valley whingers, most of who never actually watch rugby, scrap the "Gwent" and the "Dragons" and support a team called solely Newport playing in black and amber. We can then get back to Rodney Parade being sold our regularly watching a team that can compete with anyone.[/quote] Oh and before I forget, us valley whingers who never watch rugby were asked by the BBC to be their Club of the 6 Nations which we were very proud of. Infact every match game you couldn't move in the Club and friends of mine who are Newport/Dragons fans came to the club instead of going to Rodney Parade because of the lack of atmosphere. Didn't see many Newport supporters invited to The Vale on Sunday either to meet Warren Gatland and the team either. However what would I know, I'm from the valleys and know nothing about rugby and wouldn't watch it if it was being played in my front garden ;)
JK wrote:
I almost feel sorry for you valleys boys, talk about being bitter and twisted !! How your tiny minds can possibly think the "Blues" and the Scarlets have embraced regional rugby is a sad joke. You seem to have forgotten that CARDIFF play at CARDIFF in CARDIFF colours and the crowd chant CARDIFF to support them, is is exactly the same at the other region (LOL)Scarlets who by some incredible coincidence play at LLanelli in Llanelli RFC colours. What you numptys have to accept (sad as it is) the day rugby went professional was the day the likes of Newbridge and Pontypool could compete with the big boys were well and truly over. The only way the region will ever be a success is to ignore the valley whingers, most of who never actually watch rugby, scrap the "Gwent" and the "Dragons" and support a team called solely Newport playing in black and amber. We can then get back to Rodney Parade being sold our regularly watching a team that can compete with anyone.
Oh and before I forget, us valley whingers who never watch rugby were asked by the BBC to be their Club of the 6 Nations which we were very proud of. Infact every match game you couldn't move in the Club and friends of mine who are Newport/Dragons fans came to the club instead of going to Rodney Parade because of the lack of atmosphere. Didn't see many Newport supporters invited to The Vale on Sunday either to meet Warren Gatland and the team either. However what would I know, I'm from the valleys and know nothing about rugby and wouldn't watch it if it was being played in my front garden ;)
Posted by: jonty on 10:02pm Thu 20 Mar 08
[quote][bold]tap[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]JK[/bold] wrote: I almost feel sorry for you valleys boys, talk about being bitter and twisted !! How your tiny minds can possibly think the "Blues" and the Scarlets have embraced regional rugby is a sad joke. You seem to have forgotten that CARDIFF play at CARDIFF in CARDIFF colours and the crowd chant CARDIFF to support them, is is exactly the same at the other region (LOL)Scarlets who by some incredible coincidence play at LLanelli in Llanelli RFC colours. What you numptys have to accept (sad as it is) the day rugby went professional was the day the likes of Newbridge and Pontypool could compete with the big boys were well and truly over. The only way the region will ever be a success is to ignore the valley whingers, most of who never actually watch rugby, scrap the "Gwent" and the "Dragons" and support a team called solely Newport playing in black and amber. We can then get back to Rodney Parade being sold our regularly watching a team that can compete with anyone.[/quote] Here Here![/quote] the last bit said it all no interest in a region only newport well good luck with your 4 to 5000 supporters I hope you get what you crave and one day we will all pass rodney parade just like we do somerton park and say do you remember
tap wrote:
JK wrote: I almost feel sorry for you valleys boys, talk about being bitter and twisted !! How your tiny minds can possibly think the "Blues" and the Scarlets have embraced regional rugby is a sad joke. You seem to have forgotten that CARDIFF play at CARDIFF in CARDIFF colours and the crowd chant CARDIFF to support them, is is exactly the same at the other region (LOL)Scarlets who by some incredible coincidence play at LLanelli in Llanelli RFC colours. What you numptys have to accept (sad as it is) the day rugby went professional was the day the likes of Newbridge and Pontypool could compete with the big boys were well and truly over. The only way the region will ever be a success is to ignore the valley whingers, most of who never actually watch rugby, scrap the "Gwent" and the "Dragons" and support a team called solely Newport playing in black and amber. We can then get back to Rodney Parade being sold our regularly watching a team that can compete with anyone.
Here Here!
the last bit said it all no interest in a region only newport well good luck with your 4 to 5000 supporters I hope you get what you crave and one day we will all pass rodney parade just like we do somerton park and say do you remember
Posted by: gwentman, newport on 11:39pm Thu 20 Mar 08
Embrace the real rugby clubs or perish.
Embrace the real rugby clubs or perish.
Posted by: gwentman, newport on 12:35am Fri 21 Mar 08
[quote][bold]JK[/bold] wrote:
I almost feel sorry for you valleys boys, talk about being bitter and twisted !! How your tiny minds can possibly think the "Blues" and the Scarlets have embraced regional rugby is a sad joke. You seem to have forgotten that CARDIFF play at CARDIFF in CARDIFF colours and the crowd chant CARDIFF to support them, is is exactly the same at the other region (LOL)Scarlets who by some incredible coincidence play at LLanelli in Llanelli RFC colours. What you numptys have to accept (sad as it is) the day rugby went professional was the day the likes of Newbridge and Pontypool could compete with the big boys were well and truly over. The only way the region will ever be a success is to ignore the valley whingers, most of who never actually watch rugby, scrap the "Gwent" and the "Dragons" and support a team called solely Newport playing in black and amber. We can then get back to Rodney Parade being sold our regularly watching a team that can compete with anyone.[/quote] All three other regions realise they have to move away from their traditional bases to attract the 'regional' support. What does Newport do? It plans to build a super 30K seater stadium to house 2K fans. This is the reason why[bold]Newport Dragons[/bold] will remain the Connaught of Welsh rugby.
JK wrote:
I almost feel sorry for you valleys boys, talk about being bitter and twisted !! How your tiny minds can possibly think the "Blues" and the Scarlets have embraced regional rugby is a sad joke. You seem to have forgotten that CARDIFF play at CARDIFF in CARDIFF colours and the crowd chant CARDIFF to support them, is is exactly the same at the other region (LOL)Scarlets who by some incredible coincidence play at LLanelli in Llanelli RFC colours. What you numptys have to accept (sad as it is) the day rugby went professional was the day the likes of Newbridge and Pontypool could compete with the big boys were well and truly over. The only way the region will ever be a success is to ignore the valley whingers, most of who never actually watch rugby, scrap the "Gwent" and the "Dragons" and support a team called solely Newport playing in black and amber. We can then get back to Rodney Parade being sold our regularly watching a team that can compete with anyone.
All three other regions realise they have to move away from their traditional bases to attract the 'regional' support. What does Newport do? It plans to build a super 30K seater stadium to house 2K fans. This is the reason why
Newport Dragons will remain the Connaught of Welsh rugby.
Posted by: monte_fisto, Newport on 3:28am Fri 21 Mar 08
[quote][bold]gwentman[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]JK[/bold] wrote: I almost feel sorry for you valleys boys, talk about being bitter and twisted !! How your tiny minds can possibly think the "Blues" and the Scarlets have embraced regional rugby is a sad joke. You seem to have forgotten that CARDIFF play at CARDIFF in CARDIFF colours and the crowd chant CARDIFF to support them, is is exactly the same at the other region (LOL)Scarlets who by some incredible coincidence play at LLanelli in Llanelli RFC colours. What you numptys have to accept (sad as it is) the day rugby went professional was the day the likes of Newbridge and Pontypool could compete with the big boys were well and truly over. The only way the region will ever be a success is to ignore the valley whingers, most of who never actually watch rugby, scrap the "Gwent" and the "Dragons" and support a team called solely Newport playing in black and amber. We can then get back to Rodney Parade being sold our regularly watching a team that can compete with anyone.[/quote] All three other regions realise they have to move away from their traditional bases to attract the 'regional' support. What does Newport do? It plans to build a super 30K seater stadium to house 2K fans. This is the reason why[bold]Newport Dragons[/bold] will remain the Connaught of Welsh rugby.[/quote] Where would YOU build a stadium GwentMan?
It's catch 22 I'm afraid, I want to see the DRAGONS rise and replace the shambles that's been made of the Gwent region as much as any other, er, Gwent Man but if you were running a struggling pro business and had to move to new premises, would you honestly move away from your hard core customers? (and that doesn't mean Newport fans as most of the die hards I know are as adamant as the valley fans that they will not support the Dragons). Can you honestly name another site earmarked for such massive redevelopment in Gwent with the necessary transport links?
gwentman wrote:
JK wrote: I almost feel sorry for you valleys boys, talk about being bitter and twisted !! How your tiny minds can possibly think the "Blues" and the Scarlets have embraced regional rugby is a sad joke. You seem to have forgotten that CARDIFF play at CARDIFF in CARDIFF colours and the crowd chant CARDIFF to support them, is is exactly the same at the other region (LOL)Scarlets who by some incredible coincidence play at LLanelli in Llanelli RFC colours. What you numptys have to accept (sad as it is) the day rugby went professional was the day the likes of Newbridge and Pontypool could compete with the big boys were well and truly over. The only way the region will ever be a success is to ignore the valley whingers, most of who never actually watch rugby, scrap the "Gwent" and the "Dragons" and support a team called solely Newport playing in black and amber. We can then get back to Rodney Parade being sold our regularly watching a team that can compete with anyone.
All three other regions realise they have to move away from their traditional bases to attract the 'regional' support. What does Newport do? It plans to build a super 30K seater stadium to house 2K fans. This is the reason whyNewport Dragons will remain the Connaught of Welsh rugby.
Where would YOU build a stadium GwentMan?
It's catch 22 I'm afraid, I want to see the DRAGONS rise and replace the shambles that's been made of the Gwent region as much as any other, er, Gwent Man but if you were running a struggling pro business and had to move to new premises, would you honestly move away from your hard core customers? (and that doesn't mean Newport fans as most of the die hards I know are as adamant as the valley fans that they will not support the Dragons). Can you honestly name another site earmarked for such massive redevelopment in Gwent with the necessary transport links?
Posted by: gwentman, newport on 2:55pm Fri 21 Mar 08
Monte,
There are numerous potential sites my friend. Coedkernew and Llanwern in Newport to name just two. Cwmbran would be the other obvious choice, just 5 minutes from junction 26. The point is that the move is not so much about its location as the message it would send out to true rugby fans in the whole of Gwent, not just the Chepstow Road area. The move would be symbolic, namely that, like the Blues, the Scarlets and the O's, they want to be seen to be breaking away from the traditional strongholds of Stradey Park, Cardiff Arms Park and the Gnoll/St Helens. They want to send the message out 'come and support this new concept'. 'Be part of the future not the past.' You admit yourself that Newport diehards are not supporting the RP setup so what is there to lose? Who are the 'hard core customers' you talk about? Until the Newport Dragons become the Dragons and move away from their Newport RFC base, they will continue to provide zero internationals in a Mickey Mouse setup whilst the O's have internationals in every position on the field. And more waiting on the bench!
Monte,
There are numerous potential sites my friend. Coedkernew and Llanwern in Newport to name just two. Cwmbran would be the other obvious choice, just 5 minutes from junction 26. The point is that the move is not so much about its location as the message it would send out to true rugby fans in the whole of Gwent, not just the Chepstow Road area. The move would be symbolic, namely that, like the Blues, the Scarlets and the O's, they want to be seen to be breaking away from the traditional strongholds of Stradey Park, Cardiff Arms Park and the Gnoll/St Helens. They want to send the message out 'come and support this new concept'. 'Be part of the future not the past.' You admit yourself that Newport diehards are not supporting the RP setup so what is there to lose? Who are the 'hard core customers' you talk about? Until the Newport Dragons become the Dragons and move away from their Newport RFC base, they will continue to provide zero internationals in a Mickey Mouse setup whilst the O's have internationals in every position on the field. And more waiting on the bench!
Posted by: Up the Port, Risca on 8:35pm Fri 21 Mar 08
This is a total misrepresentaion of the facts on all counts, Gwentman!
This is a total misrepresentaion of the facts on all counts, Gwentman!
Posted by: gwentman, newport on Sat 22 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Up the Port[/bold] wrote:
This is a total misrepresentaion of the facts on all counts, Gwentman![/quote] Please put some substance behind your arguments my friend.
Up the Port wrote:
This is a total misrepresentaion of the facts on all counts, Gwentman!
Please put some substance behind your arguments my friend.
Posted by: Bela, Llandenny on 12:31am Sat 22 Mar 08
[quote][bold]gwentman[/bold] wrote:
Monte, There are numerous potential sites my friend. Coedkernew and Llanwern in Newport to name just two. Cwmbran would be the other obvious choice, just 5 minutes from junction 26. The point is that the move is not so much about its location as the message it would send out to true rugby fans in the whole of Gwent, not just the Chepstow Road area. The move would be symbolic, namely that, like the Blues, the Scarlets and the O's, they want to be seen to be breaking away from the traditional strongholds of Stradey Park, Cardiff Arms Park and the Gnoll/St Helens. They want to send the message out 'come and support this new concept'. 'Be part of the future not the past.' You admit yourself that Newport diehards are not supporting the RP setup so what is there to lose? Who are the 'hard core customers' you talk about? Until the Newport Dragons become the Dragons and move away from their Newport RFC base, they will continue to provide zero internationals in a Mickey Mouse setup whilst the O's have internationals in every position on the field. And more waiting on the bench![/quote] How would this be funded? The funds to redevelop Rodney Parade are being raised by the housing and other building which will take place on Newport RFC's land. Do you think tHere are any clubs in Gwent who can or are willing to do this? Do any others own their grounds? Are any others sited in the midst of a £2 billion redevelopment project?Newport are the only club involved in the running of the team and have been since Ebbw Vale pulled out 5 years ago recommending that the side be subsumed into the workings of NRFC for commercial reasons. You sem to want regional rugby but NRFC to foot the bill.
gwentman wrote:
Monte, There are numerous potential sites my friend. Coedkernew and Llanwern in Newport to name just two. Cwmbran would be the other obvious choice, just 5 minutes from junction 26. The point is that the move is not so much about its location as the message it would send out to true rugby fans in the whole of Gwent, not just the Chepstow Road area. The move would be symbolic, namely that, like the Blues, the Scarlets and the O's, they want to be seen to be breaking away from the traditional strongholds of Stradey Park, Cardiff Arms Park and the Gnoll/St Helens. They want to send the message out 'come and support this new concept'. 'Be part of the future not the past.' You admit yourself that Newport diehards are not supporting the RP setup so what is there to lose? Who are the 'hard core customers' you talk about? Until the Newport Dragons become the Dragons and move away from their Newport RFC base, they will continue to provide zero internationals in a Mickey Mouse setup whilst the O's have internationals in every position on the field. And more waiting on the bench!
How would this be funded? The funds to redevelop Rodney Parade are being raised by the housing and other building which will take place on Newport RFC's land. Do you think tHere are any clubs in Gwent who can or are willing to do this? Do any others own their grounds? Are any others sited in the midst of a £2 billion redevelopment project?Newport are the only club involved in the running of the team and have been since Ebbw Vale pulled out 5 years ago recommending that the side be subsumed into the workings of NRFC for commercial reasons. You sem to want regional rugby but NRFC to foot the bill.
Posted by: gwentman, newport on 11:00am Sat 22 Mar 08
There are many options available my friend. We (10,000+ supporters from Gwent, not the 11,000 who signed the bogus petition outside Newport library) want true regional rugby not the suicidal selfish scheme being cooked up in Rodney Parade. And we certainly wouldn't expect Newport to pay for it. We should work together. You see the difference is we thing inclusively (including Newport). You think exclusively. Which is why ultimately you will go nowhere.
There are many options available my friend. We (10,000+ supporters from Gwent, not the 11,000 who signed the bogus petition outside Newport library) want true regional rugby not the suicidal selfish scheme being cooked up in Rodney Parade. And we certainly wouldn't expect Newport to pay for it. We should work together. You see the difference is we thing inclusively (including Newport). You think exclusively. Which is why ultimately you will go nowhere.
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