Staffordshire Surge vs Manchester Titans

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Staffordshire Surge vs Manchester Titans

GameDay 8

Welcome to our second gameday magazine and today we welcome the6-2 Manchester Titans to Surge Field for what should be a great

afternoon of American football.In our last game against Lincolnshire Bombers we were victorious 42-14 in what was a very hot day with our bumper crowd which we hope

to have again for the Titans game.Last time out against the Titans we lost 12-38 so hopefully we can get a

little closer to our opponents today and get the W on the board.

We had a huge success with our first game day magazine over 260+views so we have decided to try another for todays game and then

hopefully next season we will have a magazine for every game we playand who knows hopefully at some point we might one day have

magazines available to purchase on game day, but for now we are stillon the internet and we hope you enjoy our magazine and we welcome

all feedback, details of how to get in touch with us are inside themagazine. A massive thank you to everyone who took the time to

download the magazine and read it, means a lot to us.


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Notes from the Editor

ByShaun Rogers

So in the blistering heat we managed to notch up our second W of the seasonagainst the Lincolnshire Bombers in what proved to be a very good game. The Surge

did not let the heat get to them and in the 2 nd half after a well earned rest comestraight out the blocks to secure the W on the board and take our season to 2-5.Today we welcome the 6-2 Manchester Titans to Surge Field in our last game at

home for the season.I only started with the team this year and I assure you I will be counting the days

down until the KO of the 2014 season.I hope you will all join me in saying what a good season it has been and that we are

proud of every player who has worn the Surge jersey this season. Now the hard workbegins getting a team for the 2014 season as well as getting a larger fan base to

support the team.This team this year can not be faulted for there effort, commitment and

determination that every player has shown threw out the campaign and I wouldpersonally like to congratulate every player who has put on a Surge uniform this

season for a truly memorable first season following you guys and I look forward toseeing you all suit up ready for the 2014 season.

~~~~~Notes from the Head Coach

ByJohn Farmiloe

When we first played the Titans seven weeks ago in Manchester we struggled in thefirst half but we made adjustments and were much more competitive for the rest of the game. That game could be a turning point for our season and today, which is our

last home game, will be a good test to see how far we have progressed.

The Surge first played the Titans ten years ago when the Titans made their leaguedebut in the Northern Conference of Division 2. In the teams first encounter the

Surge won 43 0 but the second game was much closer. The Surge finished third inthe conference and quarterback Richard Large led the division in passing with 121

completions and 15 touchdowns. Ten years on and myself and Richard are still withthe club.

When we trained to prepare for this game I noted how our team has changed, evensince last year. With so much new talent in the squad we are aiming for a strong

finish to the season. Our next three games are against teams that are all incontention for a place in the playoffs and we look forward to the challenge of

competing with them.Thanks for your support, Head Coach John Farmiloe


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Game ReportStaffordshire Surge vs Lincolnshire Bombers

Surge FieldSunday 14 th July 2013

Staffordshire Surge 42 Lincolnshire Bombers 14

1st QuarterTD - Surge - #7 Steve Ward, PAT No Good 6-0

2nd QuarterTD Bombers - #21 C.Fowler, PAT No Good 6-6

TD Surge - #8 Anthony Charles, PAT is run for 2 14-6TD Surge - #16 Richard Large, PAT is run for 2 22-6TD- Bombers - #51 R.Wheatley, Pat is run for 2 22-14

Half TimeStaffordshire Surge 22 Lincolnshire Bombers 14

3rd QuarterTD Surge - #16 Richard Large , PAT is No Good 28 14

TD Surge - #16 Richard Large, with a run play, after a pickfrom defence #41 Lawrence Thomason who ran to the 1 yard

line, PAT is run for 2 36-14

4th QuarterTD Surge - #82 Lewis Bayley, PAT is no good 42-14

Final ScoreStaffordshire Surge 42 Lincolnshire Bombers 14


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Staffordshire SurgeMVP

vsLincolnshire Bombers


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New to the Game..Surge are here to Help !!Surge are here to Help !!Surge are here to Help !!Surge are here to Help !!

We dont want you sitting there on the sidelines today thinking what is going on,why do they keep stopping play ?, why are they all kneeling down ?, how manypoints do they get for that kick ?, why are they cheering him running into the largearea at the end ?Yes these are all comments I have overheard in my time watching the Surge so letshope we can help you out. In this issue we are going to look at how the Surge willline up on the pitch and the basics of the game.

Positions

OffenceQB - QuarterbackRB - Running BackHB - Half BackFB - Full BackTE - Tight EndWR - Wide ReceiverOL - Offensive LinesmanC - CentreDefenceDL - Defensive LinemanLB - Line BackerDB - Defensive Back

In todays magazine we are going to focus on both the field of play andthe officials.


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So lets take to the field and find out what all the markings mean.

Each team must make 10 yards to get a 1 st down, and must make theball go past (even if its just the tip of the ball) the goalline to score aTouchdown.

So what are the lines in the middle they are Hash marks and on the nextpage we learn more about the Yard Lines and the Hash Marks.


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Yard linesYard lines, at intervals of 5 yards, run parallel to the goal lines and aremarked across the field from sideline to sideline. These lines stop 8inches short of the 6-foot solid border in the NFL.

Yard lines give players and fans an idea of how far a team must advancethe ball in order to record a first down. As Chapter 3 explains in detail,an offensive team must gain 10 yards in order to post a first down.Consequently, every 10 yards, starting from the goal lines, the field isnumbered in multiples of 10. In the NFL, the bottoms of these numbersare placed 12 yards from each sideline. The numbers 10, 20, 30, 40, andone 50-yard line are 2 yards in length. All these lines and numbers arewhite.

Hash marksHash marks mark each yard line 70 feet, 9 inches from the sidelines inthe NFL.Two sets of hash marks (each hash is 1 yard in length) run parallelto each other down the length of the field and are approximately 1812feet apart. When the ball carrier is either tackled or pushed out of bounds, the officials return the ball in-bounds to the closest hash mark

to where its spotted.Punted balls that go out of bounds are also marked on the nearest hashmark .

So hopefully now you have a better understanding of the field that theSurge will be taking to in the game against the Manchester Titans


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The OfficialsNow we all know that any sports game can not be played at a decentstandard with out the men (or women) in the middle who officiate the

game we are playing/watching.Sometimes we hate them sometimes we love them but either way theyare an integral part of any sporting event and more so in the game of American football. Here we explain why there are so many out on thefield and what there jobs are and what there arm movements are allabout.

The officials lineupRefereeThe referee has general oversight and control of the game. Hes the finalauthority for the score, for the number of a down in case of adisagreement, and for all rule interpretations when a debate arisesamong the other officials.Although some players and coaches consider the referee a bad guy, hesthe only official who wears a white hat. (All the other officials wear blackhats.)

The referee announces all penalties and confers with the offendingteams captain, explaining the penalty. Before the snap of the ball, hepositions himself in the offensive backfield, 10 to 12 yards behind theline of scrimmage, and favours the right side if the quarterback is right-handed (and, of course, the left side if the quarterback is left-handed).The referee also monitors any illegal hits on the quarterback, such asroughing the passer. He follows the quarterback throughoutthe game and watches for the legality of blocks made near him.


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At the end of any down, the referee can request the head linesman andhis assistants to bring the yardage chains onto the field to determinewhether the ball has reached the necessary line for a new first down.

The referee also notifies the head coach when any player is disqualifiedfor unnecessary roughness or unsportsmanlike conduct and tells thecoach on whom each penalty is called.

UmpireThe umpire is responsible for the legality of the players equipment andfor watching all play along the line of scrimmage, the division linebetween the offensive and defensive players. He makes sure that theoffensive team has no more than 11 players on the field prior to thesnap of the ball.At the start of a play, he positions himself 4 to 5 yards off the line of scrimmage on the defensive side of the ball. Consequently, if hes notquick on his feet, the umpire is the official most likely to be trampled byoncoming players, especially ball carriers running up the middle.Because hes responsible for monitoring the legality of all contactbetween the offensive and defensive linemen, this official calls most of

the holding penalties. He also assists the referee on decisions involvingpossession of the ball in close proximity to the line of scrimmage. Herecords all timeouts, the winner of the coin toss, and all scores, and hemakes sure that the offensive linemen dont move downfield illegally onpass plays. Finally, when its raining, the umpire dries the wet ball priorto the snap.

Head linesmanThe head linesman sets up on the side of the field designated by the

referee.He straddles the line of scrimmage and watches for encroachment,offside, illegal men downfield, and all the other line-of-scrimmageviolations. Hes also responsible for ruling on all out of bounds plays tohis side of the field.The linesman is responsible for the chain crew and grabs the chain whenmeasuring for a first down. Hes usually the official who runs in after aplay is whistled dead and places his foot to show where forwardprogress was made by the ball carrier at the end of the play.


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Head linesman cont..

He assists the line judge (who stands opposite the head linesman) withillegal motion calls and any illegal shifts or movement by running backs

and receivers to his side. Also, during kicks or passes, he checks forillegal use of hands, and he must know who the eligible receivers areprior to every play.

Line judgeThe line judge lines up on the opposite side of the field from the headlinesman and serves as an overall helper while being responsible forillegal motion and illegal shifts. He assists the head linesman with offside

and encroachment calls. He assists the umpire with holding calls andwatching for illegal use of hands on the end of the line, especially duringkicks and pass plays. He assists the referee with calls regarding falsestarts and forward laterals behind the line of scrimmage. He also makessure that the quarterback hasnt crossed the line of scrimmage prior tothrowing a forward pass. On punts, he remains on the line of scrimmageto make sure that none of the ends move downfield prior to the ballbeing kicked.One of the line judges most important jobs is supervising the timing of the game. If the game clock becomes inoperative, he assumes theofficial timing on the field. He advises the referee when time has expiredat the end of a period. In the NFL, the line judge signals the refereewhen two minutes remain in a half, stopping the clock for the two-minute warning.

So hopefully now you have learnt something new about the guys in theblack and white today. Please respect them as without them playing

there part the Surge would not be playing.

To find out more about becoming an official in the BAFANL visit therewebsite www.britishamericanfootball.org/officiating


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Staffs Surge Fixtures & Results

2013 SeasonDivision 2 Central

21/04 vs Shropshire Revolution - L 12 - 26 28/04 @ Crewe Railroaders - W 44 - 48 11/05 vs Crewe Railroaders - L 26 - 28 26/05 vs Leicester Falcons - L 6 - 27 09/06 @ Manchester Titans - L 38 - 12 16/06 @ Merseyside Nighthawks - L 22 - 8 14/07 vs Lincolnshire Bombers W 42 - 14 28/07 vs Manchester Titans 18/08 @ Chester Romans 25/08 @ Shropshire Revolution

TEAM WINS LOSSES TIES PCT FOR AGAINSTMerseyside

Nighthawks

7 1 0 0.875 324 78

Chester

Romans

6 1 0 0.857 225 123

Manchester

Titans

6 2 0 0.750 298 92

Shropshire

Revolution

4 3 0 0.571 193 145

Leicester

Falcons

3 4 0 0.429 93 202

Staffordshire

Surge

2 5 0 0.286 154 199

Crewe

Railroaders

1 6 0 0.143 141 312

Lincolnshire

Bombers

0 7 0 0.000 42 319

Table correct as of 21/7/2013


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The Player Interview

Up first on the clock in todays magazine is LT #79 Sam Bradley

Name : Sam BradleyPosition : Left Tackle #79How many years playing American Football : 2 years

What got you into the game : I watched a documentary on Ray Lewis,and it started from there, tried out for my university team the sameweek and started my first game a month later.

How did you hear about the Surge : After I left uni, my coach told me tostay in the game, I looked up local teams, and here I am.

Best game you have played in for the Surge : It would be easy to sayCrewe away (our only win) but for me it has to be Leicester, it was areally physical game, and I had some good battles, it was a great gameother than the score board.

Worst game you have played in for the Surge : Crewe at home! We lostand we are a lot better than what we showed that game.

Who is your NFL team : Baltimore Ravens.

Who is your College Team : THE University of Miami.

If you are not playing American football what else do you do : Either working, in the gym or relaxing.

Who do you compare yourself to in American Football : Ive never reallycompared myself to anyone or based my game on anyone in particular.

What advice would you give a Rookie joining the Surge : Believe inyourself and trust everyone around you this team is like a second family.


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Today we welcome the (6-2) Manchester Titans to our home field. TheTitans have been having a good season so far and beat us on our visit to

them fairly comfortable.Below we will take a look at there season and speak with a few of there

players and get there take on there season.

Previous Seasons

2011 : 0-10 (Relegated to Division 2 after League Re-structure)2010 : 10-0 (2-0 Playoffs, Defeated in Division 2 Britbowl Final, Promoted

to Division 1)2009 : 10-0 (0-1 Playoffs)

2008 : 6-42007 : 7-2-1 (1-1 Playoffs)

2006 : 3-6 *9 game season due to one game being cancelled2005 : 5-5 (0-1 Playoffs)

2004 : Did not enter League2003 : 1-8-1

Season so far :-

Fixtures

21/04 vs Lincolnshire Bombers - W 54 - 0 28/04 vs Leicester Falcons - W 60 - 0 12/05 @ Chester Romans - L 30 - 14 18/05 @ Shropshire Revolution - L 27 - 26 09/06 vs Staffordshire Surge - W 38 - 12 30/06 vs Shropshire Revolution - W 20 - 17 13/07 @ Leicester Falcons W 0 - 34 21/07 @ Crewe Railroaders W 52 - 6 28/07 @ Staffordshire Surge

11/08 vs Merseyside Nighthawks


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Manchester Titans Senior RosterName Position Number

Matt Borthwick WR 1Glenn Herring WR 3Andy Higson DB 5

Jake Reynolds QB 7Chris Payne QB 8John Oxley LB 9

Nigel Weston QB 10Alan Mead QB 12

Drew Sherratt WR 13Jozsef Esztan LB 15Mike Ripley DL 16

Jonathan Homer TE 17Matthew Nelan WR 18

Jake Fielden LB 19Chris Owens RB 20

George Jackson DB 21

James Newnes WR 22Adam Greenland DB 23

Ainsley Battel DB 24Adam Newton DB 25Ryan Newton DB 26

Ross Profit RB 27Matt Brown RB 28Nick Copley RB 33

Niall Sweeney RB 34Jonathan Pan Gago RB 36

Peter Birds RB 37Ric Pennington DB 39

Colin Boyle DB 40Ryan Farrell RB 44

John Ainscow LB 45Rob Bainbridge LB 46Sandy Kyriacou LB 49Stan Reinholds LB 50Pete Rowlands LB 51Hugh English LB 54Darrell Noon OL 55


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Stef Latham LB 56Andy Boshall DL 58Mike Ainscow LB 59

Leroy Owusu-Addae OL 60Andrew Burridge DL 63

Rick Hurst OL 66Gaz 'Thor' Jones OL 67

Phil Wetton OL 68Emmanuel 'Mannie' Kwafo OL 70

Liam Walker OL 71Owen Booler OT 72

Asa Neill OL 73Matt McCormack DL 77

Charlie Dixon DL 78

Conor Muir WR 81Will Kinghorn WR 82Danny Caballero WR 83

Steve Spence WR 84Phil Howle WR 85

James Dean DB 86Ste Kimmins TE 88

Jonathan Beardmore DL 90Kristien Parker DL 94

Erivaldo 'Frank' Guimaraes DL 98

COACHES / STAFF

Head Coach - Nigel Dias

OffenceOffensive Co-ordinator - Tom LeonardOffensive Line Coach - Gary Matthews

RB Coach - Currie ToddReceivers Coach - Kenny McPhail

DefenceDefensive Coach - Phill Chapman

Defensive Coach - Mark Sloan

Club ManagementGeneral Manager - Jon Homer

Senior Team Managers - James Dean & Niall Sweeney


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We have done a Q&A with a few of the Manchester Titans players to getthere take on there team and there season and who you should look out

for today.

A word from the GM of the Manchester Titans Jon Homer

This year was really always going to be a transitional year for the teamwith a new management team and coaching staff coming in. Having saidthat were pleased with the majority of the performances on the field (still inthe hunt for the playoffs) and were in a much more stable state behind thescenes with a new Sponsor in Manchester Printers and being involved in lotsof PR events at Manchester City, the Rugby League World Cup, etc.

Coach Dias is starting to put his mark on the team but its next year hesgoing to expect the team to really step up and play at the level he expectsthem to.

Manchester Titans Players Q&A

Name : Alan MeadPosition : QBHow many years playing American Football : 14 years (but I took a break for 12years, including 7 years in California) 7 years with the Titans.What got you into the game : Started watching on Channel 4 in the 80s, joined aJunior Touch Team, progressed to Youth kitted, played for the GB Crusaders inMilwaukee. Joined an Adult team and when they folded in 1995 I just startedworking so I took a break. When we came back from the States, I figured, Im only 34,Ive still got a couple of years left.How did you hear about the Titans : My wife got a job in Manchester working withone of the original Titan players so I joined them. I think I was 5th String QB at thestart of the season but by the playoffs I was starting, and have been here ever since.Best game you have played in for the Titans : Last game of the season last year athome against DC I was 16 of 17 for 5 TDs. And the one incomplete pass wasdroppedWho is your NFL team : NY GiantsWho is your College Team : University of California, Berkeley (Cal) my wife used towork there.If you are not playing American football what else do you do : Maybe referee, maybe

coach. Possibly play cricket. But Im sure my wife would say spend more time withthe family.


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Name : Ainsley BattelPosition : DB (corner back)Squad No : 24How many years playing American Football : I have played 3 years youth, took abreak and then this is my 1st year playing senior ball.What got you into the game : I have never really been one to follow crowds and Idon't like English football, and American football had always stood out to me. So Ifound my local team as soon as I could play and never looked back. I have a real bugfor the game and love to play it. It isn't just a game or a sport I feel it really revealsyour character.Best game you have played in for the Titans : I can't really give a specific game. I trymy best in every game I play and would play for a lot longer than an hour if I gotchance to. But over all I have enjoyed playing against Shropshire revolution we havehad very close games with them this season, losing by a point to them and also just

beating them by 3 points. They pushed us to our limit!Who is your NFL team : San Francisco 49ersWho is your College Team : Between Notre Dame, Ole Miss and Oregon.How do you feel the teams season has gone : We have had a good season I'd say.Could have been a little bit better cancelling out two losses, but from a defensiveprospective we have done well.What do you hope to see change or improve for next season : I hope I improve asmuch as I can. I'd like to see more games be played in the league, and hopefully wewill see the sport start to turn more professional in this country.Best place you have played : When I played at youth I really liked the facilities at

Gateshead.What player should we keep an eye out for from the Titans : Everyone on the team.We all have different strengths and we work well as a team.

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Name : Jonathan Pan GagoPosition : Running BackSquad No : 36

How many years playing American Football : 3 years, 2 Senior 1 Junior all with theTitans.What got you into the game : I started watching the NFL with a friend then found

out there was a local team I thought my physical skill set would be well suited toplaying American Football.Best game you have played in for the Titans : 2013 Shropshire at Home, Revenge

game for a 1 point loss and I managed to score a TD and get a 2PAT.Worst game you have played in for the Titans : 2012 Sheffield at Home, we played

awful football and it ended our playoff hopes.

Who is your NFL team : The New England Patriots


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Who is your College Team : LSU although I also keep tabs on Boston college andFlorida gators.How do you feel the season has gone for both you and the team : The season has

gone reasonably well, as we have still got the chance of going to the playoffs, but wealso feel we could of beat the 2 teams that have beaten us this year. Personally I'vehad a good season, I have already matched last years TD total, and I have workedhard on improving myself as a player all round and can see the improvements ontape.What do you hope to see from the team in the 2014 season : I hope that we'll be

competing in the Premiership North and try to make the playoffs, if that doesn'thappen I expect to be in the National leagues britbowl final.Best place you have played American football at : Our own pitch is of good quality

but for all round set up you have to give it to the DC Presidents they have a good setup, up there.Which player should we keep an eye out for in the game from the Titans : Apart

from myself, our QB Alan Mead a very good player which I'm sure you already know.

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www.manchestertitans.co.uk


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The Player Interview

Up next on the clock is LG #70 Joe Walters

Name : Joe WaltersPosition : Left GuardHow many years playing American Football : 3 years

What got you into the game : A friend of mine reckoned Id be good at it!

How did you hear about the Surge : I had no idea there was even aleague until I researched it online!

Best game you have played in for the Surge : Crewe away earlier thisseason, the first game I won with the Surge, never felt so good in my life!

Worst game you have played in for the Surge : My first ever game, awayat Sheffield Predators, I was on the field for 2 plays at defensive tackle, Igot high-lowed and bust the ligaments in my left knee, I was out for 6months! I came back afterwards and started playing offence!

Who is your NFL team : Indianapolis Colts

Who is your College Team : Hmmm dont really have one

If you are not playing American football what else do you do : Im asocial creature, also I like watching films.

Who do you compare yourself to in American Football : I dont really,theyre way above my standard!

What advice would you give a Rookie joining the Surge : Listen, learn andenjoy it. Its a great team with great lads!


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Getting Involved with the Surge and the game of American Football

If you wish to join our American Football team as a

player or coach well we are always looking for newrecruits. Simply contact us via our websitewww.teamsurge.com or on our social network pageson both Facebook and Twitter, and we can provideyou with details on how to get involved.

We are also looking for new supporters to join our fanbase, have you ever watched the NFL on TV andthought it was good, well there is nothing likegetting to a Surge game on gameday, we need morefans to support the team and also to help out ongamedays if you feel you have something to offerthe Surge then we welcome you to join us.

To find out more about the game of AmericanFootball in the UK visitwww.britishamericanfootball.org


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2013 Playing Roster2013 Playing Roster2013 Playing Roster2013 Playing Roster

#1- Jordan Rice TE#2- Stuart Beech Coach/LB

#3- Dan Hook RB#4- Rickardo Telfer LB

#7- Steve Ward QB/TE #8- Anthony Charles WR #15- Ryan Ried RB

#16- Richard Large QB#18- Ashley Barnish DB

#19- Moses Ogundeli QB/WR #22- Stephen Bradshaw DL

#23- Taffat Jama DB

#24- Ryan Adams DB/K/P#25- Jason Pearce DL

#26- Lee Wainwright RB#29- Matt M'Cree DB

#30- Mark Finney Coach/LB#32- Glyn Simpson DB#39- Ben Johnson DB#40- Jake Beever DB

#41- Lawrence Thomason LB#42- Lewis Wilkie DB

#44- Kerion Greensmith RB#51- Chad Smith LB#52- Mike Cook LB

#55- Paul Gratton OL#56- Ben Carpenter OL

#58- Nathan George DL#60- Dale Jones DL


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Two of the Surge players give us the low down on there team mates.

Sam Bardley gives us his verdict on his team mates.

Who is the Slowest on the Roster : Joe Walters, he cant run, but hisstrut is impressive.Who is the quickest on the Roster : Ryan ReidWho is the longest in the changing rooms : Moses Ogundeji or PhilipRodger depending on how you interpret that question.Who is the biggest moaner : Probably me if Im honest.Who can drink the most on the roster : I honestly dont know, but today(28 th ) being my birthday, I challenge anyone to a drink-off.Who is the last to get a round in : I havent been out with the lads thisseason, so I guess you could say me.Who is the Cleverest in the squad : Matt McCree.

Joe Walters gives us his verdict on his team mates.

Who is the Slowest on the Roster : I have to say me. Im not renownedfor my athleticism!Who is the quickest on the Roster : Moses guys a lightning bolt!Who is the longest in the changing rooms : Dan Hook, the vainest man

alive haha!Who is the biggest moaner : All of them.Who can drink the most on the roster : This is where I come into my ownHaha!Who is the last to get a round in : No-one, all generous boys!Who is the Cleverest in the squad : Me


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Up NextAt Surge Field

The 2014 Season will be the next time we see the Surgein action at home, but we still have 2 games to play inthe 2013 season, so please dont forget about us and if

you are after an American football fix while we arewaiting for the new season dont forget the

Staffordshire Stallions the university American footballside.

See you all next season

If you wish to contact us for any reason pleaseemail us on

[email protected]@live.com

you can also tweet us @staffssurge or find us on Facebook.

Look out for our next Gameday magazine in 2014 and if youwould like something adding please contact us.

Edited by : Shaun wayupna Rogers

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