GRAHAM DAWE says it is difficult to compare joining Plymouth Albion for the first time in 1999 to taking over for a second spell this year. When Dawe became chairman of rugby 16 years ago, Albion had just survival relegation to regional rugby on the final day of the season. They sat at the foot … Continue reading
WILL Plymouth Albion be able to bounce straight back to the Championship following their relegation on Saturday? That is the question most supporters of the historic club are asking right now as they contemplate long trips to Darlington, Blaydon, Wharfedale and possibly Hull Ionians next season. The record of recent teams dropping out of the … Continue reading
PLYMOUTH Albion’s 13-year stay in English rugby’s second tier has come to an end after they lost 29-0 at relegation rivals Moseley on Saturday. It was always going to be a long shot for the club to stay up after failing to win one single league game prior to January 10. It was actually quite … Continue reading
‘NEVER say never’ has been a phrase coming out of Brickfields this week ahead of their must-win away match at Moseley. A failure to secure at least four points at Billesley Common on Saturday would see bottom side Albion relegated from the Championship. Even if Albion do win in Birmingham they then have to beat … Continue reading
PLYMOUTH Albion will be fighting for their Championship survival this weekend, but it was a different story a decade ago. On this day 10 years ago, Albion played in their first – and only – Twickenham Cup final when they took on Bedford Blues in the Powergen Shield. At the time, Plymouth were also pushing … Continue reading
IF Tom Hicks had his way then Plymouth Albion and Moseley would not be battling it out with each other to stay in the RFU Championship. It is now a straight fight between the two sides to avoid relegation to National One, with Moseley seven points ahead of Albion with two matches to play. That … Continue reading
PLYMOUTH Albion face one of the most crucial games in their recent history on Saturday when they entertain leaders Bristol at Brickfields in the Championships (kick-off 3pm). A defeat, coupled with a Moseley victory at Bedford, would see the club’s 13-year stay in English rugby’s second tier come to an end. However, everyone at Brickfields … Continue reading
GRAHAM DAWE has told Plymouth Albion’s players they have to believe they can cause a major upset and beat Championship leaders Bristol at Brickfields on Saturday (3pm). Albion, seven points adrift at the foot of the table, will be relegated this weekend if they fail to overcome Andy Robinson’s team and Moseley beat Bedford at … Continue reading
PLYMOUTH Albion back-row forward Iain Grieve should be fit to face his former club Bristol on Saturday in a crucial Championship match (3pm). Grieve has missed Albion’s last two league games against the Cornish Pirates and Yorkshire Carnegie after suffering a head injury against Worcester Warriors. However, he has returned to training this week and … Continue reading
PLYMOUTH Albion legends Danny Thomas and Keni Fisilau have spoken of their sadness at the club’s current plight. With just three games of the season to go, Albion sit at the foot of the Championship table, seven points adrift of second-from-bottom Moseley. Plymouth’s 13-year stay in English rugby’s second tier could end next weekend (April … Continue reading