1983-1984 ANECDOTES

1983-1984 ANECDOTES
Richard Hill was firmly established as first choice scrum-half. After very many hours of practice, he had succeeded in perfecting a speedy and accurate service. This ability to throw a long and accurate pass, gave the backs that extra few yards in which to open up their game.
Percipient- Jack Rowell, was ready to exploit it.

Mr. Clive Howard took up the post of Honorary Secretary.
Stand Transfer cost was raised from 30p to 50p. Ground Admittance was increased to £1.20 adults and 60p for Senior Citizens and Students.
Six (6) tier Flowerpot Stands were approved for purchase at a cost of £ 6916 and could be installed by September. Repainting of Lambridge was proceeding.
MANCOM 6/9/1983
Mr. H J F Simpkins reported that he and Mr. Duncan McDaniel (Club Solicitors, Burningham and Brown), had met with the Council Landlords to discuss a new Lease.
A problem had arisen in that the North Stand belonged to the City Council, the Club owned the Clubhouse, and, as a result of the extension work, the two buildings were now communicating.
It had been suggested that the North Stand be conveyed to the Club. It was resolved that the Club seek to purchase the North Stand, subject to the price being acceptable. The Secretary advised that the Council wished to maintain sole responsibility for the pitch and that a new draft lease was awaited.
The President reported that complaints had been received on the use of the President’s room by people other than those entitled to do so.
MANCOM 11/10/1983
A Letter of congratulation was sent to Simon Halliday upon his selection for England.
BATH HOSPITAL RADIO
At a Management meeting on 1st November, it was agreed to donate £300:00 towards a telephone link, enabling relay of match commentaries to Bath hospital patients.
MANCOM 10/1/1984
Congratulations were extended to Paul Simpson on his first England Cap and also to Richard Hill for his “meteoric rise.”
BATTLE OF THE BACK ROWS-Bath v Gloucester.
It was a contest for the connoisseur of back-row play. The abrasive John Gadd was intent on” un-shipping” Simpson from his England spot. Spurrell was one of the best uncapped contestants in the business. John Hall had just been capped as a replacement in the Scotland game and was at the peak of his form. Mike Teague, also one of the best, was given little chance to shine in this particular game. (his turn would come!) On the day, it was Roger Spurrell that put in the most dynamic performance. His athleticism and determination established him as both ball winner and arch-destroyer in the loose.
He was the key force in Gloucester’s demise, and it will be recalled that he was absent when Bath lost out at Gloucester in December.

MANCOM 14/2/1984
Corsham R.F.C. accepted an offer of April 30th for a fixture with an invitation XV in memory of the late Tony Jacob.
News that Charles Gabbitass, Plymouth Albion, was joining the Club