FIXTURE DERBY TO WELCOME KNIGHTS : Wed May 19, 2010 9:18 pm  

BUFFALOES AND KNIGHTS SEE THE LIGHTS!



Rarely has a game in the fourth tier of summer rugby league attracted so much interest.

Bramley Buffaloes take on Kippax Knights in the Co-operative Rugby League Conference National under the lights next Friday (21st May) at Stanningley (kick-off 8pm) in a match being billed as one of the most exciting clashes in the young history of the game at this intermediate level.

It’s the champions against the league’s new boys, the first game under floodlights for Bramley and their army of fans at the excellently appointed Arthur Miller Stadium.

Add to the mix that the Buffaloes have started the season with four straight victories and the ambitious Knights are not far behind with just one defeat and you have all the ingredients for a compelling clash between two title favourites.

Buffaloes coach Mark Butterill is looking forward to the occasion: “When all is said and done this is just another regular season home game but there’s a real buzz amongst the players and fans that next Friday will be a big one!

“Kippax are new to the competition but from all reports you can pretty much guarantee that they’ll be up there challenging for honours come the end of the season. They are, like us, set up for success.

“It’s going to be interesting and a must see for any rugby league fans looking to take in some quality action,” added Mark talking after his side’s unconvincing 18-10 home victory over Nottingham Outlaws.

“I’m angry about how we nearly threw this game away today after a positive first half performance. After the break we really took our foot off the gas and we just can’t afford to do that. The Outlaws nearly made us pay and you suspect it will be a different story against Kippax if we perform like that.

“Tony Williams grabbed two opportunist tries with Richard Hulme’s touchdown giving us an 18-0 lead but at no point did we hit the heights we are capable of in front of an impressive home crowd.

“We all had our hands in our mouths in the last 15 minutes as Nottingham pushed us back but we saw it through. We were lucky!” added Butterill.

Buffaloes Chairman Martyn Cheney is hoping that Rhinos and Bulls fans looking for some early weekend action will pop down and experience the action:

“I think they’ll like what they see,” explained Martyn “and we have a special promotion in place which means Rhinos and Bulls season-ticket holders, indeed any Super League or Championship season-ticket holder, can gain entry for half price, just £2.

“The promotion was extremely well received at our first home game with Nottingham Outlaws with over 50 season-ticket holders taking advantage and we hope a lot more will come down next Friday.

“We are looking for a big crowd in a game being sponsored by Green Motion of Kirkstall and we’ll also be celebrating our close sponsorship links with Unison and the RMT, two national unions that closely reflect our ideals as a community focused co-operative club,” added Martyn.

Re: FIXTURE DERBY TO WELCOME KNIGHTS : Wed May 19, 2010 9:20 pm  

You have posted this on the Castleford Tigers forum, I think you were looking for the Bramley Buffaloes one.

Re: FIXTURE DERBY TO WELCOME KNIGHTS : Thu May 20, 2010 7:57 am  

nottinghamtiger wrote:

You have posted this on the Castleford Tigers forum, I think you were looking for the Bramley Buffaloes one.

They're playing Kippax - I think he posted where it was intended and it's relevant so it stays.

[tb]

Re: FIXTURE DERBY TO WELCOME KNIGHTS : Thu May 20, 2010 2:58 pm  

And anyway, Bramley are wearing our kit

Re: FIXTURE DERBY TO WELCOME KNIGHTS : Thu May 20, 2010 5:09 pm  

Nice to see sherwins shirt been worn again !!

Re: FIXTURE DERBY TO WELCOME KNIGHTS : Thu May 20, 2010 6:18 pm  

best new poster wrote:

Nice to see sherwins shirt been worn again !!

Classic!

JUNIOR SHINES IN SUMMER GAME! : Thu May 20, 2010 7:09 pm  

JUNIOR SHINES IN SUMMER GAME!



One of the brightest lights in Bramley Buffaloes unbeaten start to the season has been powerhouse prop Junior Brandford.

The 22-year-old, currently studying for a degree in Sports Development and PE at Trinity All Saints, joined the West Leeds outfit at the start of the season after being spotted by Buffaloes coach Mark Butterill whilst playing against Milford.

“Mark was playing for Milford and he had a quiet word in my ear after the game and really sold the Buffaloes to me.

“I’m enjoying every second at Bramley,” explained Junior “and the lads have made me very welcome and I have to say that I much prefer summer rugby to the winter version! I don’t like the cold!

“It was a real eye opener at our first home game last Sunday to see just how many fans we have and that really adds to the atmosphere,” added Junior who hails originally from Oldham and hopes to become a PE teacher after graduating.

Junior started playing rugby at the age of 9 with Wrighton Tigers in Oldham and then went on to play for Saddleworth Rangers. He’s recently been selected to play for the England Students RL side and took to the field against GB Police earlier this year.

“It was my proudest moment so far,” said Junior “and I’m hoping to play again against the RAF at the start of June but they will all be topped if I can help Bramley retain their title.

“Next Friday’s (21st May) home game against Kippax will be a real test and we are looking forward to what will be a great occasion,” added Junior.

Coach Mark Butterill concluded: “Junior has come in and done a solid job so far and I’ve been very impressed by his attitude and performances.”

Re: FIXTURE DERBY TO WELCOME KNIGHTS : Thu May 20, 2010 10:13 pm  

sign him up

Re: FIXTURE DERBY TO WELCOME KNIGHTS : Fri May 21, 2010 4:10 pm  

SPEIGHT LOOKING FOR IMPROVEMENT!



Bramley Buffaloes second row Simon Speight is once again catching the eye this season with a string of consistent performances but he freely admits that the side has yet to reach top gear.

“We’ve not started off that well despite winning our opening four league games,” explained the 25-year-old Bradford-born forward.

“It’s a real joy playing with this bunch of lads because we really are like a family,” added Simon who spent five years at Salford City Reds and has also had a two year spell at Mount Pleasant with Batley Bulldogs.

He first picked up a rugby ball at the age of four with Wibsey Juniors and describes his career highlights as signing his first professional contract with Salford as well as last season’s Grand Final victory over Huddersfield Rangers.

Voted Bramley’s Player of the Year last season, Simon is keen to pay tribute to the Buffaloes supporters: “They are fantastic! They follow us everywhere and it’s great to hear them singing at home games. They help to make this a very special club indeed.”

Turning his attention to tonight's home clash with Kippax Knights (kick-off 8pm), Simon is keen to get it in perspective: “We know they’ve been making big noises about beating us but I see it as just another game. We are looking beyond it and are all focused on repeating last year’s triumph.

“It will no doubt be a feisty match but we have nothing to fear as long as we get into our stride.

“I was impressed with Nottingham last week and expect to see Huddersfield Underbank doing well again and I’m sure other challengers will emerge as the season progresses,” added Simon who works as a trainer with the NHS.

Buffaloes coach Mark Butterill was keen to heap praise on Speight: “He’s done us proud over the last season or so and he’s hitting form again. He never fails to give 100% and that’s exactly what we’ll need against Kippax on Friday night.”

Re: FIXTURE DERBY TO WELCOME KNIGHTS : Sat May 22, 2010 11:01 am  

What was the score ?