New Academy Coach

[Neils]

Richard Beck from Carnegie added to Academy team. On Offy.

[BG]

https://www.wasps.co.uk/news/richard-beck-joins-wasps-academy-coaching-set-up/

That's interesting. Aren't Leeds in a bit of financial turmoil. The 20yr old scrumhalf also from Leeds has signed a snr squad contract with us as well, by-passing the academy route.

I think he will be a great addition. A young up and coming coach, played rugby to a decent level, changed tac when he realised he wasn't going to make it as a pro, and seemingly has thrown himself at bettering himself as a coach.. Msc in sports science.. gradually going through all the RFU coach accreditations.

I wonder if Jacob has been passing on some insider information regarding possible useful additions to our various squads?

[BG]

And mentioning the financial status of Leeds I came across this

http://www.beesrugby.com/news/club-update-withdrawal-from-midlands-premier-leagu-2432541.html

Am I correct in thinking this was the Pertemp Bees?

[NellyWellyWaspy]

And mentioning the financial status of Leeds I came across this

http://www.beesrugby.com/news/club-update-withdrawal-from-midlands-premier-leagu-2432541.html

Am I correct in thinking this was the Pertemp Bees?

Yes.

[Raggs]

https://www.wasps.co.uk/news/richard-beck-joins-wasps-academy-coaching-set-up/

That's interesting. Aren't Leeds in a bit of financial turmoil. The 20yr old scrumhalf also from Leeds has signed a snr squad contract with us as well, by-passing the academy route.

I think he will be a great addition. A young up and coming coach, played rugby to a decent level, changed tac when he realised he wasn't going to make it as a pro, and seemingly has thrown himself at bettering himself as a coach.. Msc in sports science.. gradually going through all the RFU coach accreditations.

I wonder if Jacob has been passing on some insider information regarding possible useful additions to our various squads?

Jacob and Pendlebury. More likely Pendlebury I suspect, he was a fantastic addition to the club.

[Neils]

Agree on Penlebury totally. A good part of the team.

[RBB]

And mentioning the financial status of Leeds I came across this

http://www.beesrugby.com/news/club-update-withdrawal-from-midlands-premier-leagu-2432541.html

Am I correct in thinking this was the Pertemps Bees?

Yes, they overstretched themselves, which wasn't sustainable and are now in the Birmingham Merit League and strictly amateur. A lot of the 1st XV have re-surfaced at Moseley.