ESSEX
BLADES
Various
pictures available on website, below:
Current
League: BUAFL
Based:
University of Essex, Wivenhoe, nr. Colchester
Career
Record: 24-29-3
Colours:
Red Shirts with Black writing and White Trim, Black Helmets, Black
Pants, Red/Black Socks
Website: http://www.essexblades.com
Honours:
BCAFL South Eastern Division Champions 2006/2007
2007/2008
BUAFL Southern Conference Eastern Division 4-4-0
2006/2007
BCAFL Southern Conference Eastern Division 8-0-0
2005/2006
BCAFL Southern Conference Eastern Division 4-3-1
2004/2005
BCAFL Southern Conference Eastern Division 5-3-0
2003/2004
BCAFL Southern Conference Eastern Division 3-4-1
2002/2003
BCAFL Southern Conference Eastern Division 0-8-0
2001/2002
BCAFL Southern Conference Eastern Division 0-7-1
Team
Notes: Entered the BCAFL for the 2001/2002 season. Played two
friendlies against the Plymouth Blitz and one against the UEA Pirates
at the beginning of 2001. Battled hard in the opening season under HC
Andy Laing, but finished with a winless record. Same again in 2002/2003
where they fell to a 0-8-0 record. Kevin Sharman was appointed Head
Coach and they won their first games in 2003, when they finished that
season 3-4-1 and also appeared on Sky Sports after playing Colchester
Gladiators in a friendly for the Gladiators 20th anniversary.
Turned
round a pre-Christmas record of 1-3-0 to make the playoffs in
2004/2005, losing to eventual National Champions Birmingham Lions in
the first round. Former Colchester Gladiators and Tiptree Titans HC,
Neil O'Hare was appointed Head Coach for 2005/2006, going 4-3-1 before
leading the team to an undefeated regular season in 2006/2007,
including a win at local powerhouse Hertfordshire Hurricanes. Won their
first playoff game versus Brighton Tsunami before finally capitulating
to eventual National Champions UWE Bullets. Joined the mass exodus from
BCAFL to BUAFL for the 2007/2008 season, posting an even record.
Also own a
2-4-0 record in annual varsity match known as the Pride of East Anglia
Bowl contested versus local rivals UEA Pirates.
Head
Coaches:
2005-Present
- Neil O'Hare
2003-2005
- Kevin Sharman
2000-2003
- Andy Laing
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