2nd’s hold on for fine victory over Macc
Hoppers 2’s 23 Macclesfield 2’s 22 Eighteen points from Tom Smith saw the second team secure a hard earned victory against defending champions Macclesfield. Despite a sodden pitch and a stiff breeze Mike Lough’s men should be credited for sticking to their attacking principles. Smith scored a fine first half try to go with two […]
Hoppers visit Upper Eden – 1987?
An earlier article about memorabilia of the club being stored away and thought very little about has developed somewhat. One such discovery was unearthed a few weeks ago when stopping for refreshment on our return journey from Westoe. I happened on one of one of our past players Mark Peatfield, now living in the Kirkby […]
Hoppers stun Luctonians
Preston Grasshoppers 49-5 Luctonians Hoppers put in a scintillating performance to score eight tries and dominate a high flying Luctonians side that struggled to get a foot in the game. With a combination of powerful and determined forwards and a backline that looked as sharp and precise as they have all season Hoppers took the […]
An Easter audience with Paul ‘The Asset’ Nicholson
An Easter Audience with Paul ‘The Asset’ Nicholson Thursday 5th April 2012 Celebrate Easter with Paul Nicholson, Paul Booth (MC) and Preston’s DJ Johnny Pearson. Paul Nicholson is currently ranked number 17 in the world of darts and plays on the PDC tour. He is the self styled ‘bad boy of darts’.