With 2014 drawing to a close we thought we’d take this opportunity to look back at the year on the website and bring you the most popular stories from the year.
5. Hull Preview (991 views) – 1st September
At number 5 is the preview of the opening game of the 2014/15 season which saw new coach Garth Dew take the reigns for his first game. The 1st XV went on to lose the game 16-11.
https://www.pgrfc.co.uk/hull-preview/
4. New Faces At Lightfoot Green (1,114 views) – 22nd August
Fourth spot goes to the article announcing the new signings and departures for the 2014/15 season.
https://www.pgrfc.co.uk/new-faces-at-lightfoot-green/
3. Hoppers vs Fylde Returns (1,450 views) – 27th January
The news that the Hoppers vs Fylde annual game was to return takes our third spot. The game was staged on Good Friday at Lightfoot Green with Hoppers running out 47-42 winners to claim the inaugural Brendan Hanavan Trophy.
https://www.pgrfc.co.uk/hoppers-vs-fylde-returns/
Phill was awarded Man of the Match in the Brendan Hanavan Trophy game with Fylde
2. Goodbye From Sean (1,488 views) – 17th June
The news that prolific fullback Sean Taylor was leaving the club makes up second place in our top 5 stories from 2014. Whilst at Hoppers Sean broke the record for the most points scored in a season during the 2012/13 season. He is currently playing in Northen Ireland for Ballymena.
Sean scores against Fylde on Good Friday
1. The Really Manly Man (4,314 views) – 28th November
Taking top spot is the article which shared James Mawdsley’s blog with visitors to the website. James has played at Hoppers since being a Mini/Junior and has played for the 1st XV. He is currently undergoing treatment for stage 3 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and has started a blog to raise awareness of young sportsmen dealing with cancer.
https://www.pgrfc.co.uk/really-manly-man/
James in action
