Saracens vs. Ampthill
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Topic: Saracens vs. Ampthill
Posted By: gerg_861
Subject: Saracens vs. Ampthill
Date Posted: 05 May 2021 at 13:11
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Apparently the fixture has been moved to Monday night to allow supporters to attend. Hope other clubs follow suit. https://www.saracens.com/ampthill-home-match-moved-to-welcome-supporters-back/" rel="nofollow - https://www.saracens.com/ampthill-home-match-moved-to-welcome-supporters-back/
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Posted By: Camquin
Date Posted: 05 May 2021 at 13:57
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They obviously feel that they need support from a home crowd. ------------- Sweeney Delenda Est |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 05 May 2021 at 17:19
| Brilliant news all round. Not sure how many fans will be allowed in but the more the merrier. The Ampthill lads will need all the help they can get and a live crowd, albeit Saracen-heavy, will stoke up the andrenalin massively for what is without a doubt the biggest competitive match in Ampthill's history. It's a shame it is taking place 200 miles south from where I live. |
Posted By: isleonian
Date Posted: 05 May 2021 at 18:30
| Go on Ampthill, you can do it! |
Posted By: gerg_861
Date Posted: 05 May 2021 at 18:33
2000 allowed in apparently
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Cherub wrote:Posted By: Raider999
Date Posted: 05 May 2021 at 19:30
Football is limited to the lower of 10,000 or 25% capacity - see no reason Rugby shouldn't be the same. Interestingly, football has decided to exclude away fans. ------------- RAID ON |
Posted By: Whistle watcher
Date Posted: 06 May 2021 at 07:46
| If there's 2000 allowed in at Saracens, perhaps we'll be allowed a similar number at Coventry the week after, which would be good. |
Posted By: oneagainstthehead
Date Posted: 06 May 2021 at 10:37
Capacity at Saracens is significantly reduced due to redevelopment. 2000 probably is 25% of current capacity. ------------- Speak softly, but carry a big stick. |
Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 06 May 2021 at 11:04
Little to no chance I feel. I'm guessing 50 percent of seated capacity as an absolute maximum, so maybe around 1400 (check with Eric though as I'm not certain what the current capacity of the stand is since removal of seats from the original circa just under 3000). Wouldn't be surprised if it's only 1000 to 1200 though. At least they are saying that us ST holders get priority, so I'm hopeful! ------------- Our Club |
Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 06 May 2021 at 11:05
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And, apparently, we might know next Tuesday.
------------- Our Club |
Posted By: Rob C
Date Posted: 06 May 2021 at 11:23
Trying to find out ground capacities for anything other than football is, predictably, difficult. A lot of football clubs would be regarded as large venues and would fall into the 10,000 or 25% (whichever is lower) category.
As far as I can see however, pending an update on May 10th, smaller venues will be allowed 4,000 or 50%, whichever is lower. I'm guessing seating arrangements etc will also be taken into account so that number may be lower. I think 'large venue' is defined as 16,000 or more so the Stone X capacity being capped as 2,000 must be down to redevelopment as you say... |
Posted By: Robb
Date Posted: 06 May 2021 at 12:56
| I was hoping this fixture was reversed so we'd see the future Lions of Farrell and Itoje running through the woods. But still great that fans will be able to get in. |
Posted By: gerg_861
Date Posted: 06 May 2021 at 13:43
| I had a mail through from Ealing's ticket department to say that they are currently unsure if they are allowed to allow standing spectators, so still some bits in the air I think. |
Posted By: Rob C
Date Posted: 06 May 2021 at 14:18
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Update from Cov is that they are: 'liaising closely with the city’s Safety Advisory Group and all other relevant authorities and are awaiting full guidance from the Government before tickets go on sale'. So no decision until after the 11th.
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Posted By: islander
Date Posted: 06 May 2021 at 16:09
| Seems to be a mixed approach - Nottingham and Blues have already flagged up that there'll be some spectators at their final home games... |
Posted By: Cov kid 42
Date Posted: 06 May 2021 at 16:20
Cov v Saracens will have a gate, remembering it will be a 5pm kick off ------------- John Butler |
Posted By: Mickyboy
Date Posted: 08 May 2021 at 16:05
| E Mail from Bedford Blues yesterday crowd via Ampthill will be limited to 1500 mixture of standing and seated Masks must be worn at all time. Tickets limited to 19/20 season ticket holders and sponsors |
Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 08 May 2021 at 16:32
Interesting that there'll be some standing. Perhaps I need to up my estimate for the BPA then. ------------- Our Club |
Posted By: Mickyboy
Date Posted: 08 May 2021 at 17:49
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https://bedfordrugby.co.uk/news/2021/05/spectators-return-battle-bedfordshire?utm_source=Blues+Mailchimp+Test+Database+1&utm_campaign=a1dbc16dd2-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2016_11_30_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3c810438e6-a1dbc16dd2-93030521" rel="nofollow - https://bedfordrugby.co.uk/news/2021/05/spectators-return-battle-bedfordshire?utm_source=Blues+Mailchimp+Test+Database+1&utm_campaign=a1dbc16dd2-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2016_11_30_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3c810438e6-a1dbc16dd2-93030521 From the Bedford Website
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Posted By: gerg_861
Date Posted: 17 May 2021 at 15:46
| Insane weather right now in West London (about 7 miles as the crow flies from Stone-X) with Lightning, torrential rain, and hail. Funny things can happen in awful weather. |
Posted By: Raider999
Date Posted: 17 May 2021 at 16:03
Yes, such as a postponement on plastic pitch. Lightning being the key word. ------------- RAID ON |
Posted By: Camquin
Date Posted: 17 May 2021 at 16:34
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Nobody is going to take any risks with lightning. ------------- Sweeney Delenda Est |
Posted By: Whistle watcher
Date Posted: 17 May 2021 at 17:15
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It will be over in a flash.. Sorry |
Posted By: KnightsBoy
Date Posted: 17 May 2021 at 19:40
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Sarries 7-0 A's Sarries 14 - 0 A's on 8 mins
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Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 17 May 2021 at 19:45
| Two early tries conceded but then the As have a good spell in the Saracens 22 |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 17 May 2021 at 19:46
| As giving away far too many penalties....again |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 17 May 2021 at 19:48
| The England No 8 breaks from the back of the scrum and passes to the Wales centre who scores. |
Posted By: KnightsBoy
Date Posted: 17 May 2021 at 19:49
| Sarries 21-0 A's 15 mins |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 17 May 2021 at 19:52
| Scrum to Ampthill 5 meters out |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 17 May 2021 at 19:54
| Came to nothing... |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 17 May 2021 at 19:56
| And Ampthill. you beauties, score from a rolling maul....... |
Posted By: gerg_861
Date Posted: 17 May 2021 at 19:56
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Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 17 May 2021 at 19:56
| 21-7 |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 17 May 2021 at 19:58
| shocking handling by saracens sees another attacking scrum to the As |
Posted By: KnightsBoy
Date Posted: 17 May 2021 at 19:59
Get in there A's
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Posted By: gerg_861
Date Posted: 17 May 2021 at 20:02
| I don't know what the final score is going to be, but Saracens are going to know that they played a match tomorrow. Ampthill are hitting like sledgehammers, I thought that Jackson Wray was going to be ripped in half. |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 17 May 2021 at 20:02
| Bonus try for Saracens but somebody called Farrell misses the conversion. 26-7 |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 17 May 2021 at 20:16
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So as to give the Saracens a chance, the As are down to 14 men for 10 minutes. And Saracens score their fifth try immediately. 33-7 |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 17 May 2021 at 20:17
| And that is half time. 33-7. |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 17 May 2021 at 20:17
| Apologies to Knightsboy for gatecrashing. |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 17 May 2021 at 20:19
| The As didn't turn up for the first 20 minutes, but then they had the most of the play for the next 20 minutes. Unfortunately, the quality of the Saracens boys means they know how to defend, and then turn it over, and then score. Just about every time. |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 17 May 2021 at 20:24
| A fairer score at half-time would have been 26-14, but as we all know, rugby is not fair. |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 17 May 2021 at 20:28
So, the first 40 minutes saw 40 points scored. No reason why the second half shouldn't produce the same. So I predict a final score of Saracens 33-47 Ampthill. 
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Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 17 May 2021 at 20:34
| And just two minutes into the 2nd half and Farrell crosskicks to the left winger to catch and score. 40-7 |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 17 May 2021 at 20:39
| Now their full back joins in the scoring. 47-7 |
Posted By: Raider999
Date Posted: 17 May 2021 at 20:41
Unfortunately 73-7 is likely to be nearer the mark. ------------- RAID ON |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 17 May 2021 at 20:43
| Ampthill continue to do their best. Their tackling is ferocious. But the Saracens class is always showing through. |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 17 May 2021 at 20:45
| Farrell has had enough and gone off to be replaced by someone called Alex Goode |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 17 May 2021 at 20:49
| 52-7 |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 17 May 2021 at 20:53
| Saracens now 100% confident to run it from anywhere, but Ampthill's tackling remains ferocious. |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 17 May 2021 at 20:54
| Another rolling maul try, so....59-7 |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 17 May 2021 at 20:55
| Ampthill are leaving a bit late this week for a fightback..... |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 17 May 2021 at 21:05
| Ampthill are retaining possession but getting nowhere |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 17 May 2021 at 21:08
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Spoke far too soon. Ampthill score their second try from a neat chip through. 59-12 |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 17 May 2021 at 21:15
| A piece of Alex Goode magic and Saracens score their first try for what seems ages. Conversion missed. 64-12 |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 17 May 2021 at 21:20
| Just time for one last Saracen try. 69-12 |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 17 May 2021 at 21:21
| Full time : Saracens 69-12 Ampthill |
Posted By: Runitback
Date Posted: 17 May 2021 at 21:22
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Ironically I think Ampthill were excellent tonight and really made a star studded Sarries work hard - but just way too much quality!!! ------------- Run with it |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 17 May 2021 at 21:22
| Well done, Ampthill. You did not give up. Your tackling to the end was first class. |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 17 May 2021 at 21:24
| Well said, Runitback. Saracens just had far too much quality. No real surprise there though. |
Posted By: islander
Date Posted: 18 May 2021 at 06:59
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Well played Ampthill, could well have been a season-high number today against the Lions contingent et al, but that remains 75-19 Ealing v Hartpury I think. Ealing remain 5pts ahead of Sarries, with a pts diff advantage of +51, but only one game left. Interesting to see if Donny and Cov can upset what most observers see as the likely PO 'match-up' when they take on the top 2 this Sat.
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Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 18 May 2021 at 10:35
Don't hold your breath! ------------- Our Club |
Posted By: Robb
Date Posted: 19 May 2021 at 07:18
I really wish they could, but with all due respect, I'm not sure we will see the result we all want. I do hope Hartpury College can prove me wrong.
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Posted By: Rob C
Date Posted: 19 May 2021 at 11:35
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It will be interesting to see how many of Saracens superstars are prepared/ asked to play twice in 5 days. Cov were very competitive against them when their England players were on duty and we are a much better team now.
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Posted By: WEvans
Date Posted: 19 May 2021 at 14:52
Money, joint investment enterprises and houses talk. They will be prepared to play.
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