The Fixture list for the Gloucester Banshees American Football Team has finally been released by League HQ.
With a couple of new teams to play in 2010, the Banshees are looking forward to having an exciting and hopefully, successful season.
The departure of starting quarterback Derek Yenerall to Premiership outfit, Bristol Aztec, meant that the outlook for the upcoming campaign did not look too good.
However, with the influx of new players in the past weeks, including a seasoned and widely experienced quarterback, optimism has returned to the gridiron at Plock Court.
The Banshees are training hard in preparation for the start of their 2010 campaign on Sunday, May 2nd when the Watford Cheetahs are the visitors.
Go to the fixtures links to get full details on dates and times - for both home and away games.
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League News
The British American Football league and the BAFA have parting company. The affects if any to the Gloucester Banshees will be known soon.
Player News
The Gloucester Banshees have parted company with QB Derek Yenarall. Yenarall has been picked up by premiership Bristol Aztecs for the 2010 season.
The Gloucester Banshees are disapointed to loose Derek, but wish him all the best in 2010.
Practice News January 17 2010
The second Sunday practice of 2010 took place in total opposite conditions to the snowy first weekend. A crisp sunny Gloucester afternoon greeted the players as the hard work begins.
The Banshees have been impressed by their rookie intake so far now with a full practice to look forward to how would they fair?
Weather had prevented the team using their flood lit practice field on Wednesday night so this would be a very important session for everybody in the team.
The Banshees once again saw new faces turning out for practice bringing the number of new players up to an impressive 23. The team practiced with out pads today in order to give the huge number of rookies a chance to have a taste of the game. Practice threw up a couple of rookies who might have a great chance of turning heads in the league this season.
Announced today is an addition to the Banshees coaching staff. James Wilford who shared the Banshees rookie of the year in 2009 has unfortunately picked up an injury which has curtailed his playing career, although not his love of the game. James has signed up for a coaching course with the full support of Head Coach Myers. James will take up the position of coaching assistant in 2010.
James with Coach Myers and fellow defensive rookie of the year Lewis Chapman.
News from the NFL
The NFL have announced the San Francisco 49ers will host the Denver Broncos next autumn at London's Wembley Stadium. Both teams represent the golden age of NFL breaking onto our TV screens in the mid 80's and should be a feast of entertainment. Not forgetting the 49ers fabled cheerleaders the Goldrush!
Speaking of gold the New Orleans Saints who played at Wembley in 2008 set a franchise record in beating the Arizona Cardinals to progress to the NFC championship game.
Banshees make the front page! 11 Jan 2010
A special thanks to Gloucester Media for putting us on the front page of today's Citizen. We are very proud to be sitting on the front our local paper it is truly awesome!
You can view and buy the great photos taken by Louise at the link bellow, search for Banshees.
Banshees practice 10 Jan 2010
The first practice of 2010 took place at plock court today in cold snowy weather. The returning 2009 squad where on hand to welcome 14 new players who are looking to sign up for 2010.
The Banshees honour defensive King
The first number to be retired is the 75 of Jason King who's contribution to the team was honored at the end of year awards. 75 has been scaring the living daylights out of players up and down the country for over 20 years. Jason is hanging up his cleats to concentrate on coaching with the team. We hope Jason will remain with the team for many years to come.
Shaun Griffin takes home the silverware ... most of it anyway
The Griffin boys, Shaun and son Luke. Luke took home the Banshees number one fan award, good job Luke was on hand to help dad carry all the silverware home.
Banshees end of season playing awards
Defensive Rookie Player of the Year - Lewis Chapman/Jim Wilford
Offensive Rookie Player of the Year - Guy Sampson
Defensive player of the year - Charlie Gray
Offensive player of the year - Shaun Griffin
Players' player of the year - Shaun Griffin
Overall team MVP (The Aspire Trophy) - Shaun Griffin
01/01/2010
HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE BANSHEES STAFF
The Gloucester Banshees resume practice from 10th January 2010 any players wishing to apply
should contact Head Coach Maurice Myers at coach@gloucesterbanshees.com
with information on
playing experience and stats if possible.
Provisional practice times for 2010 season, Sunday 13:00 Wednesday 18:00_378" value="" /> at Oxstalls Tennis Centre in
Gloucester.
Beginners more than welcome, bring along some old warm training gear
and (non-metal) studs.
Want to get involved?
Gloucester Banshees are interested in additions to our playing squad.
Offense, Defense, Experienced or Novice - all are welcome. Contact Head
Coach Myers at coach@gloucesterbanshees.com for more information.
Players must be males aged 18 or over and willing to commit significant
time and energy to learning the Banshee game. The team have great
ambitions and you can help us achieve them.
We are also interested in anyone wishing to help run the team. This
ranges from chain gang teams, ball carriers, statisticians. We are
interested in you however much time you can devote to the team. Helping
out will also act as a great way to get to know the team if you intend
to play for us.
Contact either admin@gloucesterbanshees.com or Game Day manager - gdm@gloucesterbanshees.com.
01/01/2010
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