Glasgow Hawks RFC vs West of Scotland FC – Friday, September 18, 2009 – Old Anniesland

Welcome
A warm welcome to Old Anniesland for another big derby match against West. Moving the corresponding fixture last season to a Friday night proved to be popular with supporters of both clubs, so it was an easy decision to bring Friday night rugby back to OA.

Welcome to West President, Gordon Cairns, and all the West players and supporters for what I am sure will be another exciting derby between two local rivals.

Please also note that the 2nd XV fixture between Hawks and West will be played tomorrow (Saturday 19th) at New Anniesland, KO 3:00 PM. I am sure that both sets of players would be delighted if a big crowd gave them their support.

The Oxygen of Publicity
Both clubs are fortunate that BBC Radio Scotland have once again agreed to broadcast the game live on 810 MW. This gives both Hawks and West, and indeed the Premier league, much needed publicity. At a time when Scottish professional rugby is once again back on terrestrial television, it is great that traditional club rugby also has a place in the broadcast media’s schedule.

Also covering tonight’s match is Scottish Rugby Television (SRTV). Highlights of the game can be viewed at www.scottishrugbytv.com and is a great way of seeing your team in action. Many thanks to the SRTV team for covering tonight’s match.

Match Sponsors
Tonight’s match is sponsored by Hyphen Design (hosted by MD David Russell), Cairn Estate and Letting Agency (hosted by MD David Rowand), Grovemoor Properties (hosted by MD Lindsay Crawford), James Sim Ltd (hosted by MD Russell Sim), SCOT Sheridan (hosted by Director David Maclachlan) and Croziers Solicitors & Notaries (hosted by Sheriff Paul Crozier).

Tonight’s match ball is sponsored by The Black Grouse.

Everyone at Hawks is extremely grateful for the support of all our match sponsors and I hope that all the hosts and their guests have a great night.

Match Day Events coming up at Hawks
A series of events and themes are planned around our upcoming matches and are as follows:
October 3 Heriot’s Oktoberfest
October 17 Boroughmuir Ladies / Pink Day in assoc. with Breast Cancer Care and Cancer Research
Hawks Youth Tournament in association with The Royal Navy
November 7 Dundee HS FP Handbags and Gladrags in assoc. with Scottish Epilepsy
November 28 Melrose Mini Highland Games to celebrate the St. Andrew’s Day Homecoming

Next home game
Saturday, October 03 versus Heriot’s Rugby – KO 3:00 PM

Supporters Club
The Glasgow Hawks Supporters Club has cut its membership fees 50% this season, so please use the programme insert to sign up. All Hawks Supporters and GHK and Accies members get £2.00 entry to all Hawks games, but for non-members entry to the game will cost £10.00.

Kenny Baillie
Chief Executive
18.09.2009

This article was posted on 17-Sep-2009, 18:43 by Hugh Barrow.