The Dean

Number 10,

You can safely ignore the Hurricanes - they just ground-share with Exiles basically - except that they don't, as the Exiles are losing their ground so Hurricanes will have to do a bit of grovelling to be allowed to continue to do so in the Exiles' new home.

I'll send you some better contacts privately.

Meanwhile - In a surprise announcement today, as it has never happened before, England coach Brian Ashton has revealed that Jonny Wilkinson's injured and will miss the opening game on Saturday. Number 10, is there any chance you have a UK passport as well? You might get a game.....

Blue Cat

that's a bit sneaky of them!!!

spartans53

Ms Dean

I don't want to get into an row with you but why would you discount the Hurricanes? last year we won the League and Cup. We have the best coaching set up in the area and have a reputation as the most social club in the area.

Until the pitch problem is solved we do share with the Exiles and use their facilities. This should be resolved in the new year to the advantage of ALL rugby teams in Dubai

No 10 Drop me a line or come on down and see for yourself.

Mike

spartans53

Petition Signed

Paidtoplease

What petition???

spartans53

The DCC one mentioned on the previous page

Paidtoplease

Ahhhh you will get from BC for that one

spartans53

Should have done it earlier as i'm a member and don't know what i'll do with the Kids at the weekends if/when it closes.

Mike

Blue Cat

thanks Mike, I trust I will see you at the Club on the 11th for the Emergency EGM?

spartans53

I'm in Khartoum for the week but you can have my 10 Dhs for the next year any time.

PS is the 10 Dhs for the who family or each LOL

Mike

Blue Cat

it is for the family as far as I am aware, the management of that place have well and truly pissed me off. Their lack of 'fight' for what is 'ours' has disappointed me deeply.

spartans53

I aggree but i think they took the news at face value when they were told that they would be given new lands by the Gov.

Seems that the Exiles have gone on borad with the Emirates development on the Al Ain Road, not sure of the Cricket Club.

Mike

Blue Cat

I hear conflicting storie about the cricket club so can't confirm. Yes the Exiles are being accomodated at the new Emirates facility and are retaining their idendity. DCC have been dumped big time. I am still trying to get to see Sheik Mohammed but he is out of the country at the minute. I won't give up though I am getting 'tired'.

spartans53

The Exiles would never lose their identity but the other clubs who use the facility will be involved as equal partners in the new set up.

Is it to late for the DCC to try to get on board with the new set up. I know this would not be ideal but may keep the DCC alive in some form?

Just thinking outloud.

Blue Cat

not going to happen, they have binned us basically. Said we had land and would get a new DCC then changed their mind and sent in the bulldozers. We still haven't had an eviction notice !!!!! Apparently DCC members can join the new facility when it is built but at what price?? and there is no golf course.