Rugby Club Issue 70 | Page 36

Ludlow FOLLOW US ONLINE TWITTER.COM/RUGBYCLUBMAG Ludlow RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB T op of the table and five points ahead of close rivals and neighbours Cleobury Mortimer, Ludlow Rugby Club are daring to dream of promotion not just for themselves but also Cleobury. Both clubs have been slugging it out at the top of the table since the start of the season and it could go right down to the very last game which just happens to be between them at Cleobury Mortimer. “It would be absolutely brilliant if we could both go up into North Mids Two. It’s always nice to have a local derby to look forward to,” said Ludlow Chairman, Andy Wright. “Both clubs have played superbly and, from what I have seen, have the quality to do well in a higher league.” Over the last two seasons Ludlow has been steadily building a new young side under coach Norman Stalker. This season John Duggan of J D Accountancy recently took the time to tell Rugby Club Magazine more about his positive association with the club. He told us, “I’m an ex-player with the club from many years ago but my main association with Ludlow RFC comes through my son, Gavin. He is currently their first team forwards coach and has been with the club for around five years. He finished his playing career when he was 31 having played for Llanelli from the age of 13. It’s great to see the team doing so well this season and I hope they are able to go on and clinch the league title. Either way, they can be extremely proud of what they’ve achieved and I’d like to take this opportunity to wish all the team plenty of success in the future.” 36 Issue 70