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We run a second team which is quite unusual around here and
we have high numbers at training because of the quality of our
coaching staff and hope to be able to put out a third team on
occasion so without going over the top we are happy with how
things are going. “
Challenges
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“The biggest challenge for the club is the recruitment and
retention of young players into the game. I don’t know whether
parents have become concerned about the safety aspect of the
game but it is becoming increasingly difficult to attract players
into the sport. If we can’t attract those players then we won’t
be able to maintain successful 1st and 2nd XVs.
Off the park the club is doing pretty well at the moment; the
club has a very nice clubhouse but it does require a lot of work
in regards to making sure it is used for events and attracting
sponsorship. Like most clubs, we’re not making a fortune but
we’re doing enough to keep our heads above the water.”
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Lynn Rayner of club sponsor Patten &
Prentice spoke to Rugby Club Magazine,
telling us, “I like to support local sport; my
previous partner, now retired, Ian Banks was
a great supporter of club and the company
has continued his support and wish them all
continued success.”
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Dave Ramage is the club VP of Finance at Greenock Wanderers RFC. He told us, “I played at school
with Greenock academy along with friend and club VP of rugby Steven Haldane. I played scrum half and
naturally progressed to playing for Greenock Wanderers RFC, representing the first team for 21 years from
1980 to 2002 before progressing into coaching.
Two years ago, myself and Steven Haldane encouraged change to take place at the club and encouraged
a new direction to be taken. We are now two years into a five year plan and all is going well but not complete.
I feel there is not the greatest divide between Division 1 West that we play in and National 3 rugby. I
believe the club need to play at the right level and that national league rugby is that level. The club is very
energised at the moment and are continuing to provide expert coaching for the various teams.
The emphasis has to be on developing the junior boys and girls with a development officer advertising
the Wanderers locally. Parents can then enjoy seeing little Johnny or Jenny enjoy themselves in a well
organised, safe and fun environment. It’s a great site to look from the balcony of the Wanderers on a
Sunday afternoon and see 6/7 year olds running around and then cast your sight and see the p1-p7s
enjoying their rugby experience.
Greenock is a satellite town 26 miles from Glasgow and Greenock Wanderers RFC need to operate at
a sustainable level from seniors through to junior teams and the key to the club’s continued development
and growth is within the club’s local community.”
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