We had the bottle and resolve to battle on — Benson
Date published: 17 July 2012
Jamie Dallimore tries to fend off a would-be Skolars tackler.
FOR the first time in three-and-a-half months a hugely relieved Tony Benson was able to reflect on a Roughyeds’ win.
With eight minutes left against London Skolars, Benson’s men went six points behind, but mounted a stirring fight back.
It had needed an epic smash-and-grab raid to end a run of nine league games without a win, but when you’re in mid-July and it’s your first Championship One triumph since April Fools’ Day, it hardly matters how it was achieved.
“A win’s a win and it feels great,” said the Roughyeds coach.
“I wouldn't say it has turned our season round, but it’s a step in the right direction.
“We showed loads of character to achieve a badly-needed win which will lift spirits and morale right through the camp. I can’t speak too highly of the way in which the entire 17 worked for this elusive win.”
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