With three games to go it has been an up and down season.  It has been very frustrating this year - we call it "credit crunch" year with players having to work on demand and so it has been a "transitional" year.  However, the most recent games we have gone back to basics, worked hard with our offensive line, signed a new defensive co-ordinator Jamie Wilkinson - ex Bristol Aztecs.  I know Jamie very well as he has played for me when I coached Bristol to the Championships.

He has been adopted by the Sharks and has the same fire and determination as myself to take the Sharks to the top.

I have also signed an additional quarterback to relieve the pressure from our long-standing QB and offensive co-ordinator Richard Atkinson and to add some fire power to the offense.  Dave Keen also ex Bristol Aztecs who also played on the Championship team is another great signing for the Sharks and brings another dimension to our offense.

We have had to "blood" all our rookies early this year as many of our more senior players have had so many work commitments and they have done us proud.  It has only taken them really four games to settle in and understand what is required of them and I am extremely proud of each and evey one of them. Even when we have lost games, it has not been by a high margin and rookies have played against many seasoned players with the Shark's attitude "never give up".   

Our two new signings added to the grit and determination of our rookies and veterans will hopefully see the Sharks season end on a high.

Sharks Pride!

Head Coach Brian Smallworth