Ogier: ‘We had a positive effect’

Saturday 26th June 2010, 2:30PM BST.

teve Ogier at this week’s press conference called by Tics’ sponsors Clydesdale to announce its plans for the forthcoming year, which includes a second Clydesdale International Tournament. (Picture by Peter Frankland, 0988434)

A YEAR is a long time in football.

And for Guernsey Athletics, that is certainly true.

Twelve months ago they were only just back in existence and had no players as they returned nearly half-a-century after going defunct in 1962.

But after a season in which dramatic strides were made, including winning the Stranger Cup in April, the future is looking rosy for Steve Ogier’s side.

With a squad that expanded regularly throughout the season, Ogier is delighted at the way things have gone, although he admits the early weeks and months were tough.

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bella

June 29, 2010 at 3:04 pm

well done tics, i was your biggest critic with your original plans, you did it the right way and will get your just rewards.

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Saint

July 7, 2010 at 2:34 pm

hopefully they remain competitive this year with the loss of a few players. Unfortunately no second team is always going to make keeping a big enough squad with enough quality tough

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Ticcy

July 7, 2010 at 9:36 pm

But, according to the Tics website, they are due to announce some significant signings!

More fringe & second team players who suddenly become “stars” in the eyes of Rob Batitse just as they join Tics??

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