http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/ Top stories for Rochdale Hornets http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1056910_shaw_expects_better HORNETS coach Darren Shaw wants his players to learn to respect possession as they search for a victory against Keighley that could push them back into the play-off positions. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1056910_shaw_expects_better Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1056211_hornets_plea_for_fair_play HORNETS are considering making an official complaint to the Rugby League over the behaviour of the fourth official at Hunslet on Sunday. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1056211_hornets_plea_for_fair_play Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1056219_hunslet_27__18_hornets DON’T let the scoreline fool you – Hunslet Hawks were far more comfortable winners than it appears. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1056219_hunslet_27__18_hornets Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1055875_halfback_ashe_in_at_hornets HALFBACK Matt Ashe has been signed by Rochdale Hornets for the rest of the season. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1055875_halfback_ashe_in_at_hornets Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1055877_corcoran_close_to_a_return_to_the_action WAYNE Corcoran could be in line for a return to action when Rochdale Hornets visit Hunslet tomorrow.Hunslet are expected to give a debut to hooker Jack Ely, signed on a month’s loan from Leeds Rhinos this week. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1055877_corcoran_close_to_a_return_to_the_action Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1055340_doncaster_40__18_hornets JANAN Billings’ sin-binning effectively ended any hopes Hornets had of bringing the points home from a gale-swept South Yorkshire on Sunday. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1055340_doncaster_40__18_hornets Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1055346_whitehaven_reserves_56__6__hornets_reserves_ FIRST team call ups and injuries left Hornets travelling to Cumbria with a threadbare squad on Saturday. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1055346_whitehaven_reserves_56__6__hornets_reserves_ Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1055027_hornets_measure_progress HORNETS will be able to measure the progress they have made under the stewardship of Darren Shaw when they travel to the Keepmoat Stadium tomorrow to take on Doncaster. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1055027_hornets_measure_progress Fri, 20 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1054313_shaws_faith_earns_reward DARREN Shaw’s faith in his current squad was vindicated when his players turned on the style with a 56-22 victory against Swinton Lions at Park Lane on Sunday. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1054313_shaws_faith_earns_reward Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1054336_swinton__22__56__hornets HORNETS swept Swinton Lions aside with a breathtaking display of attacking rugby at Sedgely Park on Sunday. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1054336_swinton__22__56__hornets Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1054024_defence_key_to_victory DEFENCE will have been uppermost in Darren Shaw’s mind at training this week as the Hornets’ boss prepared the squad for tomorrow’s match against Swinton Lions at Sedgley Park. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1054024_defence_key_to_victory Fri, 13 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1053904_aussie_rejoins_hornets AUSTRALIAN Janan Billings has joined Hornets for a second spell. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1053904_aussie_rejoins_hornets Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1053931_rochdale_hornets_res_18_salford_city_reds_res_18 HORNETS Reserves took on league-leaders Salford City Reds at Castleton Sports Centre on Thursday night in a match that had everything - skill, passion, tough tackling, hard running, honest endeavour and a thrilling late fightback by the hosts. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1053931_rochdale_hornets_res_18_salford_city_reds_res_18 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1053363_anderson_is_in_at_number_two HORNETS have appointed former player Paul Anderson, as assistant to head coach Darren Shaw. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1053363_anderson_is_in_at_number_two Mon, 09 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1053371_rochdale_hornets_38_blackpool_panthers_38 HORNETS couldn’t recapture the form of the previous week when they faced Blackpool Panthers at Spotland on Sunday afternoon. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1053371_rochdale_hornets_38_blackpool_panthers_38 Mon, 09 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1053327_sheffield_eagles_res_6_rochdale_hornets_res_52 AFTER two below par home defeats Hornets Reserves sprang back to life in spectacular fashion on Saturday at Hillsborough Arena. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1053327_sheffield_eagles_res_6_rochdale_hornets_res_52 Mon, 09 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1053030_club_bids_to_attract_fans ROCHDALE Hornets are slashing their admission prices in a bid to attract more support from the people of Rochdale. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1053030_club_bids_to_attract_fans Fri, 06 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1053027_same_again_for_shaw HORNETS look to build on last Sunday’s tremendous win over York City Knights when they welcome Blackpool Panthers to Spotland tomorrow. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1053027_same_again_for_shaw Fri, 06 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1052357_hornets_on_to_a_shaw_thing HORNETS moved quickly and decisively to replace coach Bobbie Goulding, who was sacked on Thursday after seven consecutive defeats. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1052357_hornets_on_to_a_shaw_thing Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1052133_rochdale_hornets_44_york_city_knights_10 WITH the sacking of coach Bobbie Goulding on Thursday, and new coach Darren Shaw having had only one training session with the players prior to Sunday’s game against York City Knights, few at Spotland knew quite what to expect. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1052133_rochdale_hornets_44_york_city_knights_10 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1052123_shaw_takes_the_hornets_helm HORNETS have moved quickly to replace head coach Bobbie Goulding who was relieved of his duties on Thursday morning. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1052123_shaw_takes_the_hornets_helm Sun, 01 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1052011_captain_goulding_sacking_is_a_mistake HORNETS skipper Jimmy Elston has branded the club’s decision to sack coach Bobbie Goulding ‘a big mistake.’ http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1052011_captain_goulding_sacking_is_a_mistake Fri, 30 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1052007_shocking__gouldings_final_word DEVASTATED doesn’t truly describe Bobbie Goulding after Tuesday’s defeat by Gateshead Thunder. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1052007_shocking__gouldings_final_word Fri, 30 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1051717_hornets_sack_goulding HORNETS coach Bobbie Goulding's second spell at the club has come to an end. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1051717_hornets_sack_goulding Wed, 28 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1051725_rochdale_hornets_8_gateshead_thunder_52 WITH Alcock and Brown missing due to injuries Hornets failed to get off the ground against Gateshead at Spotland on Tuesday night. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1051725_rochdale_hornets_8_gateshead_thunder_52 Thu, 29 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1051251_goulding_set_to_fight_on AFTER a weekend of contemplation, Bobbie Goulding is set to stay at Spotland. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1051251_goulding_set_to_fight_on Mon, 26 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1051252_rochdale_hornets_30_doncaster_42 HORNETS’ boss Bobbie Goulding was close to quitting after a disappointing defeat by Doncaster in a quarter-final of the Northern Rail Cup at Spotland on Friday night. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1051252_rochdale_hornets_30_doncaster_42 Mon, 26 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1051235_rochdale_hornets_reserves_34_whitehaven_50 HORNETS Reserves were beaten by a strong Whitehaven team in a high-scoring match at Castleton Sports centre on Saturday. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1051235_rochdale_hornets_reserves_34_whitehaven_50 Mon, 26 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1051059_hornets_face_thunder_clash HORNETS have little time to recover from last night’s Northern Rail Cup quarter-final before they face high-flying Gateshead Thunder in a league game at Spotland on Tuesday night, kick-off 7.30pm. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1051059_hornets_face_thunder_clash Fri, 23 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1050387_errors_lead_to_same_old_story WORKING all week, and travelling for two and a half hours on a coach to Barrow isn’t the ideal preparation for a match against one of the top sides in the division. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1050387_errors_lead_to_same_old_story Tue, 20 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1050389_bobbies_boys_look_for_muchneeded_boost_ HORNETS face Doncaster for a place in the last four of the Northern Rail Cup at Spotland on Friday, kick-off 7.45pm. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1050389_bobbies_boys_look_for_muchneeded_boost_ Tue, 20 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1050086_is_bobbie_paying_the_price_for_passion BOBBIE Goulding was left baffled, bemused and downhearted by his appearance before The Rugby League’s disciplinary body on Tuesday evening. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1050086_is_bobbie_paying_the_price_for_passion Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1049619_ban_for_bobbie ROCHDALE Hornets coach Bobbie Goulding has been given a four-match touchline ban - suspended for 12 months - for disputing a referee's decision. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1049619_ban_for_bobbie Tue, 13 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1049404_keighley__36__35__hornets QUEL DOMMAGE! Hornets fell foul of French referee Thierry Albert on a blistering afternoon at Cougar Park and it cost them the match. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1049404_keighley__36__35__hornets Mon, 12 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1049410_razzledazzle_reserves_turn_on_style HORNETS Reserves turned on the style against Dewsbury Rams at Castleton Sports Centre on Thursday with what an Australian commentator recently described as "a razzle dazzle hot potato, run and gun performance". http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1049410_razzledazzle_reserves_turn_on_style Mon, 12 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1049082_alls_well_with_board_and_bobbie HORNETS directors met with coach Bobbie Goulding and his assistant Phil Farrell on Thursday evening to discuss a way forward for the club. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1049082_alls_well_with_board_and_bobbie Fri, 09 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1049073_bobbies_boys_face_test_at_highflyers HORNETS will need to be on their mettle if they are to return from Cougar Park tomorrow with the spoils. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1049073_bobbies_boys_face_test_at_highflyers Fri, 09 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1048797_rochdale_hornets_28_hunslet_hawks_35 ABYSMAL is too kind a word to describe Hornets’ performance against Hunslet Hawks on Monday afternoon. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1048797_rochdale_hornets_28_hunslet_hawks_35 Tue, 06 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1048395_bobbie_and_board_in_hearttoheart HORNETS directors are set for a heart-to-heart chat with coach Bobbie Goulding following Monday’s 35-28 defeat by bottom club Hunslet Hawks at Spotland. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1048395_bobbie_and_board_in_hearttoheart Mon, 05 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1048063_swarm_set_to_fijians AHORNETS celebrate the unique link between the club, the town of Rochdale and the island of Fiji with a special challenge match before Monday’s match against Hunslet at Spotland. . http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1048063_swarm_set_to_fijians Fri, 02 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1047432_oldham_roughyeds_24_rochdale_hornets_14 WAS it me – or was this another match ruined by an official? http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1047432_oldham_roughyeds_24_rochdale_hornets_14 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1047434_hornets_reserves_38__28_oldham_reserves_ Hornets’ Reserves made it three wins from three games when they met a spirited Oldham team at Castleton Sports Centre last Thursday. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1047434_hornets_reserves_38__28_oldham_reserves_ Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1047120_goulding_aims_to_end_roughyeds_home_record HORNETS travel to Boundary Park tomorrow determined to end Oldham Roughyeds 100 per cent winning home record. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1047120_goulding_aims_to_end_roughyeds_home_record Fri, 25 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1046347_a_display_to_be_proud_of BOBBIE Goulding put his frustrations to one side following the fourth round Powergen Cup defeat against Super League Hull FC at Spotland on Sunday. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1046347_a_display_to_be_proud_of Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1046349_hornets_5__42___hull_fc RUGBY League officials are an easy target for fans and coaches alike, but sometimes they don’t help themselves. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1046349_hornets_5__42___hull_fc Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1046351_pop_star_paul_on_record_with_hornets AND now they are going to believe him – former Hornets’ second rower Paul Nellist is a pop star! http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1046351_pop_star_paul_on_record_with_hornets Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1046070_hornets_target_repeat_of_historic_win CAN history repeat itself when Hornets meet Super League Hull FC in the Powergen Challenge Cup at Spotland tomorrow? http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1046070_hornets_target_repeat_of_historic_win Fri, 18 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000