News from Edgeley: Sale Sharks Team News

This just in from Sharks HQ:

Sale Sharks Team News

Sale Sharks have named their side for tomorrow's Heineken Cup game at
Thomond Park against Munster.
The only change to last weeks starting line up is that Richard
Wigglesworth and Dwayne Peel are rotated at scrum half with Richard
starting. On the bench Carl Fearns is preferred to Luke Abraham.

Mark Cueto, Chris Bell, Andy Tuilagi, Luke McAlister, David Doherty,
Charlie Hodgson, Richard Wigglesworth, Lionel Faure, Marc Jones,
Eifion Roberts, Sebastien Chabal, Dean Schofield, Chris Jones, Neil
Briggs, JM Fernandez Lobbe (Captain)

Replacements: Stuart Turner, Andrew Sheridan, Brent Cockbain, Carl
Fearns, Dwayne Peel, Rudi Keil, Mathew Tait

Director of Rugby Philippe Saint Andre said, "Quite simply, we need to
win both our remaining games to stand a chance of qualifying for the
quarter finals. As things stand any one of the four teams in our group
can still qualify. We always knew it was winner takes all in Group A
of the Heineken Cup and that no team would qualify as a runner up in
this group. We have had a good run of late but this is a huge test for
us, against the holders on their home ground. We have nearly 3000 of
our fans making the journey with us and I am sure they will give the
players great support."

Munster Team: P Warwick; D Howlett, K Earls, L Mafi, I Dowling, R
O'Gara, T O'Leary; M Horan, J Flannery, J Hayes; D O'Callaghan, P
O'Connell capt, A Quinlan, D Wallace, D Leamy. Replacements: D
Fogarty, F Pucciariello, D Ryan, N Ronan, P Stringer, B Murphy, D
Hurley,

TICKETS FOR THE FINAL GROUP GAME IN THE HEINEKEN CUP AGAINST CLERMONT
AUVERGNE AT EDGELEY PARK ON SATURDAY 24TH JANUARY ARE ON SALE NOW. YOU
CAN BUY THEM ONLINE AT www.salesharks.com OR BY PHONING 08444-994-994

News just in from Edgeley Park: Team To Play London Irish Announced

Andrew Sheridan and Mathew Tait have both recovered from illness and
will be among the replacements for tomorrow evening's Guinness
Premiership game against top of the table London Irish at Edgeley
Park.

Mark Cueto, Chris Bell, Andy Tuilagi, Luke McAlister, David Doherty,
Charlie Hodgson, Dwayne Peel, Lionel Faure, Marc Jones, Eifion
Roberts, Sebastien Chabal, Dean Schofield, Chris Jones, Neil Briggs,
JM Fernandez Lobbe (Captain)

Replacements: Stuart Turner, Andrew Sheridan, Brent Cockbain, Luke
Abraham, Richard Wigglesworth, Nick McLeod, Mathew Tait

Director of Rugby Philippe Saint Andre said, " After the
disappointment of not playing last week at Worcester the players are
looking forward to tomorrow evening's game. In our last game against
Wasps we played well and I am looking for more of the same against
London Irish. Irish are worthy leaders of the Premiership and we know
we will need to be able to play and compete for the whole 80 minutes.
Their win against Newcastle last week underlined that they will attack
you from anywhere and at any time."

Tickets are still available for the game and can be booked online at
www.salesharks.com or by phoning 08444-994994 (24 hours)

THE GAME AWAY TO WORCESTER WARRIORS HAS NOW BEEN RE-ARRANGED FOR
SATURDAY 31ST JANUARY 2009 KICK OFF 3PM

News from Edgeley Park

This just in from Sharks HQ:

SHARKY'S WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

Another year gone, another new one to look forward to.

We hope you all had a fantastic Christmas (the Wasps result might have
helped!), a wonderful New Year and look forward to seeing you at
Edgeley Park really soon.

In fact.... what are you doing Friday?

NEXT SHARK FEEDING TIMES
Sharks vs London Irish, Friday January 9, KO 7.45pm
Sale Sharks' first home game of 2009 heralds the visit of our 'bogey'
team, London Irish. The men in green will be looking for a fourth
consecutive victory against the resurgent Sharks. Having run all over
Newcastle, Irish roared back to the top of a tightly contested
Guinness Premiership at the weekend and the clash on Friday promises
world class, free flowing and high scoring rugby.

There are still some tickets left and you can book on line HERE or by
calling the ticket office on 08444 994 994 – you'd be shark raving mad
to miss this one!

Sharks v Clermont Auvergne, Saturday Jan 24, 3.35pm KO

Don't miss out on our Heineken Cup decider against Clermont. Having
beaten them at their place, they'll be looking for payback here and
with us needing a win that should make for an exciting game with more
than one eye on the bonus points.

Tickets are now on sale for this sensational final pool game either
online HERE or by calling the ticket office on 08444 994 994

WIN A CHANCE TO KICK FOR A TRIP FOR TWO TO MUNSTER
- WORTH £1200!
Thomson Sport are offering one lucky person the chance to kick for
goal and win two places to fly out with the team on the official club
trip to watch Munster v Sharks on January 16 in Limerick, Ireland -
worth £1200!!

Our charter will depart Manchester Airport at 2PM on Thursday 15th
January and returns at 12PM on Saturday 17th January. You will travel
with the players and coaches and truly be a part of the pre-match
preparations.

The full package includes for two people:

Return Flights from Manchester to Limerick 2PM on Thurs. 15th January
and returning 12PM on Sat. 17th January
2 Nights 4 Star Hotel Accommodation in Limerick
All hotel and match transfers included
Pre-Match Hospitality
Top Category Match Tickets (seated and undercover)
Reception with the team

All you have to do is successfully answer the question HERE and you
could be chosen to take a single kick at goal during half time at our
forthcoming home game against London Irish on January 9 2009.

You will take a single kick at goal, from the spot where the 22m line
meets the 15m line. The type of kick you'd expect Charlie or Luke to
make every time. And if you convert it, you are a winner! No pressure.
Just 10,000 screaming Sharks' supporters to cheer you on!! The
competition is open until 12 noon on Thursday January 8 2009 - full
terms and conditions here.

And if you don't want to take the chance of being a winner, there a
still a few places left on this fantastic trip to a must-win game. For
full details, call Thomson Sport on 0161 447 6154

DAVE SWANTON - LIFE, THE UNIVERSE AND EVERYTHING
Edgeley Park, Tuesday January 13th, 7 pm
The Sale Sharks Supporters Club is delighted to host an evening with
the ever popular Dave Swanton, aka Swanny, next Tuesday evening at
Edgeley Park.

Guide and mentor to Jason Robinson in his early days at Sale Sharks
and author of the biography "The Real Jason Robinson", Swanny also has
a career hosting his own ever popular radio show on BBC Radio
Lancashire. Entertainer extraordinaire with more stories than
Jackanory this is an evening you won't want to miss!

Everyone welcome, entrance is free for supporters club members,
non-members £2.50, children welcome.

COME AND SEE THE ENGLAND STARS OF TOMORROW
AT EDGELEY PARK FROM JUST £5!
ENGLAND SAXONS v PORTUGAL Friday January 30 2009 KO 8PM

England Saxons will kick off their 2009 campaign against Portugal at
Edgeley Park on Friday January 30. Sale Sharks are proud to have been
chosen to host the first ever full 15-a-side, senior international
clash between England and "Os Lobos".

To mark this momentous event, and to allow as many fans as possible to
watch the stars of tomorrow, we're delighted to announce that most
tickets are just £5 for Juniors and £10 for adults - or just £5 if
you're a season ticket holder at Sale Sharks!

50% OFF SHARK RAVING MAD NEW YEAR SALE!
Our "SALE OF SALE" is going great guns and has a range of fantastic
offers that can save you up to 50% on the cost of watching world class
rugby here at Edgeley Park.

So, to beat the credit crunch without missing out on the rugby crunch.

For all ticket enquiries or to book, call 08444 994 994

Any news you think we've missed? Any ideas or suggestions?
Let us know by mailing feedback@salesharks.com

Sale Sharks Team News

News just in from Edgeley Park:

Sale Sharks Team News

Sale Sharks have named their team for the Boxing Day Guinness
Premiership clash against London Wasps at Edgeley Park (KO 3pm). The
game is a complete sell out, giving Sale Sharks their second capacity
crowd this season.

Mark Cueto, Chris Bell, Andy Tuilagi, Luke McAlister, David Doherty,
Charlie Hodgson, Richard Wigglesworth, Lionel Faure, Neil Briggs,
Eifion Roberts, Sebastien Chabal, Dean Schofield, Jason White, Luke
Abraham, JM Fernandez Lobbe (Captain)

Replacements Marc Jones, Andrew Sheridan, Brent Cockbain, Carl Fearns,
Dwayne Peel, Mathew Tait, Nick Macleod

Standby Players Rudi Keil, Stuart Turner, Chris Jones

Director of Rugby Philippe Saint Andre said, " After last weeks defeat
at Bath, the players have all reacted positively and want to put that
game behind them. Wasps come to Edgeley Park having found their true
form and we expect a tough game against them. They have good players
throughout their team and are well coached. We need the win to keep in
touch with the Premiership leading clubs. Edgeley Park will be packed
with our supporters and we want to give them a winning end to 2008."

Jason White & Dwayne Peel To Start For Sale Sharks

News just in from Edgeley Park.

Jason White & Dwayne Peel To Start For Sale Sharks

Sale Sharks have named their team for tomorrow afternoon's Guinness
Premiership game at Bath. Back in the starting line up are Jason White
and Dwayne Peel. Neil Briggs moves back to hooker after playing the
last four games as a flanker.

Mark Cueto, Chris Bell, Andy Tuilagi, Luke McAlister, David Doherty,
Charlie Hodgson, Dwayne Peel, Andrew Sheridan, Neil Briggs, Stuart
Turner, Sebastien Chabal, Dean Schofield, Jason White, Luke Abraham,
JM Fernandez Lobbe
Replacements Marc Jones, Lionel Faure, Brent Cockbain, Carl Fearns,
Richard Wigglesworth, Rudi Keil, Mathew Tait

Director of Rugby Philippe Saint Andre said, " This will be a very
tough game for us. Bath are a good side, well organised and well
coached. They like to attack so we will need to be focussed from the
kick off. We had a good run beating Wasps, Leicester and Montauban in
successive matches before losing to Montauban last week. The players
are determined to put that defeat behind them."

Andrew Sheridan And Mathew Tait Start For Sale Sharks In Montauban

NEWS just in from Edgeley:

Andrew Sheridan And Mathew Tait Start For Sale Sharks In Montauban

Sale Sharks have named their team for tomorrow evening's Heineken Cup
Group A game, away to Montauban.
Andrew Sheridan returns to the starting line up for his first start
since the defeat at London Irish in October. Mathew Tait also starts
at full back, in place of the injured Rory Lamont and Luke Abraham
returns after injury.

Mathew Tait, Mark Cueto, Andy Tuilagi, Luke McAlister, David Doherty,
Charlie Hodgson, Richard Wigglesworth, Andrew Sheridan, Marc Jones,
Eifion Roberts, Sebastien Chabal, Dean Schofield, Luke Abraham, Neil
Briggs, JM Fernandez Lobbe (Captain)

Replacements Stuart Turner, Lionel Faure, Brent Cockbain, David Tait,
Dwayne Peel, Chris Bell, Nick McLeod

Director of Rugby Philippe Saint Andre said, "We are under no illusion
that tomorrow evening's game will be much tougher than last weeks win
over Montauban. They may have lost their opening three games but there
is a lot of pride at stake for them and we are expecting a very tough
80 minutes. Group A is wide open but if we want to get out of it and
qualify for the quarter finals we have to aim to win all our remaining
games, starting tomorrow. It's no good trying to rely on going through
as a 'best second placed club', Group A is by far the toughest group,
no team has a 100% record and we need to do our best to qualify."

News from Edgeley: Sharks Team To Play Montauban

Sharks Team To Play Montauban

Sale Sharks have named their side for tomorrow evening's Heineken Cup
game against Montauban (Friday KO 7-45pm).
Andrew Sheridan has returned from International Duty and is named
among the replacements. The only changes in the starting 22 this week
are Mathew Tait who has been undergoing treatment on a dead leg and is
on the bench, his place is taken by Andy Tuilagi and Dwayne Peel
starts at scrum half with Richard Wigglesworth named on the bench.

Team Rory Lamont, Mark Cueto, Andy Tuilagi, Luke McAlister, David
Doherty, Charlie Hodgson, Dwayne Peel, Lionel Faure, Marc Jones,
Eifion Roberts, Sebastien Chabal, Dean Schofield, Jason White, Neil
Briggs, JM Fernandez Lobbe

Replacements Andrew Sheridan, Stuart Turner, Brent Cockbain, Carl
Fearns, Richard Wigglesworth, Chris Bell, Mathew Tait

Director of Rugby Philippe Saint Andre said, "We have had two good
results, back to back, with wins over Wasps and Leicester and we are
now keen to do well against Montauban tomorrow evening and next week
in the return game. Although we lost to Munster we picked up a
valuable win and bonus point with our win in Clermont and we are
looking to qualify for the Quarter Final Stages. It will be tough
though as Montauban ran both Munster and Clermont very close and we
are expecting a very physical game tomorrow."