Medway RFC Cougars

The Coaches

From left to right:
Gordon Stone, Forwards Coach
Gary Simpson, Backs Coach
Pat Nolan, Kicking Coach
Alaisdair Stewart
Dave French, Manager
Mark Marriott, Head Coach
The Coaches
Name David French
Position Manager
Joined Club 1997
Previous Clubs
Also known as Frenchie, The Fat Controller
Best Cougar Moment Wales
Worst Cougar Moment Missing the conversion at Wasps
Favourite Food What don't I like!
Favourite Drink Lemonade and lime
Other stuff Soul music, Motown, fishing and skiing
Name Mark Marriott
Position Head Coach
Joined Club Circa 1975
Previous Clubs British Police (South East), Kent Police, Kent RFU County (u19s)
Also known as Coach
Best Cougar Moment Arriving at the club
Worst Cougar Moment Leaving the club
Favourite Food Full English Breakfast
Favourite Drink Coffee
Other stuff Piano, singing, spending time with the family
14 Sept 2008 30m Time 5.50
14 Sept 2008 60m Time 8.44
14 Sept 2008 Flying 30m Time 2.94
14 Sept 2008 1000m Time -
Name Pat Nolan
Position Kicking Coach and Slave to Marriott and Frenchie
Joined Club 2006-07 (u13s)
Previous Clubs Barking, Strollers (Civil Service)
Also known as Noddy, Windy and Four-Two
Best Cougar Moment Touring
Worst Cougar Moment Losing at Festivals to sudden-death drop kicks
Favourite Food BBB
Favourite Drink Real Ale
Other stuff Rock music, fishing, motorbikes and family
14 Sept 2008 30m Time 6.00
14 Sept 2008 60m Time 9.77
14 Sept 2008 Flying 30m Time 3.77
14 Sept 2008 1000m Time -
Name Gary Simpson
Position Backs Coach
Joined Club Man and boy
Previous Clubs Don't be silly
Also known as Taff
Best Cougar Moment Being on Tour
Worst Cougar Moment Being on Tour
Favourite Food Lots
Favourite Drink Alcohol
Other stuff Hersute
Name Gordon Stone
Position Forwards Coach
Joined Club Too long ago to remember
Previous Clubs Old Willis and Lordswood
Also known as Any swear word will do
Best Cougar Moment Ladies South East Champions 2003/04
Worst Cougar Moment The loss of Mick Burford
Favourite Food Roast dinner
Favourite Drink Magners Cider
Other stuff I don't like kids!
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