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<blockquote data-quote="Bullitt" data-source="post: 67305"><p>30/4/06</p><p></p><p><strong>Losing send-off for Leeds boss</strong></p><p></p><p><img src="http://home.skysports.com/images/sports/Gloucester/simpson_daniel_fist.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Leeds Tykes failed to give departing boss Phil Davies the perfect farewell as they lost 31-7 to Gloucester at Headingley.</p><p></p><p>Davies announced his resignation ahead of the Premiership clash, and he was given a heartfelt show of appreciation from the Tykes faithful after a 10-year spell with the Yorkshiremen.</p><p></p><p>Victory for Gloucester moves them one point ahead of fifth-placed London Irish, who play Wasps on Sunday evening, setting up a gripping finale in the chase for play-off qualification.</p><p></p><p>Three second half tries did the damage for the Cherry-and-Whites, with Andy Hazell, Peter Richards and James Simpson-Daniel adding to Mike Tindall's earlier score.</p><p></p><p>Tom Biggs claimed the solitary reply for Leeds, who were simply second best all afternoon.</p><p></p><p>The game got off to a relatively slow start as both sides appeared to be suffering from 'Bank Holiday syndrome', but it was Gloucester who possessed the extra gear as the game wore on - led by the sizzling Ryan Lamb at stand-off.</p><p></p><p>Dean Ryan's men have been labelled 'predictable' this season for their forward-dominated game, but they started in expansive fashion.</p><p></p><p>Frequent switches of play threatened a first score for the visitors, but some amateurish handling hindered any true try-scoring opportunities.</p><p></p><p>It took over 20 minutes for the first breakthrough of the match, and when it arrived the simplicity was astonishing.</p><p></p><p>Tindall picked up the ball in the midfield, accelerated through a gap and allowed Lamb to convert for 10-0.</p><p></p><p>That spurred the Tykes into a response, and it was nearly a fairytale ending for veteran Mike Shelley on his last Headingley appearance, but the big prop was held up over the line.</p><p></p><p>Gloucester looked the more likely to extend their lead, but it was Leeds and Biggs who celebrated before the interval - the youngster flying over after a clever chip from Gordon Ross.</p><p></p><p>The Cherry-and-Whites resorted to their powerful forwards in the second period, and it produced instant rewards as back row forward Hazell crashed over after a spell of incessant pressure.</p><p></p><p>Leeds' fans could sense the familiar smell of defeat once again, and it was all-but-confirmed moments later as Richards scored a typically opportunist try for 24-7.</p><p></p><p>Gloucester were now in the hunt for what could prove to be a vital bonus point, and they got it on the hour mark to move temporarily above London Irish into fourth spot.</p><p></p><p>England centre Simpson-Daniel was the man to go over, giving the Kingsholm outfit a fine chance of qualifying for the end-of-season ***le play-offs.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bullitt, post: 67305"] 30/4/06 [b]Losing send-off for Leeds boss[/b] [img]http://home.skysports.com/images/sports/Gloucester/simpson_daniel_fist.jpg[/img] Leeds Tykes failed to give departing boss Phil Davies the perfect farewell as they lost 31-7 to Gloucester at Headingley. Davies announced his resignation ahead of the Premiership clash, and he was given a heartfelt show of appreciation from the Tykes faithful after a 10-year spell with the Yorkshiremen. Victory for Gloucester moves them one point ahead of fifth-placed London Irish, who play Wasps on Sunday evening, setting up a gripping finale in the chase for play-off qualification. Three second half tries did the damage for the Cherry-and-Whites, with Andy Hazell, Peter Richards and James Simpson-Daniel adding to Mike Tindall's earlier score. Tom Biggs claimed the solitary reply for Leeds, who were simply second best all afternoon. The game got off to a relatively slow start as both sides appeared to be suffering from 'Bank Holiday syndrome', but it was Gloucester who possessed the extra gear as the game wore on - led by the sizzling Ryan Lamb at stand-off. Dean Ryan's men have been labelled 'predictable' this season for their forward-dominated game, but they started in expansive fashion. Frequent switches of play threatened a first score for the visitors, but some amateurish handling hindered any true try-scoring opportunities. It took over 20 minutes for the first breakthrough of the match, and when it arrived the simplicity was astonishing. Tindall picked up the ball in the midfield, accelerated through a gap and allowed Lamb to convert for 10-0. That spurred the Tykes into a response, and it was nearly a fairytale ending for veteran Mike Shelley on his last Headingley appearance, but the big prop was held up over the line. Gloucester looked the more likely to extend their lead, but it was Leeds and Biggs who celebrated before the interval - the youngster flying over after a clever chip from Gordon Ross. The Cherry-and-Whites resorted to their powerful forwards in the second period, and it produced instant rewards as back row forward Hazell crashed over after a spell of incessant pressure. Leeds' fans could sense the familiar smell of defeat once again, and it was all-but-confirmed moments later as Richards scored a typically opportunist try for 24-7. Gloucester were now in the hunt for what could prove to be a vital bonus point, and they got it on the hour mark to move temporarily above London Irish into fourth spot. England centre Simpson-Daniel was the man to go over, giving the Kingsholm outfit a fine chance of qualifying for the end-of-season ***le play-offs. [/QUOTE]
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