Park move to top of the table ahead of Hartlepool Rovers on points difference, after a sound win against Alnwick. The conditions were ideal for rugby and both sides contributed to a fast and entertaining game which Park won 30 - 0. Percy Park kave only conceded 1 try in the first 3 games and 8 points in total, amassing 112 in the points for column.
Percy Park made the best possible start to their league campaign with a convincing win against Durham & Northumberland 1 new boys Ashington. Mark Walton captained the side in the absence of Brett Sylph, and Joe Wafer came in to the back row for the injured Greg Dixon.
While the thoroughbreds on the Ist XV pitch refused at the first hurdle, the carthorses were let loose on the adjacent farmers field, and put on a fine display of rugby in bitter conditions to entertain the crowd disappointed that the league and cup double header was not to take place.
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