Alex Codling, a former lock and forwards coach, expressed hope for Newcastle to move the ball into space despite the weather being against them. He also voiced concerns about the club's size and experience, indicating a crossroads for Newcastle Falcons. Meanwhile, Leicester Tigers delivered a dominant performance, with Tommy Reffell scoring a hat-trick and being named Man of the Match, leading to a 47-3 victory over Newcastle Falcons. The heavy defeat has raised questions about the direction of Newcastle Falcons, with the club sticking to a youth policy despite financial challenges.
So you’ve watched @FalconsRugby go 0/8, you’ve seen Codling’s frustrations & our @AlexMLowe’s report discussing their role… …now @johnwesterby adds the other side, from those that run Newcastle, who explain why they’re backing youth. @TimesSport https://t.co/DjcjQ1J0Dj
‘We won’t change’ – why Newcastle Falcons are sticking to youth policy With his club yet to win in the league this season, chairman Semore Kurdi says the strategy is a financial necessity and will eventually yield wins ⬇️ Read more | ✍️ @johnwesterby https://t.co/m7MBhaSxvf
Leicester Tigers 47 Newcastle Falcons 3 Another heavy defeat raises the question: what is the point of Newcastle? Read more here ⬇️ https://t.co/IZPUdrVzyY
Leicester turn corner with demolition of Newcastle as Tommy Reffell shows shades of Neil Back ✍️@CRichardsonTel #TelegraphRugby | #LEIvNEW | #COYT
🐯 Tommy Reffell scored a hat-trick as Leicester thumped Newcastle. ✍️ Read the match report from Sunday's #GallagherPrem fixture. 👇 https://t.co/qJUia0ZOyZ
"The club has a decision to make about where it wants to go." "We don't have the size and the experience." Alex Codling very despondent. It sounds like Newcastle Falcons are at a crossroads right now. Codling very vocal about decisions needed at the top of the club.
🐯 FULL TIME 🦅 A dominant Leicester performance against a Falcons side which is still learning to fly. A hat trick for Tommy Reffell sees the Welsh openside flanker win Man of the Match. Tigers claw back the gap with the pack. https://t.co/HvdsYdzkon
🐯 FULL TIME 🦅 A dominant Leicester performance against a Falcons side which is still learning to fly. A hat trick for Tommy Reffell sees the Welsh blindside flanker win Man of the Match. Tigers claw back the gap with the pack. https://t.co/Q0YOuybEwt
🐯 It's a hat-trick for Tommy Reffell! Leicester cruising now. #LEIvNEW https://t.co/NFrv6lVrqq
🚨 HAT-TRICK TOMMY REFFELL Joins Neil Back as the only Leicester openside to record a Hat-trick for the Tigers. Prolific. #LEIvNEW #GallagherPrem
Interesting from Alex Codling there saying he hopes Newcastle can move the ball into space but the weather has been against them. Surprising as had Codling down as a more forwards orientated game plan as a former lock and forwards coach. Let's see how Falcons evolve...