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Falcons secure another sponsor


The Walkabout Bar in Leicester have kindly sponsored the Leicester Falcons and agreed to make their bar and restaurant the social home for the team and fans. This was highlighted at the Falcons Season Launch Party held on the 4th April where players, fans and friends could meet and bond and look forward to the upcoming inaugural season in BAFL 2. Local press were in attendance to also see revealed the Falcons new Green Machine Uniform, BBC Radio Leicester and Falcons quarterback Charles Dagnall conducted a number of interviews with the players and with the Walkabout management and from the photos you will see that the Falcons have quickly made the Walkabout their home. The Walkabout have personally sponsored 2007 Offensive MVP running back Rich Davis and import running back Melchizedek Gilbert or “Swole” as he is known who will be joining the Falcons for Game 3 of their season Melchidezek played for two semi-pro teams in Florida, The Central Florida Outlaws and The Orange County Falcons . “I never thought I would be playing at the level that I have played.” In 2006 & 2007 he played for a professional Minor League team in Asheville, NC, the Asheville Grizzles . While playing running back for the Grizzles He earned places in two all star games. He also played for another team in Asheville called the Asheville Bears coming towrds mid season where He became the leading rusher and earned a Spot in the All-Star Game in this League as well...He then became a part of the Greenville Greyhounds in Greenville SC...“I’m so excited about getting to play for the Falcons. Football is what I eat, what I sleep, what I dream about, this is a level of opportunity that I am so thankful for. I have always believed in myself, and now I have been given the opportunity to show the world that I am football player. I can’t wait to play my heart out for this team. I am so excited”, said Melchizedek. Neil Pipe from Walkabout commented, "Everyone here at Walkabout Leicester is delighted to be giving the Leicester Falcons our support and we’re really excited about the upcoming season. Lots of time and effort has been invested in developing the team and I’m sure the Falcons will prove to be formidable opposition in the 2008 season. American Football is a fantastic, fast-paced sport, as attested by its growing popularity in the UK and the rest of the world. We’re very much looking forward to celebrating the achievements of running backs Melchizedek Gilbert and Rich Davis and wish them and all those connected to the team every success."


" Leicester Falcons announce their 2008 Coaching line up. "


With the season almost upon us the Falcons have finalised their coaches for 2008. Head Coach Danny Gaunt and Defensive Co Ordinator Andy Perry did a fantastic job in 2007 to help guide the Falcons through their Associate season to a 2-3-1 record. But with a full BAFL 2 season ahead of them the Falcons needed to add to their coaching roster and have done so with some of the best talent around.Gaunt has remained in the top position of Head Coach with Andy Perry remains in his role as defensive coordinator.On the offense the Falcons have appointed Bernie Hackshaw as the Offensive Coordinator, Bernie who for the last 3 years has been a mainstay within the Coventry Cassidy Jets defense. However Bernie's experience stretches much further back including Nottingham Caesars Nottingham Hoods Luton Flyers Northants Storm bringers GB Lions and Leicester Panthers. Bernie will be joined on the offense by his former Jets colleague Lester Hopewell as Offensive Line Coach, Lester has a wealth of experience not only from his time at the Jets but also in Italy with the Bergamo Lions and back home in his native New Zealand. Martin Gratrix the former Leicester Panthers lineman will assist Lester on the offensive line.The trio of former Jets players in completed by the appointment on defense of Saul Freer as the Defensive Line Coach, Saul has played along side both Bernie and General Manager Guy Kersey at the Caesars and Jets as well as Danny Gaunt and Andy Perry at the Huntsmen and Panthers.Guy Kersey said “ I am very excited by the coaching staff we now have at the Falcons and the impact the new coaches have had on the team has been very impressive not only with the rookies but with the experienced players too. I have known Saul and Bernie for many years and Lester whilst at the jets and I know their pedigree and I now think that we have an exceptional coaching line up here that will develop our youngsters and move us forward. I also think it shows the ambition that this club has”

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BR " Falcons celebrate Associate season "


The Leicester Falcons hosted their first Annual MVP awards night. It was held at the Jongeleurs Comedy club in Leicester, the night was hosted by BBC Radio Leicester’s Drive Time presenter and Falcons quarterback Charles Dagnall The players were recognised for all their hard work throughout their Associate season where they posted a 2-3-1 record The top awards went to: Offense MVP was running back Rich Davis who rushed for 654 yards in 5 games and a total of 8 touchdowns. Defense MVP went to linebacker Phil Rudkin with 64 tackles in 6 games “Phil is the glue that holds us together” said Andy Perry Defensive coordinator The Head Coaches Award went to linebacker John Stewardson. Coach Gaunt said, ”John has been exceptional all year and has displayed the right example on and off the field” The players were also treated to the Miss Falconettes Competition, two rounds to determine which of the cheerleaders would be crowned Miss Falconette 2008. The eventually winner was Renee Weltman The Falcons also raised in excess of £1000 towards their new 2008 uniform which will be unveiled shortly.

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" Ladbrokes ‘back’ Falcons "


The Leicester Falcons have started to see the hard work off the field start to pay off as the confirm the first of a number of new sponsors Guy Kersey General Manager said, “We are proud to announce that we have received the support of the bookmakers’ Ladbrokes, they have decided to become sponsors of our MVPs for this season and hopefully with the new look Falcons we should have a number of memorable performances to celebrate” Martin Simpson Arean, Operations Manager added, “ "Sports action is obviously at the heart of the bookmaking industry and the two are closely linked together. At Ladbrokes we are always looking for opportunities to give something back to the local community and a sponsorship deal with the Leicester Falcons ticks all the right boxes. One of our employees, Dan Knight, plays for the Falcons and we have good representation in Leicester with 14 shops, as well as trading at the football ground and racecourse. We had already agreed to sponsor the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award for every Falcons match this season but have extended our involvement to sponsor Dan as an individual and valued Ladbrokes employee. We look forward to our association with the Leicester Falcons and wish them all the best success for the coming season.