Stricken Peterborough Lions can’t catch a decent break

By Alan Swann
Published 12th Dec 2021, 21:46 BST
Chris Diamond of Peterborough Lions hands off to Charles Pendlebury in the game against Derby. Photo: Mick Sutterby.Chris Diamond of Peterborough Lions hands off to Charles Pendlebury in the game against Derby. Photo: Mick Sutterby.
Chris Diamond of Peterborough Lions hands off to Charles Pendlebury in the game against Derby. Photo: Mick Sutterby.
The bad luck seems neverending for poor old Peterborough Lions Rugby Union Club.

For the third week in a row they had to start a Midlands Division One East match with just 15 players.

And that soon became 13 men as prop Joe Lee broke his leg in two places, while player-coach Josh Walker was struck down by a serious neck injury.

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Given the latest tale of woe a 29-7 defeat at the hands of a Derby side who started the day in third place was a plucky effort.

George Roberts of Peterborough Lions throws out a pass in the match against Derby. Photo: Mick Sutterby.George Roberts of Peterborough Lions throws out a pass in the match against Derby. Photo: Mick Sutterby.
George Roberts of Peterborough Lions throws out a pass in the match against Derby. Photo: Mick Sutterby.

Katilomoni Tuipukotu scored the Lions try which was converted by Weir Flikitonga.

Lions chairman Andy Moore remains defiant though: “I cannot wait for the season to end as we keep bringing new players in before losing others to major injuries.

“I will though guarantee a change of fortunes come January.”

Lions are now next-to-bottom and they finish 2021 with a tough game at fourth-placed Kettering.

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