Newsletter #8 - January 7 2004

Dear Edinburgh Supporter

After the disappointing result of the Celtic Cup Final the Gunners got back to winning ways and gave their fans a belated Christmas present with a ???? win over local rivals Glasgow edinburghgunners.org.uk/index.php?pageid=viewreport.php?id=27

This result saw the Gunners move up one place to 10th in the unofficial ranking of Europe's top rugby clubs. This is the highest ever position by the boys, so well done! To keep up to date with the latest rankings, visit http://eurorugby.com/index.php

With the festive period over for another year, our attentions turn back to the Heineken Cup. Edinburgh are undefeated in this seasons competition and sit top of their group with nine points from two matches. This week sees the visit of Leeds Tykes to Meadowbank and the return of a familiar face. Facing his old team-mates on Friday night should be former Edinburgh stand-off Gordon Ross. Unfortunately another former favourite with the Gunners fans, Duncan Hodge has been ruled out of the match with a dislocated elbow.

For all the latest Heineken Cup news visit http://ercrugby.com.

A win on Friday night would see Edinburgh move one step closer to becoming the first Scottish side to reach the next stage of the Heineken Cup. So make sure that you play your part by getting right behind the boys. Lets create the same atmosphere that helped them overcome the reigning champions Toulouse!!

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CLUBROOM

Normal service will be resumed with the Clubroom back in it's normal home at Meadowbank on Friday night.

So if you want to vote for your Man of the Match, put your questions to some of the Gunners squad, or just relax and have a couple of drinks with fellow fans come along to the Clubroom.
Remember it will be open before and after the match, with a selection of food and drinks available.

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SUPPORTERS TRIPS

There's still time take advantage of two fantastic official Edinburgh Rugby supporters trips for the final two away matches in the group stage of the Heineken Cup.

Both trips can be booked through Lawries Travel, 12 Leith Walk, Edinburgh, EH6 5AA (0131 554 0471) rugby@lawriestravel.co.uk

Leeds:
Join us for a coach trip as the boys continue their Heineken Cup travels. Package includes a private two course hot buffet lunch in the Legends Suite at Headingly, a reserved match ticket with official programme in the cushioned centre stand area and after match bar facilities in the Legends Suite or join the teams in the East Stand Long Bar.
Depart Murrayfield 06.30
Leeds Tykes v Edinburgh 13.00
Depart Headingly 16.00

Only 40 places available so please hurry!

Cost for full package: £60.00

Alternative Package of coach trip plus match ticket is £43.00 per person.

Toulouse:
See the return leg by joining us for a four day trip to Toulouse. Three nights accommodation at the Novotel Toulouse Centre in a twin room with buffet breakfast.
Match ticket included for the first 25 bookings received!

Depart Edinburgh 30th January
Arrive Edinburgh 2nd February

Costs:
KLM sharing twin room: £265.00
British Airways sharing twin room £275.00
Single room supplement: £30.00 per person per night

Prices subject to Air Fare at time of booking
Alternative flights available on request.

For more details on all of these trips visit http://www.edinburghgunners.org.uk/index.php?pageid=travel.php

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FANS TRAVELLING TO LEEDS OR TOULOUSE

If you are planning on making your own way to either of these matches here are some details to help you find other Gunners fans!

Leeds:
If you are looking for somewhere to stay while visiting Leeds the Headingly Hotel (which
is part of the stadium itself) has rooms available at a good rate. These can be booked
on-line at www.leedsrugby.com or by phoning 01132 785 323.

Tickets for the match are available now from Ann at Edinburgh Rugby priced £18 adults
and £12 concessions. For more details you can telephone 0131 346 5252, fax 0131 346
5269 or e-mail edinburghrugby@sru.org.uk

Toulouse:
The official supporters party will be staying at the Novotel Toulouse Centre (where
the team will also be based). To contact the supporters party while in Toulouse
please telephone 07881 780 416.

Tickets for the match will be available shortly from Ann at Edinburgh Rugby priced
£21. For more details you can telephone 0131 346 5252, fax 0131 346 5269 or e-mail
edinburghrugby@sru.org.uk

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