Message from Karl Madden, Club Captain

On behalf of Old Crescent RFC, I would like to extend a warm welcome to all visiting teams, their supporters and their club officials for the coming season. Also, a special welcome to our own loyal supporters. We are all looking forward to representing you and our club to the very best of our ability.

I am thrilled to be selected as Club Captain of Old Crescent RFC for the coming season. Having joined the club 5 years ago I can not think of a bigger honour and privilege to fulfil this role. I aim to live up to the standards set by the many men who have gone before me. I look forward to upholding all that is great about our Club for the upcoming season.

As a playing squad we know what a great honour it is to wear this jersey, and each one of us is very proud to do so. We are fully aware of the many sacrifices that our families and friends make in order for us to give the Club the dedication that is required throughout the season. For this, we are extremely thankful to them.

I would like to extend a special thank you to our club sponsors; their support allows the Club to run on a daily basis. To the many members of our Club, your support means a great deal to us and we hope to repay you with our performances on the field.

To our loyal band of supporters, I look forward to seeing you follow the team up and down the country this season, as you always do. Your support means more than you will ever know and the boost the players get from hearing your encouragement cannot be understated.

Here’s to another successful season, with many additions to the squad this season both old and new, it is sure to be exciting one. Here’s to many great times both on and off the pitch and countless renditions of the Sloop being heard around the changing rooms of not just Rosbrien but other venues across the country.

Karl Madden,
Club Captain 2024/25